Text Evidence
What is the strongest way to support a written response to a question about a story?
A. Use your background knowledge
B. Use a personal opinion
C. Include quotes and explanations from the text
D. Use details from a similar book
C. Include Quotes and explanations from the text
What is the theme of a story?
A. The sequence of events that happen in the story
B. The central idea or message the author wants to convey
C. The time and place in which the story occurs
D. The physical description of the main character
B. The central idea or message the author wants to convey
What helps make a narrative more engaging for the reader?
A. Including exact facts and statistics
B. Writing everything in one long sentence
C. Using sensory details and strong verbs
D. Asking the reader a question every sentence
C. Using sensory details and strong verbs
What is the main purpose of a sidebar in an informational text?
A. To make the page look full
B. To confuse the reader
C. To provide extra facts or related information
D. To give a summary
C. To provide extra facts or related information
In the sentence, “He was astonished by the magician’s final trick,” what is the meaning of astonished?
A. Bored
B. Confused
C. Surprised and amazed
D. Afraid
C. Surprised and amazed
The author writes, “Tyler froze as the shadow crept closer.” What does this tell you about Tyler?
A. He is cold
B. He is scared
C. He’s standing still on purpose
D. He sees someone he knows
B. He is scared
What does it mean when a character is described as “complex”?
A. They change their clothes often
B. They show many different emotions and motives
C. They are always happy
D. They don’t do much in the story
B. They show many different emotions and motives
Which of the following is the best way to begin a story with excitement and action?
A. Start with a description of the setting and introduce the main character.
B. Begin with an action or event that pulls the reader into the story right away.
C. Open with a flashback that explains the character's past.
D. Introduce the theme of the story without any action or conflict.
B. Begin with an action or event that pulls the reader into the story right away.
How does the author use cause-and-effect to organize ideas in a nonfiction passage?
A. The author explains an event and its result, showing how one thing leads to another.
B. The author lists similar ideas to compare and contrast them.
C. The author organizes the passage by telling the reader what happened first, second, and third.
D. The author provides a series of unrelated facts without explaining connections.
A. The author explains an event and its result, showing how one thing leads to another.
Which sentence uses correct verb tense?
A. He will eats lunch.
B. She was running to school.
C. They going to the store.
D. I seen the movie.
B. She was running to school.
After reading a story, explain how a character's decision changes the outcome of the plot.
Possible Answers:
When the main character made an important decision, it changed the story because it led to a new problem that had to be solved.
The character's choice helped fix a problem in the story, which made the ending more positive.
A decision the character made caused a big change in the plot, leading to a surprise or twist in the story.
If the character had made a different choice, the story would have ended in a completely different way.
Which of the following themes is most likely to be explored in a story about a character who faces a difficult decision?
A. The consequences of making quick decisions without thinking
B. The importance of always being happy
C. How to avoid responsibility and pass blame
D. The benefits of being in a large group of friends
A. The consequences of making quick decisions without thinking
Which sentence would be the best transition to show a change in time?
A. “Suddenly, the lights went out.”
B. “Later that evening, he returned to the house.”
C. “He liked pizza.”
D. “Do you see the stars?”
B. “Later that evening, he returned to the house.”
How can you tell if an author is being biased (one-sided perspective) in an informational text?
A. They include both sides of an issue
B. They only give facts
C. They use emotional words or opinions
D. They have long paragraphs
C. They use emotional words or opinions
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
A. I went to the store, and I bought some snacks.
B. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
C. She likes to read books, but her brother prefers to play video games.
D. Because I was tired, I took a nap.
A. I went to the store, and I bought some snacks.
Why is it important to include direct quotes when answering comprehension questions?
A. They make the answer longer
B. They are easier to write
C. They prove your thinking with exact words from the author
D. They are more creative
C. They prove your thinking with exact words from the author
Which of the following best describes how plot and characters can work together to develop a story's theme?
A. The plot is unrelated to the characters' actions, and the theme is only shown through dialogue.
B. The plot creates challenges for the characters, and their decisions help develop the theme.
C. The theme is always directly stated by the characters, with no need for a plot.
D. The plot and characters both focus on entertainment, and the theme is not important.
B. The plot creates challenges for the characters, and their decisions help develop the theme.
Which of the following is the best way to create suspense in a story and show how the character is reacting?
A. Describe the character’s thoughts, actions, and feelings during a tense moment.
B. Start with a calm scene and gradually build up to a big event.
C. Focus only on describing the setting and scenery without the character’s emotions.
D. Introduce the problem right away but don’t show how the character is feeling.
A. Describe the character’s thoughts, actions, and feelings during a tense moment.
How can you summarize the main idea of an informational article and explain how three key details support it?
A. Identify the topic of the article and then list all the facts mentioned in the text.
B. State the article’s main idea in one sentence and then explain how three important details help explain or support it.
C. Describe the setting of the article and how it changes over time.
D. Focus only on one key detail that stands out the most in the article.
B. State the article’s main idea in one sentence and then explain how three important details help explain or support it.
Which of the following examples best shows how understanding the root word can help you figure out the meaning of a word?
A. The word misfortune comes from the root word fortune, so misfortune means "an event that brings luck."
B. The word biology comes from the root word bio, meaning "life," so biology refers to "the study of life."
C. The word audible comes from the root word audio, meaning "sound," so audible means "related to sight."
D. The word geography comes from the root word graph, meaning "to write," so geography refers to "writing about the earth."
B. The word biology comes from the root word bio, meaning "life," so biology refers to "the study of life."
Which of the following best shows that a character is brave, based on evidence from the text?
A. The character hides behind a tree when they hear a strange noise.
B. The character follows their friend even though they feel nervous.
C. The character stays home while others go on an adventure.
D. The character complains about how hard the challenge is.
B. The character follows their friend even though they feel nervous.
Which type of conflict is best shown when a character must choose between telling the truth or lying?
A. Character vs. Character
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Self
D. Character vs. Technology
C. Character vs. Self
Which of the following is the best way to end a story with a satisfying resolution?
A. Maria speaks confidently and inspires the crowd, feeling proud of how far she’s come.
B. Maria stands in front of the crowd, but the story ends without her speaking.
C. The crowd interrupts Maria before she can speak, leaving the story unresolved.
D. Maria forgets everything she planned to say and walks off the stage embarrassed.
A. Maria speaks confidently and inspires the crowd, feeling proud of how far she’s come.
In a science article, the author includes a labeled diagram. Why?
A. To decorate the page
B. To provide a visual to support understanding
C. To replace the text
D. To make it look like a textbook
B. To provide a visual to support understanding
In the sentence, “During the meeting, he didn’t directly accuse anyone of cheating, but he seemed to insinuate that someone might have been dishonest.”, what does the word “insinuate” most likely mean?
A. To explain clearly
B. To suggest something indirectly
C. To announce loudly
D. To prove something with facts
B. To suggest something indirectly