Thin and Thick
What does Robyn Sullivan do to help with cutting the wood to fit her design in the text In the Violin?
A She makes metal patterns.
B She chooses only soft wood.
C She paints many dark coats of varnish.
D She searches for really wide wood boards.
A She makes metal patterns.
Which detail from the text supports the main idea that making a violin takes time and skill in the text In the Violin?
A “It takes Robyn about 250 hours to build a new violin.” (paragraph 4)
B “Violin players make music by bowing or plucking the strings.” (paragraph 6)
C “Robyn and her kids, Cooper and Fiona, each give it a try.” (paragraph 22)
D “Time to make beautiful music!” (paragraph 23)
A “It takes Robyn about 250 hours to build a new violin.” (paragraph 4)
How are the sentences in paragraph 6 of In the Violin connected?
A The sentences use sequence to show the steps taken by people to learn how to play the violin.
B The sentences use compare and contrast to show how each violin sounds different.
C The sentences use cause and effect to explain how a violin makes sound.
D The sentences use cause and effect to explain why the strings on a violin have different sizes.
C The sentences use cause and effect to explain how a violin makes sound.
What is the meaning of the word tone in paragraph 12 of In the Violin?
A color
B heat
C size
D sound
D sound
What does the author mean by the phrase “made by hand” in paragraph 3 of In the Violin? Use part 1
A built so that it is small enough to hold
B built by one person from start to finish
C built so that each product is the same
D built by a person rather than by a machine
D built by a person rather than by a machine
According to the text, what is the result of using cables instead of chains to pull roller coasters? Use “Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines” (Part 1)
A The tracks can be built anywhere.
B The tracks can be built taller.
C The cars will hold more people.
D The cars will cost more money.
B The tracks can be built taller.
What is the main idea of the text A Bumblebee's World? Use both part 1 and part 2.
A Bumblebees have many amazing parts that work together to help them live.
B Bumblebees spend most of their days searching for food and building nests.
C Bumblebees live in colonies to protect themselves from danger.
D Bumblebees collect nectar and feed it to their babies.
A Bumblebees have many amazing parts that work together to help them live.
How does the author organize the information in the text in A Bumble Bee's World? Use both parts of the text.
A by describing the inside of a nest of bumblebees
B by explaining the yearly life cycles of bumblebees
C by comparing how bumblebees live to how humans live
D by listing the dangers that bumblebees face
B by explaining the yearly life cycles of bumblebees
What is the meaning of the word avoid in paragraphs 10 and 12 of A Bumblebee's World?
A find the way home
B hide in the ground
C keep away from
D stay very still
C keep away from
What does the author mean by the phrase “would be handy” in paragraph 8 of A Bumblebee's World?
A It would be healthy.
B It would be helpful.
C It would be smart.
D It would be speedy.
B It would be helpful.
Which detail from the text explains how amusement parks make sure roller coasters are safe? Use Part 2 of Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest, Scream Machines.
A “Computers control all parts of the coaster. These computers let the ride operators know of any problems with the cars or the tracks.” (paragraph 13)
B “Coasters make you feel like you are in danger but don’t actually put you in danger.” (paragraph 13)
C “Amusement parks are constantly battling to build higher, faster, longer, scarier coasters.” (paragraph 14)
D “They are constantly looking for designs that are bigger and better than coasters that have already been built. ‘You could say that it’s part of our identity,’ says Jasper.” (paragraph 14)
A “Computers control all parts of the coaster. These computers let the ride operators know of any problems with the cars or the tracks.” (paragraph 13)
Which detail from the text supports the main idea that roller coaster designs continue to get better? Use both part 1 and part 2 of Building the Longest Tallest Fastest Scream Machines.
A “Now, you’re being strapped in and warned to keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times.” (paragraph 1)
B “He is in charge of coasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio. It’s his job to maintain the coasters they have and to work on new ones.” (paragraph 2)
C “The cable pulls the coaster to the top of the structure at a speed of about 22 feet per second.” (paragraph 8)
D “Amusement parks are constantly battling to build higher, faster, longer, scarier coasters.” (paragraph 14)
D “Amusement parks are constantly battling to build higher, faster, longer, scarier coasters.” (paragraph 14)
Which choice describes the structure used in paragraph 3 of “Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines” (Part 1)
A The paragraph uses comparison to show the different ways in which a plan for a new roller coaster can be created.
B The paragraph uses cause and effect to explain why some amusement parks have more roller coasters than others.
C The paragraph uses cause and effect to explain why companies are able to charge high prices for their roller coaster designs.
D The paragraph uses sequence to show the steps taken by amusement parks to put together the pieces of new roller coasters.
A The paragraph uses comparison to show the different ways in which a plan for a new roller coaster can be created.
What is the meaning of the word allowance in paragraph 3 of Get Into A Habit?
A a small job that pays large amounts of money
B a safe place to keep large amounts of money
C a gift of money given to someone for a special occasion or reaching a goal
D an amount of money given to someone on a regular basis for a certain purpose
D an amount of money given to someone on a regular basis for a certain purpose
Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of
“Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines”
Your heart races.
What does the author mean by the sentence?
A You feel excited.
B You feel tired.
C You have a thought.
D You make a wish.
A You feel excited.
Which quotation from the text explains how it became possible for all people to enjoy ice cream? Use part 1 of We All Scream for Ice Cream.
A “That was hard work! Then it froze some more until it was hard. And finally—ice cream!” (paragraph 5)
B “It was served in tiny cups. Each guest got a few spoonfuls.” (paragraph 6)
C “Over the next hundred years, ice, sugar, and milk got cheaper.” (paragraph 7)
D “They churned up a few batches in their small apartments, kept it cold in a bucket of ice, and sold scoops from the back of a cart.” (paragraph 8)
C “Over the next hundred years, ice, sugar, and milk got cheaper.” (paragraph 7)
Use both parts of the text We All Scream for Ice Cream.
Which detail from the text supports the main idea?
A “On hot summer days, kids come running to the sound of bells or music ringing from a slow, square truck. Everyone knows what that means: Ice cream!” (paragraph 1)
B “Someone had to milk the cow and skim the cream. Someone else went to get ice from the icehouse.” (paragraph 4)
C “Over the next hundred years, ice, sugar, and milk got cheaper. A new crank-handled churn made it easier to make ice cream.” (paragraph 7)
D “He called his invention the ‘Good Humor Ice Cream Sucker’ because he believed that eating ice cream put people in a good mood.” (paragraph 12)
A “On hot summer days, kids come running to the sound of bells or music ringing from a slow, square truck. Everyone knows what that means: Ice cream!” (paragraph 1)
How are the sentences in paragraphs 11-12 connected in We All Scream for Ice Cream?
A The sentences use sequence to show the steps Harry Burt took to get more people to buy his ice cream bars.
B The sentences use compare and contrast to show the difference between ice cream and hokey-pokey.
C The sentences use cause and effect to explain why Harry Burt wanted his ice cream truck drivers to wear clean white uniforms.
D The sentences use cause and effect to explain how lollipop sticks were used to make ice cream bars less messy.
D The sentences use cause and effect to explain how lollipop sticks were used to make ice cream bars less messy.
What does the author mean by the phrase “will stick with you” in paragraph 1 of Get Into a Habit?
A will be something that people do as a group
B will be something a person does for a long time
C will be easy to start but hard to do in the future
D will be difficult to start but easy to do in the future
B will be something a person does for a long time
What does the author mean by the phrase “to break records” in paragraph 4 of “Building the Longest, Tallest, Fastest Scream Machines” (Part 1)?
A to build better roller coasters than have been seen before
B to cause damage to roller coasters in different places
C to change the ideas of others who are building roller coasters
D to borrow ideas for roller coasters from other parks
A to build better roller coasters than have been seen before
How do computers in modern cars help drivers? Use The Car That Drives Itself part 1.
A They keep the drivers from eating while driving.
B They keep the drivers from sleeping while driving.
C They keep the drivers from drifting while driving.
D They keep the drivers from reading while driving.
C They keep the drivers from drifting while driving.
Which detail from the text supports the main idea of Get Into a Habit? Use both part 1 and part 2.
A “Remember these three words: Save, spend, share. The odds are that healthy habits you develop now will stick with you.” (paragraph 1)
B “Most kids under the age of 15 years old don’t have steady jobs. But you can still earn money.” (paragraph 2)
C “Most experts agree that it is okay for young people to spend about half of what they earn each month. But keep in mind how hard you work to earn money.” (paragraph 4)
D “Consider sharing a small percentage of what you earn each month with others. Think about an organization you can help.” (paragraph 6)
A “Remember these three words: Save, spend, share. The odds are that healthy habits you develop now will stick with you.” (paragraph 1)
Which statement describes the structure used in paragraphs 10-11 of The Car That Drives Itself?
A The paragraphs use cause and effect to explain how computers can learn.
B The paragraphs use cause and effect to explain how self-driving cars use sensors to keep
dogs and children safe.
C The paragraphs use compare and contrast to show the difference between computers
and the human brain in their ability to predict.
D The paragraphs use sequence to show how self-driving cars have changed over time.
C The paragraphs use compare and contrast to show the difference between computers and the human brain in their ability to predict.
Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of Get Into a Habit.
Your future self will thank you.
What does the author mean by this sentence?
A You will keep all the items you buy for a long time.
B You will work hard for many years to come.
C You will have financial health for years to come.
D You will become a polite person later in life.
C You will have financial health for years to come.
What is the meaning of the phrase “take to the streets” in paragraph 1 of We All Scream for Ice Cream?
A become available to buy from trucks
B become easy to make in carts
C get delivered to stores in trucks
D get moved to icehouses in big sleds
A become available to buy from trucks