Vocab in Context
The word reluctant most nearly means —
A. excited
B. unwilling
C. prepared
D. surprised
B. unwilling
What is the central idea of a paragraph that explains how dogs protect their owners and show loyalty?
A. Dogs need training
B. Dogs are loyal companions
C. Dogs are expensive pets
D. Dogs need daily exercise
B. Dogs are loyal companions
Which sentence best supports the idea that a character is tired?
A. The character looked out the window
B. The character yawned and rubbed their eyes
C. The character packed a bag
D. The character walked to school
B. The character yawned and rubbed their eyes
Why does an author include headings in an informational text?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To organize information
C. To add opinions
D. To make the text longer
B. To organize information
If two texts are about storms, what should the reader compare?
A. Font size
B. Author names
C. Information and details
D. Publication date
C. Information and details
In the sentence “The solution was simple,” the word solution most nearly means —
A. a mixture
B. a mystery
C. an answer to a problem
D. a chemical reaction
C. an answer to a problem
Which detail belongs in a summary of a text?
A. A small example from paragraph three
B. A character’s exact words
C. An important idea repeated throughout the text
D. An opinion about the topic
C. An important idea repeated throughout the text
A character slams the door and crosses their arms. What can the reader infer?
A. The character is confused
B. The character is excited
C. The character is angry
D. The character is bored
C. The character is angry
Why might an author use bold words?
A. To decorate the page
B. To confuse the reader
C. To highlight important information
D. To change the topic
C. To highlight important information
One text explains causes, and another explains effects. What text structure is this?
A. Chronological
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
Which context clue best helps the reader understand the meaning of exhausted in a passage?
A. A sentence describing a character running
B. A sentence explaining the weather
C. A sentence showing the character falling asleep immediately
D. A sentence naming the setting
C. A sentence showing the character falling asleep immediately
A text explains pollution, its causes, and ways to reduce it. What is the central idea?
A. Pollution only affects cities
B. Pollution is unavoidable
C. Pollution is a serious problem that can be reduced
D. Pollution is caused by animals
C. Pollution is a serious problem that can be reduced
Which evidence best supports the inference that a team was determined?
A. The team arrived late
B. The team practiced daily despite losing games
C. The team argued during practice
D. The team changed uniforms
B. The team practiced daily despite losing games
How does a photograph help the reader?
A. It replaces the text
B. It gives visual information that supports the text
C. It adds fictional details
D. It changes the author’s opinion
B. It gives visual information that supports the text
What is one difference between a factual text and an opinion text?
A. Factual texts use emotions
B. Opinion texts include personal beliefs
C. Factual texts use dialogue
D. Opinion texts include headings
B. Opinion texts include personal beliefs
The word significant most nearly means —
A. ordinary
B. unimportant
C. difficult
D. important
D. important
Which sentence best summarizes an article about renewable energy?
A. Solar panels are expensive and hard to build
B. Renewable energy includes solar, wind, and water power
C. The article explains how renewable energy sources help reduce pollution
D. Wind turbines are very tall
C. The article explains how renewable energy sources help reduce pollution
A character avoids eye contact and speaks quietly. What can be inferred?
A. The character is confident
B. The character is nervous or unsure
C. The character is angry
D. The character is distracted
B. The character is nervous or unsure
Why does an author include statistics in a text?
A. To make the text longer
B. To support ideas with facts
C. To add humor
D. To confuse the reader
B. To support ideas with facts
How do two authors develop the same topic differently?
A. By using the same examples
B. By presenting different details or structures
C. By copying each other
D. By using the same tone
B. By presenting different details or structures
Which word best replaces complex without changing the meaning of the sentence?
A. simple
B. confusing
C. complicated
D. brief
C. complicated
Which summary is most objective?
A. Renewable energy is clearly the best option for everyone
B. The article discusses renewable energy and why people should care
C. The article explains types of renewable energy and their benefits
D. I think renewable energy is interesting and helpful
C. The article explains types of renewable energy and their benefits
Which two details best support the inference that an invention was successful?
A. The inventor worked alone and stayed focused
B. Many people began using the invention, and production increased
C. The invention took years to design
D. The inventor faced challenges
B. Many people began using the invention, and production increased
How does word choice affect the tone of a text?
A. It changes the topic
B. It determines the number of paragraphs
C. It creates a mood or feeling
D. It removes bias
C. It creates a mood or feeling
How do two texts about the same topic work together?
A. They repeat the same information
B. They confuse the reader
C. They provide different perspectives that deepen understanding
D. They cancel each other out
C. They provide different perspectives that deepen understanding