Character Traits
During science class, Mr. Lee asked the students to explain why a plant needed sunlight. Marcus raised his hand and gave an answer. “That’s not quite right,” Mr. Lee said. “Try thinking about what we observed during our experiment.” Marcus felt embarrassed. He wanted to stay quiet, but instead, he looked back at his notes. “I think I understand now,” he said. “The plant needs sunlight to help it grow.” Later, Marcus told his partner, “I didn't know the answer at first, but I kept thinking about it until I figured it out.”
2. Which character trait BEST describes Marcus?
A. Determined
B. Careless
C. Bossy
D. Selfish
A. Determined
The school play was only ten minutes away, and I couldn't find my costume. I searched under the table, inside my backpack, and even behind the stage. Then I remembered that I had taken it off during lunch because I was hot. I ran to the cafeteria and looked under the bench where I had been sitting. There it was! I grabbed my costume and hurried back to the stage. I had just enough time to change before the play began.
Why did the narrator go to the cafeteria?
A. To get something to eat
B. To look for the missing costume
C. To talk to the teacher
D. To watch the other students
B. To look for the missing costume
My teacher confiscated my phone. What does CONFISCATED mean?
a. take away
b. gave it back
c. Let me play on it
d. none of the above
a. take away
The puppy barked loudly at the mail carrier.
👉 What part of speech is puppy?
a. noun
b. adverb
c. adjective
d. verb
a. noun
Because the students were excited about the field trip.
👉 Is this a complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
fragment
Before recess, Tiana noticed a small necklace underneath a desk. She picked it up and saw that a name was written on the back. Her friend said, “You could keep it. Nobody knows you found it.” Tiana shook her head. “I think someone is probably looking for this,” she said. She took the necklace to her teacher. A few minutes later, another student came into the classroom looking worried. “That’s mine!” the student said. Tiana handed it to her.
3. Which character trait BEST describes Tiana?
A. Honest
B. Funny
C. Impatient
D. Competitive
A. Honest
My grandmother and I decided to make homemade pizza. She gave me the job of spreading the sauce over the dough. I squeezed the bottle too hard, and a huge blob of sauce landed in the middle. “Oh no!” I said. Grandma laughed. “Don't worry. We can fix it.” She showed me how to spread the sauce toward the edges without pressing too hard. The pizza didn't look perfect, but it tasted delicious. The next time I make pizza, I know exactly what to do.
What lesson does the narrator learn?
A. Cooking is always easy.
B. Mistakes can be fixed if you keep trying.
C. Pizza is better than other foods.
D. Grandmothers should do the cooking.
B. Mistakes can be fixed if you keep trying.
Peg was in an isolation ward because she was contagious. What does CONTAGIOUS mean?
a. She has a virus
b. She can pass it on to someone else
c. She can't see other people.
d. She was sick.
b. She can pass it on to someone else
They raced across the field during recess.
👉 What part of speech is They?
a. verb
b. adverb
c. pronoun
d. noun
c. pronoun
The students finished their work they played a game.
👉 Is this a complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
run-on
During PE, Ms. Carter told the class they could choose a game to play. Most of the students wanted to play kickball, but three students wanted to play basketball. “I really want to play kickball too,” said Jayden. “But maybe we can play kickball first and basketball after.” The class agreed. Jayden helped divide the students into teams and made sure everyone had a chance to play.
5. Which character trait BEST describes Jayden?
A. Fair
B. Bossy
C. Careless
D. Shy
A. Fair
At field day, I signed up for the relay race with three of my friends. I was nervous because I wasn't the fastest runner in our group. When it was my turn, I grabbed the baton and ran as fast as I could. Halfway around the track, I heard my teammates cheering. “Keep going!” My legs felt tired, but I didn't stop. I reached the finish line and handed the baton to the next runner. We didn't win the race, but my teammates were smiling when I returned.
Which detail BEST shows that the narrator did not give up?
A. The narrator signed up with friends.
B. The narrator was nervous before the race.
C. The narrator heard teammates cheering.
D. The narrator kept running even when their legs were tired.
D. The narrator kept running even when their legs were tired.
What is the meaning of the word FEMINIST?
a. to take away
b. a disease that affects your lungs
c. can be spread from one person to the next
d. A person who believes women and girls should have the same rights and opportunities as men and boys.
d. A person who believes women and girls should have the same rights and opportunities as men and boys.
The students carefully carried the science project.
👉 What part of speech is carefully?
a. verb
b. adverb
c. adjective
d. noun
b. adverb
The students finished their work they played a game.
👉 Correct the run-on by adding a conjunction.
a. yet
b. and
c. so
d. but
b. and
Caleb had spent three afternoons building a model of a bridge for his engineering project. On presentation day, he carried it carefully into the classroom. Just before his turn, someone bumped his desk. The bridge fell apart. Caleb stared at the pieces scattered across the floor. He wanted to blame someone, but he knew there wasn't enough time to rebuild everything. He took a deep breath and studied the pieces. “I think I can still show how it was supposed to work,” he said. Caleb arranged the pieces on the table and explained how each part had supported the bridge. His teacher asked him what he would change if he built it again. “I'd make the base wider,” Caleb answered. “Now I know what didn't work.”
2. Which character trait BEST describes Caleb?
A. Flexible
B. Dishonest
C. Jealous
D. Careless
A. Flexible
I was sitting at the kitchen table doing my homework when all the lights suddenly went out. I looked toward the window, but the whole neighborhood was dark. My little brother ran into the room. “What happened?” “I think the power went out,” I said. Mom gave us two flashlights and told us to stay together. We sat on the living room floor while she checked the weather on her phone. A few minutes later, we heard thunder outside. Since we couldn't finish our homework, my brother and I played a card game by flashlight. About an hour later, the lights flickered back on. I was happy to have electricity again, but I had to admit that playing cards in the dark had been pretty fun.
Why did the narrator and the brother play a card game?
A. They had finished all of their homework.
B. They wanted to practice a new game.
C. The power was out, so they could not finish their homework.
D. Their mom told them to stop doing homework.
C. The power was out, so they could not finish their homework.
What is polio?
a. can be spread from one person to the next
b. unable to see others
c. A disease that can make a person very sick or unable to move
d. a person that cares for others
c. A disease that can make a person very sick or unable to move
The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.
👉 What part of speech is prepared?
a. verb
b. adverb
c. pronoun
d. adjective
a. verb
I wanted to play outside ___ it started raining.
👉 Choose the best conjunction and rewrite the sentence correctly.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
b. but
The sign-up sheet for the school talent show had only one space left. Amari had practiced her spoken-word poem for weeks, and she wanted that final spot badly. As she reached for the pencil, she noticed that Jordan was standing behind her. Jordan had been carrying a notebook filled with drawings all morning. “What are you signing up for?” Amari asked. “A comedy routine,” Jordan said. “I've never performed in front of people before, but I've been practicing. ”Amari looked at the sign-up sheet. She knew Jordan had been hoping for a chance to perform. “You should take the last spot,” Amari said, handing Jordan the pencil. Jordan's eyes widened. “But you were here first.” “I can try again next year,” Amari replied.
1. Which character trait BEST describes Amari?
A. Generous
B. Competitive
C. Impatient
D. Careless
A. Generous
My cousin and I were walking through the park when a small dog ran toward us. It had no leash, and I could see a tag hanging from its collar. My cousin wanted to keep walking, but I stopped. “What if someone is looking for it?” I asked. I carefully checked the tag and saw a phone number. My cousin called the number while I waited with the dog. About ten minutes later, a woman came running down the sidewalk. “Buddy!” she shouted. The dog raced toward her. She hugged him and thanked us for stopping to help. As we continued our walk, I felt glad that we had taken the time to help someone find her pet.
Which character trait BEST describes the narrator?
A. Caring
B. Impatient
C. Selfish
D. Careless
A. Caring
Double Bonus: What does it mean to be paralyzed?
unable to move their body
The enormous elephant walked slowly toward the water.
👉 What part of speech is enormous?
a. adjective
b. adverb
c. noun
d. pronoun
a. adjective
Jada studied hard she passed her test.
👉 Fix the run-on
a. so
b. yet
c. and
d. nor
a. so