RI.3.1
Bees are important animals because they help plants grow. When a bee visits a flower, pollen sticks to its body. When the bee visits another flower, some of the pollen rubs off. This helps plants make seeds.
Why are bees important to plants?
A. They eat flowers.
B. They help move pollen from one flower to another.
C. They make flowers grow taller.
D. They protect plants from rain.
B. They help move pollen from one flower to another.
Butterflies go through several stages as they grow. First, a butterfly begins as an egg. Then it becomes a caterpillar, which eats and grows. Next, it forms a chrysalis. Finally, an adult butterfly emerges.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?
A. Caterpillars eat a lot of food.
B. Butterflies have colorful wings.
C. Butterflies go through several stages as they grow.
D. Butterflies begin as eggs.
C. Butterflies go through several stages as they grow.
Mia noticed that the classroom plants were looking dry. She filled a cup with water and carefully watered each plant. The next morning, Mia saw that the leaves looked brighter and healthier.
Why did Mia water the classroom plants?
A. She wanted to play with the plants.
B. She noticed the plants were dry.
C. Her teacher told her to clean the classroom.
D. The plants were blocking the window.
B. She noticed the plants were dry.
A rabbit laughed at a turtle because the turtle moved slowly. The turtle challenged the rabbit to a race. The rabbit ran quickly and got far ahead, so he decided to take a nap. While the rabbit slept, the turtle kept moving. The turtle reached the finish line first.
What lesson does this fable teach?
A. You should always run fast.
B. Slow animals cannot win races.
C. Being steady and not giving up can help you succeed.
D. Naps are always a good idea.
C. Being steady and not giving up can help you succeed.
Ben forgot to bring his lunch to school. When he told his teacher, she gave him a granola bar from the classroom snack basket. Ben thanked her and decided to pack his lunch the night before from then on.
What did Ben do after his teacher helped him?
A. He went home.
B. He thanked his teacher and decided to prepare his lunch ahead of time.
C. He asked another student for lunch.
D. He forgot about the problem.
B. He thanked his teacher and decided to prepare his lunch ahead of time.
Octopuses are sea animals that have several ways to protect themselves. Some octopuses can change the color of their skin to blend into their surroundings. Others can release a dark cloud into the water when a predator comes near. These abilities help octopuses stay safe.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that octopuses have ways to protect themselves?
A. Octopuses are sea animals.
B. Octopuses can change color and release a dark cloud.
C. Octopuses live in water.
D. Octopuses have predators.
B. Octopuses can change color and release a dark cloud.
Exercise is important for keeping your body healthy. Running, swimming, biking, and playing sports are all ways to exercise. Regular exercise can make your muscles stronger and help your heart stay healthy. It can also give you more energy during the day.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?
A. Swimming is a fun activity.
B. Exercise has many benefits for your health.
C. Exercise makes your muscles stronger.
D. Playing sports is the best way to exercise.
B. Exercise has many benefits for your health.
Jordan was excited to play outside at recess. When he looked out the window, he saw dark clouds covering the sky. A few minutes later, rain began falling, so Jordan put away his ball and chose a board game instead.
What caused Jordan to choose a board game?
A. He was tired of playing outside.
B. His teacher asked him to play a board game.
C. It started raining outside.
D. He forgot how to play soccer.
C. It started raining outside.
A crow was very thirsty and found a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. The crow could not reach the water with its beak. It looked around and saw some small stones nearby. The crow dropped the stones into the pitcher one by one. The water rose higher until the crow could finally drink.
Which detail BEST supports the lesson that problems can be solved by thinking of a clever solution?
A. The crow was thirsty.
B. The pitcher had water in it.
C. The crow found stones and dropped them into the pitcher.
D. The stones were small.
C. The crow found stones and dropped them into the pitcher.
Maya was walking home when she noticed that her neighbor's gate was open. She knew the neighbor had a dog that sometimes escaped. Maya quickly closed the gate. A few minutes later, the neighbor came outside and thanked Maya for helping keep the dog safe.
How did Maya's action affect what happened next?
A. The dog escaped from the yard.
B. The neighbor thanked Maya for closing the gate.
C. Maya went inside her house.
D. The neighbor opened the gate again.
B. The neighbor thanked Maya for closing the gate.
Some birds migrate to warmer places when winter arrives. The Arctic tern travels thousands of miles each year between its breeding grounds and warmer areas. It makes this long journey because it needs food and suitable places to live.
Why does the Arctic tern migrate?
A. It wants to learn how to fly.
B. It needs food and suitable places to live.
C. It wants to escape other birds.
D. It is looking for a new nest every day.
B. It needs food and suitable places to live.
Sea turtles face many dangers as they grow. Some animals hunt them, and young turtles can have trouble finding enough food. Pollution in the ocean can also make it difficult for turtles to survive. People can help by keeping beaches and oceans clean.
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?
A. Sea turtles only live near beaches.
B. Sea turtles face dangers, and people can help protect them.
C. Young turtles cannot find food.
D. Pollution is the only danger sea turtles face.
B. Sea turtles face dangers, and people can help protect them.
Ava saw a tiny bird sitting on the ground near the playground. The bird did not fly away when Ava walked closer. Ava gently picked it up and placed it in a small box. She asked her teacher for help because she wanted to make sure the bird was safe.
Which detail BEST shows that Ava cared about the bird?
A. She was near the playground.
B. The bird was very small.
C. She asked her teacher for help to keep the bird safe.
D. The bird did not fly away.
C. She asked her teacher for help to keep the bird safe.
Marcus wanted to build a tall tower with his blocks. He stacked the blocks carefully, but the tower kept falling down. Marcus became frustrated and almost gave up. Then he noticed that the blocks at the bottom were smaller than the ones at the top. He rebuilt the tower, placing the larger blocks on the bottom. This time, the tower stayed standing.
What lesson does Marcus learn?
A. Building towers is easy.
B. If something doesn't work, trying a different strategy can help solve the problem.
C. You should always use the biggest blocks first.
D. It is better to give up when something is difficult.
B. If something doesn't work, trying a different strategy can help solve the problem.
Carlos wanted to enter the school talent show, but he was nervous about performing in front of everyone. His friend encouraged him to practice. Carlos practiced his magic trick every afternoon. On the day of the talent show, he felt more confident and performed his trick for the audience.
Which event happened because Carlos practiced his magic trick?
A. He decided not to enter the talent show.
B. His friend stopped encouraging him.
C. He felt more confident and performed for the audience.
D. He forgot how to perform his trick.
C. He felt more confident and performed for the audience.
Trees help keep the air clean. Their leaves take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen. Trees also provide homes for many animals. Because of these benefits, planting and protecting trees can help communities.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that trees help communities?
A. Trees have leaves.
B. Trees can be very tall.
C. Trees provide homes for animals and help clean the air.
D. Trees grow in many places.
C. Trees provide homes for animals and help clean the air.
Why Bees Are Important
Bees are important to our environment because they help plants grow. When bees visit flowers, pollen sticks to their bodies. When they visit another flower, they carry some of that pollen with them. This helps flowers produce seeds and new plants. Bees also help farmers grow many of the fruits and vegetables we eat.
Which detail from the passage BEST supports the main idea that bees are important to people?
A. Bees visit flowers.
B. Pollen sticks to a bee's body.
C. Bees help farmers grow many of the fruits and vegetables people eat.
D. Bees move from one flower to another.
C. Bees help farmers grow many of the fruits and vegetables people eat.
Maya had spent weeks building a birdhouse for the tree outside her bedroom window. When she finished, she noticed that the roof was slightly crooked. Her brother told her that no bird would care about the crooked roof, but Maya carefully removed the roof and rebuilt it. The next morning, she watched a bird carry twigs into the birdhouse. Maya smiled when she saw the bird begin building its nest inside.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Maya was determined to make the birdhouse successful?
A. Maya built the birdhouse near her bedroom window.
B. Her brother told her that no bird would care about the crooked roof.
C. Maya carefully removed the roof and rebuilt it even though the birdhouse was already finished.
D. Maya watched a bird carry twigs into the birdhouse.
C. Maya carefully removed the roof and rebuilt it even though the birdhouse was already finished.
A mouse found a piece of cheese in a farmer's kitchen. He wanted to keep it all for himself, so he carried it away. On the way home, he saw another mouse carrying a much larger piece of cheese. The first mouse became jealous and tried to grab the other mouse's cheese. When he opened his mouth, his own cheese fell into a puddle and was ruined.
What is the BEST lesson of this fable?
A. You should always look for more food.
B. Being jealous of what others have can cause you to lose what you already have.
C. Mice should never eat cheese.
D. Sharing cheese is always easy
B. Being jealous of what others have can cause you to lose what you already have.
Emma wanted to bake cookies for her class. She carefully measured the flour, but she accidentally added too much salt. When she tasted the dough, she realized something was wrong. Emma checked the recipe again and started over. This time, she measured each ingredient carefully, and the cookies turned out delicious.
Which event happened because Emma realized she had added too much salt?
A. She decided to stop baking forever.
B. She started the recipe over and measured the ingredients carefully.
C. She gave the dough to her class.
D. She added even more salt.
B. She started the recipe over and measured the ingredients carefully.
Animals have different ways of staying cool when temperatures rise. Some animals, such as elephants, use their large ears to release heat from their bodies. Other animals, such as dogs, cool themselves by panting. Desert tortoises may dig underground, where the soil is cooler than the surface. These behaviors and body features help animals survive in hot environments.
Which TWO details from the passage BEST support the idea that animals have different ways to stay cool?
A. Elephants use their large ears to release heat.
B. Some animals live in hot environments.
C. Dogs cool themselves by panting.
D. Desert tortoises have shells.
E. Animals have different ways to survive.
C and A
Octopuses are ocean animals with several special abilities that help them survive. They can change the color and texture of their skin to blend into their surroundings. When a predator gets too close, an octopus can release a cloud of dark ink to help it escape. Octopuses can also squeeze their soft bodies into very small spaces to hide from danger. These different abilities help octopuses protect themselves in their ocean homes.
Which TWO details from the passage BEST support the main idea that octopuses have special abilities that help them survive?
A. Octopuses live in the ocean.
B. Octopuses can change their color and texture to blend into their surroundings.
C. Octopuses can release dark ink when a predator comes near.
D. Octopuses have soft bodies.
E. Octopuses have several special abilities.
B - shows how the octopus uses camouflage to protect itself.
C - shows how it uses ink to escape predators.
Ethan had promised his grandfather that he would help clean the garden on Saturday. That morning, Ethan's friends invited him to play soccer. Ethan really wanted to go, but he remembered his promise. He spent the morning pulling weeds and carrying bags of leaves. By lunchtime, the garden was clean. His grandfather thanked him and said they could play soccer together later that afternoon. Ethan realized that keeping his promise had not stopped him from having fun; it had simply meant he needed to be patient.
Which TWO details BEST support the idea that Ethan values keeping his promises?
A. Ethan's friends invited him to play soccer.
B. Ethan really wanted to go play soccer.
C. Ethan remembered his promise and spent the morning helping his grandfather.
D. His grandfather thanked him for cleaning the garden.
E. Ethan was able to play soccer later that afternoon.
Answers: C and E
Lena had practiced for the school spelling bee every day. On the morning of the competition, she felt nervous. During the first round, she missed a difficult word and was eliminated. Lena felt disappointed, but she decided not to quit practicing. She asked her teacher for a list of challenging words and began studying for next year's spelling bee.
Which statement BEST explains the lesson Lena learns?
A. Winning is the only important part of a competition.
B. Difficult words should always be avoided.
C. A disappointment can be a chance to learn and keep improving.
D. Spelling bees are too difficult for students.
C. A disappointment can be a chance to learn and keep improving.
Noah had been saving his allowance for several weeks because he wanted to buy a new book. One afternoon, he saw his little sister struggling to fix her broken bicycle. Noah knew that if he spent his money on a book, he would not have enough left to buy the bike part she needed. After thinking about it, Noah used his savings to help his sister. His sister was able to fix her bicycle, and Noah decided he could save for the book again.
How did Noah's decision affect the sequence of events?
A. Noah bought the book and ignored his sister.
B. Noah stopped saving money forever.
C. Noah used his savings to help his sister, which allowed her to fix her bicycle.
D. Noah's sister bought him a new book.
C. Noah used his savings to help his sister, which allowed her to fix her bicycle.