Read the sentence:
Melissa's mountain bike is worth a fortune.
Which best restates the sentence?
A) Melissa's bike is expensive.
B) Melissa's bike is shiny and pretty.
C) Melissa's bike is not worth very much money.
D) Melissa's bike is broken and needs to be fixed.
A) Melissa's bike is expensive.
100
Read both poems:
Waterfalls
Waterfalls flow down
Rushing, raging waters run
Finding a new home.
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Flowers are blooming
Swaying in the gentle breeze
Colorful collage
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What do these two poems have in common?
A) Both poems are about seasons.
B)Both poems are about a piece of artwork.
C)Both poems are about finding your way home.
D) Both poems are about nature.
D) Both poems are about nature.
100
Read the sentence:
My neighbor always has to go on the roof to (re)adjust his satellite dish.
What does the prefix (re)- mean?
A) not
B) again
C) before
D) half
B) again
100
Read the excerpt from "Sally in Our Alley"
Of all the girls that are so -smart-
There's none like pretty Sally;
She is the darling of my heart,
and she lives in our alley.
There is no lady in the land
Is half so sweet as Sally;
She is the darling of my heart,
And she lives in our alley.
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Choose all of the antonyms of smart.
A) skillful
B) ignorant
C) worn
D) unintelligent
E) resourceful
B) ignorant
D) unintelligent
100
Read the sentence:
I think alligators are neat animals because of the way they look.
Which statement best describes the sentence?
A) It is an opinion because it is not based on facts.
B) It is a fact because it can be proven.
C) It is a true statement because everyone agrees.
D) It is a statement that is found in the encyclopedia.
A) It is an opinion because it is not based on facts.
200
Which sentence uses figurative language?
A) Travis always rushes to get ready in the morning.
B) The pilot flew the plane safely to the airport.
C) Wendy threw a snowball as big as Jupiter at her brother.
D) My mom likes to eat the strangest things.
C) Wendy threw a snowball as big as Jupiter at her brother.
200
Read the poem:
When Granny Made My Lunch
by Bobbi Katz
I always dreaded those days
those embarrassing days
when Granny made my lunch
Her signature, a bulging brown paper bag
splotched with grease stains
bullying in front of the breakfast milk
so there was no way I could avoid
taking it out of the refrigerator
No way it could possibly be "forgotten"
This poem entertains the reader because it...
A) is a story about the poet's Granny packing his lunch.
B) gives a great deal of factual information.
C) persuades you to take your lunch to school
D) gives facts about nutritional lunches to be eaten at school
A) is a story about the poet's Granny packing his lunch.
200
Which sentence contains a ROOT WORD meaning a feeling of satisfaction?
A) Last week, the class went on the (greatest)
field trip ever.
B) He (unhappily) took out the trash when his mother asked him.
C) When the teacher dismissed the class, the girl (quietly) lined up.
D) Her shoulder (dislocated) while she was playing basketball.
B) He (unhappily) took out the trash when his mother asked him.
200
Which two of the following words are synonyms?
A) together
B) progress
C) amazed
D) impressed
E) approached
F) almost
C) amazed
D) impressed
200
Read the sentences.
Every class is exiting the school building. The classes line up far away from the school and face the opposite direction.
What is most likely happening at the school?
A) The students are going outside for recess.
B) The school is having a fire drill.
C) The school is having a tornado drill.
D) The students and teachers are leaving for the day.
B) The school is having a fire drill.
300
Which sentence does NOT include figurative language?
A) The steaks sizzled on the grill during the family picnic.
B) Vincent brought cupcakes on the last day of school.
C) My classmates clapped their hands after my science presentation.
D) The young lady squealed when she saw a mouse scurry across the floor.
B) Vincent brought cupcakes on the last day of school.
300
Read the poem:
When Granny Made My Lunch
by Bobbi Katz
I always dreaded those days
those embarrassing days
when Granny made my lunch
Her signature, a bulging brown paper bag
splotched with grease stains
bullying in front of the breakfast milk
so there was no way I could avoid
taking it out of the refrigerator
No way it could possibly be "forgotten"
Which of these statements best describes how the poet feels about Granny making his lunch?
A)Embarrassed and upset
B) Happy and content
C)Sad and lonely
D)Proud and satisfied
A)Embarrassed and upset
300
Read the sentence:
The (unreliable) man missed work a lot and eventually was fired.
If the prefix -un- was removed from the word unreliable, what would be its new definition?
A) Sneaky
B) Questionable
C) Trustworthy
D) Harmless
C) Trustworthy
300
Which TWO words are synonyms of the word instructed?
A) Helped
B)Directed
C) Allowed
D) Told
B)Directed
D) Told
300
Read the poem:
Autumn
I can't wait for autumn to begin.
Autumn is my favorite season.
There are a lot of things I like about autumn.
Hot apple cider on a cool, brisk day.
Jumping on a pile of fallen leaves.
Exciting hay rides and scary scarecrows.
Spending time with my family at Thanksgiving.
All the pretty colors on the trees.
Yummy caramel apples that make my mouth sticky like glue.
Carving faces in orange pumpkins to make them look alive.
Of course, I can't forget about my birthday in November.
I hope that autumn gets here soon!
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Which activity is the poet most likely to enjoy?
A) Going sled riding.
B) Swimming at a lake.
C) Going through a corn maze.
D)Planting seeds in a garden.
C) Going through a corn maze.
400
Which THREE sentences are examples of figurative language?
A) Henry's hair was as orange as the burning flame.
B) My sister's room looks like a tornado hit it.
C) Mary's Puppy made a mess in the kitchen.
D) Sarah sat silently as Sam swam.
E) Martha's French toast is delicious!
F) Henry was sad about his missing spider.
A) Henry's hair was as orange as the burning flame.
B) My sister's room looks like a tornado hit it.
D) Sarah sat silently as Sam swam.
400
Read the poem:
Autumn
I can't wait for autumn to begin.
Autumn is my favorite season.
There are a lot of things I like about autumn.
Hot apple cider on a cool, brisk day.
Jumping on a pile of fallen leaves.
Exciting hay rides and scary scarecrows.
Spending time with my family at Thanksgiving.
All the pretty colors on the trees.
Yummy caramel apples that make my mouth sticky like glue.
Carving faces in orange pumpkins to make them look alive.
Of course, I can't forget about my birthday in November.
I hope that autumn gets here soon!
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What is a characteristic of the poem?
A) Every other line rhymes.
B) It has 10 syllables in each line.
C) The first line is repeated in the last line.
D) It does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme.
D) It does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme.
400
Which root word has a prefix and a suffix?
A) legend
B) unsupportive
C) themselves
D) celebrate
B) unsupportive
400
Complete the sentence:
Juan and Maria could not _______ their mother when she called, "Come ________!" from the neighbors yard.
A) her, hear
B) hear, here
C) here, hear
D) heer, hear
B) hear, here
400
Which sentence is an example of a fact?
A) Neptune is the prettiest planet in the solar system.
B) The stars are the most important part of the solar system.
C) The solar system is the most interesting thing to learn about in science.
D) Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
D) Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system.
500
Which sentences use figurative language?
A) Logan believes that the dryer swallows his clothes since he always has missing socks.
B) The yellow song bird chirped early in the morning.
C) Before letting his dog out, Mr. Hall looked outside to see what the weather was like.
D) Snow as bright as shining stars fell gently to the ground.
E) Kylee knocked over the paint bucket and made a huge mess.
A) Logan believes that the dryer swallows his clothes since he always has missing socks.
D) Snow as bright as shining stars fell gently to the ground.
500
Read the poem:
Autumn
I can't wait for autumn to begin.
Autumn is my favorite season.
There are a lot of things I like about autumn.
Hot apple cider on a cool, brisk day.
Jumping on a pile of fallen leaves.
Exciting hay rides and scary scarecrows.
Spending time with my family at Thanksgiving.
All the pretty colors on the trees.
Yummy caramel apples that make my mouth sticky like glue.
Carving faces in orange pumpkins to make them look alive.
Of course, I can't forget about my birthday in November.
I hope that autumn gets here soon!
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Which line from the poem shows figurative language?
A) Yummy caramel apples that make my mouth sticky like glue.
B) Spending time with family at Thanksgiving.
C) Autumn is my favorite season.
D) Exciting hay rides and scary scarecrows.
A) Yummy caramel apples that make my mouth sticky like glue.
500
Which word has a suffix that means without?
A) Speechless
B) Remarkable
C)Automatic
D) Graceful
A) Speechless
500
Complete the sentence:
I'm not sure _________ coming to my birthday party. A note was on my desk that said, "I'll be there!" However, I don't know __________ it is!
A) who's, whose
B) whose, who's
C) who, whose
D) who's, who
A) who's, whose
500
Read this sentence:
During the hurricane, the airport suspended all flights.
Based on the sentence, what is the definition of suspended?
A) Placed to the side
B) hung to allow free movement
C) supported to keep from falling
D) excluded as a form of punishment
E) stopped or delayed