Main Idea & Details
Passage:
When Carlos found a stray kitten near his house, he gave it water and made a small shelter from a cardboard box. He called the animal shelter the next morning.
Question: Which detail BEST shows that Carlos was concerned about the kitten?
A. Carlos found the kitten near his house.
B. Carlos gave the kitten water and made a shelter.
C. Carlos called the shelter the next morning.
D. The kitten was a stray.
B. Carlos gave the kitten water and made a shelter.
Passage:
The little boat danced across the waves as the wind pushed it toward shore.
Question: What does the phrase “danced across the waves” mean?
A. The boat literally moved like a person.
B. The boat moved quickly and lightly.
C. The boat stopped in the water.
D. The boat was damaged by the waves.
B. The boat moved quickly and lightly.
Passage:
Tara noticed that her little brother was struggling to tie his shoes. Without being asked, she sat beside him and showed him how to make the loops.
Question: What can the reader infer about Tara?
A. She is helpful.
B. She is impatient.
C. She is competitive.
D. She is nervous.
A. She is helpful.
Passage:
Ben forgot his lunch at home. His friend shared half of his sandwich with him.
Question: Which message is BEST supported by the passage?
A. Friends can help each other.
B. Lunch should always be packed at night.
C. Sandwiches are easy to share.
D. Students should eat lunch outside.
A. Friends can help each other.
Before reading an article about volcanoes, Jordan looks at the title, headings, photographs, captions, and bold words.
Question: Why is Jordan previewing the text?
A. To memorize every detail before reading
B. To get an idea of what the text will be about
C. To find the author's opinion
D. To decide whether the information is true
B. To get an idea of what the text will be about
Passage:
Nina wanted to enter the school art contest. She practiced drawing every evening and asked her older sister for suggestions. On the day she submitted her drawing, Nina carefully checked that every part was finished.
Question: Which detail BEST supports the idea that Nina was determined?
A. She entered a school contest.
B. Her sister liked art.
C. She practiced every evening.
D. She submitted a drawing.
C. She practiced every evening.
Passage:
When the test was finally over, Jamal felt like a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
What does this phrase mean?
A. Jamal became stronger.
B. Jamal felt relieved.
C. Jamal was carrying something heavy.
D. Jamal was ready to leave school.
B. Jamal felt relieved.
Passage:
Devon looked at the trophy on his desk. He remembered all the afternoons he had spent practicing while his friends played outside.
Question: What can the reader infer about Devon?
A. He regrets practicing.
B. He values his accomplishment.
C. He dislikes playing sports.
D. He wants a different trophy.
B. He values his accomplishment.
Passage:
A young bird tried several times to fly. Each time, it fell back onto the branch. Finally, it spread its wings and flew across the yard.
Question: What is the most likely message?
A. Birds should stay in their nests.
B. Trying again can help you succeed.
C. Flying is easier than walking.
D. Birds should never leave their families.
B. Trying again can help you succeed.
Before reading a story, Elena notices the title is “The Mysterious Footprints.” The illustration shows footprints leading from a forest toward an old cabin.
Question: Which prediction is BEST supported by these clues?
A. The story will explain how to build a cabin.
B. A character will probably investigate where the footprints came from.
C. The story will teach readers about different types of animals.
D. A character will spend the entire story inside a classroom.
B. A character will probably investigate where the footprints came from.
Passage:
At first, the garden behind the school looked empty. Students planted vegetables, added compost to the soil, and watered the plants each afternoon. By May, tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce covered the garden beds.
Question: Which detail BEST supports the idea that the students' work changed the garden?
A. The garden was behind the school.
B. Students planted vegetables and cared for them.
C. Students worked in the afternoon.
D. The garden had several beds.
B. Students planted vegetables and cared for them.
Passage:
The wind howled through the trees all night.
What does the phrase “howled through the trees” help the reader understand?
A. The wind was completely silent.
B. The wind made a loud, powerful sound.
C. The trees were making sounds.
D. The wind stopped suddenly.
B. The wind made a loud, powerful sound.
Passage:
When the teacher asked who had accidentally knocked over the paint, everyone became quiet. Emma slowly raised her hand.
Question: What does Emma's action MOST likely show?
A. She wants attention.
B. She is willing to admit her mistake.
C. She is angry with the teacher.
D. She does not know what happened.
B. She is willing to admit her mistake.
Passage:
Amir wanted to build a model bridge. His first design collapsed. He studied what went wrong, strengthened the supports, and built another bridge. This time, it held several books.
Question: Which theme is BEST supported?
A. Mistakes can help people improve.
B. Building bridges is easy.
C. Books are too heavy for bridges.
D. People should avoid difficult projects.
A. Mistakes can help people improve.
While reading an article about how hurricanes form, Carlos wonders, “Why do hurricanes become stronger over warm ocean water?”
Question: How does asking this question help Carlos as a reader?
A. It helps him identify information he wants to learn from the text.
B. It helps him skip parts of the article he does not understand.
C. It helps him determine whether the author likes hurricanes.
D. It helps him memorize the title of the article.
A. It helps him identify information he wants to learn from the text.
Passage:
Marcus had always avoided speaking in front of the class. During his science presentation, however, he stood at the front of the room and explained his experiment without asking anyone to help him. When he finished, he smiled.
Question: Which sentence provides the BEST evidence that Marcus overcame his fear?
A. “Marcus had always avoided speaking in front of the class.”
B. “During his science presentation, however, he stood at the front of the room...”
C. “He explained his experiment...”
D. “When he finished, he smiled.”
B. “During his science presentation, however, he stood at the front of the room...”
Passage:
The classroom erupted when the teacher announced that there would be no homework that night.
What does erupted most likely mean in this sentence?
A. Became suddenly loud and excited
B. Became completely silent
C. Became dangerous
D. Became extremely messy
A. Became suddenly loud and excited
Passage:
Although Daniel had never cooked before, he refused to let his grandmother take over. He read the recipe carefully, measured each ingredient twice, and cleaned up every spill.
Question: Which character trait BEST describes Daniel?
A. Careless
B. Responsible
C. Impulsive
D. Forgetful
B. Responsible
Passage:
Ella's team disagreed about how to complete their project. Instead of choosing her own idea, Ella listened to each teammate. The group combined several ideas and created a project that everyone helped complete.
Question: What message does the passage BEST communicate?
A. One person should always make the final decision.
B. Listening to others can help a group work together.
C. Group projects are easier than individual projects.
D. The first idea is usually the best idea.
B. Listening to others can help a group work together.
Samantha is reading a paragraph about a character who suddenly leaves home. After reading it, she realizes she does not understand why the character left. She goes back and rereads the previous paragraph.
Question: Which reading strategy is Samantha using?
A. Making a prediction
B. Visualizing
C. Monitoring and repairing comprehension
D. Identifying the author's purpose
C. Monitoring and repairing comprehension
Passage:
The first time Sofia tried to ride her new skateboard, she fell almost immediately. Instead of putting it away, she watched a tutorial, practiced balancing on the board, and tried again the following afternoon. After several weeks, Sofia could ride down the sidewalk without falling.
Question: Which TWO details BEST support the idea that Sofia learned from her mistakes?
A. She had a new skateboard.
B. She fell during her first attempt.
C. She watched a tutorial after falling.
D. She practiced again.
E. She rode on the sidewalk.
C. She watched a tutorial after falling.
D. She practiced again.
Passage:
After weeks of practicing, the soccer team finally won its first game. Their coach told them, “You've planted the seeds, and now you're seeing the flowers.”
What does the coach's statement MOST likely mean?
A. The players should begin gardening.
B. The team needs to practice outdoors.
C. Their hard work is beginning to produce results.
D. The players should celebrate by planting flowers.
C. Their hard work is beginning to produce results.
Passage:
At the beginning of the story, Priya kept her invention hidden in her bedroom. She worried that her classmates would laugh at her idea. Later, when the science fair judge asked her to explain her project, Priya confidently described how she had built it and why it worked.
Question: How does Priya change during the passage?
A. She changes from curious to bored.
B. She changes from nervous to confident.
C. She changes from helpful to selfish.
D. She changes from confident to embarrassed.
B. She changes from nervous to confident.
Passage:
When Mateo moved to a new town, he missed his old friends. At first, he spent recess alone. One day, he noticed another student reading the same type of book he enjoyed. Mateo asked about the book, and the two began talking. Soon, they were meeting at recess every day.
Question: Which statement BEST expresses the theme of the passage?
A. Moving to a new place is always difficult.
B. People should only make friends with people who share their interests.
C. Taking a small step toward others can lead to meaningful friendships.
D. Reading books is the best way to make friends.
C. Taking a small step toward others can lead to meaningful friendships.
Passage:
The narrow trail twisted between towering trees. Sunlight barely reached the forest floor, and damp leaves covered the path. Somewhere ahead, water rushed over rocks.
Question: Which strategy would BEST help a reader understand this passage?
A. Visualizing the setting using the details provided
B. Skimming the passage without stopping
C. Memorizing every word in the passage
D. Predicting what the author will write about next
A. Visualizing the setting using the details provided