Poetry
When a poem has rhythm...
a. Two or more lines end with the same sound.
b. It always has rhyming.
c. It is a lyrical poem.
a. It always has rhyming.
Jordan ran out the front door, grabbing an apple and her backpack on her way out the door. She'd barely been able to wash her face and comb her hair. As she ran toward the street corner, she glanced at her watch. When she looked up, no one was standing on the corner where they usually were every morning.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
a. Jordan can't find her car.
b. Jordan is early for her bus.
c. Jordan missed her bus.
c. Jordan missed her bus.
The beach is a great place for a vacation. All kinds of wildlife can be found at the beach. People look for shells, crabs, and other treasures. The waves also bring tasty treats to the shore for many hungry, eager land creatures.
It is likely that:
a. Waves stop during the night.
b. Waves carry animals in them.
c. Waves never change.
b. Waves carry animals in them.
The frightened mouse peeked _________ out of the hole.
a. happily
b. boldly
c. cautiously
c. cautiously
Helen Keller lost her vision and ability to hear before she turned 2 years old after having a serious illness. She became frustrated because she was unable to see and express herself. Eventually, Helen learned to communicate from a teacher named Anne Sullivan. Her teacher would spell words with sign language into Helen's hand. Later, Helen learned to speak and even traveled the world to help others who were blind and deaf.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Helen learned to communicate and even helped others who were blind and deaf.
b. Anne Sullivan taught Helen sign language.
c. Helen was frustrated because she could not communicate with other people.
a. Helen learned to communicate and even helped others who were blind and deaf.
Kate used to live in Texas,
I'd like to shoot her to the moon,
Or into another galaxy,
Whenever she says the word Texas.
You can conclude that the author...
a. Feels annoyed with Kate.
b. Feels like visiting Texas.
c. Feels happy to meet a new student.
a. Feels annoyed with Kate.
Chris works in the city every day. Sometimes he sits at a desk filling out reports. Most of the time, though, he is out in the community helping people. When he gets a call from his dispatcher, he drives to the scene of a crime. Once there, he has to show his badge. Then, he works with others to look at clues to help figure out what happened.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
a. Chris is a teacher.
b. Chris is a police officer.
c. Chris is a newspaper reporter.
b. Chris is a police officer.
Muscles are responsible for movement in the human body. Muscles are attached to bones allowing you to move. Many organs also have muscle tissue to move substances around in your body. For example, the stomach has muscle tissue that contracts to move food.
It is likely that:
a. Your nose has muscle tissue.
b. Your heart has muscle tissue.
c. Your bones have muscle tissue.
b. Your heart has muscle tissue.
We were stunned when last year's Super Bowl winners didn't even make the playoffs.
The word stunned means:
a. sad
b. disappointed
c. shocked
c. shocked
Yesterday, Firefighters visited Green Elementary to talk about fire safety. The firefighters talked to the students about how to say safe at home. Students learned that they should check all electrical cords for fraying and that outlets should never be overloaded. The firefighters also discussed the importance of having an escape plan for getting out of the house in case of a fire. Most importantly, the students learned that every house needs a fire alarm.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. The students at Green Elementary learned important facts about fire safety.
b. Yesterday, Green Elementary invited firefighters to speak.
c. The students at Green Elementary met firefighters.
a. The students at Green Elementary learned important facts about fire safety.
Then she just floated away,
Like a ship at sea.
This is an example of...
a. A metaphor
b. A simile
c. Rhyming
b. A simile
Everyday, Natalie eats many fruits and vegetables. She makes sure to drink lots of water, especially on days when she works out. Natalie can often be found swimming, biking, and jogging since she is training for a triathlon. She has to cut back on fats and sugar in her diet, and she is making an effort to eat foods high in protein.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
a. Natalie tries to keep herself healthy.
b. Natalie loves to eat.
c. Natalie is good at sports.
a. Natalie tries to keep herself healthy.
You wake up in the middle of the night feeling itchy. You look at your legs and see red patches all over them. You can't stop scratching! You remember walking through a field that day and getting your legs caught on some vines.
It is likely that:
a. You are sick.
b. You have the chicken pox.
c. The vine you walked through was poisonous.
c. The vine you walked through was poisonous.
The teacher went over to settle the dispute between classmates.
A synonym for the word dispute is:
a. conversation
b. argument
c. injury
b. argument
When Amanda's family went to the zoo last summer, she spent most of the day in the snake house. She saw some of the most dangerous snakes in the world! Amanda saw a Black Mamba from Africa, a Saw Scaled Viper from South Asia, an Eastern Diamondback from North America, and a Death Adder from New Guinea. She also saw the rare Fierce Snake from Australia. It has the most toxic venom of any snake in the world.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Amanda saw many dangerous snakes in the snake house.
b. Amanda's family went to the zoo last summer.
c. The fierce snake has the most toxic venom of all snakes.
a. Amanda saw many dangerous snakes in the snake house.
To me she is:
a light in the darkness
the twinkle of a star
This is an example of...
a. A metaphor
b. A simile
c. Rhyming
a. A metaphor
Jack turned off the TV when he heard a loud crash in the backyard. He sat up and felt the hair stand up on the back of his neck. He quickly jumped out of his chair. As he approached the back door, he could feel his knees shaking. When he finally peeked out the back window, he breathed a sigh of relief.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
a. Jack was fast asleep when he heard the noise.
b. Jack found an intruder in the backyard.
c. Jack saw that there was nothing to be afraid of in the backyard.
c. Jack saw that there was nothing to be afraid of in the backyard.
I drink 4 water bottles every day. I have one at breakfast, one at lunch, and one at dinner. I also drink another bottle of water at snack time. After lunch, I have finished half of my water.
It is likely that:
a. You usually have your snack in the evening.
b. You usually have your snack before breakfast.
c. You usually do not eat your snack.
a. You usually have your snack in the evening.
We have an extensive collection of cars, so you should be able to find one you like.
The word extensive means?
a. not enough
b. large amount
c. beautiful
b. large amount
Last week, a massive tornado raged through three small towns in Kansas. This colossal twister caused a lot of damage. Over fifty home were destroyed, and the roof was blown off a move theater. Many trees were also uprooted and power lines fell down. It's amazing that nobody was seriously hurt.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. The roof was blown off a local theater.
b. Nobody was seriously hurt in the tornado.
c. A tornado caused a lot of destruction in Kansas.
c. A tornado caused a lot of destruction in Kansas.
Read these lines from the end of a poem:
And when I looked around to see,
My mom was standing right by me.
I turned red when my friends found,
My mother there in her nightgown.
What words tell you that the speaker was embarrassed?
a. in her nightgown
b. I looked around to see
c. I turned red
c. I turned red
Before the invention of the automobile, most people used horses to get around. Some people were fortunate enough to have a horse and carriage to travel from place to place, but most people had to ride on the back of the horse to get where they were going. On the back of a horse, travelers were exposed to the weather, and it could be rough! With an automobile, people could sit in comfort shaded from weather.
From this paragraph, you can infer that:
a. People liked horses better than cars.
b. Traveling became easier with the invention of the automobile.
c. Automobiles were expensive.
b. Traveling became easier with the invention of the automobile.
Landmarks are features of land. There are both natural and human-made landmarks. Natural landmarks include mountains, lakes, and deserts. The Great Pyramids in Egypt are examples of human-made landmarks.
It is likely that:
a. The Great Wall of China is a human-made landmark.
b. The Mississippi River is a human-made landmark.
c. The Statue of Liberty is a natural landmark.
a. The Great Wall of China is a human-made landmark.
The downed power line posed a potential hazard.
The word posed means:
a. modeled
b. noted
c. presented
c. presented
The Earth's surface is made of rock. This rock gets broken down and moved over time. The surface continues to change, and weathering and erosion play a big part in this change. Weathering is the process of rocks breaking into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of weathered rock. Water and wind cause these processes to take place, and it happens very slowly. For example, the Grand Canyon was formed after many, many years of weathering and erosion.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Rock gets broken down and moved over time.
b. Weathering and erosion are processes that slowly change the surface of the Earth.
c. The Grand Canyon formed because of weathering and erosion.
b. Weathering and erosion are processes that slowly change the surface of the Earth.