Relative Pronouns
Ralph wore a jacket _______ didn't have any pockets.
A. who
B. whose
C. which
D. that
D. that
Ricky's Choice
Ricky was tired of waiting for his turn to use the bathroom to get ready for school every morning. His little sister took so much time in there every morning drying her hair and then braiding it. That only left him about 30 seconds to brush his teeth and run to catch the bus.
"Hurry up, Annie," he yelled as he pounded on the door. He was getting more and more impatient with his sister each day.
"Ricky, I'm not in there," called Annie from the entrance to the kitchen. She was bent down, cleaning up a pile of spilled cereal from the floor. From the look of it, she wasn't getting very far.
"I spilled this cereal," she said in a panicked voice. "Mom is going to be so upset when she gets home from work later."
Ricky suddenly felt sorry for his little sister. She hadn't even started braiding her hair. She was too focused on picking up the mess. It looked like they would both be late for the bus this morning.
"Don't worry," Ricky replied. "I can help. We can fix it."
Which of these best shows the theme of the story?
A. There is nothing more important than family
Wade grabbed his baseball glove and baseball cap and headed out the door. He was going to watch the Texas Rangers play the New York Yankees. This was the first big game that Wade had ever been to. He was so excited about getting to go to the game but also about getting to spend time with his dad and big brother Gage. Wade hopped into the front seat of his dad’s truck, and Gage climbed in beside him. They were off to the ballpark.
When they got to the ballpark, Wade could not believe how enormous it was. They walked inside and decided to find their seats before the first pitch of the game. Wade walked through a tunnel. On the other side, he got his first view of the baseball field. The grass was so green. Wade smiled as his dad, his brother, and he walked down the steps to their seats. Wade sat between his dad and brother and got ready for the first pitch.
After the first inning ended, Wade’s dad got up to get some hot dogs and drinks. Wade could not erase the smile off his face. He could not imagine this day being any better. Then all of a sudden, a Texas Rangers player hit a ball long and hard. Sailing right toward Wade, it looked like it was going to be a homerun. Wade threw his hot dog down and slid his glove on. Wade hopped up on his seat and raised his glove in the air, The ball smacked him right in the middle of his glove. Now, Wade really could not imagine this day being more perfect.
Which is the best summary of this story?
C. Wade is going to his very first big baseball game with his dad and big brother. Wade is so excited and cannot believe how nice the ballpark is. Just when Wade thinks the day cannot get better he catches a ball in his glove.
This is the classroom _________ I eat breakfast and lunch.
A. where
B. when
C. why
A. where
Mckinley ______ studying for her spelling test. (Past progressive)
A. was
B. is
C. will be
A. was
I have a student _________ mother is a doctor.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. whose
D. whose
Jerry was always the biggest guy in class, and he was friendly with some pretty tough kids. This all changed, however, when he met Rob. It felt strange for Jerry to even walk next to Rob because Rob was so small. Jerry had to look down to talk to him. Jerry felt like he was talking to a little kid even though they were the same age.
"Don't you feel strange to be the smallest kid in class?" Jerry finally asked Rob one day. "I mean—don't you think everyone looks tougher than you?"
"No, I don't." Rob replied. "I am also the smartest in class. Don't you feel weird hanging out with a geek?"
Jerry had never once thought of his new friend as a geek, or nerd. He had always been happy that Rob could help him with his homework. Suddenly, Jerry felt that he had found a great friend in Rob. How Rob looked did not matter to him at all.
"Besides," Rob added. "I am not going to be small and ten years old forever."
Which sentence best shows the theme of the story?
Allison's alarm clock went off making her groan. She was not ready to wake up for school. Allison dragged her body out of bed and realized that she was running late. She only had 15 minutes before the bus would be here to pick her up. Quickly, Allison ran to brush her teeth, wash her face, brush her hair, and get dressed. Allison flew down the stairs and ran into the kitchen. She rushed to fill a bowl with cereal. Then, she decided she did not even have time for cereal, so she just grabbed a breakfast bar.
As Allison was putting her folders and books into her backpack her dad came down the stairs. He was still in his pajamas, rubbing his eyes and yawning. "What are you doing up so early Allison?" He asked.
"Early? Dad what are you talking about? I am so late!" Allison did not stop packing.
"Wait a minute kiddo," Allison's dad put his hand on her shoulder, "You are not late."
Allison stopped what she was doing and looked at her dad. He was smiling. Allison was trying to figure out why her dad was not racing to get ready for work. "Are you not working today or something Dad?" Allison asked with a confused look.
Allison's dad shook his head and said "I am not working today and you are not going to school today. Sweetie, it is Saturday.
Which is the best summary of this story?
D. Allison wakes up and realizes that she is running very late for school. She hurries to get ready and to fix herself breakfast. Her dad comes tells her that she is not late for school because it is Saturday.
Mason was trying to explain ________ he was talking.
A. where
B. when
C. why
C. why
Marco _______ putting stickers on his desk. (Present progressive)
A. was
B. is
C. will be
B. is
The dog, ________ is fluffy, ran across the road.
A. who
B. that
C. which
D. whom
C. which
Chiba hated his new school. Besides missing his old friends, he hated being bullied. Tim, a fifth-grader, always bugged him about one thing or another. Every day, Chiba went to school afraid of what would happen to him that day.
One morning, Chiba was walking to school when he saw books falling out of a boy’s backpack. He ran to the boy before more books would fall in the mud. He picked up the books and yelled out to the boy. “Watch out! Stuff’s falling from your backpack.”
When the boy turned around, Chiba was shocked. It was Tim! Chiba gave the books to Tim and started to run.
“Hey, Chiba! Thanks,” Tim said with a smile and followed Chiba to school. “I am sorry about being rough on you,” Tim said when he caught up with Chiba. “Friends?” Tim asked, giving out a hand to Chiba.
Which of these best shows the theme of the story?
B. Good always wins over evil
Ramon and his family went skiing every winter. This year, Ramon was bringing his best friend Miguel. Miguel had never skied before and was really excited to learn. Ramon wanted to make sure that Miguel had a really good time, so he decided to start preparing him before they left on their trip. Ramon pulled all of his ski gear out of the hall closet. He let Miguel try on his ski jacket and pants. Then Miguel put the goggles, ski boots, and skis on. Miguel waddled around Ramon’s room knocking into things with the big, long skis. Miguel asked Ramon, “If I cannot even walk in these things, how in the world am I going to ski?”
Ramon thought this was a really good question. He thought long and hard about how Miguel could practice skiing before they got to the mountain. “I know,” Ramon said, “You can practice skiing down our stairs.” The boys laughed with excitement as Miguel waddled his way over to the top of the stairs. Just as Miguel was about to ski down the steps, Ramon’s mom came in the front door, “No!” She screamed, “You will hurt yourself!”
Miguel stopped and realized that skiing down the stairs was not a good idea at all. Miguel sat down on the top step and looked at Ramon, “Thanks for trying to help me learn. I guess you will just have to finish my ski lesson on the mountain.” “That would probably be the best place,” Ramon agreed.
Which is the best summary of this passage?
D. Ramon is happy about bringing Miguel on the ski trip. Ramon lets Miguel try on his ski gear. Miguel almost skis down the stairs, but Ramon's mom stops Miquel. The boys decide to finish the ski lesson on the mountain.
Ms. Furbee was not sure ________ her students did not meet there AR goal.
A. where
B. when
C. why
C. why
Enzo _________ talking because Mason distracted him. (Future tense)
A. was
B. is
C. will be
C. will be
My mother, ______ I love very much, made me pancakes.
A. whom
B. who
C. whose
D. that
A. whom
Ali was the friendliest boy in town. He helped anyone who asked him for anything. Everyone smiled when they saw Ali riding his bicycle and selling newspapers. Little Ali was also popular in school. After all, who would not like a happy kid like Ali? Even Ali thought he made friends everywhere he went.
One morning, as Ali was on his newspaper route, he tripped over a rock. He got bruised and went home in a lot of pain. The doctors told him to stay home because he had broken a leg.
Now, Ali was sad to miss school, but he was sure his friends would come visit him. Days went by and only Sam from across the street came to see Ali. Sam brought board games and even told Ali what was going on in school each day. Although Ali had been nice to everyone in school, only one person had cared about him.
Which of these best shows the theme of the story?
A. True friends are very hard to find
Ramon and his family went skiing every winter. This year, Ramon was bringing his best friend Miguel. Miguel had never skied before and was really excited to learn. Ramon wanted to make sure that Miguel had a really good time, so he decided to start preparing him before they left on their trip. Ramon pulled all of his ski gear out of the hall closet. He let Miguel try on his ski jacket and pants. Then Miguel put the goggles, ski boots, and skis on. Miguel waddled around Ramon’s room knocking into things with the big, long skis. Miguel asked Ramon, “If I cannot even walk in these things, how in the world am I going to ski?”
Ramon thought this was a really good question. He thought long and hard about how Miguel could practice skiing before they got to the mountain. “I know,” Ramon said, “You can practice skiing down our stairs.” The boys laughed with excitement as Miguel waddled his way over to the top of the stairs. Just as Miguel was about to ski down the steps, Ramon’s mom came in the front door, “No!” She screamed, “You will hurt yourself!”
Miguel stopped and realized that skiing down the stairs was not a good idea at all. Miguel sat down on the top step and looked at Ramon, “Thanks for trying to help me learn. I guess you will just have to finish my ski lesson on the mountain.” “That would probably be the best place,” Ramon agreed.
Which is the best summary of the first paragraph?
D. Ramon is bringing his friend Miguel on the family ski trip. Ramon wants to help Miguel prepare for skiing before the trip by letting Miguel try on some ski gear. Miguel has a hard time moving with the skis on.
October 1st was ________ I broke my arm.
A. where
B. when
C. why
B. when
Adrian _______ eating tacos and nachos on Tuesday. (Future progressive)
A. was
B. is
C. will be
C. will be
My dad, _____ speaks Spanish, will interpret for us.
A. whose
B. which
C. who
D. that
C. who
Gina could not believe it. She had barely passed her science class again. She took the report card home and felt sad for days. Although she had done well in the other classes, science just was not her thing.
“Mom, I need help,” Gina said one day. “I have tried, but I can’t get better in science!”
“I knew you were struggling, but I didn’t know you were having such a hard time.” Gina’s mom said lovingly. “Of course, I will help you.”
So, Gina spent two hours every day studying her science book. She asked her mom any question she had trouble with. Gina even stayed after class to learn more from her science teacher.
Gina was surprised to know that she started understanding things better. When it was time for the next science exam, she felt ready. Before she knew it, Gina made a B on her science exam.
Which of these best shows the theme of the story?
C. If you work hard, you will be rewarded
It was the habit of Mr. Rolles, every afternoon, to walk for a while in Raeburn's garden. This afternoon, as he wandered, suddenly he saw something. It was half-buried in the soil. His fingers reached down to dig up a small, fancy box. Mr. Rolles opened it. He drew a breath in surprise: here, in a cradle of green velvet, was a diamond as large as the egg of a duck. As the sun shone on it, it was as bright as electricity. It seemed almost to burn his hand. The famous Rajah's Diamond!
Without thinking, Mr. Rolles looked around in a hurry. He saw no one: nothing but the sunny garden and the tall treetops. In a second, he shut the case. He thrust it in his pocket and hurried to his office.
adapted from The Rajah's Diamond by Robert Louis Stevenson
Which of these best summarizes the passage?
B. Mr. Rolles was walking in Raeburn's garden when he found Rajah's Diamond in the soil. He put the diamond in his pocket and left.
I see the park ________ I had my birthday party.
A. where
B. when
C. why
A. where
The class ________ watching Percy Jackson if they behave.
A. were
B. are
C. will be
C. will be