Author's Purpose
Great Danes are the best dogs in the world. Even though they are very large, they make good pets for people living in apartments because they don't move around much. You should get one!
What is the author's purpose?
A) persuade the reader to get a Great Dane
B) to share information about big dogs
C) to entertain with a dog story
A) persuade the reader to get a Great Dane
Sarah took a long time deciding on her new car. She had a mechanic check out the engine. She checked online for its ratings. She didn't like to rush to buy anything.
How was Sarah behaving?
A) generously
B) happily
C) cautiously
C) cautiously
Stacie and Dave love Field Day at school. Stacie likes short races, and Dave is best at longer races. They are going to do the egg toss together.
What event will Stacie and Dave do together?
A) egg toss
B) short race
C) long race
A) egg toss
George Washington was the 1st president of the United States. he led the soldiers during the American Revolution. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. He served during the Civil War.
Contrast Washington and Lincoln.
A) Both were presidents.
B) Both were involved with war.
C) Washington was the 1st president and Lincoln was the 16th.
C) Washington was the 1st president and Lincoln was the 16th.
What are the names of Ms. Leann's kids?
Brayden & Ivey
Horses come in all kinds of colors. A dark brown horse with black legs is called a bay. A horse the color of a new penny is a sorrel. If a horse has large black and white patches of color, it is called a paint.
What is the purpose of this selection?
A) to persuade the readers to buy colorful horses
B) to inform readers about different horse colors
C) to entertain with a horse story
B) to inform readers about different horse colors
Annalynn worked on her science project every night for several weeks. On the day of the science fair, she smiled as she saw a blue ribbon pinned to her posterboard.
How did Annalynn feel about her project?
A) embarrassed
B) proud
C) pleasant
B) proud
Basketball began in 1891 when a PE teacher needed an indoor activity on a rainy day. He made up a list of rules and nailed a peach basket to a wall. At first, the bottom was still on the basket, so the ball did not fall through.
Who invented the game of basketball?
A) a PE teacher
B) a list of rules
C) 1891
A) a PE teacher
Chris and Lee both love outdoor sports. Since Chris lives in California, he swims a lot. He is thinking about joining a swim team. Lee lives in Vermont and is the best skier in her class.
What is one difference between Chris and Lee?
A) Chris cannot swim as well as Lee.
B) Both boys are good at swimming.
C) Chris swims and Lee skis.
C) Chris swims and Lee skis.
What is Ms. Leann's favorite color?
Blue
The rabbit challenged the turtle to a race. There was no way the turtle could win, so the rabbit took a nap in the middle of the race. By the time he woke up, it was too late! the turtle had won the race.
What is the author's purpose?
A) to persuade readers to take daily naps
B) to share information about turtles and rabbits
C) to entertain readers with an amusing story
C) to entertain readers with an amusing story
As mom was carrying in the groceries, she tripped over a bike that had been left in the driveway. She shouted, "How many times must I tell you to put your bike in the garage?
How could the bike owner be described?
A) helpful
B) irresponsible
C) caring
B) irresponsible
Every living thing needs food. Plants make their own food. Some animals eat plants and some eat other animals. Human beings eat both plants and animals.
Which sentence best expresses the main idea?
A) Animals like to eat other animals.
B) All living things need some kind of food.
C) Plants and humans make their own food.
B) All living things need some kind of food.
What happened because the fire alarm rang?
A) Students played outside in a field.
B) The classroom got very, very quiet.
C) Students lined up and went outside.
C) Students lined up and went outside.
What is the capital of Georgia?
Atlanta
Beth was repainting her room. She decided just one more coat of paint and she would be finished!
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A) outer garment worn to keep warm
B) layer
C) fur on an animal
B) layer
Learning to play the piano is hard work. A person needs to learn how to read music. It take hours and hours of practice to be able to play the music correctly.
Which of the following is most likely true?
A) Good piano players practice a lot.
B) It's easy to play the piano.
C) Reading music is difficult.
A) Good piano players practice a lot.
Thomas Edison was born in 1847. His first great invention was the phonograph, a machine that could record sounds. He also made the motion picture camera and a useable electric light bulb.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A) Edison was a great inventor.
B) Edison was an excellent student.
C) Edison is the reason music can be recorded.
A) Edison was a great inventor.
Sarah decided to paint the walls in her room a different color. She knew she had to be very careful not to get paint on the carpet. Sarah used a plastic sheet to protect the rug.
Why did Sarah put plastic on the rug?
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
B) She thought about painting the walls.
C) She made a good decision.
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
What color is Ms. Leann's car?
The school nurse could see that Amber was in distress. She had thrown up after lunch, and her forehead felt very hot to the touch.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A) the school clinic
B) comfortable
C) great pain
C) great pain
Sonya skipped to the barn. She put her helmet and boots on. She went outside and whistled for her horse. It was a great day for a ride.
Which of the following is probably true?
A) Sonya knows how to ride horses.
B) Sonya loves to whistle.
C) Sonya will take her bike out on the trails.
A) Sonya knows how to ride horses.
Honey bees communicate with each other. They can tell other bees where to find food. Honey bees return to the hive and do a dance that lets other bees know where the food is located.
What is the main idea of this selection?
A) honey bees can talk to other bees.
B) Honey bees fly to far locations for food.
C) Honey bees dance to communicate.
C) Honey bees dance to communicate.
Some jobs provide services. Teaches and police officers are examples of jobs that serve the public. Other jobs produce goods. A baker creates yummy desserts to eat.
How are teachers and police officers alike?
A) These jobs mainly produce goods.
B) Police officers only work with adults.
C) These jobs both serve the public.
C) These jobs both serve the public.
Blue