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I want to try my _________ ball.
a. day
b. new
c. over
b. new
In the past, American Indians survived by using natural resources.
a. created at festivals
b. produced by nature
c. from towns and cities
b. produced by nature
There were ceremonies to honor the winners of the contests.
A.decorations
B.events
C.happiness
D.statues
b. events
The colored sails of the sailboats were vivid against the blue water.
A.bright
B.dull
C.unhappy
D.weak
a. bright
The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing. A young girl named Lily skipped through the park, her red boots making a happy sound on the path. She spotted a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings flitting from flower to flower. Lily smiled and carefully watched the butterfly, enjoying the lovely day.
What is the weather described in the passage?
Sunny.
My father has a blue car.
Which word has the same sound as ar in car?
a. far
b. care
c. hear
a. far
We gave a speech about how sports can be important in society.
a. nature
b. health
c. community
The stories they passed down were part of the traditions of their country.
A.customs
B.places
C.signs
D.travels
a. customs
Which word is a synonym for melodic in the sentence below?
My sister’s voice is very melodic when she sings.
A.amusing
B.harsh
C.pleasing
D.unique
c. pleasing
The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing. A young girl named Lily skipped through the park, her red boots making a happy sound on the path. She spotted a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings flitting from flower to flower. Lily smiled and carefully watched the butterfly, enjoying the lovely day.
How did the girl feel when she saw the butterfly?
Happy or smiling.
We took the cow to the farm.
Which word has the same sound as ar in farm?
a. carry
b. bear
c. park
c. park
I will tell you all about my new dog.
Which word has the same sound as the ou in about?
a. blow
b. clown
c. toy
b. clown
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the italicized letters in the word:
stew
A.fruitcake
B.strawberry
C.tennis
D.washer
a. fruitcake
Choose the correct definition by decoding the word:
wondrous
A.full of wonder
B.to study wonder
C.the science of wonder
D.without wonder
a. full of wonder
The old lamp sat on the dusty shelf, forgotten and neglected for years. Its brass casing was tarnished, and its glass globe cracked. But when Elias, the old man who owned the shop, touched it, a flicker of light appeared. The light grew stronger, and the lamp seemed to hum with energy. The old lamp was no longer just an old, forgotten lamp; it was now a gateway to another world.
What is the setting of this passage?
An old shop with a dusty shelf.
Where does Georgia live as a child?
a. in a city
b. on a farm
c. in the forest
My baby brother likes toys that are round.
Which word has the same sound as the ou in round?
a. grow
b. power
c. oil
b. power
Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the italicized letters in the word:
tissue
A.broken
B.argue
C.firewood
D.neighborhood
b. argue
Choose the correct definition by decoding the word:
courageous
A.having courage
B.without courage
C.the science of courage
D.to study courage
a. having courage
The old lamp sat on the dusty shelf, forgotten and neglected for years. Its brass casing was tarnished, and its glass globe cracked. But when Elias, the old man who owned the shop, touched it, a flicker of light appeared. The light grew stronger, and the lamp seemed to hum with energy. The old lamp was no longer just an old, forgotten lamp; it was now a gateway to another world.
Based on the description, what is the characterization of the lamp before Elias touches it?
Forgotten, neglected, dusty, tarnished, cracked.
It is unusual for Georgia to want to be an artist because -
a. most artists are men
b. her father plays music
c. she loves to read and write
a. most artists are men
Why do the Abenaki sing the “Green Corn Song”?
a. to give thanks for the gift of corn
b. to ask for rain so the corn will grow
c. to teach children how to plant the corn
a. to give thanks for the gift of corn
How does Wangari come to love and respect trees?
A.She is born the daughter of a planter.
B.She grows up listening to traditional stories.
C.She studies plants and nature in school.
D.She works on a farm as a young woman.
b. she grows up listening to traditional stories
“Artist to Artist,” “Sepia,” and “Spruce” all describe —
A.a musical performance
B.a memory from long ago
C.a person’s hopes or goals
D.a speaker’s family member
d. a speaker's family member
The old lamp sat on the dusty shelf, forgotten and neglected for years. Its brass casing was tarnished, and its glass globe cracked. But when Elias, the old man who owned the shop, touched it, a flicker of light appeared. The light grew stronger, and the lamp seemed to hum with energy. The old lamp was no longer just an old, forgotten lamp; it was now a gateway to another world.
What is the theme of this passage?
The power of memory, the potential for the unexpected, or the power of touch.