Does It Belong?
Read the paragraph.
(1) Our class is preparing to plant a vegetable garden.
(2) Students measured the garden area and chose which vegetables to grow.
(3) Tomatoes grow in many different colors.
(4) Next week, we will begin planting seeds.
Which sentence should be removed because it does not support the main idea?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
6
The word nice is not the most effective word in this sentence.
The museum displayed a nice collection of ancient artifacts.
Which word should replace nice?
A. unusual
B. impressive
C. okay
D. ordinary
B. impressive
11
Which transition should begin sentence 2?
(1) The temperature dropped below freezing overnight.
(2) _____, a thin layer of ice formed on the pond.
A. However
B. As a result
C. Meanwhile
D. For example
B. As a result
21.
My sister ate the last piece of cake. Later, he baked another one for the family.
Which word or phrase should replace he?
A. my sister
B. my dad
C. the cake
D. the family
B. my dad
2
(1) Maya wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
(2) She practiced chords for twenty minutes every evening.
(3) Her brother prefers playing soccer after school.
(4) After several weeks, Maya could play an entire song.
Which sentence should be removed?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
7
The word stuff is not the most effective word.
Scientists collected stuff from the pond to examine under a microscope.
Which word should replace stuff?
A. materials
B. things
C. pieces
D. objects
A. materials
12
(1) Carlos studied carefully for the science test.
(2) _____, he still felt nervous when the test began.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. For example
D. In addition
A. However
23.
The school garden attracted many butterflies this spring. They recorded how many different species visited each week.
Which word or phrase should replace they?
A. the butterflies
B. students
C. the plants
D. the garden
B. students
3
(1) Sea turtles face many dangers in the ocean.
(2) Plastic trash can be mistaken for food.
(3) Fishing nets can trap turtles underwater.
(4) Most sea turtles have hard shells.
(5) These dangers can make survival difficult.
Which sentence should be removed?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 4
8
The word big is not the most precise word.
The hurricane caused big damage along the coast.
Which word would be more effective?
A. enormous
B. little
C. normal
D. plain
A. enormous
13
(1) Our class researched several ways to save water.
(2) _____, we learned that turning off the faucet while brushing our teeth can save several gallons.
A. On the other hand
B. For example
C. As a result
D. Finally
B. For example
24.
Sea turtles often return to the same beaches where they were born. They place tracking devices on some turtles to learn more about their journeys.
Which word or phrase should replace they?
A. sea turtles
B. beaches
C. researchers
D. journeys
C. researchers
4
(1) The school library has added several new features.
(2) Students can now check out electronic books.
(3) New study tables were placed near the windows.
(4) Our school mascot is a tiger.
(5) The changes have made the library more useful for students.
Which sentence should be removed?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 5
D. None of the Above
B. Sentence 4
9
The word good is too general.
The recycling program had a good effect on the amount of trash produced by the school.
Which word should replace good?
A. positive
B. funny
C. simple
D. strange
A. positive
14
(1) The first experiment did not work as planned.
(2) _____, the students changed one variable and tried again.
A. Therefore
B. For instance
C. Before
D. Similarly
A. Therefore
25.
The museum recently opened a new dinosaur exhibit. They carefully arranged the fossils so visitors could see each specimen clearly.
Which word or phrase should replace they?
A. dinosaurs
B. museum workers
C. fossils
D. visitors
B. museum workers
5
(1) Exercise can help people stay healthy.
(2) Walking strengthens muscles and improves endurance.
(3) Regular movement can also improve a person's mood.
(4) Running shoes are sold in many colors and styles.
(5) Even short periods of activity can be beneficial.
Which sentence does not belong?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
C. Sentence 4
10
The word thing is not precise.
One important thing about bees is their ability to pollinate plants.
Which word is the best replacement?
A. piece
B. item
C. object
D. feature
D. feature
15
(1) The trail was steep and rocky.
(2) _____, the hikers reached the top safely.
A. Because
B. Nevertheless
C. For example
D. As a result
B. Nevertheless
26.
The volcano showed signs that it might erupt soon. They warned nearby families to prepare to leave the area.
Which word or phrase should replace they?
A. volcanoes
B. signs
C. families
D. onlookers
D. onlookers