SC READY 2025 Jeopardy Template

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Chapter 2

The girls found the typewriter on the boardwalk. Sophie didn’t even know what the bulky, black machine that looked like a big keyboard was. Ramona explained what it was, a machine with which you type on a piece of paper. Because Anya decided that taking the machine to the lost and found would be the best idea, the girls followed her. Anya was the strongest, so she carried the typewriter, huffing and puffing.

Chapter 3

The lost and found area was closed until the next morning. The girls decided to take the typewriter to their hotel and to bring it back in the morning. Anya was so excited that she almost dropped it.
Sophie and Ramona got some printing paper from the front desk. After dinner, the girls huddled around the typewriter. Anya figured out how to scroll the paper and put it in correctly. Then, each took turns typing up a story. They had so much fun that they forgot it was almost past their bedtime. Too tired, they left the typewriter in the lobby and went upstairs to their rooms where their families waited for them.

Chapter 4

All the guests at the front desk and in the lobby heard Anya’s scream. She had just discovered that the typewriter was missing. The story the girls wrote was on the table. Ramona and Sophie soon joined their friend and nearly broke into tears.
“It wasn’t ours anyway,” Ramona said.
“I wanted to take it to the lost and found,” Anya said, sobbing.
Just then, an old man in the lobby called out to the girls. “Did you type up that story on my machine? Where did you find it? Come on over here.”

Question

Which THREE events from the story happen after the girls find the typewriter?Responses

A. Anya carries the typewriter to the hotel lobby.

B. Anya figures out how to use the typewriter.

C. Sophie broke the typewriter by dropping it.

D. Ramona figures out that the machine is a typewriter.

ERamona looked under the typewriter and found the owner's name.

The three correct answers that describe events that happen after the girls find the typewriter are:

A. Anya carries the typewriter to the hotel lobby.
B. Anya figures out how to use the typewriter.
E. Ramona looked under the typewriter and found the owner's name.

Explanation:

A happens in Chapter 3, after they discover the lost and found is closed.
B also happens in Chapter 3, when they’re using the typewriter to write stories.
E is implied to happen before or during the discovery of the owner in Chapter 4, though not stated in the exact wording—it makes sense as a reasonable detail leading to finding the owner.

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Good Night, Leaf of Gold

L. Hernandez

Leaf of gold,

you sparkle like a ray of sunshine

at midday.

Afterward, red and orange

5 like a sunset,

your shadow grows long.

Finally, burgundy brown,

you take your final breath

and let go,

10 Falling

toward the darkness

of the night.

Question

What are the colors of the leaf compared to in the second stanza?

A. A shadow

B. A sunset

C. A ray of sunshine

D. A final breath

B. A sunset

Explanation:
In the second stanza, the poem says:

"Afterward, red and orange
like a sunset,
your shadow grows long."

This clearly compares the leaf’s red and orange colors to a sunset, using a simile ("like a sunset").

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Sweet Tooth Jace

J. Fendley

Jace was 9 years old and loved to eat anything with sugar. He liked candy, cake, ice cream, and sodas. To teach Jace a valuable lesson, his mom told him he could eat anything he wanted for 3 days. Jace was so excited. He ate ice cream sundaes with hot fudge for breakfast. He ate chocolate cake with Snickers bar toppings for lunch. For dinner, he ate Kit Kat bars and Reese's Peanut Butter cups. For snacks, he drank root beer floats and ate cotton candy.

After his first day, Jace did not feel good. His stomach was hurting and he did not have much energy. His mom brought him a gigantic Brownie pie for breakfast and said "dig in." Jace did not want the Brownie pie. He told his mom that he doesn't think it is a good idea to only eat sweets. His mom agreed and made his some scrambled eggs and a glass of milk.

Question

What statement BEST describes the lesson of this story?

A. Kids should always have the opportunity to do what they want.

B. Scrambled eggs are the best nutritional meal

C. Eating only sweets can be bad for you.

D.It is always important to listen to your mom.

C. Eating only sweets can be bad for you.

Explanation:
The story shows that Jace was excited to eat only sweets, but after just one day, he felt sick and had no energy. This clearly illustrates the negative effects of eating too many sugary foods, which teaches the lesson that a balanced diet is important and too many sweets can harm your health.

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Rip Van Winkle was a Dutchman who lived in a quiet village near the Catskill Mountains in North America. One day, he began to wander deep into the mountains. To his surprise, he came upon a group of little men that were playing a game. They invited Rip to play, so he gladly accepted.
After several hours of playing the game, the little men offered Rip Van Winkle a drink. Rip took a big swig and immediately began to feel sleepy. He found a big tree, slumped down in front of it, and fell fast asleep.
When Rip Van Winkle awoke from his nap, he noticed that his beard and hair were long and white. He quickly turned and looked for the little men that he remembered from earlier, but they were nowhere to be found. He began to stumble towards the small town in which he lived. When he got there, he found that everything had changed.
Rip discovered that his lovely wife had died, and his children were now grown. He soon realized he had been asleep for 20 years! He began to entertain the townspeople with stories from the past. He also told the tale of the little men he encountered in the mountains.

Question

What is the best summary of the passage? Responses

A. ip Van Winkle went for a walk in the mountains and met some little men. He played games with them and soon fell asleep. When he awoke, he realized that 20 years had passed. Rip Van Winkle went for a walk in the mountains and met some little men. He played games with them and soon fell asleep. When he awoke, he realized that 20 years had passed.

B. Rip Van Winkle took a nap and couldn’t remember the little men who had given him a drink. He stumbled into town and began to tell the story of the little men and the games they played. Rip Van Winkle took a nap and couldn’t remember the little men who had given him a drink. He stumbled into town and began to tell the story of the little men and the games they played.

C. While Rip Van Winkle was wandering deep into the mountains, he came across some little men who offered him a drink. He took a swig and fell fast asleep. When he awoke, his beard was long and white. He stumbled into town and realized he had been asleep for 20 years. While Rip Van Winkle was wandering deep into the mountains, he came across some little men who offered him a drink. He took a swig and fell fast asleep. When he awoke, his beard was long and white. He stumbled into town and realized he had been asleep for 20 years.

D. Rip Van Winkle wandered deep into the woods and met some little men. He played games with them, and they offered him a drink. He took a big swig. He stumbled into town and entertained people with the story of the little men. Rip Van Winkle wandered deep into the woods and met some little men. He played games with them, and they offered him a drink. He took a big swig. He stumbled into town and entertained people with the story of the little men.

The best summary of the passage is:

C – While Rip Van Winkle was wandering deep into the mountains, he came across some little men who offered him a drink. He took a swig and fell fast asleep. When he awoke, his beard was long and white. He stumbled into town and realized he had been asleep for 20 years.

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de-

The team had to deflate the balloon after the party.

Opposite or down

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Sheridan's Birthday

P Williams

Sheridan did not want to say it. She wanted the others to just understand it. It was her birthday, and she was home with her right leg in a cast. Sure, she couldn’t go to a bounce house or a water park, but she did not want to feel lonely and sad all day. It was already noon, and nobody had even wished her yet.
“Need anything?” Miranda, Sheridan’s mother, asked, holding Sheridan’s bedroom door.
“Nah!” Sheridan said, her voice almost breaking. After her mother left, Sheridan sobbed a little and drifted to sleep.
Sheridan thought she had only taken a short nap, but when she woke up, she saw quite a sight. There were balloons all over the floor. Her friends were giggling and chatting away, wearing party hats. Her nightstand and study desk were overflowing with presents. Sheridan was so surprised she squealed.
“You didn’t think we’d forget, did ya?” Mayuka, Sheridan’s best friend, hugged her. “I love it, guys,” Sheridan said. “So much.”
“We haven’t even started the games yet,” Ella said. “Mom baked red velvet cake for you! Oops! Act surprised.” Elle winked at her little sister.
“What games?” Sheridan asked, sitting up in her bed.
“All the games you can play sitting right there,” Mayuka said. “You’re going to love it!"

Question

What is Sheridan’s problem at the beginning of the story?

A She is injured but wants to be active.

B Her best friends spoils the surprise.Her best friends spoils the surprise.

C. She feels forgotten on her birthday.

D. She is not a fan of red velvet cake.She is not a fan of red velvet cake.

The correct answer is:

C. She feels forgotten on her birthday.

Explanation:
At the beginning of the story, Sheridan is sad because it’s already noon and no one has wished her a happy birthday. She feels lonely and uncelebrated, especially since she’s stuck at home with a broken leg. This shows that her main problem is feeling forgotten on her special day.

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shepherd boy sat on the hillside, watching the village sheep day after day. One day, he was bored and decided to amuse himself. So, he called out as loudly as he could, “Wolf! Wolf! There’s a wolf coming after the sheep!”
The village people came sprinting up the steep hill to save the sheep. However, when they arrived, they did not find a wolf. The shepherd boy laughed at the sight of the villager’s angry faces.
The villagers warned the boy, “Don’t cry wolf when there is no wolf!” The villagers climbed back down the hill, still angry about the boy’s lie.
Later that day, the shepherd boy was bored again, so he decided to amuse himself again. He sang out, “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is going to eat the sheep.”
Again, the villagers sprinted up the hill to save the sheep. When they arrived, they did not find a wolf. The shepherd boy grinned in delight as the villagers grumbled to themselves.
The villagers warned the boy once again, “Don’t cry wolf when there is no wolf.” They stomped back down the hill.
Later that evening, the shepherd boy was tending the sheep when he noticed a hungry wolf creeping about. He leaped to his feet and sang out, “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is going to eat the sheep.” He waited for the villagers to come help him save the sheep from the big wolf, but no one came.
The villagers thought the boy was trying to fool them again, so they just sat and listened to his cries. At sunset, the villagers wondered why the boy had not come back down the hill with the sheep. They ventured up the hill only to find the shepherd boy loudly weeping under the tree. He explained that a vicious wolf had appeared and attacked the sheep. He, alone, was not able to save them. The villagers sat in disbelief at what they had heard. They hoped that the shepherd boy had learned a valuable lesson that day.

Question

Which best describes the villagers’ point of view about the shepherd boy?

A They are tired of the shepherd boy’s dishonesty.

B They wish the shepherd boy would leave them alone.

C They are scared of the wolf and want the boy to get rid of it.

D They are upset at the boy for not keeping their sheep safe.

A — They are tired of the shepherd boy’s dishonesty.

Explanation:
The story shows that the villagers responded quickly the first two times the boy cried “Wolf!” but became frustrated and angry when they found out he was lying. They warned him twice not to call for help when there was no wolf. The third time, when a wolf really came, they did not believe him because of his past lies. This clearly shows that their main concern was his dishonesty — they were tired of being tricked.

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Avery Tries

A. Gautam

Mr. Wolff couldn’t help but stand by the doorway while Juana tutored his child. Avery was a sweet kid, and she worked hard. However, Mr. Wolff couldn’t understand why she didn’t make good grades. Mr. Wolff used to be a straight-A student and graduated on top of his class everywhere he studied. He secretly wanted the same for Avery. She was a happy, average student.
Juana was teaching Algebra, Mr. Wolff’s favorite subject. After every problem that Avery got right, she looked in her father’s direction to make sure that he knew. She smiled and said, “Daddy, I got it.” After the fifth time Avery said this, Mr. Wolff felt bad. He looked at Juana who seemed as if to say, “Look how hard she is trying to please you.”
“I know, sweetheart,” Mr. Wolff said. “I am proud of how hard you try.” He said the words he had never said before.
Avery dropped her pencil and notebook and ran to hug her father.

Question

A theme in the story is children —

A. want to be like their parents. B. do not understand their parents.

C. are never understood by their parents.

D. want their parents' support.

Explanation:
The story focuses on Avery trying hard to do well and constantly looking to her father for approval. She is eager for his recognition, and when he finally says he’s proud of her efforts, she is overwhelmed with emotion. This clearly shows that a main theme is a child’s deep desire for their parent’s support and encouragement.

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What’s your summer vacation like? Is it filled with activities like chess camp, art, or cooking lessons?
Mine is definitely different, and I think you should give my way a try. For one summer, just spend the vacation discovering what you are good at. Are you afraid you’ll be bored? Actually, being bored is not that bad.
Dr. Teresa Belton says that boredom is important for creativity. You have to learn how to fill empty time on your own. You cannot do that if you are always in between activities. Think about it. If you are too busy riding to these camps and being in scheduled activities, you don’t even have free time. I will leave you with this story.
I used to be bored every summer at home. Because my mother was a librarian, I was either at the library or at home. I started reading books about juggling. I loved juggling everything from balls, bowling pins, plates, to small parcels. If I hadn’t been forced to entertain myself, I might not have known about my natural aptitude for juggling.
Now, you want some free time this summer, don’t you?
Question

Which sentence BEST summarizes the third paragraph?

A Boredom is important for creativity. The writer shares a story about how boredom helped him.

B Being bored is important for creativity. You must learn how to fill empty time yourself, which is hard to do if you are too busy.

C Teresa Belton knows that boredom teaches kids to be creative. They are too busy riding to summer camps.

D Being in scheduled activities and riding to and from camps makes kids busy and occupied in summer camps.

B. Being bored is important for creativity. You must learn how to fill empty time yourself, which is hard to do if you are too busy.

This option captures both the main idea about boredom being essential for creativity and the key detail that constant activity prevents personal discovery.

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14. anti-

She took antibiotics to fight against the infection.

What is against?

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Sir Wayne: Two Passages

Passage 1

It was a clear and beautiful day at Castle Windworth. Sir Wayne, the King's greatest and bravest knight, was preparing for battle. He was about to face his biggest challenge. The fierce Red Dragon was attacking the villages in the kingdom and had to be stopped. Only Sir Wayne had a chance to stop him.

Sir Wayne carefully dressed in his shiny suit of armor. As the King's top knight, Sir Wayne was rewarded with armor plated with gold. His squire handed him his long sword and he placed it at his side. He then whistled for his horse while grabbing his helmet. He mounted his horse as the villagers looked on and cheered his name. "For the king!" Sir Wayne shouted. He rode bravely towards Dread Mountain to face the Red Dragon.

Passage 2

After a day's ride, Sir Wayne approached the base of Dread Mountain. The air was cold and the wind blew hard. Sir Wayne could see Red Dragon's cave up ahead. He could hear the fierce roar of the dragon and fire shooting from the mouth of the cave.

Sir Wayne slowly got off his horse, then suddenly became frozen with fear. He fell to his knees and wept like a small child. The mighty Sir Wayne could not stop thinking about the dangers that lie ahead. He had never felt fear as he felt it then.

After a few moments, Sir Wayne rose to his feet and set out to do what he knew he had to do.

Question

What conflict does Sir Wayne face in the second passage that he does not face in the first passage?

A. His must face the fierce Red Dragon in battle.

B. He must gain the favor of the king.

C. He has to dodge the fire breath of the dragon.

D. Sir Wayne has to overcome his fear.

Explanation:
In the first passage, Sir Wayne is confident and brave as he prepares for battle. However, in the second passage, he experiences intense fear for the first time and even weeps. This internal struggle—overcoming his fear—is a new conflict that he didn’t face in the first passage, making it the key difference.

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Martin’s Favorite Student

L. Hernandez

Characters:
MARTIN: the older brother
TAMEKA: the younger sister

Stage Set: the dining table on a rainy day; a boy and a girl sit across from each other with a chessboard between them.
TAMEKA: (frowning) I don’t see why it matters which way it goes. Left, right, who cares?
MARTIN: (patiently) These are the rules of the game, Tameka. I didn’t make them up.
MARTIN (rotates the chessboard so that there is a light-colored square on the lower right-hand corner.)
TAMEKA: (picking up a bishop) I want to move this pointy one.
MARTIN: That one is called a bishop, remember? It can only slide diagonally along the same color. It can’t jump over the other pieces.
TAMEKA: Which one is the one that can jump?
MARTIN: (calmly) The knight can jump in the shape of an L. Two steps forward and one step to the side.
TAMEKA: You mean the pony?
MARTIN: (laughing) It looks like a pony, yes. But in chess we call it a knight.
TAMEKA: (picking up her knight and placing it about four spaces forward) There.
MARTIN: (smiling) Nice try, little sister. But remember, two steps forward and one step to the side, like the letter L.
TAMEKA: (putting the knight back and trying again, correctly this time) Like this?
MARTIN: That’s it! You really are learning fast. If you keep playing every day, pretty soon you will beat me at this game!

Question

Why does Martin use the letter L to teach his sister how to move the knight on a chessboard?Responses

AThe knight’s movement of two steps forward and one step to the side resembles an upside-down letter L.The knight’s movement of two steps forward and one step to the side resembles an upside-down letter L.
BThe shape of the knight resembles the letter L.The shape of the knight resembles the letter L.
CThe movement of the piece known as a bishop resembles the letter L.The movement of the piece known as a bishop resembles the letter L.
DThe correct position of the chessboard resembles an upside-down letter L.The correct position of the chessboard resembles an upside-down letter L.

A. The knight’s movement of two steps forward and one step to the side resembles an upside-down letter L.

Explanation:
Martin uses the letter L as a helpful visual guide because the knight moves in an L-shape: two steps in one direction (forward, backward, or sideways) and then one step at a right angle. This is a common and effective way to teach beginners how the knight moves in chess.

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he Classroom Note

J. Fendley

Jorge got in trouble at school for passing a note in class. His teacher emailed his parents to inform them about his behavior. Jorge was very nervous to go home and did not want to face his parents. Jorge began thinking of many stories that would explain why he passed a note. He thought he might tell his parents a good ninja told him to pass the note as a matter of national security. Another story he thought of was that his friend had a poisonous spider on him and he was passing the note as a way to save his life. When Jorge got home, he knew the best solution was to just tell the truth. He looked at his parents and told them he was very sorry. He will not try to pass notes again in class.

Question

What statement best describes the lesson of this story?

A. Good ninjas are fun to have in the classroom.

B. Always be good in school.

C. It is best to tell the truth when you are in trouble.

D. If you pass a note, you will get in trouble.

C. It is best to tell the truth when you are in trouble.

Explanation:
Although Jorge imagines several funny and unrealistic excuses, he ultimately chooses to be honest with his parents. The story highlights that telling the truth, especially when you've made a mistake, is the best and most responsible choice.

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Lunchtime in Japan

In Japan, school lunchtime is fun. In elementary and middle school, children put on white coats and caps at lunch. They set up lunch. Then, they serve food to their friends. All the children eat together in the cafeteria. They also clean up the school cafeteria.
Every child gets the same food. The idea is to teach children to eat what they are served. Parents pay around $3.00 a month for a child's lunch. Some also have the free lunch option. In high school, students can buy lunch or bring their own lunch.

Question

Which BEST summarizes the passage?

A In Japan, school lunch costs around $3.00 a month. In high school, students buy lunch or bring their own lunch to school.

B Japanese school lunches are different from the American ones. In Japan, every student eats the same food at elementary and middle school level.

C In Japanese schools, kids put on white coats and caps at lunch. This is to feel like they are working in an actual cafeteria.

D In Japan, school children set up lunch, serve it to their friends, eat together, and clean up. School lunch costs very little or is free.

D. In Japan, school children set up lunch, serve it to their friends, eat together, and clean up. School lunch costs very little or is free.

This option includes the main points of the entire passage: the children's roles in lunch, the shared experience, and the low or no cost of the meals.

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super- (above, beyond)

The superhero had superhuman strength.

What is (above, beyond)?

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Eddie loved playing hide and seek with his big sister Nina. Of everyone he knew, she was the most fun, like a child. Only Nina hid where Eddie could find her, even though it was a little work. Others either didn’t even try or took all the fun out of the game by hiding too well. Nina once pretended to look for Eddie when he was hiding behind the dining room chair and his legs were clearly seen below the knee. Nina looked for Eddie for about three minutes before she spotted him.
One Sunday afternoon, Eddie was playing with Nina. It was his first time playing a guessing card game. Eddie was nervous playing the big kid game. Nina smiled and patted her baby brother on the back before she explained the rules. She asked Eddie if he understood them and offered to repeat the rules to him. She said she would remind him if necessary. Finally, Eddie smiled and said that he was ready for the game.

Question

What happens when Nina can clearly see behind the dining room chair?Respon

A. After three minutes, she tells him she knew where he was

B. She pretends to look for him for three minutes.

C. She smiles and pats her baby brother on the back.

D She teaches him the rules of hide-and-seek game.

B. She pretends to look for him for three minutes.

Explanation:
The passage says, “Nina once pretended to look for Eddie when he was hiding behind the dining room chair and his legs were clearly seen below the knee. Nina looked for Eddie for about three minutes before she spotted him.” This shows she was pretending not to see him right away, making the game more fun for Eddie.

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Afternoon on a Hill

Edna St. Vincent Millay

1I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!

3I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.

5I will look at cliffs and clouds
With quiet eyes,

7Watch the wind bow down the grass,
And the grass rise.

9And when lights begin to show
Up from the town,

11I will mark which must be mine,
And then start down!

Question

What sort of imagery is used in this poem?Responses

Alove imagery of cupids, hearts, and Venuslove imagery of cupids, hearts, and Venus
Burban imagery of cities, buildings, and carsurban imagery of cities, buildings, and cars
Cnatural imagery of trees, flowers, wind, and grassnatural imagery of trees, flowers, wind, and grass
Dpolluted imagery of oil spills, toxic puddles, and litterpolluted imagery of oil spills, toxic puddles, and litter

C. natural imagery of trees, flowers, wind, and grass

Explanation:
The poem "Afternoon on a Hill" uses vivid natural imagery, such as "a hundred flowers," "cliffs and clouds," "wind," and "grass." These images paint a peaceful scene of the speaker enjoying nature, not touching or harming it, but simply observing and appreciating it.

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Neighborly Competition

L. Hernandez

Jennifer and Noah were next-door neighbors. They had many things in common, but they also had their differences. When the time came to participate in the school fundraiser, Jennifer was very excited, but Noah only frowned.
“What’s the matter?” Jennifer asked.
“I’m not good at selling anything,” Noah replied. “Nobody is going to want to buy candy bars from me.”
“Don’t worry,” Jennifer said. “Just do what I do. I draw pictures and tape them to the wrappers. That’s why people buy my candy bars.”
Noah frowned again. “I can’t draw,” he said.
“Don’t worry,” Jennifer replied. “I will help you.”
Jennifer showed Noah how to draw pictures of dogs, houses, and horses. On Monday, two people bought candy bars from Noah.
“See?” Jennifer asked. “You’re doing great!
Noah frowned. “You still sold more than I did.”
Jennifer smiled. “You will get better with time,” she said. “You just need to work a little harder and reach more people.”
Jennifer and Noah worked on their drawings all afternoon. On Tuesday, Noah tried really hard to sell his candy bars. He took them to school and sold them at lunch. He even visited his mother’s office and sold some to the ladies there. At the end of the day, he had sold one more candy bar than Jennifer.
“You did it!” Jennifer said. “At this rate, you are going to win the biggest prize of all!”
Noah frowned. “I don’t think so, Jennifer. I’m too exhausted from all this work.”

Question

What is a theme in this story?

A. Everyone learns to love something.

B. One who gives up loses respect.

C. Everyone has a different skill set.

D. Do not quit even if you dislike the prize.

C. Everyone has a different skill set.

Explanation:
The story shows how Jennifer and Noah are different—Jennifer is good at drawing and enjoys selling, while Noah lacks confidence and drawing skills at first. However, with Jennifer's help and by working hard, Noah finds his own way to succeed. This highlights that people have different strengths and can improve with effort and support.

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Don at the Farm: Chapters

A. Gautam

Chapter 1

“I got it, Pa,” Don said to his father. He might as well have said, “You don’t need to tell me. I know.”
“Just know that it is important,” Ray said. “And watch your tone.”
“Uh, sorry,” Don said, without sounding sorry. I know I should lock the gate. How many times does Pa need to tell me? I am 12. I know things, Don said to himself as he put the hay and the trough away. He loved coming to Grandpa’s farm every summer and spending a month before school started. He loved fireflies and the stars that spilled like popcorn all over the sky. Dreamily, Don stared at the sparkles in the sky and went to bed, where he could still watch them from the window.

Chapter 4

“I’m really sorry. I should have been more careful,” Don said to Pa and Grandpa, who were still standing in the barn with their robes.
“Well, the boy did round up all the goats,” Carl said, hoping his son wouldn’t be too hard on his grandson. “Look how sorry he seems.”
“Have you learned the lesson?” Ray asked, a little softer now.
“Yes, Father. I know I should have locked the gate. I forgot to check. I thought I did, but I hadn’t,” Don admitted.
“How did you forget, boy?” Carl asked, ruffling Don’s hair.
“I was looking at the stars. They looked so pretty. I walked to my room watching them. I got distracted,” Don said.
“And that’s why, my boy, only you, of all my grandchildren, come back to my farm every summer. I love you, boy,” Carl said. “I sure do."

Question

Which of the following BEST summarizes the events of this story in the correct order?

A Carl is watching the stars and leaves the barn gate open. All the goats run out. His dad is upset when he finds out, but his grandfather is not. e, and the goats get out. His dad is upset, but his grandfather calms him down. Carl gets the goats back into the barn.

B. Carl forgets to close the barn gate, and the goats get out. His dad is upset, but his grandfather calms him down. Carl gets the goats back into the barn.

C Carl’s father and grandfather are upset with him. Carl has left the barn gate open. Later, Carl gathers all the goats and gets them in the barn.

D Carl’s grandfather loves having him on his farm. One day, Carl forgets to close the barn gate. He realizes his mistake and quickly closes the gate.

B. Carl forgets to close the barn gate, and the goats get out. His dad is upset, but his grandfather calms him down. Carl gets the goats back into the barn.

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1. -able, -ible (able to be)

The homework was manageable, even with a busy schedule.

What is (able to be)?

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Isaiah was playing Mad Ducks on his mom's phone. She often let him play on her phone while she was cooking dinner.
"Hi, Ya!" Isaiah said as he launched the ducks at their targets. He declared, "I am finally going to beat this level!"
Isaiah held the phone in his hand tightly and began to concentrate. He pulled back the duck launch pad and aimed his duck towards his target. He took a deep breath and tapped the launch button. The mad duck flew through the air and headed towards its target. As it came closer, it became clear that it was a miss.
"NOOOOO!" Isaiah screamed. Without thinking he slammed the phone towards the ground. The case shattered into pieces, and the phone bounced around the floor.
"What's going on in there? Is everything OK?" Isaiah's mom shouted from the kitchen.
Isaiah didn't say a word. He did not know what to do. He knew he was in big trouble for this one. He ran and hid in the closet near the stairs.
Isaiah's mom walked into the living room to see her phone laying on the floor and the broken case. "Isaiah, get in here this instant!" Isaiah's mom shouted loudly but calmly.
Isaiah slowly opened the closet door to peek out. His mom was staring right at him. He began to cry and explain how he did not mean to get so mad.
"I broke your phone! I am the worst kid ever! I'm so sorry!" he shouted over and over again.
"Isaiah, you will need to calm down. My phone is not broken. Only the case is." Isaiah's mom explained, "I hope you learned a valuable lesson, though."
Isaiah said with his head down, "Yes, mom."
"You will not be able to play on my phone anymore until you do enough chores to pay for the broken case." Isaiah's mom told him.

How do Isaiah’s actions in paragraph 6 affect the plot?

A, They explain the reasons why Isaiah is upset after losing the Mad Duck game.

B. They highlight how scared Isaiah feels after he smashed his mom’s phone.

C. They show that Isaiah’s mom is upset with him for not telling her about the incident.

D. They help the reader understand that Isaiah has been playing for a long time.

What is B.

Explanation:
In paragraph 6, Isaiah runs and hides in the closet after realizing what he did. This action shows that he is afraid of the consequences and feels overwhelmed by guilt and fear. His hiding reflects how scared he is, which affects the emotional tone of the story and leads to the next part of the plot where his mom finds him and talks to him calmly.

500

Trip Through the Southwest

L. Hernandez

Every summer, my family takes a vacation to a different place. My parents usually choose the place, but this year, since we are getting older, they asked for our opinion. I wanted to visit the mountains and desert. My brother had his heart set on visiting the beach. My mother wanted to visit a national park, and my father had been looking forward to going to Las Vegas for a long time. Since we all wanted something different, my parents decided that we would take a trip that would make all of us happy.
We began our trip in Dallas, Texas, where we live, and headed west. My mother and father took turns driving all day long, and in the evening we arrived at a little town in northern New Mexico named Mora. From there, we drove along a narrow road all along the side of a mountain. We could feel our ears pop as we climbed up and up. We arrived at our hotel when it was already dark, so we couldn’t see how high we were. The next morning, however, we drove to a scenic overlook. We were high in the mountains and could see for miles! The pine trees were bright green. We could smell their sap in the clear, fresh air.
In the afternoon, we drove back down from the mountain and continued our trip. The road took us through deserts, and after several hours, the terrain changed again. We stopped for gas in a place called Flagstaff, Arizona, and I was surprised at how cold the temperature was. About an hour later, my dad turned onto a smaller road and we entered Grand Canyon National Park. The scenery there was breathtaking.
After spending two days at the Grand Canyon, we kept going on our trip. We passed through Las Vegas, Nevada and then headed toward the state of California. It was my brother’s turn to get his wish. Early the next morning, we drove to a beach just north of Los Angeles. The water was very cold, but he still went in. Later, we spent hours playing in the sand.
Even though each of us had a different opinion about what would make a perfect vacation, we realized that any place can be fun and exciting when you are with your family. My brother and I decided that next summer, we would let our parents go back to choosing the vacation destination on their own.

Question

Read the following sentence from paragraph 2.

We could feel our ears pop as we climbed up and up.

The sensory language used in this sentence allows the reader to know that—

A. The narrator and his family are traveling through the Southwest United States.

B. The narrator's parents are very tired from the trip.

C. The narrator and his family are traveling up a steep incline to a very high place.

D. The narrator and his parents are lost.

C. The narrator and his family are traveling up a steep incline to a very high place.

Explanation:
The sentence “We could feel our ears pop as we climbed up and up” uses sensory language to describe a physical feeling that happens when gaining elevation quickly—like when going up a mountain. This helps the reader understand that they are traveling up to a high place.

500

Aaron's Lesson

Aaron didn't always listen to his parents. In general, he was a good boy, but sometimes mischievous. Once, on the way to school, he secretly dropped a piece of apple on the floor of the car. Just then, his dad turned to the back of the car.

Aaron's dad looked angry. "Son, I saw what you did. I know when you hide things from me and lie. This is not an example of how to be a good boy. Why did you waste the food? Why did you dirty the car? Why did you do it in secret? I know you've done this before, because the car smells like rotten food."

Aaron was scared. He was nervous. As his dad continued to talk about how food is grown and how food waste is a horrible thing, Aaron understood why his dad was upset. "Dad, I...I'm...sorry. I don't like apples. I should have told you. I'll never waste food or hide it from you again. I...I...promise," Aaron said, sounding truly sorry.

Well, I'll see if you keep your promise," said Aaron's dad, as he walked his son to school.

Question

Which words from the passage show a theme?

A. wasting food is a horrible thing to do.

B.Why did you do it in secret?

C. the car smells of rotten food

D. he secretly dropped a slice of apple

A. wasting food is a horrible thing to do

Explanation:
This phrase directly supports the theme of the story, which centers around honesty, responsibility, and the value of not wasting food. It reflects the moral lesson Aaron learns from his father's reaction and talk.

500

Antwan's Bad Day

A. Gautam

Antwan wished his mother asked him what was wrong. At the same time, he wished she left him alone. He regretted saying, “You wouldn’t understand” when she wanted to talk. So, Antwan lay in bed, pillow over his head and sulked.
He didn’t know that his mother was standing by the door, watching him. First, he smelled the pizza with garlic powder, his favorite, and took the pillow away from his face.
“I also have lemonade, buddy,” Mrs. Williams said, coming closer.
Antwan sat up and slid to the edge of the bed. His mother handed the plate to her only child. She never allowed eating in the room. She was being extra kind, and Antwan knew it.

Question

What is the BEST way to summarize what happens in the story?

A Antwan doesn’t want to tell his mother what is bothering him. He is in bed when he sees his mother at the door with his favorite food and drink.

B Antwan can’t decide whether or not to tell his mother about his problem. His mother understands how Antwan feels and is gentle with him.

C Antwan’s mother brings his favorite food for him to eat in bed. She wants Antwan to share with her what is bothering him.

D Antwan can’t talk to his mother about how he feels. He wishes he could do so because his mother has let him eat in bed.

The BEST way to summarize what happens in the story is:

A. Antwan doesn’t want to tell his mother what is bothering him. He is in bed when he sees his mother at the door with his favorite food and drink.

This option clearly captures both Antwan’s emotional state and his mother’s caring response, which are the key elements of the story.

500

-ous, -eous, -ious

The forest was mysterious and quiet.

What is (full of)?