Grammar
Poetry
Writing
Fiction
Nonfiction
100
The twins _______ tomorrow when they go to the beach.
Identify the correct verb form to fill in the blank.
A. swim
B. swam
C. will swim
D. swimming
C. will swim
100
My brothers are so loud. They jump and yell and run around a lot. When they come down the stairs, they sound like a herd of elephants. There are only two of them! I have to leave the house to get some peace and quiet. Luckily, I can climb the big tree in our back yard. They are too small to climb the tree. It is my special place.
If the boys sound like a "herd of elephants" when they run down the stairs, how do they sound?
A. really loud
B. very angry
C. really happy
D. very quiet
A. really loud
100
Which sentence below is MOST LIKELY a concluding (last) sentence?
A. Finally, we sang happy birthday.
B. First, we put up streamers and balloons.
C. Then, we baked a cake and decorated it.
D. Today is my sister's birthday.
A. Finally, we sang happy birthday.
100
Noah walked Scruffy down the street. He waved at Mr. Oliver, who was sitting on his porch.
"Mr. Oliver, come see my new dog!" Noah hollered.
"You'll have to bring him here. I can't get down the steps with my walker," the old man replied.
Noah skipped up to the porch and asked his neighbor what happened. Mr. Oliver said he had hurt his hip and had to use the walker for a couple of months. With no ramp to walk down from his porch, he could not go around the neighborhood like he usually did.
"Why don't you have someone build a ramp for you?" Noah asked.
"I don't have enough money," Mr. Oliver sighed.
Noah said good-bye and skipped back home with a new idea in his head. With his dad's help, Noah began doing jobs for the neighbors. Every day, he raked leaves, picked up trash, swept sidewalks, and even walked a neighbor's dog. Soon he and his dad bought supplies and walked to Mr. Oliver's house to build a ramp.
Which detail supports the theme that "people can help people"?
A. He waved at Mr. Oliver, who was sitting on his porch.
B. Noah skipped up to the porch and asked his neighbor what happened.
C. With no ramp to walk down from his porch, he could not go around the neighborhood like he usually did.
D. Soon he and his dad bought supplies and walked to Mr. Oliver's house to build a ramp.
D. Soon he and his dad bought supplies and walked to Mr. Oliver's house to build a ramp.
100
Here is part of the index from a book about weather.
INDEX
A
air, 33
April, 55
August, 56
autumn, 58
B
blizzards, 18-25
breezes, 44
C
chance, 22, 50
clear, 10
climate, 5
clouds, 36
cold, 15-16, 25
current, 35
On page 44, the reader can learn about
A. climate.
B. current.
C. breezes.
D. autumn.
C. breezes.
200
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
_______ is your science project about?
A. That
B. What
C. This
D. Whose
B. What
200
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
A. The new school principal is mean.
B. Her shoes were as white as snow.
C. Ashleigh's legs are long.
D. That pillow is a rock.
D. That pillow is a rock.
200
Jon tried to cut his own hair yesterday. First, he found a pair of scissors. ________, he put a bowl on his head. Next, he cut any hair that hung outside the bowl. Finally, he trimmed the hair in the front of his face. Jon's mom was not happy!
Which sequence (transition) word best goes in the blank?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Last
B. Second
200
"Todd, I'm tired of seeing your hair in your eyes. It's been quite a few months since you've gotten a haircut. I've made an appointment for you for this Saturday morning. You are going to get it cut," Mom said in a stern voice.
"Mom, I already told you, I don't want to get a haircut. This hairstyle is cool for boys now. All my friends have awesome hair like this," I tried to explain to her.
"How can you like that?" Mom asked. "Your hair keeps covering your eyes. How do you even see anything? You don't have to get it all cut off, but you must at least get it trimmed so that it is out of your eyes."
I could tell there was no getting out of this. I was starting to feel upset, so I left the room. I was grumpy for several days. When Saturday morning rolled around, I made it clear I did not want to go get my hair cut. I took forever getting ready and thought of several excuses to stay home. Nothing worked. As Mom stood by the door and called my name, I took one last look in the mirror at my cool hair. I sighed and walked slowly to the door.
Which words from this story show how Todd feels about his upcoming haircut?
A. "cool" and "awesome"
B. "upset" and "grumpy"
C. "clear" and "ready"
D. "tired" and "stern"
B. "upset" and "grumpy"
200
What kind of information can the reader expect to find in the book above?
A. information about Jacob Pantego
B. information about how to catch fish
C. information about cleaning fish tanks
D. information about what pet fish eat
D. information about what pet fish eat
300
Read the sentence.
After the kangaroo drank from the pond, she bounced down the dusty road.
Which word in the sentence is a describing word?
A. bounced
B. road
C. down
D. dusty
D. Dusty
300
Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?
A. David sang so loudly that people in the next town could hear him.
B. Shayna plays the drums, just like her brother.
C. The bird's soft feathers felt just like silk.
D. The line at the shop was so long that it continued around the corner.
A. David sang so loudly that people in the next town could hear him.
300
A Journey in a Train
Though a train journey may not be as fast as traveling in an airplane, it would certainly be more enjoyable. Charlie was in India, and he was traveling from Mumbai to Delhi. Because it was a long journey, he started a conversation with his fellow passengers. He learned about their culture and way of life. He enjoyed the view of vast open spaces, cattle grazing in the fields, the rivers, and the waterfalls. He knew he would not have enjoyed the real beauty of India if he had been traveling in an airplane. When he reached Delhi, he felt happy and relaxed. He looked forward to meeting his friends in Delhi.
Which sentence best introduces the paragraph?
A. Charlie was a tall boy with brown hair and blue eyes.
B. Charlie was looking forward to his journey in a train.
C. Charlie had a good time with his friends in Delhi.
D. Charlie believed that traveling in a train was a waste of time.
B. Charlie was looking forward to his journey in a train.
300
Robin and Reed went to visit their cousin in the country. The kids were on their summer vacation. Reed had never been to his cousin Vinnie's place. Vinnie's parents had a big cottage and a nice farm with lots of crops, trees, and plants. After riding their bicycles all afternoon, the kids got tired and went to the garden. For the first time in his life, Reed saw real fruit growing on trees and plants.
"Can I eat the guavas?" Reed asked Vinnie.
"Of course," Vinnie replied. "Just don't forget to wash them first."
So, Reed gathered the fresh guavas from the trees and washed them at a tap nearby. The guavas were so tasty that Reed could not stop eating them. He knew eating fruit was good for you, so he ate a lot of them. However, Reed's stomach started hurting soon, and he asked Vinnie what was wrong with the guavas.
"You ate too many, Reed," Vinnie told his cousin. "Guavas are good for you, but eating too much of them can make you sick."
What is the theme of this selection?
A. Sharing your tasty food makes you a better friend.
B. Living in the country can be tough for some people.
C. Too much of a good thing can leave you feeling sorry.
D. Not everyone can eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
C. Too much of a good thing can leave you feeling sorry.
300
The sun may look big to us, but it is like many other stars that twinkle in the night sky. Although one million Earths could fit inside the sun, it is really a medium-sized star. Some stars are 100 times larger. Others are one-tenth the size of our sun. Older stars tend to grow much larger. For example, the older red giant star Betelgeuse is 700 times larger than our sun.
Which is the best summary of this passage?
A. The sun is average in terms of size. Some stars are much larger than our sun, while others are much smaller.
B. Some stars are only one-tenth the size of our sun. Other stars are much larger because they are older than the sun.
C. Some stars are much larger than our sun. The red giant Betelgeuse is 700 time larger than the sun.
D. One million Earths could fit inside our sun. The red giant star Betelgeuse is much bigger than the sun because it is older.
A. The sun is average in terms of size. Some stars are much larger than our sun, while others are much smaller.
400
Read the paragraph.
Joey and Marla heard a noise in the closet. They opened the door to see what it was. Suddenly, their cat jumped down from the top shelf of the closet.
One of these sentences can be added to the paragraph. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Joey screamed louder than Marla.
B. Joey screamed loudest than Marla.
C. Joey screamed loud than Marla.
D. Joey screamed more louder than Marla.
A. Joey screamed louder than Marla.
400
The squirrel in my backyard is quite an acrobat. He runs on the thin telephone wire, jumps off, and lands softly on the playhouse roof. Then he climbs along the wall to the birdfeeder. He uses his back feet to hang upside down at the feeder. He eats sunflower seeds till his tummy is round and full.
Which word helps the reader see a picture of the squirrel running, jumping, and hanging upside down?
A. acrobat
B. playhouse
C. wall
D. lands
A. acrobat
400
Vinny dragged himself onto the bus and sat in his usual seat. He was so tired after a long day at school and soccer practice. He put his backpack on the floor, slumped in his seat, and closed his eyes. Soon, Vinny was asleep. He dreamed about being on a boat. Then he felt a tapping on his shoulder. He opened his eyes and saw the bus driver.
2 "It's time to get up, Vinny," the driver said. "This is your stop!"
Which sentence should be added to the passage to support why Vinny fell asleep on the bus?
A. The soccer coach told the team to work on ball control at home.
B. Vinny ate a sandwich and a salad for lunch.
C. The soccer coach made Vinny's team do a lot of running.
D. Vinny wanted to play baseball in the spring.
C. The soccer coach made Vinny's team do a lot of running.
400
I raced home from school through the rain, holding my books so they would not get wet. I had just checked out a new book about Amelia Earhart from the library. I couldn't wait to read it. Amelia Earhart is my hero. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. I love to read stories about her. In fact, I named my pet pigeon Amelia in her honor.
Which of these best retells the passage?
A. A child races home in the rain to see his or her pigeon. He or she named the bird after his or her favorite pilot, Amelia Earhart.
B. A child named his or her pet pigeon Amelia. He or she wants her to be the first pigeon to fly across the Atlantic Ocean like Amelia Earhart.
C. A child rushes home in the rain. He or she is excited to read a library book about his or her hero, Amelia Earhart.
D. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She is a hero to many children who want to fly.
C. A child rushes home in the rain. He or she is excited to read a library book about his or her hero, Amelia Earhart.
400
People need water to drink and take a bath. It does not rain much in some places, so people run out of water, and that is not good. There is a lot of water in big chunks of ice called icebergs. People are trying to get icebergs from cold to hot places in the world. This is difficult because icebergs are huge. One idea is to scrape the icebergs and just move the ice chips. Then the ice will melt, and people will have fresh water.
Which is the best summary of this paragraph?
A. Some people run out of fresh water. They might be able to get it if icebergs are moved to them.
B. An iceberg is something that is big and heavy. Such a large thing is not easy for people to move.
C. In cold places, water turns into ice and makes icebergs. The ice can melt and make fresh water.
D. It does not rain much in some places. That is bad because rain gives people water for drinking.
A. Some people run out of fresh water. They might be able to get it if icebergs are moved to them.
500
Carrie is a gifted musician. She plays many different instruments.
What is the best way to combine the sentences with a coordinating conjunction?
A. Carrie is a gifted musician, nor she plays many different instruments.
B. Carrie is a gifted musician, and she plays many different instruments.
C. Carrie is a gifted musician, then she plays many different instruments.
D. Carrie is a gifted musician, or she plays many different instruments.
B. Carrie is a gifted musician, and she plays many different instruments.
500
Have you ever heard anyone say, "The month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?" People say this because of the March weather. At first, March can be windy and rainy. The weather is wild, like a lion on the prowl!
The weather at the end of March is "like a lamb." This means the weather must be
A. mild and nice.
B. loud and rough.
C. hot and uncomfortable.
D. cold and yucky.
A. mild and nice.
500
Juan liked when his uncle told stories. Uncle Javier had been an actor on Broadway in New York. He met a lot of famous people when he lived there. He even worked with some of them. Juan liked to be in art shows at school. Uncle Javier would tell the kids about practicing lines or dances. He told about all the funny things that happened. He remembered catching a woman one time when she tripped during practice. Uncle Javier got a better part in the show after that. Juan wanted to be an actor just like his uncle.
Which sentence from the story gets off the subject?
A. He met a lot of famous people when he lived there.
B. Juan liked to perform in shows at school.
C. Juan liked to be in art shows at school.
D. He told about all the funny things that happened.
C. Juan liked to be in art shows at school.
500
Emily was so excited! She was going to her friend Bailey's birthday party. It was Emily's first sleepover party. Her mom helped her pack everything she might need.
"If you get scared or want to come home, you just call me," said Emily's mom. "It does not matter what time it is. I will come get you."
"I'll be fine, Mom," said Emily.
Emily went to the party. It was so much fun! They played games, watched movies, and ate pizza and cake. Then, it was time for bed. Emily lay in her sleeping bag, but she could not sleep. At home, she always slept with her stuffed panda bear, Laurence. She did not bring him to the sleepover party.
Emily went over to the telephone. She started to dial her phone number.
Marcus read this story in his English class. He thinks Emily should have nothing to be worried about when sleeping at her friend's house. How is his point of view different from that of Emily's mother?
A. Emily's mother does not think Emily is ready for a sleepover and wants her to stay home.
B. Emily's mother is worried about Emily being afraid to sleep away from home for the first time.
C. Emily's mother does not understand why Emily wants to go to a sleepover party.
D. Emily's mother wants Emily to understand why sleepover parties are so much fun.
B. Emily's mother is worried about Emily being afraid to sleep away from home for the first time.
500
Jim Kirkland studies dinosaurs in Utah. He found a huge pocket of bones in the dirt. They all belonged to one dinosaur. This animal most likely ate meat. It also may have looked like a bird. He thinks this dinosaur may be about 125 to 150 million years old. It is a new find. Scientists have not even named the animal yet.
The bones of about 100 other animals are in a hill in Utah. Kirkland says, "We guess there are 500 bones per square meter. That is a lot of bones."
His latest find is great. He found many bones in the hill. They are almost all in good shape. Kirkland will learn a lot about the new dinosaur. He thinks he will know more about it than any dinosaur ever found.
What is this text mostly about?
A. Jim Kirkland learns about dinosaurs in Utah.
B. Scientists will name the dinosaur after Kirkland.
C. Utah is home to a lot of good dinosaur bones.
D. Jim Kirkland found the bones of a new dinosaur.
D. Jim Kirkland found the bones of a new dinosaur.