Smarty Pants
"The Lost Puppy"
One sunny afternoon, Maya was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimper coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering. The puppy had no collar, and its fur was dirty and tangled.
Maya gently picked up the puppy and looked around. There was no one in sight. She knew the puppy must be lost. Even though she was supposed to go straight home, she decided to help.
At home, Maya gave the puppy a bath and some leftover chicken. She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket. Her parents were surprised but proud of her kindness. They agreed to let the puppy stay until they could find its owner.
The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number. She put them up all around the neighborhood. A few days later, a man called and said the puppy was his. When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily. Maya felt a little sad to say goodbye, but she knew she had done the right thing.
What is the main idea of this story?
A. Maya’s parents were proud of her.
B. A girl finds and helps a lost puppy.
C. A puppy likes Maya and will miss her.
D. A man loses his dog and finds it.
B. A girl finds and helps a lost puppy.
“The Race”
Jenna’s legs were on fire. She had been running as fast as she could for the whole race. Her heart pounded like a drum, and her breath came in short bursts. She was almost at the finish line.
“I can’t stop now,” she thought. “I’ve come too far!”
The crowd cheered as she passed the other runners. With one final burst of energy, Jenna pushed forward and crossed the line. She couldn’t believe it—she had won!
What does the sentence “Jenna’s legs were on fire” mean?
A. Her legs were burning because she caught on fire.
B. Her legs felt very hot because she was running hard.
C. She had spilled something hot on her legs.
D. She ran into a fire during the race.
B. Her legs felt very hot because she was running hard.
“Life in the Trees”
Maya the monkey and Parker the parrot lived in the same tall rainforest tree but saw the world differently.
Maya loved swinging from branch to branch, using her strong arms and tail to move quickly through the forest. She looked for sweet fruit and juicy bugs to eat, and she loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.
Parker preferred to fly high above the trees. He liked looking down and seeing the entire rainforest below him. From the sky, he could spot other parrots, bright flowers, and hidden rivers. He also enjoyed talking with other birds as they flew together from place to place.
Even though Maya and Parker had different ways of living, they were good friends. They often shared food and stories about what they had seen each day. Maya told Parker about things on the forest floor that he couldn’t see from the sky. Parker described the view above as something that Maya could only imagine.
What is the point of view of the story?
A.) First person, told by Maya
B.) First person, told by Parker
C.) Third person, told by a narrator
D.) Second person, talking to the reader
C.) Third person, told by a narrator
Which sentence is written correctly?
A.) The boys coat is red.
B.) The lady's purse is black.
C.) My brothers car is white.
D.) I see five duck's in the pond.
B.) The lady's purse is black.
"The Lost Puppy"
One sunny afternoon, Maya was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimper coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering. The puppy had no collar, and its fur was dirty and tangled.
Maya gently picked up the puppy and looked around. There was no one in sight. She knew the puppy must be lost. Even though she was supposed to go straight home, she decided to help.
At home, Maya gave the puppy a bath and some leftover chicken. She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket. Her parents were surprised but proud of her kindness. They agreed to let the puppy stay until they could find its owner.
The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number. She put them up all around the neighborhood. A few days later, a man called and said the puppy was his. When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily. Maya felt a little sad to say goodbye, but she knew she had done the right thing.
Which sentence shows that the puppy is safe with Maya?
A.) When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily.
B.) The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number.
C.) She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket.
D.) Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering.
C.) She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket.
Which word in the sentence is a coordinating conjunction?
A.) The dog needs a bath because it is muddy.
B.) Unless you study, you will not pass your test.
C.) I do not like hamburgers, so I don't want to grill them for dinner.
D.) I want to go to the movies for my birthday.
C.) I do not like hamburgers, so I don't want to grill them for dinner.
marine- 1. n. a person who serves in a branch of the military
2. adj. coming from or produced by the sea
3. adj. pertaining to navigation or shipping
Which definition of marine is being used in the sentence below?
I will use a marine map to sail from Florida to the Bahamas.
A.) definition 1
B.) definition 2
C.) definition 3
C.) definition 3
Poem: “The Wind’s Whispers”
The wind came creeping through the trees,
It brushed my cheeks and danced with leaves.
It whispered secrets in my ear,
Then ran away—I felt it near.
It tossed my hat into the sky,
And made the clouds go racing by.
It tickled flowers, stirred the grass,
And vanished in a swirling dash.
What does the poet mean by “whispered secrets in my ear”?
A.) The wind is playing a musical instrument.
B.) The wind makes a sound that seems like talking.
C.) The poet is talking to a friend.
D.) The wind is trying to tell a scary story.
B.) The wind makes a sound that seems like talking.
"The Lost Puppy"
One sunny afternoon, Maya was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimper coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering. The puppy had no collar, and its fur was dirty and tangled.
Maya gently picked up the puppy and looked around. There was no one in sight. She knew the puppy must be lost. Even though she was supposed to go straight home, she decided to help.
At home, Maya gave the puppy a bath and some leftover chicken. She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket. Her parents were surprised but proud of her kindness. They agreed to let the puppy stay until they could find its owner.
The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number. She put them up all around the neighborhood. A few days later, a man called and said the puppy was his. When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily. Maya felt a little sad to say goodbye, but she knew she had done the right thing.
What do we learn about Maya’s character?
A. She is a happy person.
B. She cares about people.
C. She is kind and responsible.
D. She is busy and works hard.
C. She is kind and responsible.
Which title is written with correct capitalization?
A.) Where The red fern Grows
B.) Where the red fern grows
C.) Where the Red Fern Grows
d.) Where the red fern Grows
C.) Where the Red Fern Grows
Which sentence is an example of literal language?
A.) The stars twinkle in the sky like diamonds.
B.) She was almost at the finish line.
C.) That purse costs an arm and a leg.
D.) The race took forever to finish.
B.) She was almost at the finish line.
"The Lost Puppy"
One sunny afternoon, Maya was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimper coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering. The puppy had no collar, and its fur was dirty and tangled.
Maya gently picked up the puppy and looked around. There was no one in sight. She knew the puppy must be lost. Even though she was supposed to go straight home, she decided to help.
At home, Maya gave the puppy a bath and some leftover chicken. She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket. Her parents were surprised but proud of her kindness. They agreed to let the puppy stay until they could find its owner.
The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number. She put them up all around the neighborhood. A few days later, a man called and said the puppy was his. When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily. Maya felt a little sad to say goodbye, but she knew she had done the right thing.
What is the theme of the story?
A.) Maya is a kind and caring girl.
B.) Lost things are always found.
C.) Sometimes doing the right thing can be hard, but rewarding.
D.) Puppies need a lot of food and care, so make sure you can care for them.
C.) Sometimes doing the right thing can be hard, but rewarding.
Which sentence uses nonliteral language?
A. Jenna crossed the finish line.
B. The crowd cheered loudly.
C. Her heart pounded like a drum.
D. She ran faster than the other runners.
C. Her heart pounded like a drum.
Which type of sentence is written below?
The clowns made us laugh because they were funny.
A.) Fragment
B.) Simple
C.) Compound
D.) Complex
D.) Complex
“Life in the Trees”
Maya the monkey and Parker the parrot lived in the same tall rainforest tree but saw the world differently.
Maya loved swinging from branch to branch, using her strong arms and tail to move quickly through the forest. She looked for sweet fruit and juicy bugs to eat, and she loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.
Parker preferred to fly high above the trees. He liked looking down and seeing the entire rainforest below him. From the sky, he could spot other parrots, bright flowers, and hidden rivers. He also enjoyed talking with other birds as they flew together from place to place.
Even though Maya and Parker had different ways of living, they were good friends. They often shared food and stories about what they had seen each day. Maya told Parker about things on the forest floor that he couldn’t see from the sky. Parker described the view above as something that Maya could only imagine.
What does the word “leapt” most likely mean in this sentence?
“She loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.”
A. Walked around
B. Jumped or sprang
C. Flew
D. Crawled slowly
B.) jumped or sprang
A.) My sister is more taller than me.
B.) Jacob is the shorter kid in the class.
C.) Mrs. Smith is the most funnest teacher.
D.) Josh is smarter than Sam.
D.) Josh is smarter than Sam.
Every Saturday morning, Maria visits her grandmother’s house. The smell of cinnamon and vanilla fills the air as soon as she arrives. Maria helps her grandmother bake sweet breads and cookies for the week. They mix dough, shape cookies, and sprinkle sugar on top. While they wait for the treats to bake, they sit at the kitchen table and sip warm tea. Maria loves listening to her grandmother's stories about growing up in a small village.
Which sentence would be the best conclusion to the passage?
A.) Maria’s grandmother was born in a different country and loves to bake.
B.) Maria hopes to keep baking with her grandmother every weekend.
C.) Cookies are best when they come out of the oven hot.
D.) Baking can be messy, but it’s also fun to do with someone.
B.) Maria hopes to keep baking with her grandmother every weekend.
“Life in the Trees”
Maya the monkey and Parker the parrot lived in the same tall rainforest tree but saw the world differently.
Maya loved swinging from branch to branch, using her strong arms and tail to move quickly through the forest. She looked for sweet fruit and juicy bugs to eat, and she loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.
Parker preferred to fly high above the trees. He liked looking down and seeing the entire rainforest below him. From the sky, he could spot other parrots, bright flowers, and hidden rivers. He also enjoyed talking with other birds as they flew together from place to place.
Even though Maya and Parker had different ways of living, they were good friends. They often shared food and stories about what they had seen each day. Maya told Parker about things on the forest floor that he couldn’t see from the sky. Parker described the view above as something that Maya could only imagine.
How are Maya and Parker similar?
A.) They both live in the same tree.
B.) They both fly in the sky.
C.) They both eat bugs.
D.) They both live on the forest floor.
A.) They both live in the same tree.
Which sentence is written correctly with no spelling errors?
A.) The leafs on the tree were turning red.
B.) I see five monkies swinging in the trees.
C.) The bunny was hoping across the yard.
D.) The baby cries when it is hungry.
D.) The baby cries when it is hungry.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.) Mom said. "I need some more coffee."
B.) "Mom said, I need some more coffee."
C.) "Mom said," I need some more coffee.
D.) Mom said, "I need some more coffee."
D.) Mom said, "I need some more coffee."
"The Lost Puppy"
One sunny afternoon, Maya was walking home from school when she heard a soft whimper coming from behind a bush. Curious, she peeked behind the leaves and found a tiny golden puppy shivering. The puppy had no collar, and its fur was dirty and tangled.
Maya gently picked up the puppy and looked around. There was no one in sight. She knew the puppy must be lost. Even though she was supposed to go straight home, she decided to help.
At home, Maya gave the puppy a bath and some leftover chicken. She made a small bed out of a cardboard box and a blanket. Her parents were surprised but proud of her kindness. They agreed to let the puppy stay until they could find its owner.
The next day, Maya made posters with a picture of the puppy and her phone number. She put them up all around the neighborhood. A few days later, a man called and said the puppy was his. When he arrived, the puppy jumped into his arms and wagged its tail happily. Maya felt a little sad to say goodbye, but she knew she had done the right thing.
What can we infer about how Maya felt at the end?
A. She was upset she had to give the puppy back.
B. She was proud of herself and a little sad.
C. She was happy the puppy was gone.
D. She wanted to keep the puppy and was sad.
B. She was proud of herself and a little sad.
“Life in the Trees”
Maya the monkey and Parker the parrot lived in the same tall rainforest tree but saw the world differently.
Maya loved swinging from branch to branch, using her strong arms and tail to move quickly through the forest. She looked for sweet fruit and juicy bugs to eat, and she loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.
Parker preferred to fly high above the trees. He liked looking down and seeing the entire rainforest below him. From the sky, he could spot other parrots, bright flowers, and hidden rivers. He also enjoyed talking with other birds as they flew together from place to place.
Even though Maya and Parker had different ways of living, they were good friends. They often shared food and stories about what they had seen each day. Maya told Parker about things on the forest floor that he couldn’t see from the sky. Parker described the view above as something that Maya could only imagine.
Why does Parker enjoy flying?
A. He likes hunting bugs from high above.
B. He wants to see Maya from high above.
C. He enjoys seeing the rainforest from above.
D. He needs to fly to escape danger.
C. He enjoys seeing the rainforest from above.
Passage 1: “The Garden Project”
Lena’s school started a new project to build a garden in the courtyard. At first, Lena wasn’t excited. She didn’t think digging in the dirt and pulling weeds was fun. But once she started helping, she discovered how interesting plants could be. She learned which flowers needed sunlight and which vegetables grew best in shade. Lena even helped design signs to teach others how to care for the plants. Soon, she found herself looking forward to garden day each week.
Passage 2: “Helping Hands”
Jamal noticed the playground at his school had broken swings and old paint. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix it, he talked to his classmates about helping. Together, they asked the principal for permission to clean up the area. They spent several weekends painting, picking up trash, and fixing what they could. By the time they finished, the playground looked brand new, and Jamal felt proud of what they had done together.
What is one theme shared by both passages?
A.) Spending time outside is good for your health.
B.) Kids can make a difference by working together.
C.) Fixing things can be fun.
D.) Sometimes it’s better to let adults take care of problems.
B.) Kids can make a difference by working together.
“Life in the Trees”
Maya the monkey and Parker the parrot lived in the same tall rainforest tree but saw the world differently.
Maya loved swinging from branch to branch, using her strong arms and tail to move quickly through the forest. She looked for sweet fruit and juicy bugs to eat, and she loved the feeling of the wind rushing past her as she leapt from one tree to the next.
Parker preferred to fly high above the trees. He liked looking down and seeing the entire rainforest below him. From the sky, he could spot other parrots, bright flowers, and hidden rivers. He also enjoyed talking with other birds as they flew together from place to place.
Even though Maya and Parker had different ways of living, they were good friends. They often shared food and stories about what they had seen each day. Maya told Parker about things on the forest floor that he couldn’t see from the sky. Parker described the view above as something that Maya could only imagine.
How is this story written?
A.) Cause and Effect
B.) Compare and Contrast
C.) Sequence
D.) Problem and Solution
B.) Compare and Contrast