Vocabulary
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word “persistent.”
A. Forgetful
B. Determined
C. Careless
D. Temporary
B. Determined
Which statement BEST represents a theme of a story?
A. The character moves to a new school
B. The story takes place in winter
C. Hard work can lead to success
D. The story has several conflicts
C. Hard work can lead to success
What is the MOST LIKELY purpose of a nonfiction article about recycling?
A. To entertain
B. To tell a personal story
C. To inform or persuade
D. To explain a fictional event
C. To inform or persuade
Which sentence contains figurative language?
A. The day was long.
B. The sun rose early.
C. The classroom buzzed like a bee hive.
D. The test was difficult.
C. The classroom buzzed like a bee hive.
What is an inference?
A. A fact stated in the text
B. A personal opinion
C. A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
D. A summary
C. A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Which strategy BEST helps determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
A. Skip the word
B. Look at nearby sentences
C. Reread the paragraph
D. Ask for help
B – Look at nearby sentences
How does an author MOST often reveal a character’s traits?
A. Through the setting
B. Through illustrations
C. Through actions and dialogue
D. Through the title
C. Through actions and dialogue
What is a claim in a nonfiction text?
A. A topic sentence
B. A supporting detail
C. The main argument the author makes
D. A summary
C. The main argument the author makes
How does word choice affect mood?
A. It explains facts
B. It reveals bias
C. It creates feelings for the reader
D. It shows sequence
C. It creates feelings for the reader
Which information helps a reader make an inference?
A. Predictions
B. Prior knowledge only
C. Text clues and evidence
D. Headings
C. Text clues and evidence
What does the prefix “inter‑” most often mean?
A. Before
B. Not
C. Between
D. Again
C. Between
Which situation shows internal conflict?
A. A character argues with a friend
B. A character gets lost
C. A character struggles to make a decision
D. A character faces a natural disaster
C. A character struggles to make a decision
Which is the BEST supporting evidence for a claim?
A. A rhetorical question
B. An opinion
C. A statistic or factual example
D. A restated claim
C. A statistic or factual example
Why might an author use flashback?
A. To introduce conflict
B. To provide background information
C. To change the theme
D. To end the story
B. To provide background information
Which BEST explains the relationship between an inference and evidence?
A. Evidence replaces inference
B. Inference restates evidence
C. Evidence supports an inference
D. Inference disproves evidence
C. Evidence supports an inference
What does connotation mean?
A. The dictionary definition of a word
B. The way a word is spelled
C. The feelings or ideas associated with a word
D. A synonym for a word
C. The feelings or ideas associated with a word
How does the setting influence the story?
A. It explains the author’s opinion
B. It affects the plot and characters’ actions
C. It introduces the conflict directly
D. It tells the theme
B. It affects the plot and characters’ actions
How does an author develop ideas in nonfiction text?
A. By adding illustrations only
B. By organizing information logically and using evidence
C. By telling a story
D. By using dialogue
B. By organizing information logically and using evidence
What is the purpose of text structure in nonfiction?
A. To entertain
B. To confuse
C. To organize ideas clearly for the reader
D. To add dialogue
C. To organize ideas clearly for the reader
Why should readers use evidence when answering questions?
A. To finish faster
B. To support their thinking
C. To identify bias
D. To explain vocabulary
B. To support their thinking
As used in the sentence, what does the word reluctant most nearly mean?
A. Confident
B. Unwilling
C. Curious
D. Careless
B. Unwilling
Which BEST explains how events contribute to plot development?
A. They describe characters
B. They move the story forward
C. They explain the setting
D. They provide backstory
B. They move the story forward
Why is it important to identify the author’s purpose?
A. To memorize facts
B. To better understand the message of the text
C. To find text features
D. To determine setting
B. To better understand the message of the text
Which text structure shows cause and effect?
A. Listing events
B. Comparing ideas
C. Explaining why something happens and the result
D. Giving instructions
C. Explaining why something happens and the result
Which sentence BEST supports an inference about a character being nervous?
A. The character spoke loudly
B. The character avoided eye contact and fidgeted
C. The setting changed
D. The character smiled
B. The character avoided eye contact and fidgeted