Random
Word Problems
Inferencing
Prefix/Suffix
Main Idea/Supporting Details
100

What is the first thing you should do when you see a short answer question?

A. Carefully read the question to understand what it is asking
B. Quickly read the question and start writing right away
C. Ignore the question and write what you already know about the topic
D. Check your answer for spelling and grammar

A. Carefully read the question to understand what it is asking

100

A factory produces 135 bottles per hour for 4 hours. Some bottles are labeled incorrectly and discarded later.
How many bottles are produced in total?

A. 480
B. 540
C. 570
D. 600

B. 540

100

Title: The New Kid at School
What can you infer might happen in the story?

A. A student moves to a new school and meets classmates
B. A teacher retires
C. A school closes
D. A class goes on vacation


A. A student moves to a new school and meets classmates

100

What is the name of Jordyn's dog based on these clues?

- it is a boy

- he has black fur

A. Oreo

B. Coal

C. Spot

D. Cupcake

B. Coal

100

A passage explains that dolphins are intelligent animals that can communicate, solve problems, and learn tricks.
What is the main idea?

A. Dolphins can learn tricks.
B. Dolphins are intelligent animals.
C. Dolphins live in the ocean.
D. Dolphins swim quickly.


B. Dolphins are intelligent animals.

200

How old is Jordyn? (do you remember from last session???)

23

200

A bookstore sells novels for $9 each. On Saturday, the store sells 18 novels and 12 magazines. The store is open for 8 hours that day.
How much money did the store earn from novel sales only?

A. $126
B. $144
C. $162
D. $180

C. $162

200

Title: Breaking the Silence
What is the most likely topic of this passage?

A. Fixing broken objects
B. An argument between a group of friends
C. Someone speaking up after staying quiet
D. Someone breaking a library rule

C. Someone speaking up after staying quiet

200

If two things are heterogeneous, what does the prefix hetero- tell you?

A. They are the same
B. They are different
C. They are small
D. They are broken

B. They are different

200

Did Jordyn get a new owala over break?

Yes

300

Why do you think Jordyn got her nails the colors she did?

A. She liked the colors

B. Easter

C. Christmas

D. Spring

B. Easter

D. Spring

300

A school is selling tickets to a play. Adult tickets cost $12, and student tickets cost $8. On Friday, the school sold 15 adult tickets and 20 student tickets. The play lasted 2 hours.
How much money did the school make from ticket sales?

A. $300
B. $340
C. $360
D. $420

B. $340

300

Title: Walking on Thin Ice
What can you infer this passage is most likely about?

A. Learning how to ice skate safely
B. Being in a risky or dangerous situation
C. Winter sports competitions
D. Traveling to a cold place


B. Being in a risky or dangerous situation

300

What does the word photosynthesis most nearly mean using the prefixes/suffixes?

(photo = light, synth = create)

A. To destroy light
B. To create using light
C. To study plants
D. To split light

B. To create using light

300

Communities that prepare for emergencies by creating plans, storing supplies, and practicing safety drills are better able to respond when disasters occur.

What is the main idea?

A. Disasters can be dangerous.
B. Safety drills are helpful.
C. Preparation helps communities respond effectively to emergencies.
D. Supplies should be stored safely.


C. Preparation helps communities respond effectively to emergencies.

400

What is the first step when writing a short response?

A. Find details within the reading

B. Answer the question

C. Restate the question

D. Summarize your answer

C. Restate the question

400

What was Jordyn's favorite subject in middle school?

A. ELA

B. Science

C. Math

D. Lunch

C. Math

400

Title: Turning Over a New Leaf
What can you infer about the main character?

A. The character is gardening
B. The character is making a positive change or starting fresh
C. The character is studying plants
D. The character is cleaning a yard

B. The character is making a positive change or starting fresh

400

Which owala is Jordyn's favorite?

- the purple one

400

Over time, small daily habits—such as reading for a few minutes, saving spare change, or exercising regularly—can lead to major improvements in knowledge, finances, and health.

Which option is a supporting detail?

A. Small habits can lead to big long-term results.
B. Reading for a few minutes each day can increase knowledge.
C. Daily habits are important.
D. People should make good choices.

B. Reading for a few minutes each day can increase knowledge.

500

What is Jordyn's favorite color?


purple

500

A school sells tickets for $x each. They sell 120 tickets and raise $960. The event lasts 3 hours.
What is the value of x?

A. $6
B. $7
C. $8
D. $9

C. $8

500

Title: A Heavy Heart
What can you infer about the main character?

A. The character is carrying something heavy
B. The character feels excited
C. The character is sick
D. The character feels sad or upset

D. The character feels sad or upset

500

What does hypoglycemia most nearly mean?

(hypo = less than, -emia = blood)

A. Too much sugar in the blood
B. Low sugar in the blood
C. Infection in the blood
D. Disease of the stomach

B. Low sugar in the blood

500

After failing the math test, Jordan wanted to give up. Instead, he asked his teacher for help, studied every night, and passed the next exam with a higher score.

What is the theme of this passage?

A. Jordan failed a math test.
B. Studying helps students pass tests.
C. Hard work and perseverance can lead to success.
D. Teachers give homework.

C. Hard work and perseverance can lead to success.

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