Main Idea
What is the best definition of a central idea?
A) A list of every detail in the story.
B) What the text is mostly about.
C) The very first sentence of a paragraph.
D) The names of all the characters.
B) What the text is mostly about.
"The boy’s face turned bright red and he clenched his fists." The reader can infer the boy is —
A) Feeling very sleepy.
B) Feeling angry or frustrated.
C) Feeling cold and shivering.
D) Feeling happy and excited.
B) Feeling angry or frustrated.
What is an author’s "claim" in a passage?
A) The name of the person who wrote it.
B) The main point or opinion the author wants you to believe.
C) A list of vocabulary words.
D) The ending of the story.
B) The main point or opinion the author wants you to believe.
Which of these is a FACT?
A) Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
B) The sun rises in the east.
C) Math is the hardest subject in school.
D) Everyone should visit Texas.
B) The sun rises in the east.
When writing a Short Constructed Response (SCR), what is the first thing you should do?
A) Draw a picture.
B) Restate the question(prompt) in your answer.
C) Write "I don't know."
D) Copy the whole first paragraph.
B) Restate the question(prompt) in your answer.
Which sentence from a passage about recycling best supports the idea that recycling helps the Earth?
A) People put paper in blue bins.
B) Recycling centers are often located in big cities.
C) Reusing plastic keeps trash out of the oceans.
D) Some glass bottles are green or clear.
C) Reusing plastic keeps trash out of the oceans.
If a character is carrying a towel, wearing sunscreen, and walking toward the sound of waves, where are they most likely going?
A) To the grocery store.
B) To the library.
C) To the beach.
D) To a snowy mountain.
C) To the beach.
If an author says, "Students should have 30 minutes of recess every day," what is their claim?
A) Recess is a waste of time.
B) Schools need longer recess periods.
C) Students like to play tag.
D) Teachers are too busy for recess.
B) Schools need longer recess periods.
Which of these is an OPINION?
A) A spider has eight legs.
B) Spiders are the scariest animals on Earth.
C) Some spiders spin webs to catch food.
D) Spiders are arachnids, not insects.
B) Spiders are the scariest animals on Earth.
What does it mean to provide "Text Evidence"?
A) Writing down your own feelings.
B) Using a quote or example directly from the story to prove your point.
C) Changing the ending of the story.
D) Guessing what might happen next.
B) Using a quote or example directly from the story to prove your point.
What is the most likely reason the author wrote an article about how to build a birdhouse?
A) To tell a funny story about a bird.
B) To explain the steps for making a birdhouse.
C) To persuade the reader to buy a birdhouse.
D) To describe what different birds look like.
B) To explain the steps for making a birdhouse.
"Mom looked at the broken vase and then looked at the dog, who was hiding under the table with his tail between his legs." What can the reader infer?
A) Mom broke the vase.
B) The dog knocked over the vase.
C) The vase was already broken when they bought it.
D) The dog is hungry for dinner.
B) The dog knocked over the vase.
Which sentence best supports the claim that "Exercise is good for your health"?
A) Many people like to walk in the park.
B) Exercise makes your heart and muscles stronger.
C) Some people wear special shoes to run.
D) You can exercise in the morning or at night.
B) Exercise makes your heart and muscles stronger.
Read this sentence: "The beautiful blue jay perched on the tall oak tree." Which word makes this sentence an opinion?
A) Blue jay
B) Perched
C) Beautiful
D) Oak tree
C) Beautiful
In an Extended Constructed Response (ECR), you must include an "Introduction." What is the purpose of the introduction?
A) To say goodbye to the reader.
B) To tell the reader what your essay will be about.
C) To list all the page numbers in the book.
D) To describe your favorite character.
B) To tell the reader what your essay will be about.
If a paragraph describes how a dog barks at mailmen, wags its tail for treats, and sleeps in a kennel, what is the central idea?
A) Mailmen are scary to dogs.
B) Dogs have different behaviors.
C) Treats are the best way to train a pet.
D) Kennels are comfortable for sleeping.
B) Dogs have different behaviors.
Which sentence from a story best shows that a character is nervous?
A) He took a deep breath and his hands started to shake.
B) He put on his favorite blue shirt.
C) He looked out the window at the birds.
D) He finished his homework quickly.
A) He took a deep breath and his hands started to shake.
Why would an author include a quote from a scientist in an article about space?
A) To make the article longer.
B) To provide expert evidence for their claim.
C) To tell a funny joke.
D) To show that they know how to use quotation marks.
B) To provide expert evidence for their claim.
Why do authors use facts in an informational text?
A) To tell the reader how they feel.
B) To provide true information that can be proven.
C) To make the story more exciting and magical.
D) To ask the reader for their advice.
B) To provide true information that can be proven.
Which of these is the best way to start a sentence that uses evidence?
A) "In my head, I think..."
B) "The author states in paragraph 4 that..."
C) "Once upon a time..."
D) "I like this story because..."
B) "The author states in paragraph 4 that..."
Which of these would be the best new title for a story about a girl who practices piano every day and finally wins a trophy?
A) The Shiny Gold Trophy.
B) Practice Leads to Success.
C) How to Play the Piano.
D) A Long Day at School.
B) Practice Leads to Success.
An inference is a conclusion reached by using —
A) Only the words on the page.
B) Only what you already know in your brain.
C) Text evidence + what you already know.
D) The pictures in the book only.
C) Text evidence + what you already know.
If an author claims that "Dogs make the best pets," which of these is a counter-argument?
A) Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
B) Cats are easier to take care of than dogs.
C) You can teach a dog to sit and stay.
D) Most people enjoy taking dogs for walks.
B) Cats are easier to take care of than dogs.
True or False: A sentence can contain both a fact and an opinion.
A) True
B) False
A) True
What does the "R" in the R.A.C.E. strategy stand for?
A) Read
B) Run
C) Restate
D) Remember
C) Restate