Main Idea
Read the paragraph.
On hot summer days, many people visit the community pool. They swim, splash, and cool off in the water. Some families bring towels, snacks, and sunscreen.
What is the main idea?
A. Families eat snacks at the pool.
B. People enjoy visiting the pool during summer.
C. Swimming pools are always crowded.
D. Towels are needed for swimming.
B. People enjoy visiting the pool during summer.
Mia packed a towel, goggles, and a swimsuit.
What can you infer?
A. She is going hiking.
B. She is going swimming.
C. She is going sledding.
D. She is going to school.
B. She is going swimming.
What does the word scorching mean?
A. Very hot
B. Very wet
C. Very dark
D. Very cold
A. Very hot
A set of directions explaining how to make homemade popsicles was most likely written to:
A. Persuade
B. Entertain
C. Inform
D. Describe a character
C. Inform
Which word is the verb in this sentence?
The children splashed in the pool.
A. children
B. pool
C. the
D. splashed
splashed
Which detail best supports the main idea that sunscreen is important during summer?
A. Sunscreen helps protect skin from the sun’s rays.
B. Sunscreen comes in different bottles.
C. Summer days can be fun.
D. Some people wear hats at the beach.
A. Sunscreen helps protect skin from the sun’s rays.
Eli wiped sweat from his forehead and stood in front of the fan.
What is the weather probably like?
A. Cold
B. Rainy
C. Hot
D. Snowy
C. Hot
Which word is a synonym for splash?
A. Sleep
B. Freeze
C. Whisper
D. Spray
D. Spray
An advertisement says:
“Visit Splash Mountain Water Park for the most exciting summer ever!”
Why was this advertisement written?
A. To explain how water slides work
B. To persuade people to visit the water park
C. To entertain readers with a story
D. To describe the history of water parks
B. To persuade people to visit the water park
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. We visited Florida in June.
B. we visited Florida in June.
C. We visited florida in june.
D. we Visited florida in June.
A. We visited Florida in June.
Read the paragraph.
Lena wanted to earn money during summer break. She made signs, gathered supplies, and opened a lemonade stand near her driveway. By the end of the afternoon, she had sold nearly every cup.
What is the main idea?
A. Lena gave away free drinks.
B. Lena spent all day making signs.
C. Lena started a successful summer lemonade stand.
D. Lena does not like lemonade.
C. Lena started a successful summer lemonade stand.
Read the passage.
Kayla looked at the dark clouds gathering above the lake. She quickly folded the picnic blanket and placed the food back in the basket.
What can the reader infer?
A. Kayla thinks it may rain.
B. Kayla wants to go swimming.
C. Kayla forgot to bring food.
D. Kayla is finished eating forever.
A. Kayla thinks it may rain.
Read the sentence.
After hiking all afternoon in the summer heat, the campers were exhausted and rested under a shady tree.
What does exhausted mean?
A. Full of energy
B. Very tired
C. Extremely hungry
D. Ready to swim
B. Very tired
Read the sentence.
The slippery watermelon shot out of Ben’s hands and rolled straight into the kiddie pool.
Why did the author most likely include this sentence?
A. To explain how watermelons grow
B. To persuade readers to buy a pool
C. To give directions for cutting fruit
D. To entertain readers with a funny event
D. To entertain readers with a funny event
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?
A. The campers was roasting marshmallows.
B. The campers is roasting marshmallows.
C. The campers were roasting marshmallows.
D. The campers be roasting marshmallows.
C. The campers were roasting marshmallows.
Read the paragraph.
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets. Animals need plenty of fresh water and a cool place to rest. Pet owners should also avoid walking dogs on very hot pavement.
Which title best matches the paragraph?
A. Fun Games for Dogs
B. Keeping Pets Safe in Summer
C. How to Train a Puppy
D. Summer Vacation Plans
B. Keeping Pets Safe in Summer
Read the passage.
Noah carried his sandcastle bucket closer to the shore. A large wave rolled toward him, and he quickly lifted the bucket above his head.
Why did Noah lift the bucket?
A. He wanted to catch a bird.
B. He was getting ready to leave the beach.
C. He wanted to pour sand on himself.
D. He did not want the wave to wash away what was inside.
D. He did not want the wave to wash away what was inside.
Read the sentence.
Be sure to reapply sunscreen after swimming.
What does the prefix re- mean in the word reapply?
A. Before
B. Without
C. Again
D. Not
C. Again
Read the description.
The carnival lights glowed like colorful stars while music and laughter filled the warm summer night.
What effect does this description create?
A. It makes the carnival seem exciting and cheerful.
B. It explains how carnival rides work.
C. It makes the carnival seem frightening.
D. It proves that the carnival is expensive.
A. It makes the carnival seem exciting and cheerful.
Which sentence correctly combines the ideas?
Lily packed a picnic lunch. Lily rode her bike to the park.
A. Lily packed, a picnic lunch and rode her bike.
B. Lily packed a picnic lunch, and she rode her bike to the park.
C. Lily packed a picnic lunch rode her bike to the park.
D. Lily her bike picnic lunch to the park.
B. Lily packed a picnic lunch, and she rode her bike to the park.
Read the paragraph.
The town park was covered with litter after a busy summer festival. The next morning, several families returned with gloves and trash bags. Some people picked up bottles and wrappers, while others sorted recyclable items. By noon, the park was clean again.
Which statement best explains the main message?
A. Festivals should never be held in parks.
B. Families should stay home during summer.
C. Recycling is more important than cleaning.
D. Communities can solve problems by working together.
D. Communities can solve problems by working together.
Read the passage.
At first, Tasha could not ride her bike without wobbling. Each summer evening, she practiced in the driveway with her grandfather. She fell twice but kept trying. By the end of the week, she rode all the way to the park without stopping.
Which theme is best supported by the passage?
A. Riding a bike is always easy.
B. Practice and determination can lead to success.
C. People should stop when something is difficult.
D. Summer is the best season.
B. Practice and determination can lead to success.
Read the sentence.
Unlike the crowded city pool, the hidden swimming hole was secluded, with no other people nearby.
Which clues best help determine the meaning of secluded?
A. “crowded” and “no other people nearby”
B. “hidden” and “city”
C. “swimming” and “pool”
D. “unlike” and “people”
A. “crowded” and “no other people nearby”
Read the two statements.
How do the writers’ viewpoints differ?
A. Both writers believe summer break is too long.
B. Both writers believe students need more homework.
C. The first supports summer homework, while the second emphasizes rest and free time.
D. The first dislikes summer, while the second likes summer.
C. The first supports summer homework, while the second emphasizes rest and free time.
Which revision best improves this sentence?
The boy jumped into the pool.
A. The boy went into the pool full of water.
B. The boy jumped and jumped at the pool.
C. There was a boy who jumped into a pool.
D. The excited boy leaped from the diving board and splashed into the cool pool.
D. The excited boy leaped from the diving board and splashed into the cool pool.