POINT OF VIEW
Which point of view uses words like "I," "me," and "my"?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. Fourth person
A. First person
Maya noticed that a new student was sitting alone at lunch. She invited him to sit with her and introduced him to her friends.
Which character trait best describes Maya?
A. Selfish
B. Kind
C. Careless
D. Impatient
B. Kind
What is a theme?
A. Where a story takes place
B. The lesson or message the author wants readers to understand
C. The characters in a story
D. The problem in a story
B. The lesson or message the author wants readers to understand
What is the setting of a story?
A. The lesson
B. The characters
C. When and where a story takes place
D. The problem
C. When and where a story takes place
Ben forgot his umbrella. When he walked outside, it began to rain.
What caused Ben to get wet?
A. It was sunny.
B. He walked outside.
C. It began to rain.
D. He went home.
C. It began to rain.
Which passage is written from first-person point of view?
A. Marcus walked into the classroom and sat at his desk.
B. I walked into the classroom and sat at my desk.
C. Marcus's teacher smiled when he entered.
D. The boy walked into the classroom.
B. I walked into the classroom and sat at my desk.
Roger forgot his homework three days in a row. He also forgot his lunch and left his jacket on the playground.
Which trait best describes Roger?
A. Responsible
B. Careful
C. Forgetful
D. Helpful
C. Forgetful
Carlos forgot his science project at home. His friend offered to share his supplies so Carlos could finish the project at school. Carlos thanked him and promised to help his friend when he needed it.
What is the best theme?
A. Science projects are difficult.
B. Friends should help each other.
C. Students should never forget homework.
D. School starts early.
B. Friends should help each other.
Snow covered the streets, and everyone wore thick coats, hats, and gloves. The children hurried inside after playing outside.
Which detail helps show that the story takes place in winter?
A. The children went outside.
B. Snow covered the streets.
C. The children hurried inside.
D. Everyone was outside.
B. Snow covered the streets.
Sara practiced her spelling words every night. On Friday, she earned a perfect score.
Which event happened because Sara practiced?
A. She went home.
B. She earned a perfect score.
C. It was Friday.
D. She studied every night.
B. She earned a perfect score.
Which passage is written from third-person point of view?
A. I couldn't wait to see my new puppy.
B. We ran outside to play with the puppy.
C. She couldn't wait to see her new puppy.
D. My puppy followed me around the yard.
C. She couldn't wait to see her new puppy.
Even though Ava was nervous about performing in front of the class, she took a deep breath and gave her presentation.
Which trait best describes Ava?
A. Brave
B. Lazy
C. Selfish
D. Unfriendly
A. Brave
Lily wanted to win the race, but she stopped to help another runner who had fallen. She didn't win the race, but she was proud that she had helped someone.
What is the best theme?
A. Winning is the most important thing.
B. Running is a difficult sport.
C. Helping others is more important than winning.
D. You should always run as fast as possible.
C. Helping others is more important than winning.
The bell rang, students rushed into their classrooms, and the teacher wrote today's assignment on the board.
Where does this story most likely take place?
A. A grocery store
B. A park
C. A school
D. A restaurant
C. A school
Jake wanted the blue bicycle, but it was too expensive. He chose the red bicycle because he had enough money to buy it.
Why did Jake choose the red bicycle?
A. It was his favorite color.
B. His friend had one.
C. He could afford it.
D. It was faster.
C. He could afford it.
I opened the door and saw a huge package sitting on the porch. I couldn't wait to find out what was inside.
What point of view is this passage written in?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. Third-person omniscient
A. First person
Noah saw that his little sister had spilled her crayons all over the floor. Instead of laughing, he helped her pick them up and put them away.
Which TWO traits best describe Noah?
A. Helpful
B. Caring
C. Careless
D. Mean
A & B
Marcus teased his little brother every morning. One day, his brother stopped helping Marcus with his chores because he was tired of being teased. Marcus realized that he wouldn't want someone treating him that way, so he apologized.
Which theme is best supported by the story?
A. Brothers should always agree.
B. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
C. Chores are important.
D. Younger children need help.
B. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Waves crashed against the shore while Mia collected seashells in the sand. Seagulls flew overhead.
**Which detail BEST supports the setting?
A. Mia collected seashells.
B. Seagulls flew overhead.
C. Waves crashed against the shore.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Mia had worked all week on her science project. On the morning it was due, she carefully placed her model in a box before leaving for school. When she got to the bus, she noticed that one side of the box had opened. Her model was broken! Mia quickly asked her teacher if she could have a few minutes to fix it before presenting.
What event is MOST important to solving Mia's problem?
A. Mia worked on her project all week.
B. Mia placed her model in a box.
C. Mia noticed that her model was broken.
D. Mia asked her teacher for time to fix her model.
D. Mia asked her teacher for time to fix her model.
Caleb opened the door and saw a huge package sitting on the porch. He couldn't wait to find out what was inside.
How does the point of view change the way the story is told?
A. The narrator is telling what Caleb is doing.
B. Caleb is telling the story himself.
C. The reader is being told what to do.
D. The narrator is speaking directly to the reader.
A. The narrator is telling what Caleb is doing.
Every Saturday, Emma wakes up early to help her grandmother. She carries groceries inside, cleans the kitchen, and makes sure her grandmother has everything she needs.
Which statement best describes Emma?
A. Emma is responsible and caring.
B. Emma is impatient and careless.
C. Emma is selfish but hardworking.
D. Emma is nervous and shy.
A. Emma is responsible and caring.
Which is the BEST theme for a story about a student who struggles with a difficult assignment but keeps trying until she succeeds?
A. School assignments are sometimes difficult.
B. Students should ask teachers for help.
C. Perseverance can help you overcome challenges.
D. Everyone should get perfect grades.
C. Perseverance can help you overcome challenges.
The old-fashioned telephone sat on the wooden desk. There were no computers in the room, and the family listened to news on the radio.
What can the reader infer about the setting?
A. It takes place in the future.
B. It takes place in the present day.
C. It likely takes place in the past.
D. It takes place underwater.
C. It likely takes place in the past.
"I've practiced this song every afternoon for two weeks," Maya said. She took a deep breath before stepping onto the stage. When she finished, the audience cheered loudly.
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Maya worked hard to prepare?
A. "Maya said."
B. "She took a deep breath."
C. "I've practiced this song every afternoon for two weeks."
D. "The audience cheered loudly."
C. "I've practiced this song every afternoon for two weeks."