Vocabulary
What does the word "gigantic" mean?
A. Very small
B. Very big
C. Very fast
D. Very funny
B. Very Big
What is a central message of a story?
A. The title
B. The lesson the author wants you to learn
C. The name of the characters
D. The beginning of the story
B. The lesson the author wants you to learn
What does it mean to compare two things?
A. Show how they are different
B. Tell a funny story
C. Show how they are alike
D. Tell why you like one better
C. Show how they are alike
What is the main idea of a story?
A. The most important point
B. The ending
C. The funniest part
D. The setting
A. The most important point
Which word is a noun?
A. Jump
B. Quickly
C. Book
D. Red
C. Book
What does the word “wander” mean?
A. To run quickly
B. To walk without a clear direction
C. To sleep soundly
D. To speak loudly
B. To walk without a clear direction
In a story about a boy who shares his toys, the central message is likely:
A. Always run fast
B. Sharing is kind
C. Don’t go outside
D. Eat more snacks
B. Sharing is kind
Medium (300 pts):
How are a book and a movie of the same story often alike?
A. They always have the same actors
B. They have the same setting and characters
C. They are both very short
D. They are only for adults
B. They have the same setting and characters
A paragraph says: “Apples are tasty and healthy. They can be red, green, or yellow. Many people eat them every day.” What is the main idea?
A. Apples are a type of fruit
B. People eat every day
C. Apples can be yellow
D. Apples are tasty and healthy
D. Apples are tasty and healthy ✅
What is a noun?
A. A describing word
B. An action word
C. A person, place, or thing
D. A feeling
C. A person, place, or thing
Which word is a synonym for “astonished”?
A. Bored
B. Angry
C. Surprised
D. Sleepy
C. Surprised
Which of the following could be the central message of The Tortoise and the Hare?
A. Fast is best
B. Naps are good
C. Slow and steady wins the race
D. Animals should race
C. Slow and steady wins the race
What is the BEST reason to compare and contrast two texts?
A. To decide which one is longer
B. To show how authors use different ideas and styles
C. To find spelling mistakes
D. To remember the title of each
B. To show how authors use different ideas and styles
How is the main idea different from a detail?
A. A detail is the same as the main idea
B. A detail is more important
C. The main idea is the big point; details support it
D. The main idea is a small part
C. The main idea is the big point; details support it
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The cats runs fast.
B. The cat run fast.
C. The cat runs fast.
D. The cats is fast.
C. The cat runs fast.
What does “cautiously” MOST likely mean in the sentence:
“She walked cautiously across the icy sidewalk.”
A. Quickly
B. Loudly
C. Carefully
D. Happily
C. Carefully
If a character helps a friend even when it’s hard, the central message might be:
A. Be honest
B. Don’t be late
C. Help others even when it’s not easy
D. Always ask for help
C. Help others even when it’s not easy
Mia and Ella both love playing sports. Mia enjoys team sports like basketball and soccer, while Ella prefers individual sports like tennis and gymnastics. Mia practices with her team every weekend, but Ella works with a coach one-on-one.
How are Mia and Ella different?
A. They both like reading books
B. Mia plays team sports, and Ella plays individual sports
C. They both play soccer
D. Mia plays alone, and Ella plays on a team
B. Mia plays team sports, and Ella plays individual sports
Which sentence BEST tells the main idea of a passage about firefighters?
A. Firefighters use water hoses
B. Firefighters are brave helpers who keep us safe
C. Fire trucks are red
D. Firefighters wear special boots
B. Firefighters are brave helpers who keep us safe
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my mom is cooking dinner.
B. My mom is cooking dinner.
C. My Mom Is Cooking Dinner.
D. my Mom Is cooking dinner.
B. My mom is cooking dinner.
Which word means the same as “brave”?
A. Scared
B. Quiet
C. Courageous
D. Sleepy
C. Courageous
A story shows a boy learning from his mistakes after lying to his parents. What is the BEST central message?
A. Don’t play outside at night
B. Lying can lead to trouble
C. Parents are strict
D. Stories are fun
B. Lying can lead to trouble
In one story, a rabbit uses his clever tricks to escape danger in the forest. In another story, a turtle slowly but wisely wins a race against a boastful hare. Both animals face challenges, but they solve their problems in different ways.
What is one way the rabbit and the turtle are alike?
A. They both win races
B. They are both clever and solve problems
C. They both run very fast
D. They are both scared of other animals
B. They are both clever and solve problems ✅
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
“Recycling helps the planet. It keeps trash out of landfills. It also saves energy and protects animals.”
A. Trash should be thrown away
B. Recycling helps protect the environment
C. Energy is important
D. Animals live near trash
B. Recycling helps protect the environment
Choose the sentence that uses proper punctuation and capitalization:
A. “can we go to the park” asked ben
B. “Can we go to the park?” asked Ben.
C. “can we go to the park?” asked ben.
D. Can we go to the park asked Ben
B. “Can we go to the park?” asked Ben.