Vocab
Which situation is the BEST example of poverty?
A. A family cannot afford enough food or clothing.
B. A family decides to eat dinner at home.
C. A student forgets lunch money.
D. A family saves money for a vacation.
A. A family cannot afford enough food or clothing.
The word that means the state or quality of being loyal is...
loyalty
Maya loved animals from the time she was young. She volunteered at an animal shelter, read books about animal care, and eventually went to college to be a veternarian.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
A. Maya enjoyed reading books.
B. Maya's love of animals led her to become a veternarian.
C. Animal shelters need volunteers.
D. Maya went away to college.
B. Maya's love of animals led her to become a veterinarian.
Which person is pursuing a goal?
A. Ava quits the soccer team after one practice.
B. Ben works every day to become a better reader.
C. Mia forgets what she wants to accomplish
D. Jack watches his friend practice piano.
B. Ben works every day to become a better reader.
The word that means action or process of encouraging is...
encouragement
Jamal dreamed of becoming a great basketball player. He practiced before school, stayed after practice to work on his shooting, and asked his coach for advice on how to improve.
Which detail BEST supports the central idea that Jamal was dedicated to improving at basketball?
A. Jamal had a basketball coach.
B. Jamal dreamed of being a great player.
C. Jamal practiced before school and stayed late to work on his shooting.
D. Jamal played basketball.
C. Jamal practiced before school and stayed late to work on his shooting.
Which place would MOST likely be described as treacherous?
A. A quiet classroom with carpeted floors.
B. A playground on a sunny afternoon.
C. A steep, icy mountain trail.
D. A library filled with books.
C. A steep, icy mountain trail.
The word that means relating to heroes is...
heroic
When Sofia was a child, she enjoyed taking apart old machines to see how they worked. In high school, she joined a robotics club. Later, she studied engineering in college and began designing machines of her own.
The paragraph is mainly about Sofias-
A. interest in machines and how it shaped her future.
B. experience in high school
C. favorite college classes
D. childhood toys
A. interest in machines and how it shaped her future.
Which accomplishment would BEST be described as remarkable?
A. Putting your pencil in your desk.
B. Eating breakfast before school.
C. Becoming the youngest person to win a major science competition.
D. Walking from your desk to the door.
C. Becoming the youngest person to win a major science competition.
The word that means the state or quality of being able is...
ability
Marcus grew up listening to his grandfather tell stories about his family's history. As an adult, Marcus interviewed relatives, collected old photographs, and wrote a book so future generations could learn about their families past.
Why are the details about Marcus interviewing relatives and collecting photographs important?
A. They show that Marcus enjoyed taking pictures.
B. They show how Marcus worked to preserve his family's history
C. They explain why Marcus visited his relatives.
D. They show that Marcus wanted to become famous.
B. They show how Marcus worked to preserve his family's history
Which situation best shows people assembling?
A. Students leave school and go to different homes.
B. Runners spread out along a trail.
C. Families gather in a gym for an awards ceremony.
D. Two friends say goodbye and walk away from each other.
C. Families gather in a gym for an awards ceremony.
The word that means the action or process of agreeing is...
agreement
Nia loved music from an early age. She began taking piano lessons when she was six and practiced every day. As she grew older, she learned several other instruments and began writing her own songs. Eventually, Nia became a musician who performed for audiences around the country.
A. Nia began piano lessons when she was six.
B. Nia learned to play several instruments.
C. Nia's lifelong dedication to music helped her become a successful musician.
D. Nia performed for audiences around the country.
C. Nia's lifelong dedication to music helped her become a successful musician.