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We never confided in Lila because we knew she would blab. Lila could never keep secrets. One day, we asked her why she always tells other people's secrets. She said she felt guilty for keeping them.
What does the word confided most likely mean?
a. gossiped
b. told private things to
c. shared important news to
d. shared sad news to
b. told private things to
Basketball and baseball are both popular sports. Basketball is much more difficult to play. Basketball players must be good at dribbling, shooting, running, and passing the ball. It takes a lot of athleticism to run up and down a basketball court. Baseball is much easier. Baseball players just need to be able to throw and catch a baseball, and they don't do near as much running as basketball players.
What is the author's point of view?
Basketball is harder to play than baseball.
Transportation has changed a lot over the past few decades. The early cars were much larger and didn’t go as fast. Cars today are smaller and can go at higher speeds. Also, cars today can do things such as have TV's, telephones, and even computers installed into them.
What is the main idea of this passage?
a.) cars today can have TV's
b.) older cars used to go slowers
c.) cars have changed a lot
c.) cars have changed a lot
Sarah decided to paint the walls in her room a diferent color. She knew she had to be very careful not to get paint on the carpet. Sarah used a plastic sheet to protect the rug.
Why did Sarah put plastic on the rug?
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
B) She thought about painting the walls.
C) She made a good decision.
D) She didn't want others to walk on the rug.
A) She didn't want to get paint on it.
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He led the soldiers during the American Revolution. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president. He served during the Civil War.
What is different about Washington and Lincoln?
A) Both were presidents.
B) Both were involved with war.
C) Washington was never an army leader.
D) Washington was the 1st president, and Lincoln was the 16th president.
D) Washington was the 1st president, and Lincoln was the 16th president.
Being grounded at home was not something I was happy about. Still, it gave me time to rest. I also wasn't able to play video games. I began to ponder what I should do with my time. Maybe if I brought my grades up, then my grounding would end sooner.
What does the word ponder most likely mean?
a. think about
b. write about
c. blog about
d. take note
a. think about
When summer comes around, most people pull out their flip-flops. However, flip-flops can be unsafe. Wearing flip-flops too often can cause problems with your feet and ankles. It can also lead to back and leg pain. Because flip-flops do not cover the top and sides of your feet, you are exposed to more germs when wearing them. Although it's fine to wear flip-flops occasionally, tennis shoes are a much better option for your feet.
What is the author's point of view?
Flip-flops are unsafe to wear.
Many animals hibernate during the winter to survive the cold months. Hibernation is when animals enter a deep sleep, slowing down their heart rate and breathing. Bears, bats, and some species of frogs are examples of animals that hibernate. During hibernation, animals use very little energy, allowing them to survive when food scarce.
What is the main idea?
a. Hibernation helps animals survive the cold winter months.
b. Bears and bats are examples of animals that hibernate.
c. Animals hibernate when food is scarce in winter.
d. Hibernation is a type of deep sleep.
a. Hibernation helps animals survive the cold winter months.
It was very quiet in the classroom when the fire alarm rang. The students lined up quickly at the door. They walked outside calmly and lined up in a field.
What happened because the fire alarm rang?
A) Students played outside in the field.
B) The classroom got quiet.
C) Students became upset.
D) Students lined up and went outside.
D) Students lined up and went outside.
Some jobs provide services. Teachers and police offices are examples of jobs that serve the public. Other jobs produce goods. A baker creates yummy desserts to eat.
How are teachers and police officers alike?
A) Both jobs produce goods, not services.
B) Both jobs work with adults only.
C) Both jobs serve the public.
D) Both jobs make yummy desserts.
C) Both jobs serve the public.
Most kids in class want to be either a professional gamer, a YouTuber, or an Instagram influencer when they grow up. Me? My ambition in life is to discover a cure for cancer. My grandfather died of this dreadful disease.
What does the word ambition most likely mean?
a. good fortune
b. dislike
c. hate
d. dream or aspiration
d. dream or aspiration
Pets are an extension of ourfamily. We love and care about them deeply. Lately there has been debate about whether or not pets should be kept in cages. The answer is simple-yes, for their own safety. However, I don’t believe pets should be kept in a cage all the time. Take a hamster, for example. There would be great danger to a hamster who was kept outside of his/her cage at all times. The hamster could get trapped somewhere in your house, injured by a human who didn’t see the hamster, or even attacked by another pet in the family. I think that putting in animals in cages is meant to protect them.
What is the author's point of view?
Pets should be kept in cages for their own safety.
Thomas Edison was born in 1847. His first great invention was the phonograph, a machine that could record sounds. He also made the motion picture camera, and a useable electric light bulb.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A) Edison was a great inventor.
B) Edison was an excellent student.
C) Edison is the reason music can be recorded.
D) Edison began inventing as a child.
A) Edison was a great inventor.
Farmer Brown's pet mule kept running away. He was getting tired of chasing and catching him, so he decided to build a better fence. His mule never ran away again.
Why did Farmer Brown build a fence?
A) He was getting old and tired.
B) His pet mule kept jumping over the old one.
C) He wanted people off the grass.
D) His pet mule kept running away.
D) His pet mule kept running away.
Anya and Lee both love outdoor sports. Since Anya lives in California, she swims a lot. She is thinking about joining a swim team. Lee lives in Vermont and is the best skier in her class.
What is one difference between Anya and Lee?
A) Anya cannot swim as well as Lee.
B) Both girls are good at skiing.
C) Anya swims and Lee skis.
D) Both girls live in California.
C) Anya swims and Lee skis.