Context Clues
Text Structures
Character, Setting, Plot
Writing
Grammar
100
The desert was riskier, however, because travelers could run out of water in the desert. Which word is an antonym of riskier? a. better c. safer b. easier d. wider
c. safer
100
Which of these events happened first in the history of the Pecos Pueblo? a. Spaniards began looking for Quivera. b. William Becknell traveled to Sante Fe. c. Pecos Pueblo became a trading center. d. Spanish missionaries came to Pecos Pueblo.
c. Pecos Pueblo became a trading center.
100
What causes Katherine to stop to talk with Mr. Park as she walks through the hallway? a. She noticed that he did not look very happy. b. She wanted to ask how his summer had been. c. She wanted to ask him for directions to her classroom. d. She noticed that the announcements were not loud enough.
a. She noticed that he did not look very happy.
100
How can this sentence be written correctly? a. You want to know the true history of a Small american town? b. You want to know the true history of a small American Town? c. You want to know the true history of a Small American Town? d. You want to know the true history of a small American town?
d. You want to know the true history of a small American town?
100
These pictures were painted about 17,000 years ago during the Paleolithic Period, which is also called the Stone Age. The root of Paleolithic is the Greek word "paleo," meaning old or ancient. What does this suggest that Paleolithic refers to? a. Foreign people b. a long time ago c. the use of caves d. a time known for art
b. a time long ago
200
Which sentence from the passage best supports the previous answer that safer is the antonym of riskier? a. "This was the first of many trips along the trail." b. "The trail followed the Arkansas River and then split into two paths." c. "It did not go through the mountains like the first route." d. "Some of the ruins were from an ancient settlement."
c. "It did not go through the mountains like the first route."
200
The author describes how life changed at the Pecos Pueblo. What evidence from the passage shows the event that caused the most change? a. A church was built at the Pecos Pueblo. b. Spanish explorers arrived at Pecos Pueblo. c. Many tribes went to trade at the Pecos Pueblo. d. The Santa Fe trail passed through the Pecos Pueblo.
b. Spanish explorers arrived at Pecos Pueblo.
200
Which sentence best supports your answer that Katherine noticed Mr. Park did not look very happy? a. "Just to add to the confusion, an announcement came over the speakers that classes would be starting in five minutes." b. "I was grateful I was not a new student this year and already knew where I needed to go for class." c. "He looked worried, and the girl looked confused." d. "Trying to navigate the hallways and stairs was intimidating, especially if you're new."
c. "He looked worried, and the girl looked confused."
200
What is the best way to write the sentence? a. They're smarter than you think. b. They're more smart than you think. c. They're most smarter than you think. d. They're more smarter than you think.
a. They're smarter than you think.
200
My grandmother has _______ knowledge about this town than anyone. Which answer should go in the blank? a. morer b. the more c. moster d. more
d. more
300
What is Miss C's favorite color?
yellow and red
300
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer that Pecos Pueblo became a trading center is the first event in the history of Pecos Pueblo? a. "The next year he came back with a wagon train full of goods." b. "Around A.D. 800, many tribes came to trade, and they brought items such as buffalo hides, shells, pottery, and food." c. "Their idea worked, because the Spanish left to search for the lost city of gold." d. "While the Spanish were in control, they built a great church."
b. "Around A.D. 800, many tribes came to trade, and they brought items such as buffalo hides, shells, pottery, and food."
300
What conclusion can be drawn about the effect of Cameron's late arrival at school? a. It causes the students to be noisy in the hallways. b. It causes Maya to help Katherine open her locker. c. It causes the vice principal to walk students to class. d. It causes Maya and Katherine to start talking to each other.
d. It causes Maya and Katherine to start talking to each other.
300
What is the best way to combine these two sentences? I'm good at letting folks talk. I got to know our town. a. I'm good at letting folks talk, but I got to know our town. b. Because I'm good at letting folks talk, I got to know our town. c. I'm good at letting folks talk because I got to know our town. d. Letting folks talk, I'm good at getting to know our town.
b. Because I'm good at letting folks talk, I got to know our town.
300
She's the _____ person I know. Which answer should go in the blank? a. most thoughtfulest b. thoughtfuler c. most thoughtful d. more thoughtfuler
c. most thoughtful
400
"Ah, Katherine, hello..." replied Mr. Park. He was clearly distracted and kept looking past me towards the school's front doors. Which words are antonyms of distracted? Pick TWO choices. a. alarmed b. confused c. focused d. interested e. worried
c. focused d. interested
400
The passage says that the Santa Fe Trail followed the Arkansas River and then split into two paths. What were the problems with each path? path through the mountains less water was available path through the desert wagon trains had more trouble following this path hunting was more difficult on this path trade was prohibited on this path
Path through the mountains: wagon trains had more trouble following this path Path through the desert: less water was available on this path
400
The noise level in Mrs. Randall's classroom was incredibly loud. What happened to lower the noise level? Pick TWO choices. a. Mr. Park came into the classroom b. Maya and Katherine began signing to each other. c. Students stopped and watched the girls. d. Cameron arrived and closed the door. e. The morning announcements for the school began.
b. Maya and Katherine began signing to each other. c. Students stopped and watched the girls.
400
What is the best way to write the sentence? a. This town is a very interesting place. b. This town is the very interesting place. c. This town is this very interesting place. d. This town is that very interesting place.
a. This town is a very interesting place.
400
However, ________ facts can't explain how she knows so much. Which answer should go in the blank? a. the b. those c. a d. this
b. those
500
The Spanish prohibited trade with the United States. However, after Mexico gained its freedom from Spain, trade between Mexico and the United States began. Which word has the opposite meaning of prohibited as it is used in the passage? Pick all that apply. a. allowed b. denied c. ignored d. outlawed e. permitted f. taxed
a. allowed e. permitted
500
The following explain the events that led the boys to find the cave paintings at Lascaux. Put the events in order. 1. The boys were wandering in the woods. 2. Jacques Marsal lit the kerosene lamp. 3. They accidentally fell 50 feet down into total darkness. 4. They discovered remarkable animal paintings all over the cave walls.
1. The boys were wandering in the woods. 2. They accidentally fell 50 feet down into total darkness. 3.Jacques Marsal lit the kerosene lamp. 4. They discovered remarkable animal paintings all over the cave walls.
500
What is the main problem that is mentioned in the passage? a. The city is buried in dirt. b. Nobody reads or writes any more. c. The two archaeologists cannot agree. d. The purpose of the artifact is uncertain.
d. The purpose of the artifact is uncertain.
500
What is the best way to combine the sentences? I enjoy listening to my grandma talk. I enjoy it more than anything else. a. More than anything else, I enjoy listening to my grandma talk. b. I enjoy listening more than anything else, and my grandma talks. c. My grandma enjoys listening and talking more than anything else. d. More than listening, I enjoy my grandma talking about anything else.
a. More than anything else, I enjoy listening to my grandma talk.
500
My _______ has lived here all his life too. Which answer goes in the blank? a. good gray-haired, old granddad b. old gray-haired, good granddad c. old good gray-haired granddad d. good old gray-haired granddad
d. good old gray-haired granddad
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