Vocabulary
Lina loved to weave colorful cloth on her loom. On winter mornings, the air was frigid, or chilly, but she still worked hard. She wore mittens and sat close to the fire as she pushed the threads together. People in her village admired how Lina never gave up, even in the freezing weather.
What does the word frigid mean in this paragraph?
A. Warm and sunny
B. Very cold
C. Busy and loud
D. Soft and gentle
B. Very cold
Which sentence uses a simile to describe something?
A. The storm was loud and scary.
B. The leaves danced in the wind.
C. The kitten was as soft as a pillow.
D. The stars filled the night sky.
C. The kitten was as soft as a pillow.
When Tilly saw her friend win the spelling contest, she forced a smile but felt upset inside. She wished she had been the one holding the trophy. Later, Tilly didn’t clap or cheer, even though everyone else was celebrating. She wanted what her friend had.
Which trait best describes Tilly in this story?
A. Jealous
B. Proud
C. Brave
D. Honest
A. Jealous
A bold rooster loved to strut around the barnyard, bragging about his shiny feathers. He wanted all the hens to admire him, but they grew tired of his vain words and thought he sounded ridiculous. So, they ignored him whenever he showed off. Then one day, a sneaky fox slipped into the coop. The rooster was too busy boasting to notice, and he gave no warning. The hens discovered his carelessness, and the rooster lost his glory that day.
Which two sentences provide a summary of the passage?
A. Fables are stories that teach important life lessons.
B. The rooster’s pride caused him to miss the danger, and he ended up losing his respect.
C. Roosters are male chickens that warn the other chickens of danger.
D. While the rooster was busy bragging, a fox came into the coop.
E. The roosters feathers were shiny.
B. The rooster’s pride caused him to miss the danger, and he ended up losing his respect.
D. While the rooster was busy bragging, a fox came into the coop.
Maya had a bag full of shiny marbles. Instead of keeping them all, she was generous and gave some to her friends. She smiled as her friends cheered and thanked her. Being generous made Maya feel happy inside, because sharing brought joy to everyone.
What does the word generous mean in this paragraph?
A. Wanting to keep everything
B. Feeling upset and angry
C. Playing outside with friends
D. Willing to give to others
D. Willing to give to others
Which sentence uses a simile to describe something?
A. The classroom was bright and cheerful.
B. Her smile shone like the sun.
C. The clock ticked on the wall.
D. The dog liked his new toy.
B. Her smile shone like the sun.
David got the highest score on the tricky reading test. Not only did he get every answer correct, but he also was able to take his time and prove his answer with text evidence. His friends were amazed at how wonderfully he figured out the answers. Teachers often praised his smarts and asked him to explain his thinking to the class. David felt proud when others learned from him.
Which trait best describes David in this story?
A. careless
B. intelligent
C.foolish
D. shy
B. intelligent
A curious dog wandered into his owner's bedroom one afternoon. He wanted to feel the bed sheets under his paws, but his owner saw him and commanded the dog to get out. The dog leapt off the bed, but his nails got caught on the sheets, tearing it into shreds. The owner grew angry because the sheets were costly to repair. The dog wept, realizing his mistake. He realized that sneaking into places you don’t belong often leads to trouble.
Which sentence from the passage explains the dog's motivation for going into his owner's bedroom?
A. The dog leapt off the bed, but his nails got caught on the sheets, tearing it into shreds.
B. The owner grew angry because the sheets were costly to repair.
C. He wanted to feel the bed sheets under his paws.
D. The dog wept, realizing his mistake.
C. He wanted to feel the bed sheets under his paws.
Arachne’s workshop was crowded with visitors. People wanted to see her weaving because each piece looked flawless, or perfect. She moved her hands quickly, creating pictures on the cloth that seemed alive. Many whispered that no one could match her skill.
What does the word flawless mean in this paragraph?
A. really messy
B. very simple
C. without mistakes
D. very unusual
C. without mistakes
Which sentence uses a simile to describe something?
A. The boy ran as fast as a cheetah.
B. The water sparkled in the light.
C. The mountain stood tall and strong.
D. The candle flickered in the dark.
A. The boy ran as fast as a cheetah.
Jay noticed his sister was feeling sad after she lost her favorite toy. He wanted to cheer her up, so he drew a funny picture and told her a silly joke. Then, he helped her look under the bed and behind the couch until they finally found the toy. His actions showed that Jay cared about making his sister feel better.
Which trait best describes Jay in this story?
A. caring
B. mean
C. selfish
D. generous
A. caring
A sneaky thief once put on a disguise to trick the townspeople. He wanted to steal their food without being noticed, but one man saw through his ridiculous costume and laughed. Feeling insulted, the thief snapped at the man and demanded he stay quiet. Instead, the man shouted for help, and the townspeople came running. The thief was caught and he hung his head low. He could not even look the other towns people in the eye.
What are the thief’s feelings at the end of the story?
A. He felt proud that he fooled the townspeople with his disguise
B. He is ashamed because he was caught and embarrassed
C. He felt excited because he almost got away with stealing food
D. He believes he is brave, because he stood up to the man who laughed at him
B. He is ashamed because he was caught and embarrassed