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C Clues
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Animals and plants are still alive, even though the pond is frozen. Choose the BEST title (A) Ice is Nice (B) Winter at the Pond (C) The Coldest Day of the Year
What is (B) Winter at the Pond
100
The BEST reference to use if a reader wants to see maps of the North Pole.
What is an atlas
100
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. Who is Mary? (A) a wife (B) a neighbor (C) a nice person (D) a baker
What is (A) a wife
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Careless is to accident as careful is to ______. (A) mistake (B) safety (C) luck (D) satisfaction
What is (B) safety
100
The first review on the Harry Potter movie was favorable. Many people attended and enjoyed the movie. Some people even saw the movie three times! The best meaning of the word favorable (A) Negative (B) Uncertain (C) Positive (D) Clear
What is (C) positive
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One very cold day, Sue learned that pets need special winter care. Choose the BEST title. (A) The Snow Sunday (B) Ice is Nice (C) Winter at the Pond (D) The Coldest Day of the Year
What is (D) The Coldest Day of the Year
200
The ice at the North pole is melting and arctic animals could lose their homes. What is the cause and what is the effect
What is the CAUSE--the ice at the North pole is melting and the EFFECT--arctic animals could lose their homes.
200
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff? (A)Jeff was at school in his son’s classroom (B)Jeff was at the zoo watching the animals eat their lunch (C)Jeff was buying jewelry (D)Jeff was at the grocery store
What is (D)Jeff was at the grocery store
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Earthquake is to tsunami as heavy rain is to ______. (A) hurricane (B) flood (C) miserable (D) river
What is (B) flood
200
He cut the paper precisely on the line, and it fit perfectly in the grooves of the picture frame. Choose the best meaning of the word precisely (A) exactly (B) embellish (C) outer (D) advance
What is (A) exactly
300
Every Sunday, the aunts visited May Lie's house, except for the day that it snowed. Choose the BEST title. (A) Disaster at the Skating Party (B) The Snow Sunday (C) Ice is Nice (D) none of the above
What is (B) The Snow Sunday
300
The best source to find information about the first trips people made to the North Pole is (A) website titled "Surviving Arctic Weather" (B) a book titled "Early Arctic Explorers" (C) a journal titled "Arctic Studies Today" (D) a picture book titled "Animals of the Arctic"
What is (B) a book titled "Early Arctic Explorers"
300
Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. What was the purpose of the note? (A) to inform (B) to entertain (C) to congratulate (D) to thank
What is (C) to congratulate
300
Spark is to wildfire as snowflake is to ______. (A) cold (B) cinder (C) blaze (D) blizzard
What is (D) blizzard
300
The boy tried to justify his actions to his mother by explaining the reasons why he did what he did. Choose the best meaning for the word justify (A) depend (B) prove (C) sing (D) concourse
What is (B) prove
400
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface. Choose the main idea. (A) Several events can change the Earth's surface. (B) Earthquakes can cause large cracks.(C) Volcanoes can be dangerous.
What is (A) Several events can change the Earth's surface
400
My father is a brave man. An antonym for brave (A) heroic (B) timid (C) strong (D) bold
What is (B) timid
400
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. Mike probably lives in (A)Mexico (B) United States (C) Africa (D) Australia
What is (B) United States
400
Overspend is to broke as save is to _____. (A) bankrupt (B) debt (C) wealth (D) keep
What is (C) wealth
400
His eternal light would shine on the people even after his death. Chose the best meaning for the word eternal (A) temporary (B) ethical (C) reformed (D) endless
What is (D) endless
500
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live. Identify the main idea.
What is Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
500
Sue and Mary wanted to go to the zoo. Their mother said they could go after they finished their chores. First, they cleaned their rooms. Next, they mopped the kitchen floor. After that, they washed the family's car. Finally, they got ready to go to the zoo. What did the girls do first?
What is they cleaned their rooms
500
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Rover's neck. He stormed out the door with Rover coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Rover. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. What can you conclude about Justin? (A) He was very worried that someone might see him (B) He was angry that he had to walk the dog (C) He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down (D) He was very excited and wanted to hurry.
What is (B) He was angry that he had to walk the dog
500
Sunrise is to dawn as sunset is to _____. (A) beautiful (B) orange (C) night (D) dusk
What is (D) dusk
500
It was gratifying to see how she acted toward her grandmother because her grandmother was always kind to her. Choose the best meaning for the word gratifying (A) pleasing (B) nervous (C) aggravating (D) unclear
What is (A) pleasing
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