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What does the word resemble mean in the sentence below?

Those two trees resemble each other.

A. look like

B. flake off

C. grow near

D. depend on

A. look like

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What does the word depression mean in the sentence below?

When the meteorite fell, it left a deep depression in the Earth.

A. bruise 

B. hollow 

C. sadness 

D. trail

B. 

  1. hollow
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Answer Numbers 11 through 18 on your Answer Sheet. Base your answers on the article “Cougars.”

What is the main topic of the article?

A. facts about cougars 

B. where most cougars live 

C. the cougar's hunting skills 

D. how cougars raise their young 

A. 

  • facts about cougars
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The fact that cougars have three kinds of teeth suggests that these animals

A. eat plants and flesh. 

B. are biologically complex. 

C. have a strong sense of taste. 

D. do not have very strong jaws. 

B. 

  1. are biologically complex.
100

Which sentence is written correctly?


A. “Tony said, “I will trim the trees tomorrow morning. 

B. Tony said, “I will trim the trees tomorrow morning.” 

C. “Tony said, I will trim the trees tomorrow morning.” 

D. Tony “said, I will trim the trees tomorrow morning.” 

B. 

  • Tony said, “I will trim the trees tomorrow morning.”
200

What does the word keen mean in the sentence below?

The bat has a keen sense of hearing.

A. awkward 

B. clever

C. lazy 

D. sharp 

D. sharp

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What does the word weathered mean in the sentence below?

The house weathered the storm with only minor damage to the roof.

A. survived 

B. wore away 

C. protected against 

D. supported the weight of 

A. 

  1. survived
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Unlike animals that have a lot of body fat, a cougar's main source of insulation is its

A. fur coat 

B. whiskers. 

C. sweat glands. 

D. body temperature. 

A. 

  1. fur coat.
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Which animal is a natural predator of the cougar?

A. crocodile 

B. hawk

C. lion 

D. wolf 

D. 

  1. wolf
200

Which sentence is written correctly?

A. “Our math test is on Friday,” stated Tyler. 

B. “Our math test is on Friday” stated Tyler. 

C. “Our math test is on Friday, stated Tyler.” 

D. Our math test is on Friday. “stated Tyler.” 

A. 

  • “Our math test is on Friday,” stated Tyler.
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What does the word mature mean in the sentence below?

The puppies will grow and mature as they get older.

A. sleep more 

B. gain friends 

C. develop fully 

D. become wiser

C. 

  1. develop fully
300

What does the word cleaved mean in the sentence below?

Peter cleaved the watermelon into thin slices so that every
child could taste the fruit.

  1. cut apart 
  2. carried over 
  3. stuck together 
  4. passed through 

A. 

  • cut apart
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Describing cougars’ coats and coloring supports the main idea that

A. all cougars look the same. 

B. adult cougars look like female lions. 

C. cougars have coats of different colors. 

D. their fur helps keep cougars safe from predators.

C. cougars have coats of different colors

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What does the word offspring mean in the sentence below?

The mother makes no special effort to catch small prey for her small
offspring.

A. adults 

B. animals 

C. babies 

D. reptiles

C. 

  • babies
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A. Joey laughed, “Look at those cute puppies.” They are playing with
a toy.

B. Joey laughed, Look at those cute puppies. “They are playing with
a toy.”

C. Joey laughed, “Look at those cute puppies. They are playing with
a toy.”

D. “Joey laughed. Look at those cute puppies. They are playing with
a toy.”

C. 

  • Joey laughed, “Look at those cute puppies. They are playing with
    a toy.”
400

What does the word particular mean in the sentence below?

We drive a particular route to school every day.

A. bumpy 

B. certain 

C. gravel

D. unknown 

B. 

  • certain 
400

What does the word partake mean in the sentence below?

The athlete placed fourth in the triathlon and therefore did not
partake in the awards ceremony.

A. enjoy 

B. get rid of 

C. take part in 

D. invite others to 

C. take part in

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Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?

A. They have a sharp sense of hearing. 

B. They blend in with their surroundings. 

C. They have a tawny, or orange-brown, coat. 

D. They can see moving prey from long distances. 

D. 

  • They can see moving prey from long distances.
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Use the article “Cougars” and the poems in “Purr-fection” to answer Numbers 19 and 20.

How is the article “Cougars” similar to the poems in “Purr-fection” ?


A. Both compare cats to their natural habitats. 

B. Both retell the moments in an adult cat's life. 

C. Both examine the features of particular cats. 

D. Both point out how cougars and tigers are different. 

C. 

  • Both examine the features of particular cats.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A. Renee complained “I don't want to go because I have a headache. 

B. “Renee complained.” I don't want to go because I have a headache. 

C. “Renee complained, I don't want to go because I have a headache.” 

D. Renee complained, “I don't want to go because I have a headache.” 

D. 

  • Renee complained, “I don't want to go because I have a headache.”
500

What does the word ferocious mean in the sentence below?

The little kitten tried to act like a ferocious lion.

A. drowsy 

B. humorous 

C. imaginary 

D. savage

D. 

  • savage
500

What does the word reservations mean in the sentence below?

As a new student, Emily had reservations about what to wear to
school.

A. decided 

B. kept secret 

C. not sure about 

D. already arranged 

C. 

  • not sure about
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Which sentence from the article states a main idea?

A. “Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers.” 

B. “These sensitive hairs are also called vibrissae (vy BRIHS ee).” 

C. “The cougar uses whiskers to gather information through touch.” 

D. “They grow on either side of the animal's nose and mouth, above
the eyes, and sometimes on the chin.”

A. 

  • “Like all of their cat relatives, cougars have whiskers.”
500

The poems in “Purr-fection” and the article “Cougars” are different because the poems

A. celebrate what makes cats unique. 

B. show the consequences of bad behavior. 

C. tell how cats use camouflage to capture prey. 

D. explain why cats are more popular than dogs.

A. 

  • celebrate what makes cats unique.
500

Which sentence is written correctly?

A. “Well, goodness gracious!” she exclaimed. 

B. “Well. Goodness gracious,” she exclaimed. 

C. “Well, goodness gracious,” she exclaimed! 

D. “Well. Goodness gracious!” she exclaimed! 

A. 

  • “Well, goodness gracious!” she exclaimed.