Main Idea
Today, most canoes are made of plastic. But long ago Native Americans living in the northeastern part of the country made canoes from tree bark. They used the bark of the birch tree. This bark is thick and durable. Plus, it can be cut into long strips and stitched together over a wooden frame.
What is the main idea?
a. Canoes are a type of boat.
b. Native Americans used to make canoes out of birch bark.
c. Birch bark can be stitched together.
b. Native Americans used to make canoes out of birch bark.
The young wizard was sure that if he could learn to _____, he could write a magic _______.
a. spell
b. wand
c. song
d. wish
a. spell
When my favorite superhero died in that movie, I felt a deep sense of sorrow.
What does sorrow mean?
a. anger
b. sadness
c. happiness
d. confusion
b. sadness
When the grumpy old man saw the puppies playing in the pet store, he let a rare smile cross his face.
What does rare mean?
a. really old
b. brand-new
c. not common
d. related to animals
c. not common
I went out on a limb and answered the speaker's question.
a. a lot of money
b. joking
c. took an risk
d. a talent for gardening
c. took a risk
Before becoming the first president of the United States, George Washington was a soldier and farmer living in the Virginia colony. When the American Revolution began in 1775, he was named general and commander in chief of the Continental Army. He led the American troops throughout the war. After the war, he was elected president of the new nation.
In the Continental Army, George Washington was not named ______.
a. general
b. commander in chief
c. president
c. president
Janice complained that it wasn't ______ that the games at the ________ were so hard.
a. fair
b. right
c. circus
d. carnival
a. fair
Quinn opened every drawer in her bureau, but she couldn't find her favorite sweater.
A bureau is something you can_______.
a. drive
b. take to school
c. put clothes in
d. cook food in
c. put clothes in
Nancy has the talent and fierce ambition to become one of the best singers in the world.
What does ambition mean?
a. a set of skills
b. a feeling of anger
c. a strong dislike
d. a strong dedication
d. a strong dedication
When I saw Kristin's big red tomatoes, I knew she must have a green thumb.
a. an easy task
b. a talent for gardening
c. a lot of money
d. sad
b. a talent for gardening
California has a rich history. It has been a part of Spain, Mexico, and the U.S.A. It became a state in 1850. The first people to call California home were Native Americans. Over time, they were joined by pioneers who traveled west by wagon. The history of the state also owes much to immigrants from countries like Mexico and China. They helped build California and made it their home.
This passage is mainly about _____.
a. westward migration
b. the history of the United States
c. the history of California
c. the history of California
Dad took Mom's hand and led her onto the dance floor.
Hand has the same meaning as
a. She slipped the bracelet over her right hand.
b. Can you lend me a hand with this heavy box?c. The big hand on the clock is at 12.
d. Tim's mom is on the hand 24 hours a day.
a. She slipped the bracelet over her right hand.
Everyone at the hospital knew Dr. Richards and treated him with great reverence.
What does reverence mean?
a. anger
b. respect
c. hatred
d. boredom
b. respect
Patti Jo says she will never go on a boat again. The last time she went, her face turned green, and she felt queasy during the whole trip!
What does queasy mean?
a. tired
b. calm
c. safe
d. sick
d. sick
Keith was down in the dumps after he lost the concert tickets.
a. joking
b. sad
c. delighted
d. happy
b. sad
In the daytime, temperatures in the desert can get very high. During the hottest parts of the day, many desert animals stay out of the sun. They want to keep as cool as possible. Snakes remain in their holes. Coyotes and other animals look for shade and move as little as possible. As the sun goes down, the animals become more active. They look for food and water so they can survive another day.
What is the main idea?
a. Hot weather can be uncomfortable.
b. Desert temperatures affect how animals live.
c. Deserts are hot places.
b. Desert temperatures affect how animals live.
If you hit a home run, it will seal our victory!
a. Don't buy that bottle of juice if the seal has already been broken.
b. After months of negotiations, the two lawyers will finally seal the deal.
c. The seal came out of the water and took a nap on the rock.
d. I need to seal crack in the wall.
b. After months of negotiations, the two lawyers will finally seal the deal.
No one has lived in that vacant house on the hill for about 15 years.
You can tell vacant means _______.
a. not filled or lived in
b. old and dusty
c. broken down
d. haunted
a. not filled or lived in
Some people get nervous when speaking in front of others, but Forrest was cool as a cucumber.
a. perform well
b. took a risk
c. very confident and calm
d. delighted
c. very confident and calm
Known as the "Big Ditch," the Panama Canal is a famous shipping waterway in Central America. It allows ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean-without having to sail thousands of miles around the tip of South America! The canal is about 51 miles long. It took about 10 years to dig and build. The canal was finally completed in 1914. Thousands of ships have sailed through it.
What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
a. It allows ships to travel between two oceans.
b. It helps ships travel around South America.
c. It saves 51 miles in travel.
a. It allows ships to travel between two oceans.
Jeff's dad wants to run for mayor, but he doesn't want to quit his job as a dogcatcher.
Same meaning
a. I want to run in the relay race, but I'm not sure I'm fast enough.
b. We need to run to the store to pick up some diapers.
c. I will run against her in the next election.
d. Demarcus may run the family store this week, but it's really Mom who's in charge.
c. I will run against her in the next election.
The car salesman assured us he was giving us a great deal that we wouldn't find anywhere else.
What does assured mean?
a. reminded
b. spoke loudly
c. informed positively
d. recommended
c. informed positively
Try not to spill the beans about Noah's surprise party!
a. perform well.
b. give up a secret
c. an easy task
d. joking
b. give up a secret