Author's Purpose
Multiple Meaning Words
Text Structure
Central Idea
Prefixes/Suffixes
Grammar (Verbs, Commas, Nouns)
100

Why does the author put the word "stop" in all capital letters in the following sentence?

Kristopher, you have to STOP before crossing the street or you will get hit by a car!

The author wants to express how important it is to stop before crossing the street, or he might get hit by a car. 

100

She took a trip to Florida.

A. Be careful, or you will trip!

B. We planned our trip together.

C. I trip over things very often.

B.  We planned our TRIP together.

100

Which text structure tells about a problem and how it is solved?

A.  Sequence

B. Chronological Order

C.) Problem and solution

C.) Problem and solution

100

Which sentence states the central idea?

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.  It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.  Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border.  The American Falls is 167 feet high.  On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.  

A. The American Falls is 167 feet high.

B. Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. 

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.

100

After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel __________. (Which prefix is correct?)

A. unpatient

B. nonpatient

C. impatient

C. Impatient



100

Past, Present or Future tense verb?

The girl will dance on stage.

Future Tense Verb

200

Why did the author of the story "The U.S. Constitution" use the heading "The Parts of the Constitution" on page 230 in our reading book?

A. To make the text look more organized

B.  To inform the reader that the Constitution was signed in the year 1787

C.  To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.  


C.  To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.  

200

I turned on the light so I could see better.

A. The feather was very light.

B. She wore light colors because
it was going to be a hot day.

C. There is only one light in the living room.

C.  There is only one LIGHT in the living room. 

200

What type of text structure tells about events that happen in order (first, next, then, last)?

A.  Compare and contrast

B.  Cause and Effect

C.  Problem and solution

C. Sequence (also known as chronological order)

C. Sequence (also known as chronological order)

200

What is the TOPIC of this passage.

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.  The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France.  It has become the universal symbol for freedom.    

A. The Statue of Liberty

B. France 

The Statue of Liberty

200

Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" as used below:

Briar runs faster than Ms. Gill

A.  Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.

B.  Ms. Gill is slower than any student her in class.

C.  The quickest runner in the entire school is Briar.

A.  Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.

200

Past, present, or future tense verb?

The girl dances on stage.  

Present Tense

300

What is the author's purpose for writing this:

The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.

A. To Inform    B.  To Entertain     C.  To persuade

 C.  To persuade

Explain why you think like you do.  

300

Will you check my answers for me?

A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.

B. I will check and see if the cat is
in the house.

C. If you get a check it means the answer is correct.

B.  I will CHECK and see if the cat is in the house. 

300

Which text structure tells about what happened and why?  (The reason and the result)

A.  Cause and effect

B. Compare and contrast

C.  Problem and solution

A.  Cause and effect

300

What is the central idea:  

The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800’s.  The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time.  When the Canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State.  Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies across New York.

A. In 1825 Building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. 

B. Lake Erie changed the way people moved goods. 

Central Idea:  Lake Erie changed the way people moved goods.  

300

Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "fastest" as used below:

Adalynn is the fastest runner in 3rd grade.  

A. Tyssen is fastest than the other boys.

B. Adalynn can run more quickly than Briar.  

C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school

C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school


300

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

1.   Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.

2.   Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess. 

3.  Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.  

2.   Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.

400

Instructions for guests: Hang your jackets in the closet. Place your shoes on the rack. Put your gloves and hats in the basket on the top shelf.

State the Author's Purpose. 

A. Persuade

B. Inform

C. Entertain

B. Inform

400

The dog always barks in the middle of the night.

A. Colby's cough is as loud as a bark.

B. The tree bark began to rot and chip away. 

C. My favorite snack is peppermint bark. 

A. Colby's cough is as loud as a bark.

400

Which text structure tells about how some things are alike and how some things are different?

A.  Sequence (also known as chronological order)

B.  Compare and contrast

C.  Cause and effect

B.  Compare and contrast

400

Pen pals are friends who live far apart but write letters to each other. It's exciting for pen pals to get letters in the mail from another city or country. More importantly, pen pals learn about each other's lives. They may share ideas about their families, pets, and favorite foods. They also may tell each other about special places and events in their towns. Through words and pictures, pen pals make each other's worlds a little bit bigger.

A. Having a pen pal is a good way to learn about life in another place. 

B. Pen pals send letters and pictures to each other through the mail. 

A. Having a pen pal is a good way to learn about life in another place. 

400

We live in an __________ work. (Which prefix is correct?)

A. preperfect

B. imperfect

C. unperfect

B. imperfect 
400

Abstract or Concrete Noun?

-The lady had many memories about her family.

Abstract Noun

500

"Is it a fossil?" Jason asked.

His dad studied the rock and smiled. "Yes," he said. "I do believe it is."

What is the text's most likely purpose?

A. Inform

B. Entertain

C. Persuade 

B. Entertain

500

She will visit the park after school. 

A. Desmond will park the car in the top garage. 

B. He loves the slide more than anything else at the park.

C. Please park the scooter before entering the building .


B. He loves the slide more than anything else at the park.

500

Which text structure prompts readers with a question and then explains the answer to the question ?

A.  Sequence (also known as chronological order)

B.  Question and Answer

C.  Cause and effect

B. Question and Answer

500

In 1848, a few builders discovered gold in California. Hearing the news, many people moved out West in a hurry. This push west for gold was called the Gold Rush. Thanks to the Gold Rush, small towns grew into big and busy ones almost overnight. These fast-growing towns were called boomtowns. Only a few people got rich searching for gold. Others made money by selling things like food and clothing to people in the boomtowns.

A. The Gold rush turned small California towns into boomtowns.

B. During the gold rush, most people got rich.  

A. The Gold rush turned small California towns into boomtowns.

500

Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "loudest" as used below:

A. Sarah makes the most noise compared to everyone in the room. 

B. James is very silent compared to the others in the room. 

C. Stacey is making more noise than Lisa. 


A. Sarah makes the most noise compared to everyone in the room.

500

Abstract or Concrete Nouns?


The lady had many memories about her family

Concrete Nouns