Character Traits
She couldn’t believe how ancient some of the paintings looked. “These must have been painted a million
years ago,” she thought to herself.
What words help the reader understand the meaning of the word ancient?
They must have been painted a million years ago.
Which sentence shows that being honest is important?
a. Lying sometimes helps avoid trouble.
b. People like to make promises, but they don't always keep them.
c. Everyone enjoys playing games with their friends.
d. It's always best to tell the truth, even if it's hard.
d. It's always best to tell the truth, even if it's hard.
But Layla could not ignore the heavy feeling that had settled in her heart.
The author most likely included this sentence to show that Layla feels-
sad
Joseph couldn't believe it. The morning of his 4th grade field trip to the Perot Center of Earth and Science, he didn’t feel well. At all. “This can't be,” he thought to himself. “Science is my favorite subject, and I'm not going to be able to go to the museum with Mr. Miller and my friends?” He pleaded with his parents to let him go to school anyway, but they were firm in their refusal. "The sooner you rest at home, the sooner you'll get better," his mother said. "Don't be so hard on yourself, champ," his father said. "We can always go another time." "I won't be with Mr. Miller and my science class if I go another time," Joseph protested. "It won't be the same."
The reader can conclude that Joseph most likely--
A) doesn’t like missing school because of being sick.
B) really wants to attend the fourth grade field trip with his classmates.
C) disagrees with his parents often about what he wants to do.
D) pretends to be sick so that he doesn't have to attend field trips he doesn’t enjoy.
really wants to attend the fourth grade field trip with his classmates.
Maya always takes time to help her classmates, when someone is struggling with their homework, she quietly offers assistance without being asked.
What key idea does the reader learn about Maya?
a. Maya knows how it feels to be embarrassed.
b. Maya wants her classmates to be more careful.
c. Maya loves to talk about herself.
d. Maya is an understanding person.
d. Maya is an understanding person.
Which of the following sentences shows that spending time with family is important?
a. It's fun to go to school and hang out with my friends everyday.
b. Sometimes, I like to stay home alone and play video games.
c. I always make sure to finish my homework before doing anything else.
d. I love spending weekends with my parents, it makes me feel happy.
d. I love spending weekends with my parents, it makes me feel happy.
Layla knew the grin on her face stretched from ear to ear.
What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?
To show Layla's excitement
Adriana fell onto the bed exhausted. Her first day in the new neighborhood had been stressful. There was the work of unpacking all her stuff. There were the stares from the neighbors. Now she just needed to get some sleep, but the next day was going to be even worse. It was the first day of school! She turned out the light, punched the pillow a handful of times --and looked up at the ceiling. And stared. “Oh, no--not again,” she thought to herself. When her clock showed midnight, she turned over on her back. The next time she looked, it was 1 a.m., then 2 a.m. “Perfect. I'll certainly make an impression on the kids in the lunchroom tomorrow, especially if I fall asleep face down in my soup! I'll bet they haven't seen that before.”
Adriana is most likely unable to sleep because--
A) She is exhausted from unpacking all of her belongings into the new house.
B) Her pillow is uncomfortable.
C) She is worried about being new to the neighborhood.
D) She has never been to school before and is nervous for her first day.
C) She is worried about being new to the neighborhood.
Ethan loves to play soccer, but he doesn't just focus on winning. He always encourages his teammates, cheers them on, and reminds them that it is important to have fun. What key detail does the reader learn about Ethan?
a. He is focused only on winning and doesn't care about the game.
b. He is a supportive and positive team player who values fun over competition.
c. He loves to win but doesn't blame others when he doesn't.
He is a supportive and positive team player who values fun over competition.
These sentences show that Jenny-
a. believes that Beth will make a good movie director
b. will do what is needed in order to win
c. likes to encourage her friends to participate in school activities
d. knows that Beth will not keep her promise to remain friends
b. will do what is needed in order to win
What is the most likely reason the author includes this imagery?
a. to describe the setting in a way that helps the reader visualize the scene
b. to explain the main character's thoughts and actions
c. to provide information about a historical event
d. to confuse the reader
a. to describe the setting in a way that helps the reader visualize the scene
Mariah was too old to play hide-and-seek. But her mother had asked her to babysit her cousins while she was grocery shopping. They were just six. So Mariah did what she could to keep them entertained. But she didn’t hide how she felt about it. “Okay. I have to play with you two. Let’s get it over with,” she said. They rolled their eyes at her. They weren’t happy about the plan either. Every time they visited, the kids were sent to play with her. Today, the game was hide-and-seek. She was “it,” of course. She always picked the best part for herself first. They hid and she found them. The game was boring all of them. Then Mark and Abigail had an idea. “When she hides, let’s not find her. Let’s see how long it takes for her to see that we’re not playing.”
After reading the selection above, the reader can conclude that--
F) Mark and Abigail really like to play hide-and-seek.
G) Mariah is does not enjoy having to babysit her cousins.
H) Mariah and her cousins are about the same age.
J) Mariah’s mother asks Mariah to babysit her cousins often.
G) Mariah is does not enjoy having to babysit her cousins.