Vocabulary
Read the sentence: "She was eager to open the present."
What does the word "eager" mean as used in the sentence?
A) Tired
B) Excited
C) Angry
D) Quiet
B) Excited
Read the paragraph:
“Bicycles are a great way to get around. They don’t require gas, and they help reduce pollution. Riding a bike also gives you good exercise.”
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A) Bicycles are expensive.
B) Bicycles are a fun toy.
C) Bicycles are a good way to travel.
D) Bicycles are hard to ride.
C) Bicycles are a good way to travel.
Why is it important to use text evidence when answering questions?
A) It makes your answer longer.
B) It proves your answer is correct.
C) It helps you guess better.
D) It lets you copy the question.
B) It proves your answer is correct.
Identify the type of figurative language: "The wind howled through the night."
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
C) Personification
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Her and me went to the store.
B) She and I went to the store.
C) Me and her went to the store.
D) Her and I went to the store.
B) She and I went to the store.
Read the sentence: "The scientist will predict the weather using her data."
What does the word "predict" mean as used in the sentence?
A) To change something
B) To plan something
C) To guess what will happen
D) To forget something
C) To guess what will happen
Read the paragraph:
“Coral reefs are home to many sea creatures. Fish hide among the coral branches. Sea turtles feed nearby. Even tiny shrimp live in the cracks of the coral.”
What is the main idea?
A) Coral reefs are colorful.
B) Coral reefs are dangerous.
C) Coral reefs are homes for sea animals.
D) Coral reefs are made of rocks.
C) Coral reefs are homes for sea animals.
Read the sentence:
“The puppy whined and scratched at the door when its owner left.”
What can you infer about the puppy?
A) It is hungry.
B) It wants to go outside.
C) It misses its owner.
D) It is tired.
C) It misses its owner.
What does the simile "He's as brave as a lion" mean?
A) He is very brave
B) He is very loud
C) He is very fast
D) He is very quiet
A) He is very brave
What is the plural form of "baby"?
A) Babys
B) Babies
C) Babyes
D) Baby's
B) Babies
Which word means “to look closely”?
A) Escape
B) Examine
C) Forget
D) Respond
B) Examine
Which sentence best explains how details support the main idea that “Firefighters must be prepared for emergencies”?
A) Firefighters drive a big red truck.
B) Firefighters eat dinner at the station.
C) Firefighters wear special suits and train every day.
D) Firefighters rest between calls.
C) Firefighters wear special suits and train every day.
Read this excerpt:
“Lena carefully placed the eggs into the carton. She smiled and said, ‘These will be perfect for the bake sale!’”
What can you infer Lena is doing?
A) She is collecting eggs for fun.
B) She is preparing ingredients to cook.
C) She is going to sell eggs.
D) She is playing a game.
B) She is preparing ingredients to cook.
What does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" imply?
A) There were animals in the classroom
B) The classroom was wild and noisy
C) The students were at the zoo
D) The teacher likes animals
B) The classroom was wild and noisy
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: "She ___ to the store every day."
A) run
B) runs
C) running
D) ran
B) runs
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "reluctant"?
A) He jumped into the pool with joy.
B) She ran into the room excitedly.
C) He slowly walked in, dragging his feet.
D) They screamed with excitement.
C) He slowly walked in, dragging his feet.
Read the paragraph:
“Sharks have an important role in the ocean. They keep fish populations balanced and remove weak or sick animals. Without sharks, the ocean’s food chain would be off balance.”
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A) Sharks are dangerous animals.
B) Sharks are helpful to the ocean.
C) Sharks live in deep water.
D) Sharks eat other fish.
B) Sharks are helpful to the ocean.
Read the text:
“The rain pounded on the roof, and the wind shook the trees. Inside, the lights flickered. Michael grabbed a flashlight and blankets, just in case.”
Which detail best supports the idea that Michael was preparing for a storm?
A) He sat near the window.
B) He grabbed a flashlight and blankets.
C) He went to bed early.
D) He opened the windows.
B) He grabbed a flashlight and blankets.
What does the idiom "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?
A) It's raining lightly
B) It's raining very hard
C) There are animals outside
D) It's cloudy
B) It's raining very hard
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) I goed to the store.
B) I went to the store.
C) I go to the store yesterday.
D) I going to the store.
B) I went to the store.
What is the meaning of the word "abundant" as it is used in the following sentence?
The miser had an abundant amount of money.
A) Not enough
B) Average
C) A small amount
D) A large amount
D) A large amount
Read the text:
“Solar energy is a renewable resource. It comes from the sun and doesn’t run out. Unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t pollute the air. Many homes use solar panels to capture this energy.”
Which sentence best states the main idea?
A) Solar panels are expensive.
B) Fossil fuels come from the ground.
C) Solar energy is clean and renewable.
D) Some homes have solar panels.
C) Solar energy is clean and renewable.
Read this paragraph:
“The library was silent except for the rustle of pages. Ana walked carefully between the shelves, holding a list of books. She paused often, checking titles and marking off what she found.”
What is Ana most likely doing?
A) Looking for a place to sit
B) Trying to find a book for fun
C) Searching for books on a list
D) Playing hide and seek
What sentence supports your answer?
A) “Ana walked carefully between the shelves…”
B) “She paused often, checking titles and marking off what she found.”
C) “The library was silent…”
D) “Ana sat at a table with her friends.”
C) Searching for books on a list
B) “She paused often, checking titles and marking off what she found.”
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A) He is as fast as a cheetah.
B) She sang like a bird.
C) Time is a thief.
D) He ran across the yard.
C) Time is a thief.
Identify the subject and predicate in the sentence: "The small brown dog barked loudly."
A) Subject: dog / Predicate: barked
B) Subject: The small brown dog / Predicate: barked loudly
C) Subject: barked / Predicate: loudly
D) Subject: brown dog / Predicate: The small barked
B) Subject: The small brown dog / Predicate: barked loudly