Word Meanings
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
Not
In the story, Sarah always shares her snacks with her friends, even when she doesn't have much for herself. What does this action show about Sarah?
She is generous.
In a story set on a deserted island, how might the setting most likely affect the plot?
A) The characters have access to unlimited resources and live comfortably.
B) The characters must find food, build shelter, and face challenges related to isolation.
C) The characters are rescued quickly and easily.
D) The characters find a hidden treasure map and become wealthy.
B) The characters must find food, build shelter, and face challenges related to isolation.
Which question should you ask yourself when summarizing?
A) What is my favorite part?
B) What are the main ideas and key details?
C) How long is the text?
D) Who is the author?
B) What are the main ideas and key details?
Put these events from a story in the correct order for a summary:
A) The characters solve the mystery.
B) The mystery is introduced.
C) The characters gather clues.
B) The mystery is introduced. C) The characters gather clues. A) The characters solve the mystery.
Read the sentence, "It's still asleep, but what is the explanation?" Think about the suffix -tion what does the word explanation mean above?
a. the act of explaining
b. a person who is explaining
c. explaining something again
d. explaining something wrong
a. the act of explaining
Despite being afraid of heights, Michael joins his friends on a challenging ropes course. What does this action reveal about Michael?
He is brave or courageous.
If a story is set in a haunted house, how could that setting primarily influence the events in the story?
A) The characters have a pleasant and uneventful stay.
B) The characters renovate the house and turn it into a bed and breakfast.
C) The characters might encounter ghosts, experience spooky events, and try to solve a mystery.
D) The characters throw a party and have a great time.
C) The characters might encounter ghosts, experience spooky events, and try to solve a mystery.
What is the central idea of the following passage? "Many people enjoy playing sports. Basketball, soccer, and tennis are all popular choices. Sports help people stay healthy and active. They also provide opportunities to socialize and have fun."
A) Basketball, soccer, and tennis are popular sports.
B) Sports provide opportunities to socialize.
C) Playing sports is a popular activity because it is fun and healthy.
D) Staying healthy and active is important.
C) Playing sports is a popular activity because it is fun and healthy.
In the story "The Treasure Island," a young boy finds a map and goes on an adventure to find buried treasure. What is the most important event to include in a summary?
A) The boy makes friends on the island
B) The boy finds the map and goes on the treasure hunt.
C) The boy learns to sail a ship
D) The boy explores the island
B) The boy finds the map and goes on the treasure hunt.
What does the suffix "-er" or "-or" mean?
One who does
Throughout the book, the main character, Emily, consistently volunteers her time at the local animal shelter and organizes fundraisers to help them. What does this behavior suggest about Emily?
She is compassionate and caring.
How would a story set in space most likely differ in plot from one set in a modern city?
A) Both settings would focus on the same everyday social interactions.
B) A space setting might involve themes of exploration, alien encounters, or technological challenges, while a modern city setting might focus on social issues, everyday life, or urban problems.
C) A modern city setting would involve themes of exploration, alien encounters, or technological challenges, while a space setting might focus on social issues, everyday life, or urban problems.
D) The setting has no impact on the plot.
B) A space setting might involve themes of exploration, alien encounters, or technological challenges, while a modern city setting might focus on social issues, everyday life, or urban problems.
Which statement best represents the central idea of a biography about a famous scientist?
A) The scientist was born in a small town and went to college.
B) The scientist made several important discoveries that changed the world.
C) The scientist worked in a lab for many years.
D) The scientist wrote many books and articles about their work.
B) The scientist made several important discoveries that changed the world.
An article describes how plants make their own food. Which of these is a key detail?
A) Plants are pretty
B) Plants need soil
C) Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
D) Plants have roots
C) Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
What does the suffix "-ly" mean?
In a certain way
When his classmate drops his books in the hallway, David pauses, helps him pick them up, and then walks with him to his next class to make sure he is okay. What does David’s action show about his character?
He is kind and considerate.
In a story set during a severe winter, how could the weather conditions most significantly affect what the characters do?
A) The weather conditions have no impact on the characters' actions.
B) The characters enjoy a vacation filled with winter sports and activities.
C) Characters might struggle to survive the cold, find resources, or travel, leading to conflicts or challenges related to the environment.
D) The characters decide to hibernate until the winter is over.
C) Characters might struggle to survive the cold, find resources, or travel, leading to conflicts or challenges related to the environment.
Which detail is most important to include in a summary of a text about how to plant a garden?
A) The type of flowers to plant
B) The tools needed for gardening
C) The steps involved in planting seeds
D) The history of gardening
C) The steps involved in planting seeds
You read a story and a poem about a rainy day. What should you look for to summarize across both?
A) The descriptive words in the poem
B) The author of each text
C) How the rainy day affects the characters or the mood
D) The number of words about rain
C) How the rainy day affects the characters or the mood
The sentence says, "The arduous climb up the mountain left them exhausted." What does "arduous" mean?
a. easy
b. high
c. difficult
d. pleasant
c. difficult
In the face of a difficult challenge, the protagonist, Maria, spends hours practicing, seeks advice from experts, and refuses to give up until she succeeds. What does this series of actions illustrate about Maria?
She is determined, persistent, and hardworking.
If a story takes place in a kingdom with a strict social hierarchy, how might that setting most likely shape the conflicts and actions of the characters?
A) The characters all have equal rights and opportunities, leading to a harmonious society.
B) The characters' actions and conflicts could be influenced by their social class, leading to struggles for power, inequality, or rebellion.
C) The social hierarchy is irrelevant to the plot and does not affect the characters.
D) The characters work together to maintain the rigid social structure without conflict.
B) The characters' actions and conflicts could be influenced by their social class, leading to struggles for power, inequality, or rebellion.
Which sentence best states the main idea of a story about a girl who learns to play the piano?
A) The girl's mom bought her a piano.
B) The girl practices piano every day after school.
C) The girl overcomes challenges and learns to play the piano.
D) The girl performs a song at a recital.
C) The girl overcomes challenges and learns to play the piano.
Passage 1:
The sun is a star. It is very, very big. The sun gives the Earth light and heat. Without the sun, the Earth would be dark and cold. Plants need the sun to grow. Animals need plants to live. The sun is very important to life on Earth.
Passage 2:
Our solar system has one star. That star is the sun. The sun is at the center of our solar system. Eight planets travel around the sun. Earth is the third planet from the sun.
Question:
Both passages discuss the sun. What is one idea that is presented in both Passage 1 and Passage 2?
A) The sun is a star.
B) The sun gives the Earth light and heat.
C) There are eight planets in the solar system.
D) The Earth is the third planet from the sun.
A) The sun is a star.