Summary, Main Idea or Author's Purpose
Give Proof,
Word Meaning
or Infer
Word Meaning
or Infer
"Not" Questions
Grammar (noun, verb, adjective)
Past MCAS
Questions
Questions
100
The message or big idea from one selection or paragraph.
Main Idea
100
Which sentence from the story shows that Alan has played soccer before?
Give Proof
100
All of the following support the idea that sharks are dangerous EXCEPT -
A. Sharks are meat eaters
B. Sharks have razor sharp teeth
C. Sharks have gills
C. Sharks have gills
100
Spell the plural noun for leaf.
LEAVES
100
The three R’s of the green lifestyle are “reduce, reuse, and recycle.”
What is the purpose of the commas in the sentence?
A. to separate items in a series
B. to introduce a direct quotation
C. to set off an introductory phrase
D. to set off contrasting descriptions
A. to separate items in a series
200
The big ideas from the beginning, middle, and end of the passage or article.
Summary
200
From the article, the reader can tell that iguanas -
Infer
200
All of the following are examples of verbs EXCEPT -
A. jump
B. dog
C. run
B. dog
200
What kind of noun is Aquafresh?
Proper Noun
200
Gus leans down and takes a look. Gingerly, he slides a big piece of red out and holds it to the light. The edge looks so jagged and dangerous, it makes me nervous to see it between his fingers.
What is the meaning of the word gingerly as it is used in paragraph 3 of The Junction?
A. quickly
B. eagerly
C. cleverly
D. carefully
D. carefully
300
To persuade, inform, or entertain are all examples of this.
Author's Purpose
300
In paragraph 9, the word stunning means -
Word Meaning
300
Which of the following is NOT a reason to eat healthy?
A. To give your body energy.
B. To give your body vitamins.
C. To help you get more sleep.
C. To help you get more sleep.
300
Shimmering is an _______.
Adjective
300
Predators that go after the African crested rat immediately regret it. Kenyans report that any hungry animal that bites one of these rats starts foaming at the mouth, can’t walk straight, and collapses to the ground. Some would-be predators even die after attacking a crested rat—and the rats themselves walk back into the forest, unharmed.
What type of evidence is presented in this paragraph?
A. complex data
B. personal opinions
C. official documents
D. eyewitness accounts
D. eyewitness accounts
400
What is the main lesson from the fable?
Main Idea
400
The title of the story is "He Never Gave Up." Which sentence from the story shows that the title is true?
Give proof
400
Which of the following is an antonym for the word sad?
A. gloomy
B. joyful
C. upset
B. joyful
400
A word that describes an action or state of being.
Verb
400
Kingdon and his colleagues found several answers. First, crested rats have unusually thick skin. Even sharp predator teeth have a hard time puncturing it. The rats also have very thick skulls that predators’ teeth can’t easily break through. Lastly, crested rats have unusually flexible necks. Even if a predator shakes a rat hard while trying to eat it, its neck can resist injury.
Which sentence best describes crested rats?
A. They are well suited for survival.
B. They are calm when under attack.
C. They are well prepared for hunting.
D. They are fierce when confronting rivals.
A. They are well suited for survival.
500
This selection was most likely written to -
Author's Purpose
500
What will Roland probably do if he ever sees the wolf again?
Infer
500
Which of the following is NOT a reason to brush your teeth?
A. Brushing gives you fresh breath.
B. Flossing is important for healthy teeth.
C. Brushing cleans your teeth.
C. Brushing cleans your teeth.
500
Dropping is an example of what type of word. (be specific)
Present Tense Verb
500
Based on the photograph of the microscopic view, what makes the hairs of the crested rat coat special?
A. They soak up liquid like sponges.
B. They spread out like branches.
C. They are sharp like needles.
D. They are shaped like hooks.
A. They soak up liquid like sponges.