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Inferencing
STEMS
Basic Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
100
"Hey, Mom," David said as he scooped an object from the shovelful of dirt he placed on the ground, "look at this!" David's mother rushed from her work at the fence, paint dripping from the paintbrush she was carrying. "What is it?" she asked hastily as she glanced at the hole he had dug. "Look," David said. He held out a pointed rock. His mother took it from him and inspected it carefully. "It looks like an arrowhead to me," she said as she felt the tip. What is David's mother doing outside?
painting a fence
100
What does the stem -ness mean?
State, quality, condition
100
MEMO TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 7TH GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL: Today we will hold the first meeting of the school year for the student council. President Rhea Walsh will open the meeting with brief remarks about the goals for this school year. Then we will select a secretary and treasurer. What will happen during the student council meeting?
The President will go over goals and a treasurer and secretary will be selected
100
The builders said it was legal to use tiles on the roof. Legal means ... a) allowed by law b) not allowed by law c) fun d) happy
a) allowed by law
100
My friend came over we went four wheeling for three hours. How could we make this into a compound sentences?
My friend came over, and we went four wheeling for three hours.
200
Jessica ran from the bus stop all the way to her front door. She slammed the door as she came inside and kicked the wall. Tears fell down her face as she ran into her room. She jumped onto her bed and let out a loud scream into her pillow. How is Jessica feeling?
angry / upset
200
Live in same womb, not different genetically than brother or sister. a) fraternal b) fratricide c) fraternity d) liberate
a) fraternal
200
Cut 12 inches of ribbon. Iron on your favorite design. Then, fold the ribbon and pinch it in the middle. Fasten it with a zip tie. Straighten it and make sure everything is even. This is how you make a hair bow! How much ribbon is needed to make one hair bow?
12 inches
200
Kate felt she must have had a guardian angel with her in the car because she was not hurt in the accident. Guardian means ... a) seat belt b) protector c) friend d) car
b) protector
200
Every time I copy my homework in my agenda, I forget to bring it home I don't copy it in my agenda anymore.
Every time I copy my homework in my agenda, I forget to bring it home, so I don't copy it in my agenda anymore.
300
Brian sits in class holding his stomach. It lets out a low growl and Brian looks around to see if anyone noticed. His stomach growls once more as he looked at the clock. He was relieved when he saw it was 11:30 .... only 10 more minutes until lunch. What is wrong with Brian?
He's hungry
300
A more acceptable and usually more pleasant way of saying something that might be inappropriate or uncomfortable a) eulogy b)deliberate c) euphemism d) aperture
c) euphemism
300
Many unwanted dogs end up in animal shelters. In animal shelters, people work to keep the dogs safe, clean, and fed. The workers love the dogs, however, there are too many dogs to give much attention to all of them. Because of this, there are foster programs where families can take care dogs until they are adopted. This way, they get plenty of attention and care while they wait for a new family! What is a problem dogs face in animal shelters?
They don't get enough attention
300
She doesn't even use a fork. She eats with her hands like a barbarian! Barbarian means ... a) punishment b) good manners c) uncivilized person
c) uncivilized person
300
Turn this run on sentence into a compound sentence. Jeff mowed the grass this morning tonight he will water the flowers and bushes.
Jeff mowed the grass this morning, and tonight he will water the flowers and bushes.
400
Snap! The sound of the small oak branch breaking pierced the otherwise silent darkness. Elias, who was still clutching his pewter lantern as he checked his father's northwest pasture, spun around to look into the dense growth nearby. He scanned each tall tree from top to trunk searching for the source of the sudden sound. Elias saw nothing -that is until his eye caught the sight of a shadow of a child crouched behind a tree. Come on out, Elias said gently. "There's no reason to be afraid." Where is this story taking place?
In the woods
400
euphony is ... a)A speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially honoring the dead. b) a pleasant, harmonious sound c) good or pleasing d) A more acceptable and usually more pleasant way of saying something that might be inappropriate or uncomfortable
b) a pleasant, harmonious sound
400
My dad has the best pontoon boat. Every summer we go out on it to fish. One summer, I was standing too close to the edge and I fell right off the side! Luckily, I was wearing a life jacket. I just floated in the water until my mom pulled me back on board! Why was the boy lucky he was wearing a life jacket?
He fell into the water and the jacket kept him from drowning
400
He reigned over the kingdom for 15 years. reigned means ... a) lived b) ruled c) fought d)slept
b) ruled
400
Correct the following run on sentence by changing it to a compound sentence: Mrs. Dawson inherited a large sum of money from her brother she can buy a new car now.
Mrs. Dawson inherited a large sum of money from her brother, so she can buy a new car now.
500
It lurks with no hope, no name, no set face Yet it can hurt every gender, belief, or race. Caused by envy, fear, or a lack of smart. It creates tension and forces people apart. This poem is mostly about... a) money b) chocolate c) hate d) sports
c) hate
500
phytotoxin is ... a) toxic chemicals b) outer layer of skin c) the first plant d) poison from a plant
d) poison from a plant
500
Take two graham crackers and set them on a plate. Place one bar of chocolate on top of one of the crackers. Then, roast your marshmallow over the fire. Once your marshmallow is roasted, place it on top of the chocolate and put the other cracker on top. You have just made a S'more! What ingredients are needed to make S'mores?
Graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows
500
The workers went on strike because they felt they were mistreated. Mistreated means ... a) yelled at b) happy c)treated well d) treated unfairly
d) treated unfairly
500
Correct the following sentence: My father retired from the Air Force last year he is writing a book about his experiences.
My father retired from the Air Force last year, and he is writing a book about his experiences.