Inferencing
Liam stared at the broken vase on the floor, his little sister standing nearby with wide eyes and trembling hands. Their mother’s footsteps echoed down the hallway, getting closer.
What can you infer about Liam’s sister?
A) She is excited to see their mother.
B) She is nervous because she might get in trouble.
C) She broke the vase on purpose.
D) She plans to blame Liam for the broken vase.
B) She is nervous because she might get in trouble.
"Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables helps keep your body strong and healthy. Drinking enough water is also important for staying hydrated and energized."
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A) To persuade readers to open a restaurant
B) To inform readers about healthy eating habits
C) To entertain readers with a funny story about food
D) To describe a delicious meal in detail
B) To inform readers about healthy eating habits
What type of sentence is below:
Jason ran to the store.
Simple
Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?
A) Yesterday, she runs five miles.
B) Tomorrow, we went to the zoo.
C) Last night, I watched a movie.
D) Right now, he eats lunch yesterday.
C) Last night, I watched a movie.
As Sarah stepped off the bus, she pulled her jacket tighter around her and shivered. The wind howled, and a few dry leaves tumbled across the sidewalk.
What can you infer about the weather?
A) It is a warm summer day.
B) It is a cold and windy day.
C) It is raining heavily.
D) It is early in the morning.
B) It is a cold and windy day.
"As the detective crept through the dark alley, she heard a faint rustling behind her. She spun around, heart pounding, but the alley was empty. Or was it?"
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A) To inform readers about how to become a detective
B) To persuade readers to solve a mystery
C) To entertain readers with a suspenseful story
D) To explain the history of detective work
C) To entertain readers with a suspenseful story
What type of sentence is below:
The cat slept on the windowsill.
Simple
Which word is an adverb in the sentence below?
"Jake quickly finished his homework before dinner."
A) Jake
B) quickly
C) homework
D) dinner
B) quickly
Jason rushed into the library, breathing heavily and clutching a crumpled paper in his hand. He glanced at the large clock on the wall and hurried to the front desk.
What can you infer about Jason?
A) He is excited to check out a new book.
B) He is meeting a friend at the library C) He is looking for a quiet place to read.
D) He is running late to return or submit something.
D) He is running late to return or submit something
"Join our gym today and get your first month free! With state-of-the-art equipment and expert trainers, you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle in no time."
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A) To persuade readers to sign up for a gym membership
B) To inform readers about different types of exercises
C) To entertain readers with a funny workout story
D) To describe the history of gyms
A) To persuade readers to sign up for a gym membership
What type of sentence is below:
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
Compound
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A) The dogs barks loudly at night.
B) She write stories in her notebook.
C) The boy plays soccer with his friends.
D) My friends enjoys going to the beach.
C) The boy plays soccer with his friends.
Maria’s soccer team walked off the field with their heads down. Their opponents cheered loudly, lifting a shiny trophy into the air.
What can you infer about Maria’s team?
A) They won the game.
B) They are celebrating their victory.
C) They lost the game and are feeling disappointed.
D) They are getting ready for another match.
C) They lost the game and are feeling disappointed.
"The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 70 miles per hour. However, it can only maintain that speed for short distances before needing to rest."
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A) To persuade readers to adopt a cheetah
B) To inform readers about cheetah speed and abilities
C) To entertain readers with a fictional cheetah race
D) To describe what a cheetah looks like
B) To inform readers about cheetah speed and abilities
What type of sentence is below:
Although she was tired, Emma stayed up late to finish her book.
Complex
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
"The wind howled through the trees like a wolf in the night."
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Hyperbole
C) Personification
Mark carefully read over his test one last time, double-checking each answer. He let out a deep breath and turned it in with a small smile on his face.
What can you infer about Mark?
A) He feels confident about his test.
B) He is worried he didn’t study enough.
C) He is rushing to finish before the bell rings.
D) He doesn’t care about his grade.
A) He feels confident about his test.
"It was the most embarrassing moment of my life. As I walked onto the stage, I tripped over my shoelace and fell flat on my face. The entire audience gasped, and then... they started laughing!"
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A) To entertain readers with a humorous story
B) To inform readers about stage performances
C) To persuade readers to never go on stage
D) To describe how to tie shoelaces properly
A) To entertain readers with a humorous story
What type of sentence is below:
While I was cooking dinner, my brother set the table, and my sister washed the dishes.
Compound-Complex
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) My best friends birthday is in June.
B) My best friend's birthday is in June.
C) My best friends' birthday is in June.
D) My best friends birthday, is in June.
C) My best friends' birthday is in June.