Supporting Details
Which statement from the selection supports the idea that the children are fine with playing inside?
A. "'It's all wet,' he said to Taki. 'We can't play outdoors today.'"
B. "'We'll have a nice time in the house, then,' said Taki. 'I can think of lots of things to do.'"
C. "Then she took the black sand and made the trunk of the three and some branches."
d. "They showed them to Grandmother when they were all finished."
B. "'We'll have a nice time in the house, then,' said Taki. 'I can think of lots of things to do.'"
Which statement from the selection shows that Nimble's mother enjoys eating carrots?
A. "Somehow the right night for a trip after carrots never seemed to come."
B. "'And I must say I don't see why you're so fond of carrots.'"
C. "'They're not half as good as some big green balls that I found in the garden.'"
D. "'There's nothing any juicier and sweeter and tenderer than nice young carrots.'"
D. "'There's nothing any juicier and sweeter and tenderer than nice young carrots.'"
"It is very uncomfortable; I am afraid I shall be called. I have tried in vain to get a license upon credit at the post office," said Pickles. "The place is full of policemen. I met one as I was coming home."
How did Pickles feel when he could not "get license upon credit" in the paragraph above?
A. afraid
B. lonely
C. friendly
D. thankful
A. afraid
"They are attracted to the glowworm's greenish-white light. They become snagged in the glowworm's sticky lines. The glowworm reels them in and eats them."
Which word has the same meaning as "snagged".
A. hatches
B. blown
C. attached
D. light
C. attached
"I'm going to look up front," Mr. Shelton said. "in a big crowd sometimes things get moved."
What does the word "crowd" mean in the sentence.
A. a group of people
B. a place
C. a meeting
D. a type of person
A. a group of people
Which sentence supports the idea that Nia is sorry for her actions of the day?
A. "It's your job to keep our clothes clean, you know!"
B. "Mr. Smith, don't you usually remind us about tests the day before?"
C. "I feel terrible, but it's been such an awful, awful day."
D. "But there's still half a day left, you know."
C. "I feel terrible, but it's been such an awful, awful day."
Which statement shows Kit and Kat are trying to prove they can be helpful and should be allowed to go with their father to the market?
A. "Mother said we might ask!"
B. "I can carry a cabbage."
C. "We'll see how you work!"
D. "And tomorrow morning, if the weather is good, I'll see!"
B. "I can carry a cabbage."
Which sentence supports that David uses good manners?
A. "At the next stop, several people got off the bus, including the person sitting next to Mrs. Watson."
B. "'This is where I get off,' said David, standing up."
C. "'May I hold your bags while you get off the bus?' asked David, stepping forward to help."
D. "'I read a lot, and I play baseball with my dad and my brother,' said David."
C. "'May I hold your bags while you get off the bus?' asked David, stepping forward to help."
"He found the animals' offer to be acceptable."
To accept means to take. What does the word "Acceptable" mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. not good enough
B. hard to understand
C. too good to be real
D. good enough to keep
D. good enough to keep
"Robert grabbed his shoulder. 'Wait, let's take our time. We want to be sure we get it right,' Robert said, shaking his head. Jake was always jumping into things too fast."
Why does Robert grab Jake's shoulder?
A. to stop Jake from walking into a spider web
B. to slow down and carefully think things through
C. to blow the whistle to let everyone know they are lost
D. to make Jake leave him alone.
B. to slow down and carefully think things through
Which detail supports the idea that the twins were excited to go to market with their father?
A. "Kit and Kat had a pan of water and were teaching their ducklings to swim."
B. "'Let's do something else! I'll tell you what! Let's go out to the garden and help Father get the boat loaded for market.'"
C. "'Oh, goody, goody!' said Kit and Kat, both at once; and they ran as fast as their wooden shoes would take them out into the garden."
D. "Kit and Kat ran to the cabbage pile."
C. "'Oh, goody, goody!' said Kit and Kat, both at once; and they ran as fast as their wooden shoes would take them out into the garden."
Which sentence from the selection tells the reader that Raggedy Ann got a complete bath?
A. "just as their owner, Mary, came into the room the dolls dropped in whatever positions they happened to be in."
B. "She carried them out under the apple tree in the garden."
C. "'I do believe she scrubbed my face so hard she wore off my smile.'"
D. "'But I do believe my arms will never work without squeaking.'"
C. "'I do believe she scrubbed my face so hard she wore off my smile.'"
"Of course I can dance," replied the camel. "Just watch me!" The camel hopped sideways. She jiggled her hump and lost her balance. She stepped on all the animals' toes. She was very clumsy!"
In the paragraph above, what does "clumsy" suggest about the camel?
A. She can hop sideways well.
B. She likes to hurt other animals
C. She trips and falls easily.
D. She has skinny and weak legs.
C. She trips and falls easily.
"As your eyes adjust to the darkness, you see a million lights reflected in the water."
What does the word "adjust" mean?
A. attach to the cave ceiling
B. glow in the dim light of a cave
C. reflect bright colors or lights
D. change to fit new conditions
D. change to fit new conditions
"The sun is going to disappear for a few minutes, that's true."
What does the word "disappear" suggest about what will happen to the sun?
A. It will pass out of sight
B. It will come back into sight.
C. It will stay within sight.
D. It will always be in sight.
A. It will pass out of sight
Which statement from the selection supports the idea that the twins played well together?
A. "'I'm going to make a picture of a boat on the sea,' said Taro."
B. "She took some blue sand in one hand and some yellow in the other."
C. "'I think your picture is just as good as mine,' said Taro."
D. "Grandmother thought they were beautiful."
C. "'I think your picture is just as good as mine,' said Taro."
Which sentence supports the fact that Nia's actions were mean?
A. "'I can't believe you didn't wash clothes last night!"
B. "She wasn't sure that any of her answers were right."
C. "The kids Caitlyn had been talking to turned and looked at Nia as if she were a monster."
D. "'I know what she said wasn't right, but sometimes you just have to keep your thoughts to yourself.'"
C. "The kids Caitlyn had been talking to turned and looked at Nia as if she were a monster."
"Daylight was everywhere! Every corner was lit. People could see colors and shapes for the first time. They were delighted!"
What does the word "delighted" suggest about how the people act?
A. They cry and want to be alone.
B. They sit quietly and daydream.
C. They smile and clap their hands.
D. They scream and run the other way.
C. They smile and clap their hands.
"Their father gave them a flying toy. It was made of cork, bamboo, and paper. Rubber bands made it go. The boys broke the delicate toy."
What does the word "delicate" mean?
A. old
B. heavy
C. easily broken
D. easily lost
C. easily broken
Which sentence shows that Crow has power over the little girl?
A. "Their friend, Crow, told them of the South, where he said daylight came every day."
B. "The Inuit chief asked Crow to rescue his people form the dark life they led."
C. "The girl rubbed her ear and repeated Crow's words to her father."
D. "After that, the daylight would have to rest for six months."
C. "The girl rubbed her ear and repeated Crow's words to her father."
Which words help you know that the cow lives outside?
A. "The friendly cow all red and white"
B. "She gives me cream with all her might"
C. "She wanders lowing here and there"
D. "And blown by all the winds that pass"
D. "And blown by all the winds that pass"
Which sentence lets you know that Mr. Craven does not want anyone to go into the locked garden?
A. "I've worked for Mr. Craven for many, many years."
B. "Well, I shall find the entrance and go in there to play."
C. "You won't be able to go in without the key."
D. "Mr. Craven took the key one day and threw it as far as he could."
D. "Mr. Craven took the key one day and threw it as far as he could."
Which detail supports the idea that Phil was polite?
A. "I think some breakfast will put me right again"
B. "It's a pity more young men don't feel that way, these days."
C. "Mr. Sparling. I have plenty of money."
D. "Thank you. You'll make me have a swelled head if you keep on that way."
D. "Thank you. You'll make me have a swelled head if you keep on that way."
"Certain kinds of fats are also good for you brain. They make your brain cells stronger."
What does the word "cells" mean?
A. the large sections of the brain
B. the tiny parts of a living thing
C. all of the organs in a person's chest
D. small creatures living in the body
B. the tiny parts of a living thing
"'My goodness, but I am hungry!' said Crow, who was sitting on a fence near the market. Just ten, she noticed a farmer drop some cheese out of his bag. Crow saw her chance. She swooped down and grabbed the large chunk of cheese in her beak. Taking her prize to a high tree branch, she settled down to have her snack."
Which phrase from the paragraph helps you understand the meaning of noticed.
A. "sitting on a fence"
B. "near the market"
C. "saw her chance"
D. "swooped down"
C. "saw her chance"