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In the meantime, splendid jousts were held outside London, and both knights and commons were bidden.
Which dictionary entry best defines "jousts"?
A. contests in which knight fight common people
B. parties held at the palace to celebrate the dead king
C. events during which new kings are crowned
D. competitions in which knights fight each other on horses
D. competitions in which knights fight each other on horses
"As the breeze swept through the valley, the flowers danced in the wind."
What does the author mean by "the flower danced in the wind"?
A. The flowers flew out of the ground
B. The flowers moved from side to side
C. The flowers stool still
D. The flowers were shone brightly like a disco ball
B. The flowers moved from side to side
Which detail supports the main idea that the Web encourages personal expression?
A. Some people maintain their own websites and blogs
B. People can use the Web to shop without leaving home.
C. Some websites have been specifically created for children
D. The Web is considered important to global communication.
A. Some people maintain their own websites and blogs
Which detail supports the idea that Goddard's work was important to the future of space exploration?
A. "From blastoff to touchdown, a rocket is an awesome sight."
B. "Thirty-nine years after Goddard shot off his first rocket, United States astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step on the moon."
C. "Satellites put in orbit by rockets beam back information about Earth's atmosphere and weather."
D. "Throughout his career, Goddard worked mostly alone."
B. "Thirty-nine years after Goddard shot off his first rocket, United States astronaut Neil Armstrong took his first step on the moon."
Day after day, he sat among his bags of money and planned how he might get more, and day after day, his horse stood in his bare stall half starved and miserable
What does the word "miserable" suggest
A. the horse is unhappy
B. The horse is greedy
C. The horse is hungry
D. The horse is loyal
A. the horse is unhappy
Daniel tried to keep the conversation going, but no one was much in the mood for talking. Although Daniel spoke not a word about his father, Kate could see Daniel's anxiety in the deep lines that creased his forehead. Before long, Kate begged to be excused from the table.
What does the word "anxiety" mean?
A. tiredness
B. worry
C. anger
D. hunger
B. worry
Claire was able to locate more batteries in her back pack before the flashlights could go out. The group would not have to find their way back in total darkness She had saved the day.
What does the phrase "saved the day" mean as used in the sentence?
A. stopped a disaster
B. kept the sun from setting
C. gave a solution to a problem
D. set aside time for planning
A. stopped a disaster
In a paragraph about how dolphins are intelligent animals, which detail best supports this main idea?
a. Dolphins live in all the world's oceans
b. Dolphins can solve complex puzzles and use tools
c. Dolphins have smooth skin
d. Dolphins swim in groups called pods
b. Dolphins can solve complex puzzles and use tools
Which sentence supports the idea that participating in band teaches important life skills?
A. "Ask any former band members what they enjoyed most about school, and you will likely get the same response: Being in the band!"
B. "Even better, it helps kids create meaningful bonds with others."
C. "in addition, being in the band teaches discipline and teamwork."
D. "I enjoy when these friends bring their instruments and spend the evening making music with my parents."
C. "in addition, being in the band teaches discipline and teamwork."
What word in the paragraph means "capable of bending without breaking"
So why can't a dog speak? The big difference is in the dog's anatomy, or the structure of its body. A dog's mouth is not as flexible as a human's. A dog can't move its mouth to make it smaller or roll its tongue in different positions.
flexible
He is an exceedingly solemn, elderyly gentleman with chin whiskers. He certainly does not look to be a playful nature.
Which diciontary entry best definses "nature" as used in the sentence?
A. the physical world
B. forces that control object
C. how a person behaves
D. a landscape of plants and animals
C. how a person behaves
To Kate, the money that whaling brought to her island home paled next to the safety of her father-for whaling was a dangerous business indeed."
What does the phrase "paled next to" mean?
A. more than made up for
B. was worth the risk
C. was far less important than
D. lessened concerns about
C. was far less important than
When reading about why exercise is important, which detail does NOT support this main idea?
a. Exercise helps build strong muscles
b. Exercise improves heart health
c. Exercise can come in many different forms
d. Exercise helps you sleep better
c. Exercise can come in many different forms
"Many scientific studies have demonstrated that when kids play music, they perform better in school."
What argument does this fact support?
A. Participating in band improves people's mental abilities.
B. Kids who make good grades can easily learn to play music
C. Band has been proven to be more fun than other school acitivites
D. Scientists are interested in understanding how people learn to play music
A. Participating in band improves people's mental abilities.
As we walked on, though, I felt myself sinking back into a black bog of dread.
What feelings is the author trying to create by using the phrase "black bog of dread"?
A. a sense of adventure
B. a feeling of fear
C. a feeling of regret
D. a feeling of happiness
B. a feeling of fear
But David walked slowly into the backyard with his eyes fixed on the ground.
What does the word "fixed" mean as it used in the sentence?
A. tied
B. installed
C. repaired
D. focused
D. focused
What does the phrase "Jim struggled frantically" in the paragraph below mean?
Just then the buggy tipped slowly over upon its side, the body of the horse tipping also. But they continued to fall, all together. Then they turned bottom side up, and continued to roll slowly over until they were right side up again. During this time Jim struggled frantically, all his legs kicking in the air; but on finding himself in his former position the horse said, in a relieved tone of voice, "Well, that's better."
A. He was trying hard to learn how to fly
B. He was frightened by rolling and falling.
C. He was delighted to be soaring through the air.
D. He was running fast to stay in the air longer.
B. He was frightened by rolling and falling.
Which sentence supports the idea that Parker does not give up easily?
A. "His family loved his singing, so he was sure the world would too."
B. "He waited eagerly for views and likes."
C. "He decided to give stardom one more try."
D. "He mixed the water and borax powder."
C. "He decided to give stardom one more try."
Which sentence supports the idea that the discovery of X-rays helped to improve people's health?
A. "After making this discovery, Rontgen decided to investigate the rays further."
B. "He tested whether the X-rays would pass through the objects or be blocked by them."
C. "Rontgen's most famous image is the X-ray shadow of his wife Bertha's hand."
D. "Doctors quickly realized that they could use X-ray images to look at broken bones."
D. "Doctors quickly realized that they could use X-ray images to look at broken bones."
Which sentence best supports the inference that President Roosevelt felt like the Dust Bowl was beyond his control?
A. "Many people abandoned their homes and land."
B. "Over the next few years, things just got worse."
C. "There were not enough jobs or homes for everyone."
D. "But nothing could make crops grow in dusty soil without rain."
D. "But nothing could make crops grow in dusty soil without rain."
Which word in the paragraph means "doubtful"
The Navajo code was propopsed by a non-Navajo, Philip Johnston, the son of missionaries on the reservation. Marine officers were skeptical at first. American armies had used other Native American languages to send messages during WWI. Yet because the ancient dialects had no words for machine gun or tank, the experiment failed.
skeptical
At dawn, Kate woke up cold and uncomfortable. Somehow she'd fallen asleep on the small porch. Kate pulled herself up and leaned her elbows on the rail. Her eyes were a sunless sea, watching and waiting for a sign of hope. She knew she should get on with the duties of the day but not being there, watching and waiting, seemed out of the question.
What is the meaning of the phrase "her eyes were a sunless sea"?
A. She felt gloomy and hopeless
B. She wanted to hide behind sunglasses
C. The color of her eyes was gray
D. The dim light made it hard to see
A. She felt gloomy and hopeless
"Newspapers place their articles online in order to gain new readers."
What main idea does this detail support?
A. People can access information online quickly
B. Every website is created to achieve a unique purpose
C. The Web influences nearly every aspect of people's lives
D. People need to be certain they evaluate websites carefully.
A. People can access information online quickly
Which statement supports the idea that the dust storms made it difficult for families to survive?
A. "With a sigh, she took the milk from Edwin, eyeing the familiar dust that should would try to skim off before serving the milk to her family."
B. "Although it was early morning, the dust storm outside made the small farmhouse dark and dismal."
C. "He was weary of the dust but he was smiling inside because tomorrow his father was coming home."
D. "Edwin swept the house while his mother worked in the yard, rescuing her daffodils from the dust that had drifted against the foundation of the house like gritty snow."
A. "With a sigh, she took the milk from Edwin, eyeing the familiar dust that should would try to skim off before serving the milk to her family."
"My tread was light and silent in the forgiving sand."
What does the word "forgiving" suggest about the sand?
A. It felt soft to the speaker
B. It seemed to excuse the speaker
C. It seemed to blame the speaker
D. It felt unsteady to the speaker
A. It felt soft to the speaker