Supporting Details
Which sentence supports the statement that flamingos are not ordinary birds?
A. "The flamingo even sleeps standing on one leg."
B. "The name of the bird means flame."
C. "It has stick-like legs."
D. "It has bright feathers."
A. "The flamingo even sleeps standing on one leg."
And trembling he shook himself free for flight."
What does "trembling" mean as it is used in the sentences above?
A. trying
B. shaking
C. nodding
D. flying
B. shaking
"The flamingo lives in warm, freshwater areas where food is plentiful. This bird chooses places where shrimp, blue-green algae, plankton, and mollusks live. The color of the flamingo's feathers is a result of the food it eats."
Why do flamingos live in warm, freshwater areas?
A. Freshwater areas are safe.
B. Freshwater areas provide their food supply.
C. Freshwater areas are near their nests.
D. Freshwater areas have the best climate.
B. Freshwater areas provide their food supply.
Is the question below LP, BP, or RT?
What is the main idea of this selection?
A. It is important for athletes to understand force and motion.
B. Force and motion cause objects to move more quickly on a smooth surface.
C. People use force and motion to push shopping carts and lawn mowers.
D. Ice skaters use force and motion to spin on ice.
BP
"Marcus really wanted to make the track team this year. Three months before try outs, he woke up early every morning to run before school. He started eating healthier foods. And went to the gym every day after school to lift weights."
Based on the paragraph above, what character trait to Marcus show?
A. Lazy
B. Joyful
C. Hard working
D. Gentle
C. Hard working
"(1) The flamingo performs strange rituals. (2) It spends much of its day preening its feathers. (3) The bird uses its bill to rub and pick through its feathers to remove dirt. (4) Preening also releases oil found near the tail feathers."
Which sentence helps the reader figure out the meaning of the word preening?
3
"Graduating from Ms. Malone's kindergarten was a big deal. Everyone dressed like they were movie stars. Max was going to wear his best suit and his dad's cool dark sunglasses."
What is meant by "a big deal"?
A. a simple thing
B. a large amount
C. very interesting
D. very important
D. very important
"Soccer players use their feet to push, pull, and control the ball. They stop, start, and change the direction of the ball as they dribble and pass. The players kick the soccer ball with great force to push it into the goal. Goalies use force from their hands and feet to stop the motion of the ball and push it away from the goal."
How do goalies prevent the opposing team form scoring a goal?
A. They use their hands and feet to stop the ball.
B. They push the ball into motion through the net.
C. They use their arms and legs to gain or to slow speed.
D. They run faster, kicker harder, and throw farther than the other team.
A. They use their hands and feet to stop the ball.
Is the question below LP, BP, or RT?
Why might the author have included the photograph of Vincent Van Gogh's "Crows Over Wheatfield"?
A. It allows the reader to see an example of art that does not use texture.
B. It allows the reader to see an art piece Mrs. Hager may have shown
C. It allows the reader to see what Mrs. Hager expected of the students.
D. It allows the reader to see Jason's art piece.
LP
"Soon, Little Bear met four bear friends in the forest. They laughed at the sight of their friend with balloons tied to his tail. 'Laugh if you will,' said Little Bear. 'But no one will step on my nice, clean tail.'"
What does Little Bears response show about his character?
A. Getting laughed at causes him to get very angry.
B. He is easily embarrassed.
C. He is not bothered by other bears opinions.
D. He is easily convinced to change his ways.
C. He is not bothered by other bears opinions.
Which detail would NOT support the main idea: Because of Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has become a light for people during their darkest days.
A. This organization provides clothing and food.
B. This organization helps people during disasters.
C. This organization has a red cross as its emblem.
D. This organization provides services for soldiers and their families.
C. This organization has a red cross as its emblem.
What does the re- in the word reunited mean?
A. into
B. not
C. again
D. under
C. again
"A female flamingo lays a single egg in a nest. The nest measures about twelve inches in height. The mother and father share the task of caring for the egg. The flamingo is not born with flame-colored feathers. The chick is either gray or white."
Who cares for the eggs laid by flamingos?
A. other young flamingos
B. the mother flamingo
C. the father flamingo
D. both parents
D. both parents
Is the question below LP, BP, or RT?
What cane the reader tell about Mrs. Hager?
A. She is strict
B. She is helpful
C. She is talented
D. She is demaning
BP
Which sentence provides an example of cause and effect?
A. "Motion is a change in the position of an object."
B. "Speed is the distance an object moves in a set amount of time."
C. "Successful atheletes understand force and motion."
D. "Ice skaters push against the ice in order to glide on their skates."
D. "Ice skaters push against the ice in order to glide on their skates."
Which sentence from the story shows that the little bear is happy with his new tail?
A. "Soon, he found that his short tail was less trouble."
B. "Soon, the other bears noticed."
C. "They wanted stumpy tails."
D. "Since that time, all bear have short, stumpy tails."
A. "Soon, he found that his short tail was less trouble."
"Artists use different techniques to create texture."
What is the meaning of the word "techniques" as it used in this sentence?
A. methods
B. pieces
C. samples
D. tasks
A. methods
"Little Bear had a very long and busy tail. One day, he said to himself, 'I should think of a way to keep my tail off the ground. Then, no one will step on it. My tail will not get dirty.' He thought and thought. 'I know what I will do!' he said. 'I'll tie balloons to my tail. The balloons will float. They will hold my tail high in the air.'"
Why does the little bear tie balloons to the end of his tail?
A. He does not like his short tail.
B. He does not like living in the forest.
C. He wants tot be noticed by the other bears.
D. He wants to keep his tail from dragging on the ground
D. He wants to keep his tail from dragging on the ground
Is the question below LP, BP, or RT?
Which sentence shows Clara Barton's determination?
A. "Clara cared for her brother as a nurse for two years."
B. "Clara saw soldiers from war who were hurt or wounded."
C. "Clara convinced them to allow her to deliver food and medical supplies to the battlefield hospitals."
D. "At the end of the war, she traveled to Europe to rest."
RT
"The flamingo is a social animal. It lives in large groups called colonies. This bird feels safe when it is with other birds of its kind. The flamingo is known to defend the nest of another flamingo when danger is near. This bird is noisy. It grunts, growls, and honks to gain attention and to protect itself."
What is the main idea of the paragraph above?
A. It list the food flamingos eat
B. It list the places where flamingos live.
C. It states the reasons flamingos live in groups.
D. It explains rituals performed by flamingos.
C. It states the reasons flamingos live in groups.
Which sentence explains why flamingos are brightly colored?
A. "The name of this bird means flame."
B. "The bird's bright feathers are shade of pink and red."
C. "Its feathers are brightly colored by the time it is three years old"
D. "The color of the flamingo's feathers is a result of the food it eats."
D. "The color of the flamingo's feathers is a result of the food it eats."
Read the sentence from the story
"I'll use the rope as a pulley and my tail will rise."
What is the meaning of the word pulley as it is used in this sentence?
A. a cord used to attach to another object
B. a group of tools used for work
C. a machine used to raise and lower objects
D. a method used to move objects
C. a machine used to raise and lower objects
"The flamingo is not born with flame-colored feathers. The chick is either gray or white. It has a red bill which becomes black as it grows older. The color of the chick's feather changes as it eats adult food. Its feathers are brightly colored by the time it is three years old."
If flamingo chicks ate different types of food from their parents, what would likely happen to their feathers?
They would not turn brightly colored.
Is the question below LP, BP, or RT?
Which detail from her childhood influences Clara Barton to become a nurse?
A. She is a shy girl.
B. She cares for her injured brother.
C. She becomes a teacher of children.
D. She is smart and talented student.
LP
Which sentence supports the central message that winter is coming in a few months?
A. "All his neighbors have a great deal of respect for him."
B. "Perhaps the Quacks are only guessing"
C. "A little of that yellow corn would make a good breakfast."
D. "Old Mother Nature has wrapped this corn in extra thick husks."
D. "Old Mother Nature has wrapped this corn in extra thick husks."