Context
A desert can be very hot or very cold. It is a place that gets very little ______. In America, the deserts are hot. Only certain types of plants, like cactus, can grow there. These plants must store water. They have to live for a long time without rain.
The word that best completes the sentence is
A. Sun
B. Rain
C. Wind
B. Rain
Amber ran her fingers through her hair. The baby had been crying for an hour. Amber had burped him. She had changed his diaper. She had played with him. Nothing worked. Then, amber got an idea. She got out some milk. The baby’s eyes lit up when he saw it.
What did Amber do before she changed the baby’s diaper?
A. Burped him
B. Played with him
C. Got an idea
A. Burped him
Joe and his family rode their bikes to the river. They brought a picnic lunch. They would eat after swimming. They put all their stuff under a tree. Then, Joe saw a bee’s nest. He screamed. The family ran to their bikes. They left so fast they forgot their lunch!
From the story, you can tell that
A. Joe and his family did not want to swim.
B. Joe and his family are afraid of bees.
C. Joe and his family didn’t like their lunch.
B. Joe and his family are afraid of bees.
Have you ever thought of being a dog walker? Some dogs have to stay inside all day. Dog walkers take these dogs out for a walk once or twice a day. Some days, they take only one Dog. Other days, they take a whole group. What a fun job to have!
The story mainly tells
A. What kind of games dogs like to play.
B. About what dog walkers do.
C. How to walk your dog.
B. About what dog walkers do.
John looked around the house. There were streamers on the stairs. There were balloons on the mailbox. In the kitchen, there was a cake. It said, “Welcome Home Kay!” He hoped his sister liked all of this. He had really missed her while she was gone.
Which of these statements is probably true?
A. Today was Kay’s first day of school.
B. John and his sister were close.
C. Kay does not like parties.
B. John and his sister were close.
Zebras live in Africa. They are members of the horse family. They are white with black or dark brown stripes all over their bodies. Zebras live and travel in small family groups called brands. It is hard to tame or train them. They like to run free. They are ______ animals.
The word that best completes the sentence
A. Tame
B. Wild
C. Small
B. Wild
The thunderstorm came out of nowhere. A bolt of lightning hit a tree. It burst into flames! Firefighters rushed to put out the fire. They sprayed the tree with a big hose. Then, it started to rain. The fire was soon out, but the storm continued. Would there be another fire?
What happened after the firefighters sprayed the tree?
A. It started to rain.
B. The tree burst into flames.
C. There was thunder and lighting.
A. It started to rain.
Penny had been saving up her money. She wanted something special from Lulu’s Sweet Shop. What should she get? There was so much to pick from. Then she saw it. “ I would like a giant sucker, please,” said Penny. “What flavor would you like?” asked the clerk. “Lemon,” said Penny.
From the story, you can tell that
A. Not all of the suckers were lemon.
B. Penny does not like candy.
C. The store was about to close.
A. Not all of the suckers were lemon.
Wendy and her dad are going fishing. She wanted to catch a big fish. They arrived at the lake and unloaded the car. They took the fishing poles down to the boat. The boat was tied up at the dock. “Don’t forget the worms,” said her dad. It was going to be a great day!
The story mainly tells
A. About going fishing.
B. About catching a fish.
C. About a boat on a lake.
A. About going fishing.
Kacy finished dyeing her hair. She couldn’t wait for everyone to see her new hair color. She walked into the kitchen. Her dad choked on the juice he was sipping. Her brother started laughing. Her mom covered her mouth. Kacy ran back to the bathroom. Oh no! Her hair was bright pink!
Which of these statements is probably true?
A. Kacy was wearing clothes that didn’t match.
B. Kacy doesn’t like dyeing her hair.
C. Kacy didn’t mean to dye her hair pink.
C. Kacy didn’t mean to dye her hair pink.
The winter is hard for some animals. They can’t find enough food. It is too cold. They can’t be outside. To get ready for ______, they eat extra food in the fall. Then they go into a deep, deep sleep. The animals don’t wake up until the spring.
The word that best completes the sentence is
A. Summer
B. Spring
C. Winter
C. Winter
Kate and David got up early Saturday morning. They tiptoed down the hall to the kitchen. Kate made bacon and eggs while David made pancakes. Kate poured two cups of orange juice. Then, they knocked on their parents’ door. “Come in!” their mom called.
What did Kate do while David made pancakes?
A. Poured two cups of orange juice.
B. Made bacon and eggs.
C. Knocked on their parent’s door.
B. Made bacon and eggs.
Amy fell down onto the couch. Those kids had wiped her out! After Mr. and Mrs. Hill left, they had played basketball. Then, they played “School”. After that, they had eaten a snack of cookies and milk. Amy just tucked them into bed. Soon, the Hills would be home.
From the story, you can tell that
A. Amy is the kids’ mom.
B. Amy is the babysitter.
C. Amy is a teacher at a school.
B. Amy is the babysitter.
Greg had been doing extra chores for a month. He had mowed the lawn and raked the leaves. He had washed the family car. He had taken out the garbage for his mom. All his work had paid off. He had saved up $50. Now, he could buy grandpa Jim a special birthday present!
The story mainly tells
A. About washing a car.
B. About a birthday present.
C. About earning money for a present.
C. About earning money for a present.
The baseball park was packed. Leanne watched the Blue Jays warm up. Then, a man’s voice boomed through the park. Leanne tightened the hat on her head. It was orange with a black “T’ on it. When the man announced the player for the Tigers, Leanne stood up and cheered.
Which of these statements is probably true?
A. Leanne is cheering for the Blue Jays.
B. Leanne wants the Tigers to win.
C. Leanne does not like baseball.
B. Leanne wants the Tigers to win.
To stay ______, you have to eat the right foods. Food is used by the body as fuel. Junk foods are not good fuel. Junk foods are things like candy bars, soda and potato chips. Good foods are things like fruit, whole grains, and vegetables. You should eat these good foods everyday.
The word that best completes the sentence is
A. Healthy
B. Nice
C. Weak
A. Healthy
Maria went to the barn to saddle her horse Skip. It was early morning. She took Skip into the corral to practice for the rodeo. They rode in between barrels. They practiced jumping. By late afternoon, they were both tired. Maria gave Skip an apple. He had worked hard.
When did Maria and Skip get tired?
A. Early morning.
B. Late afternoon
C. Late evening
B. Late afternoon
None of the furniture in Lane’s bedroom matched. The bed had chipped blue paint. The dresser was a dull brown. The chair was a dirty white. Then, Lane painted all of the furniture a bright yellow. What a difference! It looked like new. Now, the bedroom looked beautiful.
From the story, you can tell that
A. Yellow is not a good color.
B. The bedroom will never be nice.
C. Paint can make something look better.
C. Paint can make something look better.
Lisa was worried about her cat Snowy. He wouldn’t eat or drink. He slept all the time. Lisa asked her mom if she could take Snowy to the vet. She held him close as they drove in the car. Snowy was sick. The vet gave him some medicine. Soon, he was feeling better.
The story mainly tells
A. About a sick cat.
B. About sleeping too much.
C. About not eating.
A. About a sick cat.
Susie looked under the beds. She looked in the closets. Then she went outside. She started calling for Benny. There was no sign of him. Susie sat on the front porch and began to cry. She couldn’t find her cat anywhere. Then, she heard a soft meow. There was Benny looking right at her.
Which of these statements is probably true?
A. Benny didn’t like Susie.
B. Benny was not Susie‘s cat.
C. Susie was sad her cat might be lost.
C. Susie was sad her cat might be lost.
Dolphins are a small type of whale. They are social animals. They travel in groups called schools. Dolphins are very smart. They like to play. Many have trained to do ______. Dolphins are friendly to humans. They have helped people who were in trouble in the water.
The word that best completes the sentence is
A. Dances
B. Gardening
C. Tricks
C. Tricks
Kevin made a volcano for science class. He got some wet dirt. He got an empty soda bottle. He shaped the dirt around it. He stopped at the top of it. He put baking soda in it. Then he put in red food dye mixed with vinegar. He jumped back as his volcano “erupted”.
What did Kevin do right after he put baking soda in the bottle?
A. Shaped wet dirt around the bottle.
B. Jumped back as his volcano “erupted”.
C. Put in red food dye and vinegar.
C. Put in red food dye and vinegar.
Randy took a trip to Japan. He ate new kinds of foods. He heard new kinds of music. He met new people. Randy had a lot of adventures. When he came back he had lots of stories to tell. His friends liked to hear his stories. The stories made them laugh.
From the story, you can tell that
A. Randy’s stories were funny.
B. Randy did not like Japan.
C. Randy’s friends had never been to Japan.
A. Randy’s stories were funny.
The whole family was in the yard. They were looking at their house. It was a dull grey color. Some of the paint was chipped away. Mom handed everyone a paintbrush. Then, she handed them big pails of yellow paint. “Okay!” cried mom. “Let’s paint!” Before long, the house was a beautiful yellow.
The story mainly tells
A. About standing in the yard.
B. About painting a house.
C. About yellow paint.
B. About painting a house.
Manuel wanted to take his motorcycle out for a ride. He grabbed his helmet. He tried to kick start the bike. It wouldn't start. He tried again and again, but nothing happened. Then, he thought of his friend Juan. He would ask Juan to come over and take a look at the bike.
Which of the statements is probably true?
A. Manuel’s motorcycle will never get fixed.
B. Juan knows how to fix motorcycles.
C. Juan was not a very good friend.
B. Juan knows how to fix motorcycles.