Plot
Passage 1: Which event happens in the story's rising action?
A. Maya pours vinegar into her volcano
B. Leo fixes his robot to pick up the balls.
C. Maya sets up her project and prepares for the judges
D. The judges announce the winners
C. Maya sets up her project and prepares for the judges.
Passage 1: The dialogue between Maya and Leo mainly shows:
A. The story’s humor.
B. How students work together and encourage each other.
C. A disagreement over project rules.
D. Confusion about the science fair schedule.
B. How students work together and encourage each other.
Which demonstrative pronoun best completes this sentence?
Even though _____ looks easy, it takes a lot of time.
A. these
B. this
C. which
D. those
B. this
When a judge says, “Wow!” about the volcano, the language conveys:
A. Surprise and admiration for Maya’s project.
B. Disappointment in the other projects.
C. Confusion about the experiment.
D. Criticism for safety rules.
A. Surprise and admiration for Maya’s project.
Passage 1: Which detail best describes the falling action?
A. Maya adjusts her lab coat nervously.
B. Leo frowns as his robot won't work.
C. Maya smiles at Leo and suggests teaming up next year.
D. Maya pours vinegar into her volcano.
C. Maya smiles at Leo and suggests teaming up next year.
Passage 1: To extend this story, which narrative technique would be most effective?
A. Include a flashback showing how Maya practiced her project at home.
B. Describe the gym’s lighting in detail.
C. Replace dialogue with written reports.
D. Focus on the judges’ personal lives.
A. Include a flashback showing how Maya practiced her project at home.
Which demonstrative pronoun best completes this sentence?
“__________ is the coolest project I’ve seen all day,” Leo said.
A. Yours
B. Ours
C. This
D. Those
C. This
Which connotation of “frown” supports the story’s tone?
A. Confusion and frustration.
B. Happiness and excitement.
C. Humor.
D. Surprise.
A. Confusion and frustration.
Passage 1: Opening the story with Maya adjusting her lab coat emphasizes:
A. Her nervousness and excitement for the competition.
B. That the gym is large and crowded.
C. That Leo is struggling with his project.
C. That the judges are strict.
A. Her nervousness and excitement for the competition.
Passage 1: Shifting focus from Maya to Leo shows:
A. Both students face challenges and learn from them.
B. Leo is the main character.
C. Maya is less important than Leo.
D. The judges are the most important characters.
A. Both students face challenges and learn from them.
Which demonstrative pronoun best completes this sentence?
Even though _____ looks crowded, it is easy to move through.
A. these
B. this
C. which
D. those
B. this
Read this sentence: “Maya adjusted her lab coat nervously.” What does “nervously” most likely mean?
A. Confidently
B. With worry or unease
C. Angrily
D. Excitedly
B. With worry or unease
Passage 1: Which sentence should be added to conclude the narrative?
A. Maya and Leo left with a sense of pride and excitement for next year.
B. Maya threw her project in the trash.
C. The robot fell apart.
D. The gym emptied quickly with no awards given.
A. Maya and Leo left with a sense of pride and excitement for next year.
Which demonstrative pronoun best completes this sentence?
“__________ are the freshest vegetables I’ve ever seen,” Emma said.
A. Yours
B. Ours
C. These
D. Those
C. These
Read this sentence: “The sun rose over the bustling town market.” What does bustling most likely mean?
A. Busy and lively
B. Quiet and empty
C. Small and messy
D. Ancient and worn
A. Busy and lively
Passage 2: Which sentence should be added to conclude the narrative?
A. Emma left the market, carrying her purchases and memories of the morning.
B. Emma ran home without buying anything.
C. Emma decided to open her own market stall immediately.
D. Emma fell asleep at the market.
A. Emma left the market, carrying her purchases and memories of the morning.