Vocabulary in Context
Read the sentence:
The puppy was eager to go for a walk.
What does eager mean?
A) Sleepy
B) Nervous
C) Excited
D) Confused
C. Excited
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
A) him and I went to the park.
B) He and I went to the park.
C) He and me went to the park.
D) Him and me went to the park.
B. He and I went to the park.
Read the sentence:
Mia grabbed her umbrella before leaving the house.
Why did she probably take an umbrella?
A) It might rain
B) It was windy
C) It was cold
D) She wanted shade
A. It might rain
Choose the best topic sentence.
A) I like pizza.
B) Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world.
C) Pizza is round.
D) Pepperoni is good.
B. Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world.
Choose the sentence that matches this direction:
Write a sentence about a sports activity.
A) My favorite fruit is a banana.
B) I played soccer with my team on Saturday.
C) My dog is brown.
D) The sky is cloudy today.
B. I played soccer with my team on Saturday.
Which word means the same as tiny?
A) Huge
B) Small
C) Loud
D) Fast
B. Small
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The kittens ______ sleeping on the chair.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) be
B. are
The kittens are sleeping on the chair.
Read the short passage:
Ben practices his guitar every afternoon. He wants to play in the school talent show.
Why does Ben practice every day?
A) He likes to sing
B) He wants to be in the talent show
C) He has homework
D) His teacher told him to quit
B. He wants to be in the talent show
Which detail supports the idea that “Recess helps students stay healthy”?
A) Students often talk with their friends.
B) Students get fresh air and exercise.
C) Students like playing tag.
D) Students have lunch after.
B. Students get fresh air and exercise.
Choose the sentence that correctly follows this instruction:
Describe the weather.
A) I wore my blue jacket.
B) It was cold and windy this morning.
C) The movie was funny.
D) My sister rode her bike.
B. It was cold and windy this morning.
Read the sentence:
Sara tried to locate her backpack.
What does locate mean?
A) To hide
B) To find
C) To forget
D) To borrow
B. to find
Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation.
A) Where is your backpack?
B) Where is your backpack.
C) Where is your backpack!
D) Where is your backpack,
A. Where is your backpack?
What is the main idea of this passage?
The library has new computers. Students can use them to research, read, or play learning games.
A) Students like games
B) The library added new computers
C) Research is hard
D) Libraries are noisy
B. The library added new computers.
Which sentence is the best concluding sentence for a paragraph about saving water?
A) Water is important for all living things.
B) Water parks are fun.
C) I like drinking cold water.
D) Everyone drinks water every day.
A. Water is important for all living things.
Choose the sentence that best completes the direction:
Tell how you get to school.
A) I like ice cream.
B) My backpack is heavy.
C) I walk two blocks and then cross the street.
D) School starts at 8:00.
C. I walk two blocks and then cross the street.
Which phrase best helps define the word refreshing?
The cold lemonade tasted refreshing after the hot, sweaty practice.
A) Making something messy
B) Making someone feel better
C) Making someone tired
D) Making something louder
B. making someone feel better
Choose the best way to combine the sentences:
The sky turned dark. It started to rain.
A) The sky turned dark but it started to rain.
B) The sky turned dark then it started to rain.
C) The sky turned dark because it started to rain.
D) The sky turned dark. And started to rain.
B. The sky turned dark then it started to rain.
Read the passage:
The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier, but his tail wagged the whole time.
Why is the dog's tail wagging important?
A) It shows he is excited, not angry
B) It shows he is tired
C) It shows he is hungry
D) It shows he wants to play fetch
A. It shows he is excited, not angry
Choose the sentence that stays on topic for a paragraph about baking cookies.
A) I like going to the beach.
B) First, we mixed the flour and sugar together.
C) My dog barks loudly at night.
D) The bus was late.
B. First, we mixed the flour and sugar together.
Which sentence matches the direction:
Explain why you like your favorite book.
A) My favorite book is green.
B) I like my favorite book because it has exciting adventures.
C) I read books every day.
D) I got my book at the store.
B. I like my favorite book because it has exciting adventures.
What is the best definition of assist?
A) To help
B) To watch
C) To ignore
D) To pretend
A. the help
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
A) Yesterday we goed to the store.
B) Yesterday we gone to the store.
C) Yesterday we went to the store.
D) Yesterday we going to the store.
C. Yesterday we went to the store.
Read the sentence:
Lila hesitated before answering the question.
What does hesitated tell you about Lila?
A) She was unsure
B) She was angry
C) She was laughing
D) She was tired
A. She was unsure
Which sentence uses the most precise wording?
A) The bird made a loud noise.
B) The bird chirped loudly from the tree.
C) The bird was up there.
D) The bird did something.
B. The bird chirped loudly from the tree.
Choose the best response to the prompt:
Describe a time when you helped someone.
A) I don’t like chores.
B) I helped my friend study for her test by making flashcards.
C) My friend is loud.
D) Studying is boring.
B. I helped my friend study for her test by making flashcards.