Identifying the definition of a word that matches its meaning as used in a passage
The milk was just out of reach on the top shelf of the fridge. The children reached as high as they could but had no luck. They pushed a chair over, climbed up, and they had just put their fingers on the milk carton when there was a sudden crash. Right as the milk spilled all over the floor, their parents walked in.
A.Pushed means pressing against something to move it.
B.Pushed means running out of luck.
C.Pushed means easy to understand.
A.Pushed means pressing against something to move it.
Identify the passage that uses the word cable with the following definition:
Cable means a thick rope used in construction.
A.My grandma Rose was trying to teach me how to bake bread. She gave me a cable to read about cooking.
B.Sanjay was so excited to help his dad at work. His dad was constructing a new building and operating a big machine. He attached a strong cable to a large piece of wood and pulled it with his truck.
C.Aarav saved his money every month. He went to school and asked some students in his cable what he should buy. He decided he wanted to donate his savings.
B.Sanjay was so excited to help his dad at work. His dad was constructing a new building and operating a big machine. He attached a strong cable to a large piece of wood and pulled it with his truck.
Using the prefix to help identify the answer, select the correct meaning of the word misjudge:
A.a wrong or unfair opinion
B.a correct and insightful opinion
C.forming a new opinion
A.a wrong or unfair opinion
Read the text below and select the prediction that is most likely to happen next:
Mario felt queasy as the roller coaster began to ascend. When he peered down at the ground, it seemed very far away, so he closed his eyes. He opened them one at a time and focused on the seat in front of him. When the ride finally ended, he still felt very afraid.
A.Mario will want to go on the roller coaster again.
B.Mario will stop riding roller coasters for the day.
C.Mario will go buy snacks for his sister.
B.Mario will stop riding roller coasters for the day.
How are the themes in the two stories below similar?
Confused Jasmine
Jasmine wasn't paying attention when the teacher spoke. She ended up missing the instructions about the test and wasn't sure what she was supposed to do.
Worried Sura
Sura was worried when her gym teacher called her name. She had been talking to her friend instead of learning how to play the game.
A.Both themes are about not listening carefully.
B.Both themes are about playing sports.
C.Both themes are about friendship.
A.Both themes are about not listening carefully.
Select the definition that matches the meaning of circus as used in the following passage:
The circus was in town, but Milena couldn't go because she was coming down with a cold and didn't feel well. She was upset because she wanted to see the fun performers. She stayed home and started listening to sad music on the radio instead. To her surprise, her parents sent her a live video of the circus! She was so glad she was still able to see it even though she couldn't go in person.
A.Circus means a live show with different performers who entertain people.
B.Circus means staying home.
C.Circus means getting a cold.
A.Circus means a live show with different performers who entertain people.
Identify the passage that uses the word value with the following definition:
Value means the monetary worth of something.
A.The children took a bold risk as they wore their white socks on a journey into the woods. Their socks had a value of three dollars, and they didn't want to ruin them.
B.Last winter, Dante brought his sled to the hill near his home. On his way to the hill, he started to value out the words to his favorite song. Others began to sing along.
C.Sandra draws pictures after school. She puts all of her art supplies in a value so that they are easy to carry around. Sometimes, she goes outside to find inspiration!
A.The children took a bold risk as they wore their white socks on a journey into the woods. Their socks had a value of three dollars, and they didn't want to ruin them.
Using the prefix to help identify the answer, select the correct meaning of the word pretest:
A.test before
B.test again
C.test incorrectly
A.test before
Read the text below and select the prediction that is most likely to happen next:
"Everyone on board!" the train conductor called out as the train left the station. "No!" Raul cried. He had missed the train by just a few seconds, and he was mad at himself for being late.
A.Raul will go shopping.
B.Raul will have a party.
C.Raul will buy a ticket for the next train.
C.Raul will buy a ticket for the next train.
How are the themes in the two stories below similar?
Miya's Trophy
Miya was great at writing poems, stories, and news articles. Once, she even received a trophy for winning a writing competition and gave it to her friend who had never won an award!
Samir's Medal
Although Samir won a gold medal, he didn't show off to his opponents. Instead, he congratulated everyone else on their hard work.
A.Both themes are about fear.
B.Both themes are about family.
C.Both themes are about being kind to others.
C.Both themes are about being kind to others.
Select the definition that matches the meaning of fast as used in the following passage:
The athletes decided to go mountain climbing and swim in the lake. They began to run really fast up the hill. Suddenly, one of the athletes hurt her leg. At the hospital, the doctor told her she had to rest. There must be no climbing or swimming for six weeks. She was sad, but she decided to spend the time preparing for her next adventure!
A.Fast means refraining from eating food.
B.Fast means a box to hold something.
C.Fast means doing something quickly.
C.Fast means doing something quickly.
Identify the passage that uses the word process with the following definition:
Process means to analyze or make sense of what is happening.
A.Yan went on a walk with his dad on a hot summer day. His dad said that they were not going to get ice cream, but he decided to process in and get two vanilla cones.
B.Shawn was so excited to bring his new kitten home. He wanted to dress up for the occasion. He put on a suit, tie, and process. He couldn't wait to meet his new pet!
C.The creature was chasing the cartoons in the village. They needed time to process what was happening so that they could plan their escape.
C.The creature was chasing the cartoons in the village. They needed time to process what was happening so that they could plan their escape.
Fill in the blank with the word containing the appropriate prefix:
My family promised that we would blank the park since I loved it so much the first time.
A.misvisit
B.revisit
C.previsit
B.revisit
Read the text below and select the prediction that is most likely to happen next:
Rino woke up with chills and thought it was best to schedule a doctor's appointment as soon as possible. He quickly got dressed and picked up his car keys. He was about to leave the house, but he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten something. He turned back around.
A.Rino will start the car.
B.Rino will go back into the house to get the item he forgot.
C.Rino will take a nap.
B.Rino will go back into the house to get the item he forgot.
How are the themes in the two stories below similar?
Early Morning Mishap
Jordania was a dedicated swimmer and had set her alarm for an early 5 a.m. swim practice. However, when she woke up, she realized she had overslept and was now running late. In her hurry to make it to practice, she completely forgot her towel! She quickly dressed and rushed out the door, determined to make it on time despite this setback. Jordania's love for swimming was so strong that she was willing to go to any lengths to make sure she didn't miss a practice.
Race to the Train
Panjeet and Jani were running late for a crucial train ride to school. They didn't waste any time, grabbing their bags and sprinting out the door. The clock was ticking, and they had to move quickly to make it to the station on time. They ran as fast as they could. With their hearts pounding, they finally reached the station, only to see the train pulling away from the platform. But, with a burst of energy, they sprinted even faster and just managed to jump aboard at the last moment. Exhausted, they sank into their seats and let out a big sigh of relief. They had made it just in time.
A.Both themes are about forgetfulness.
B.Both themes are about nature.
C.Both themes are about being under pressure.
C.Both themes are about being under pressure.
Select the definition that matches the meaning of fall as used in the following passage:
The athletes were going mountain climbing and swimming in the lake. As they started their adventure, one of the athletes lost her balance. "I am going to fall!" she said in a panic. She hurt her leg and wanted to get it checked out. At the hospital, the doctor told her she had to rest. There must be no climbing or swimming for six weeks. She was sad, but she decided to spend the time preparing for her next adventure!
A.Fall means to accept or endure something.
B.Fall means to drop or stumble down.
C.Fall means a season where leaves often change color.
B.Fall means to drop or stumble down.
Identify the passage that uses the word felt with the following definition:
Felt means a type of fabric or material.
A.My friend got so excited when she heard the sound of an engine. She asked, "Have you ever felt that excited before?"
B.I could not believe how beautiful my friend looked in her bright costume. She made it herself using different colors of felt.
C.The children built a wooden toy boat. They made the captain out of paper and went to the lake to watch the boat float. With a sudden wave, the paper fell out and was ruined! The children felt sad.
B.I could not believe how beautiful my friend looked in her bright costume. She made it herself using different colors of felt.
Select the sentence that uses an antonym in place of the word in bold:
Why did you yell at the park?
A.Why did you whisper at the park?
B.Why did you shout at the park?
C.Why did you jump at the park?
A.Why did you whisper at the park?
Read the text below and select the prediction that is most likely to happen next:
Maria was watching a video about a train trip through Europe. "I really hope I can tour Europe one day," Maria said to her parents. Her parents replied, "That would cost a lot of money, but there is a competition that you could enter. You would need to write a story, and the prize is a trip of your choice." Maria took a deep breath, crossed her fingers, and started writing.
A.Maria will earn money from selling her books.
B.Maria will submit a story to the writing competition.
C.Maria will go to the circus.
B.Maria will submit a story to the writing competition.
How are the topics in the two stories below similar?
Winter Warmth
As the winter approached, the cows in the barn started feeling the chill in the air that was leaking through the cracks in the walls. They noticed that their humans had ways to keep themselves warm, so they wondered why they didn't have the same comfort. The cows felt it was essential to find a solution to this problem promptly. Determined to have a warm place to live, the cows made a decision to go on a "milk strike" and refused to produce any milk until their demand for warmth was met. They wanted to feel as warm as their humans.
Just Jakob
Arnold ran up the stairs and slammed the door to his bedroom. He shouted, "That's not fair!" His mom called up to him, "What's not fair, Arnold?" Arnold had explained that he disliked going to bed early when his brother, Jakob, got to stay up significantly later. His mother explained that Jakob was much older and that right now, Arnold needed rest so he could grow up strong and healthy. "Just wait," his mom said with a wink, "Soon, you'll be old enough to stay up just as late as Jakob." Arnold thought about it for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I guess that makes sense." And with that, he got ready for bed and drifted off to sleep.
A.Both topics are about being patient and waiting until the time is right.
B.Both topics are about protesting and not giving up.
C.Both topics are about disagreeing with the way things are.
C.Both topics are about disagreeing with the way things are.
Select the definition that matches the meaning of master as used in the following passage:
Yan decided to make a haunted house for his friends to visit. He was a master of creating fun experiences! He put fake cobwebs on the entrance, and he painted fake mice and spiders throughout the house. When his friends arrived for a tour, they couldn't believe their eyes. They made many scared faces as they walked through the house. After they made it through together, Yan decided to mock the faces they made to show them how scared they looked. They all laughed as they remembered the experience.
A.Master means to closely look at something.
B.Master means having a great amount of knowledge and understanding.
C.Master means having control or power over something or someone.
B.Master means having a great amount of knowledge and understanding.
Identify the passage that uses the word present with the following definition:
Present means the current point in time.
A.I gave my friend a present for their birthday. They loved the gift so much that they cried tears of happiness.
B.My family likes to enjoy the present and not worry about the past. We try to enjoy each moment that we are in so that we don't miss out on any fun!
C.Raul missed the train by just a few seconds, and he was mad at himself for being late. He was going to the store to buy his friend a present for their birthday, but it took longer than expected. Raul knew that he should have left earlier.
B.My family likes to enjoy the present and not worry about the past. We try to enjoy each moment that we are in so that we don't miss out on any fun!
What is the new meaning of the word sing when the suffix -able is added to create the word singable?
A.the act of singing
B.can be sung
B.can be sung
How are the topics in the two stories below different?
Han's Baby Sister
Even though Han loved his baby sister, he did not like helping to feed her or change her diapers. He did not like having to clean up any mess around him.
Helpful Layla
Layla loved to help her parents. Every day after school, she would set up the dinner table and help her dad cook dinner.
A.Only one story's topic is about family.
B.Only one story's topic is about homework.
C.Only one story's topic is about enjoying helping others.
C.Only one story's topic is about enjoying helping others.
Use the information in the two texts below to determine which statement is true.
Chemical Changes
A chemical reaction occurs when reagents and reactants mix to form a brand-new kind of material. An example of a chemical change involves burning wood because new substances, like carbon dioxide gas, are formed. Most chemical changes can't be undone.
What is a Chemical Change?
A chemical change is when a substance turns into a completely different substance with different properties. Chemical changes happen when we cook our food, when we rust metal, and even when we light a match. During a chemical change, chemical reactions take place, and new substances are formed. You can often tell when a chemical change is happening because you can see, hear, or feel a reaction, like a flame or heat.
A.
A chemical change does not form a brand-new substance or material.
B.
Most chemical changes can be undone, like cooking food.
C.
An example of a chemical change is when wood is burned because new substances like carbon dioxide gas are formed.
An example of a chemical change is when wood is burned because new substances like carbon dioxide gas are formed.