Homographs
Read the sentence:
"The bat flew out of the cave at sunset."
What does the word bat mean in this sentence?
A flying mammal
Which group of words is a sentence fragment?
A. The dog barked loudly.
B. We played soccer after school.
C. Running through the park.
D. My sister cleaned her room.
C. Running through the park.
Read the Story
Maria forgot to bring her umbrella to school. During recess, it started to rain. As a result, Maria got wet while walking back to class.
What caused Maria to get wet?
A. It was recess.
B. Maria walked to class.
C. Maria forgot her umbrella and it rained.
D. She went home.
C. Maria forgot her umbrella and it rained.
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Emma practiced playing the violin every afternoon after school. At first, she struggled to play the notes correctly. She continued practicing and listened carefully to her teacher's advice. After several months, Emma performed in a school concert and played beautifully.
Question
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Concerts are fun to attend.
B. Practicing and working hard can lead to improvement.
C. Violins are difficult to play.
D. Teachers enjoy music.
B. Practicing and working hard can lead to improvement.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. You finished your homework didn't you?
B. You finished your homework, didn't you?
C. You finished your homework didn't, you?
D. You finished, your homework didn't you?
B. You finished your homework, didn't you?
Read the sentences:
How are the meanings of watch different?
One means a timepiece, and one means to look at something.
Why is the group of words below a fragment?
"Under the table."
A. It has too many words.
B. It does not tell who or what.
C. It is a question.
D. It has punctuation.
B. It does not tell who or what.
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The fifth-grade class practiced their multiplication facts every day for three weeks. When they took their math test, most students earned higher scores than before.
Question
What was the effect of practicing multiplication facts every day?
A. Students forgot the facts.
B. Students earned higher test scores.
C. Students had homework.
D. Students changed classes.
B. Students earned higher test scores.
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A group of students noticed trash around a neighborhood park. They organized a cleanup day and invited families to help. Together, they collected litter, planted flowers, and painted benches. Afterward, the park looked cleaner, and more people began visiting.
Question
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Parks have benches.
B. Families enjoy flowers.
C. Working together can improve a community.
D. Students should paint often.
C. Working together can improve a community.
The science experiment was exciting, wasn't it?
Why is the comma used?
A. To separate items in a list
B. To separate the statement from the question tag
C. To show excitement
D. To begin a question
B. To separate the statement from the question tag
Read the sentence:
"The seal balanced a ball on its nose during the show."
Which context clue helps the reader determine the meaning of seal?
balanced a ball on its nose
Which revision turns the fragment into a complete sentence?
Fragment: After lunch.
A. After lunch.
B. Lunch after.
C. We played kickball after lunch.
D. The lunch.
C. We played kickball after lunch.
The school library added many new books about animals and sports. Because there were more books students enjoyed reading, library visits increased each week. Soon, students began checking out more books and talking about them with friends.
Question
Which cause had the GREATEST impact on increasing library visits?
A. Students talked with friends.
B. Students checked out books.
C. The library added new books students wanted to read.
D. The books were returned.
C. The library added new books students wanted to read.
Jordan wanted to learn more about space. He borrowed books from the library, watched educational videos, and asked questions in science class. Over time, he became an expert on planets and even won the school's science fair.
Question
Which detail BEST supports the central idea?
A. Jordan won the science fair.
B. Jordan borrowed books, watched videos, and asked questions.
C. The science fair was held at school.
D. Jordan liked science class.
B. Jordan borrowed books, watched videos, and asked questions.
Which sentence correctly uses a question tag?
A. We are ready for the field trip aren't we?
B. We are ready, for the field trip aren't we?
C. We are ready for the field trip, aren't we?
D. We are ready for, the field trip aren't we?
C. We are ready for the field trip, aren't we?
Read the sentences:
How does the meaning of crane change?
It means a machine in Sentence 1 and a bird in Sentence 2.
"Playing in the snow."
What is missing?
A. A punctuation mark
B. A subject
C. An adjective
D. A question tag
B. A subject (who is playing)
A community planted trees around a local park. Over time, the trees provided shade, which made the park more comfortable during hot weather. Because the park became more enjoyable, more families began visiting.
Question
Which cause-and-effect chain best explains what happened?
A. Trees were planted → Families visited → Shade was created
B. Trees were planted → Shade increased → More families visited
C. Families visited → Trees were planted → Shade increased
D. Hot weather → Trees were planted → Families stopped visiting
B. Trees were planted → Shade increased → More families visited
Many schools have started school gardens. Students work together to plant seeds, water plants, and remove weeds. The gardens provide fresh vegetables, teach responsibility, and help students learn about science. As the gardens grow, students feel proud of their work and enjoy sharing vegetables with others.
Question
Which statement BEST expresses the central idea?
A. Vegetables grow in gardens.
B. Science is an important subject.
C. School gardens provide learning opportunities and benefits for students.
D. Students enjoy being outdoors.
C. School gardens provide learning opportunities and benefits for students.
Read the sentence.
The class enjoyed the field trip, didn't they?
Why might a writer use a question tag at the end of a statement?
A. To ask for confirmation from the listener
B. To create a list
C. To explain a cause
D. To identify a central idea
A. To ask for confirmation from the listener
Read the sentence:
"The bark was rough and brown."
Which clue helps determine the meaning of bark?
rough and brown
Which sentence BEST explains why the group of words is a fragment?
"The happy puppy."
A. It does not begin with a capital letter.
B. It asks a question.
C. It tells who, but it does not tell what happened.
D. It has too many words.
C. It tells who, but it does not tell what happened.
Students noticed litter around their playground. They organized a cleanup day and collected several bags of trash. After the cleanup, the playground looked better, and more students chose to spend time outside during recess. Because students enjoyed the clean playground, they continued picking up trash throughout the year.
Question
If the students had NOT organized the cleanup day, which outcome would MOST likely have changed?
A. Students would still go to school.
B. The playground would likely remain littered, and fewer students might want to spend time outside.
C. Recess would be canceled.
D. The weather would change.
B. The playground would likely remain littered, and fewer students might want to spend time outside.
Lena moved to a new town and felt nervous about making friends. She decided to join the school's art club. Through the club, she met students who shared her interests. Soon, she felt more confident and made several new friends.
Question
Which detail is MOST important in developing the central idea?
A. Lena moved to a new town.
B. Lena joined the school's art club.
C. Lena liked art.
D. The school had many clubs.
B. Lena joined the school's art club.