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The star-nosed mole hunts for food in ponds. Its nose helps the mole feel for worms and tadpoles. When it seizes some food, the mole takes the worms and tadpoles back to its hole. In this passage the word seize means a) hides b) cooks c) catches
c) catches
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What does the word benefit mean?
A benefit is a helpful result, an advantage or a positive result
100
Maria did not look up when the teacher spoke. She did not hear what she was supposed to do with the paper. She watched the teacher's lips as he spoke. When the teacher turned his head and spoke, Maria did not hear what he said. Which of these sentences is probably true? a) Maria needs to be a better listener b) Maria cannot see the paper c) Maria reads lips to understand people.
c) Maria reads lips to understand people.
100
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is: A. The dog’s name is Paco. B. Everyone should have a dog. C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life. D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
100
For a 2 pt written response, what must be included in your answer to get a 2?
You need an answer, 2 supporting details and an explanation of how your details connect to your answer.
200
Clara Barton started the American Red Cross during the Civil War. After the war she saw that many soldiers could not find their families. She started to trace the missing people. In this story the word trace means a)mail b) teach c) find
c) find
200
What does it mean to infer?
To infer means that you use explicit details and prior knowledge to draw a conclusion.
200
Jack looked up. He saw the same thing he has seen each day this week. The geese were flying south, He heard them honking as they went. "Too bad," he thought. "It will soon be cold and snowy. I'll have to play inside." Which of these sentences is probably true? a) the geese spoke with Jack about the weather b) flying geese can mean a change of season c) Jack works in a birdhouse.
b) flying geese can mean a change of season
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Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges. The main idea of this passage is: a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms. b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean. c. One type of storm is called a hurricane. d. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
c. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
200
What must you use to help you answer an extended written response question?
Answers: planning page, bullet points that you should check off
300
The King's Camel Race is run in Saudi Arabia. Any camel owner may ride in the race. The riders talk to their camels. They coax their camels to go faster. In this passage the word coax means a) visit b) urge c) paste
b) urge
300
What does summary mean?
The main idea and the important details of a story. Must include events from the beginning, middle and end of the story.
300
Jan counted out five pairs of socks. She put one extra pair in the pile. She found the T-shirt she likes to sleep in. She chose some shorts and shirts. "Don't forget your teddy bear," her dad called. Which of these sentences is most likely true? a) Jan wants to see how many socks she has b) Jan doesn't like nightgowns c) Jan is getting ready for a trip
c) Jan is getting ready for a trip
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If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! The main idea of this passage is: a. Sometimes people feel sad b. You should do good things for others c. We’re not always happy d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
300
If the test asks you to figure out an unknown word, what must you do?
Go back to the text. Circle the word, read around the word and use context clues to figure it out. Plug in the multiple choice word options in place of the unknown word and see if it makes sense.
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A blenny is a fish. It can be very sly. The blenny can hide at the bottom of the sea. This fish is hard to see because it can change color. In this passage the word sly means? a) tricky b) hollow c) proud
a) tricky
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What does limitation mean?
Something that limits or stops you from doing something.
400
"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby.William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel."Georgie!" William shouted.There was no response. Mom packed the baby up into the car seat."William, can you help me with his umbrella?" William helped his mother load the large umbrella in the minivan. Where are Mom and William going? Why clues help you figure it out? _
Mom and William are going to the beach.
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Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. The main idea of this passage is: A. The Wright Brothers worked hard. B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
400
How is a first person point of view of a story different than a third person point of view of a story?
A first person story is told by a character in the story. It will include more feelings and emotions than a third person narration.
500
People have loved amber for thousands of years. Amber looks like stone. Pieces of amber can be polished to make beads and rings. To do this you must rub the amber for a long time. In this passage the word polished means a) shined b) missed c) hidden
a) shined
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What does challenge mean?
Challenge means to face a difficult task.
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Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky. It was clear as far as the eye could see, except for the cruel sun.The insatiable sun drained the land of all moisture. He cursed the sun.Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind. Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and surveyed the field. It was well seeded, that he knew. He had seeded it himself, yet nothing sprang from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church. What does Mr. Johnson do for a living? What clues help you figure it out?
Mr. Johnson is a farmer.
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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! The main idea of this passage is: A. Weekends are times to travel. B. The writer enjoys spending time with family. C. The writer’s grandparents live far away. D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
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She went to her best friend’s house to study. When she got there, she started to wonder how big her best friend’s dog Jasper had gotten. They went outside and rode their bikes for 20 minutes, went back to the house to study, ate dinner, and then she went back home. What point of view is this story told from?
This is a third person point of view.