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A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes. Using the example clue, the word sleuth in this sentence means A.senior citizen B.man C.pilot D.detective
What is D. detective?
100
Our thoughts are powerful tools. When one dwells on bad thoughts, one is more likely to have a bad day. If one dwells on good things, one stands a better chance of having a good day. What we think upon grows. The things we think about affect us! How can you have a better day? A. Worry about an upcoming test B. Avoid vegetables C. Think about a favorite activity D. Learn to use power tools
What is C. Think about a favorite activity?
100
Cats are very interesting. They have minds of their own. They like to sleep. They sleep many hours each day. They also like to play. They enjoy playing with small balls and string. You can shake a string in front of them and they will likely try to catch it. They also like to go after small animals like mice and birds. They will watch the animal carefully. They will slowly follow it, and then they will pounce on it. Sometimes the animal gets away. Indoor cats can't chase mice and birds, so they are content to play with you! The main idea in this passage is: A.Cats are hunters. B. Cats are interesting animals. C. Cats should not chase birds. D. Cats sleep too much.
What is B. Cats are interesting animals?
100
Dear Diary, Today was not a good day. We had a big test in math class, and I forgot to study. Then there was lunch. Mary and Joanie were absent and I didn’t have anyone to sit with! And on the bus, I said “Hi” to Bobby but he didn’t even answer. How embarrassing! Like I said, today was not a good day. What is the author's purpose of this writing? A. to inform B. to express personal feeling C. to instruct D. to entertain E. to express personal feelings
What is E. to express personal feelings ?
200
The light from the flashlight was seen through translucent objects, such as tracing paper and liquid in a glass, but it was not completely clear. Using the example clue, the word translucent in this sentence means a. solid b. thick c. see through d. dark
What is c. see through?
200
Ray was a star player on his baseball team. He had a very important role. He was usually very safe with his special equipment, although, he does remember telling one player from the other team, "Don't swing your bat so close to my mask!" His teammates couldn't believe he could crouch in that tough position for so long. What position does Ray play? A. pitcher B. first base C. catcher D. shortstop
What is C. catcher?
200
Who is in your family? Do you have a mom, dad, maybe brothers or sisters? Do you have aunts, uncles, and grandparents? If you make a family tree, you might find famous people there. You might find a president or a hero. You never know until you look. The main idea in this passage is: A. Planting trees B. Who you might be related to. C. Families D. Looking at family trees.
What is C. Families?
200
The bald eagle is America’s national bird. They are large birds. They stand about three feet tall. Bald eagles can have a wingspan as large as eight feet wide! Bald eagles also build very large nests. They build their nests out of sticks. They usually build them high off the ground. Each year they lay just two eggs. The largest bald eagle nest ever measured weighed more than two tons! It was almost ten feet wide and twenty feet tall. That’s a lot of room for just two baby eagles! The author wrote this paragraph to ______________________. A. demonstrate how the bald eagle became America's national bird B. persuade readers that it's hard to find a bald eagle's nest C. inform readers about the size of bald eagles and their nests D. all of the above
What is C. inform readers about the size of bald eagles and their nests?
300
A colossus, such as the Statue of Liberty, can be seen for miles around. Using the example clue, the word colossus in this sentence means A. airplane B. huge statue C. woman D. torch
What is B. huge statue?
300
It was the time of the pioneers. Many families were traveling by covered wagons through the Midwest. They were looking for land of their own on which to settle and build homes. Laura Ingalls Wilder lived during this time and wrote many books on her family and adventures. When did Laura Ingalls Wilder live? A. in the 1800s B. in the time of the dinosaurs C. in the year 1000 D. in the year 2005
What is A. in the 1800s?
300
It was soon obvious that young Auguste was a talented artist. He studied painting at first, but moved on to sculpting. He especially liked to make large sculptures. When he made a trip to Egypt, though, he was impressed by the size of pyramids and the Sphinx. He wanted his own work to mirror the size and majesty of what he saw. The main idea in this passage is: A. Auguste was a painter. B. Auguste traveled to Egypt. C. Auguste liked to sculpt. D. Auguste was a talented artist.
What is D. Auguste was a talented artist.?
300
First, turn up the hem and press it into place. Then turn under a small edge on the inside of the hem. Press that, too. Next, pin the hem in place. Then thread a needle. Sew the hem in place. Use longer stitches on the inside and smaller stitches on the outside. That way, the stitches will barely show. The author is giving instructions for _____. A. sewing a dress B. knitting a scarf C. repairing a rip in a piece of clothing D. hemming a piece of clothing
What is D. hemming a piece of clothing?
400
We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do. Using the contrast clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means a. gracious b. angry c.uninterested d. sleepy
What is c. uninterested?
400
She is wonderful. She will soon be 90! We are having a great time planning. An old friend is coming! She will be surprised. Grandpa passed away several years ago. We miss him. We are glad she is still here. Who is the paragraph about? A. Grandpa B. Grandma
What is B. Grandma?
400
The US Mint makes money. It doesn't make all kinds, just coins. At first, the US Mint made one cent and one-half cent pieces. Through the years, it has made many coins, including a $20 gold piece. Today, the mint makes all of the coins we use to shop. It makes coins for special occasions too. The mint also stamps the designs for special medals. The main idea in this passage is: A. The US Mint makes all kinds of money. B. The US Mint make $20 gold pieces. C. The US Mint makes all the coins we use to shop. D. The US Mint makes coins for special occasions.
What is C. The US Mint makes all the coins we use to shop.?
400
Did you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, you’re sending a message to your brain that you’re happy about something. When you frown, you’re sending a message to your brain that you’re sad about something. Our feelings are often contagious to those that surround us. So go ahead and smile! It’s worth it to everyone. The author is showing that A. it takes more muscles to smile than to frown. B. smiling is easier and healthier than frowning. C. the brain sends and receives messages. D. frowning is easy to do.
What is B. smiling is easier and healthier than frowning.?
500
After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed. Using the comparison clue, the word lethargic in this sentence means A. active B. bubbly C. exhausted D. lively
What is C. exhausted?
500
Miss Hines left the room. She was not gone for long. She looked at the board when she came back. It was not the same. Who had erased the lesson? Miss Hines looked at her students. Baylee was reading a book. Damon was putting two pencils up his nose. Tia's head was on her desk. Jake was drawing a dragon. The others sat very still. No one would tell Miss Hines who had erased the board. She had a plan. "Who wants to go to recess?" she asked. All the kids raised their hands. Tia's hand had white powder on it. Damon's hand was dirty. Jake had pencil smudges on the side of his hand. Miss Hines knew which one had erased her board. What clue told Miss Hines who erased the board?
What is .....................?
500
Read the paragraph and its main idea. The Colossus of Rhodes is a huge bronze statue. It was built to honor the Sun God after a victory in war. It took 12 years to build. It was completed in 282 BC. It stood for 56 years as a symbol of freedom and unity. Them, it was cut down at the knees by an earthquake. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty. Which detail that supports the main idea? A. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty. B. It was completed in 282 BC. C. The Colossus of Rhodes is a huge bronze statue. D. It took 12 years to build.
What is A. The Colossus of Rhodes inspired our own Statue of Liberty.?
500
Oh no! A black cat just crossed your path! That means bad luck, right? Oh dear, oh dear, you had better walk backward ten steps to avoid bad luck, or maybe you can trick the bad luck by turning around and walking backward until you cross over the place where the cat crossed your path. Here’s another idea! You could spit on the ground and rub your foot in it before walking backward for five steps. If all that backward walking makes you nervous – after all, you might fall into an open manhole -- maybe you can avoid bad luck by counting to nine instead. On the other hand, unless the black cat crossing your path is a hungry panther, you probably don’t need to worry about bad luck at all! The author most likely thinks that superstitions are: A. important B. silly C. dangerous D. boring
What is B. silly?