Pet in a Pocket
How is the problem in the passage resolved?
A. The judges award all the ribbons.
B. The judges create a new prize for fuzzy.
C. The judges give a ribbon to Maria's hamster.
D. The judges give a ribbon to Jacob's hamster.
B. The judges create a new prize for Fuzzy.
Why is Kayla worried at the beginning of the story?
A. She is afraid that her pet will get lost.
B. She is nervous about participating in the contest.
C. She is anxious to show off her pet to her friends.
D. She is waiting for her mother to bring her hamster.
D. She is waiting for her mother to bring her hamster.
How does Katie help her father at the end of the passage?
A. She sells a painting.
B. She answers for him.
C. She takes over the tour.
D. She gives the painting a title.
B. She answers for him.
Which excerpt from the passage BEST matches the drawing?
A. “You’d miss the island. And what would you paint?”
B. “No painting in this weather? It’s so stormy!”
C. “But you can see the beam from the lighthouse over the water.”
D. “I’m just finishing up while there’s still sunlight.”
D. "I'm just finishing up while there's still sunlight."
Read the story: "In a bustling city, a young girl named Mia discovered a hidden garden. She spent her afternoons there, finding peace and joy away from the noise of the city." What is the theme of this story?
A. Adventure
B. The importance of nature
C. Friendship
D. Courage
B. The importance of nature
If the story needed a new title, which would be BEST?
A. A Most Unusual Pet
B. A Difficult Decision
C. Do You Really Have a Pet?
D. What Will the Judges Think?
A. A Most Unusual Pet
The judges awarded Kayla’s hamster a prize because they believed
A. it was very unusual.
B. it was the most beautiful pet.
C. every pet should receive an award.
D. there should be at least one extra prize.
A. it was very unusual.
What information does the reader learn from the drawing that is missing from the passage?
A. the appearance of the shore
B. the age of the lighthouse
C. the type of weather
D. the time of day
A. the appearance of the shore
Which is found in “Warn or Welcome” that is NOT included in “Lighthouse: The Sailor’s
Beacon”?
A. details about lighthouses
B. dialogue between characters
C. sentences grouped into paragraphs
D. information about what lighthouses do
Read the passage: "Electric cars are becoming more popular due to their environmental benefits. They produce fewer emissions compared to traditional gasoline cars, helping to reduce air pollution." What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Electric cars are expensive
B. Electric cars are becoming popular because they are environmentally friendly.
C. Electric cars are faster than gasoline cars.
D. Electric cars are difficult to maintain.
B. Electric cars are becoming popular because they are environmentally friendly.
Which event in the story contributes to the rising action?
A. holding the largest hamster.
B. looking at the furriest hamster
C. examining the wheels in the hamster cage
D. waiting for the mother to bring the hamster
D. Waiting for the mother to bring the hamster
What is the MAIN problem in the passage?
A. Will Jacob’s hamster impress the judges?
B. Will Maria’s hamster win for most beautiful fur?
C. Will Kayla’s mom be proud if Kayla’s hamster wins a ribbon?
D. Will Kayla’s hamster win a ribbon if he is not the largest or most furry?
D. Will Kayla’s hamster win a ribbon if he is not the largest or most furry?
Read these sentences from “Lighthouse: The Sailor’s Beacon.”
All lighthouses have beacons, or lights, at the highest place possible. The higher the light, the farther it
can be seen.
Which detail in “Warn or Welcome” is explained by these sentences?
A. why the house is so small
B. why Katie likes the lighthouse
C. why Mr. Everly became an artist
D. why the lighthouse has so many stairs
D. why the lighthouse has so many stairs
Which of these is found in “Warn or Welcome” but is NOT found in “Lighthouse: The
Sailor’s Beacon”?
A. reasons lighthouses are needed
B. details that describe lighthouses
C. an explanation of how lighthouses help sailors
D. a story about characters who live at a lighthouse
D. a story about characters who live at a lighthouse
Read the story: "A brave knight set out on a quest to rescue a princess trapped in a tower. Along the way, he faced many obstacles but never lost hope." What is the theme of this story?
A. Adventure
B. Bravery and perseverance
C. Friendship
D. Love
B. Bravery and perseverance
Which statement BEST describes the moral of the passage?
A. Everyone can win a contest.
B. Small animals can also be special.
C. Everyone can compete in pet contests.
D. Small animals can be carried in pockets.
B. Small animals can also be special.
10. What is a theme of the story?
A. Winning is not everything.
B. Bragging does not bring success.
C. You should not judge a book by its cover.
D. Everybody is special in their own way.
D. Everybody is special in their own way.
Read these lines from the passage.
MR. EVERLY
(He waves his hand.)
Painting doesn’t pay the bills.
What do these lines help the reader know about Mr. Everly?
A. Mr. Everly has tried to sell his paintings before.
B. Mr. Everly is worried about having enough money.
C. Mr. Everly does not want to talk about his painting.
D. Mr. Everly does not think it is important to pay bills.
B. Mr. Everly is worried about having enough money.
Read these lines from the passage.
KATIE
(Sadly)
But the stairs.
MR. EVERLY
We could come to visit and go up and down the stairs.
What do these lines MOST show?
A. Katie would like to live in a larger house.
B. Katie would miss the stairs if they left the island.
C. Mr. Everly is eager to move away from the island.
D. Mr. Everly feels tired from climbing the stairs so often.
B. Katie would miss the stairs if they left the island.
Read the passage: "Social media platforms have changed the way people interact, allowing for instant communication and the sharing of ideas. However, they also raise concerns about privacy and mental health." What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Social media is only for entertainment.
B. Social media has both positive and negative impacts on society.
C. Social media is a waste of time.
D. Social media is only for young people.
B. Social media has both positive and negative impacts on society.
Which statement BEST summarizes the story?
A. Kayla wanted everyone to win.
B. Kayla’s mom was late bringing Fuzzy.
C. Kayla saw two of her friends win ribbons.
D. Kayla appreciates all of the hamsters for their special qualities.
D. Kayla appreciates all of the hamsters for their special qualities.
What is the main idea of this story?
A. Most children see their own pet as a winner.
B. Most hamsters have special qualities worth rewarding.
C. Pet contests show children the importance of sharing.
D. Hamster shows can be an exciting place to spend an afternoon.
B. Most hamsters have special qualities worth rewarding.
Which idea from “Lighthouse: The Sailor’s Beacon” becomes a joke by the narrator in
“Warn or Welcome”?
A. A lighthouse keeper’s life is lonely.
B. A lighthouse keeper works long hours.
C. A lighthouse keeper’s job offers low pay.
D. A lighthouse keeper helps keep ships safe.
A. A lighthouse keeper's life is lonely.
Read these lines from the passage.
KATIE
Dad, are you going down?
MR. EVERLY
Yes, I’ll be going down.
(The lights dim.)
KATIE
Dad, are you going up?
MR. EVERLY
Yes, I’ll be going up now?
(The lights brighten.)
KATIE
Dad, are you going down?
MR. EVERLY
Yes, I’ll be going down now, Katie.
What do these lines MOST show about Mr. Everly?
A. He has a regular routine of lighting the lighthouse light.
B. He likes to walk up and down the lighthouse stairs for exercise.
C. He often asks for help with his work at the lighthouse.
D. He works at the lighthouse through the day and through the night.
A. He has a regular routine of lighting the lighthouse light.
Read the passage: "The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, allowing people to connect instantly across the globe. It has also transformed industries, from retail to entertainment." What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The internet is used for shopping.
B. The internet has changed communication and industries.
C. The internet is a source of entertainment.
D. The internet is only for social media.
B. The internet has changed communication and industries.