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Beavers are famous for building dams across streams. They use their sharp front teeth to cut down trees and branches. By building these dams, they create ponds that protect them from predators like wolves and bears.
According to the text, what specific tool do beavers use to cut down trees?
A) Their strong flat tails
B) Their sharp front teeth
C) Heavy rocks found in the stream
D) The help of other forest animals
What is their sharp front teeth?
Honeybees are some of the hardest workers in the insect world. They spend their days flying from flower to flower to collect nectar. While they do this, they also help plants grow by moving pollen. Back at the hive, they work together to build honeycombs and take care of their queen.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) Honeybees are very good at flying.
B) Honeybees have many important and busy jobs.
C) Queen bees never leave the hive.
D) Flowers provide food for insects.
What is honeybees have many important and busy jobs?
A dog found a large bone and was carrying it home in his mouth. On his way, he had to cross a bridge over a clear stream. Looking down, he saw his own reflection in the water. Thinking it was another dog with a much bigger bone, he snapped at the reflection to take it. As he opened his mouth, his own bone fell into the water and sank, leaving him with nothing.
Jeopardy Clue: This is the lesson the dog learned after losing his bone in the stream.
A) What is "Slow and steady wins the race"?
B) What is "Be satisfied with what you have"?
C) What is "Always help a friend in need"?
D) What is "Look before you leap"?
What is "Be satisfied with what you have"?
First, the seed is buried in the warm soil. Next, the rain provides water to help the outer shell soften. Finally, a small green sprout pushes through the dirt toward the sun.
What is the logical connection between the sentences in this passage?
A. Comparison
B. Sequence (Time Order)
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
What is Sequence (Time Order)?
Passage: "Molly looked at the tall, swirling waterslide. Her knees knocked together and she gripped her tube tightly. Even though her heart was racing, she took a deep breath and stepped onto the first stair. She wanted to show her little brother that there was nothing to fear."
Based on Molly’s actions, which character trait describes her best?
A) Greedy
B) Courageous
C) Grumpy
D) Forgetful
What is courageous?
Mars is often called the "Red Planet" because its surface is covered in iron oxide, which is the same stuff that makes old nails rusty. While Earth has a thick atmosphere we can breathe, the air on Mars is very thin and made mostly of carbon dioxide.
Based on the passage, why does Mars appear to be red?
A) It is very hot like a fire.
B) It is covered in red flowers.
C) The sun shines more brightly there.
D) It has iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
What is It has iron oxide (rust) on its surface?
The desert is a harsh environment, but many animals have found clever ways to stay cool. The fennec fox has giant ears that release heat from its body. Many desert ground squirrels stay underground in burrows during the hottest part of the day. Some animals, like the camel, can go a long time without drinking water.
Which sentence best describes the main idea?
A) Burrows are the best place to hide from the sun.
B) Desert animals have special ways to survive the heat.
C) Camels are the strongest animals in the desert.
D) The sun is very hot in the desert.
What is desert animals have special ways to survive the heat?
A shepherd boy grew bored while watching his sheep. To entertain himself, he ran toward the village shouting, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers ran to help him, only to find no wolf. He did this three more times. One day, a real wolf actually appeared. The boy screamed for help, but the villagers thought he was playing a trick again and stayed home. The wolf made off with the sheep.
Jeopardy Clue: This statement describes the central message of the shepherd boy’s story.
A) What is "Sheep are difficult animals to watch"?
B) What is "Playing tricks is the best way to make friends"?
C) What is "Nobody believes a liar, even when they tell the truth"?
D) What is "Wolves are very clever hunters"?
What is "Nobody believes a liar, even when they tell the truth"?
A thick layer of dark clouds gathered in the sky. Because the clouds became too heavy with moisture, it began to rain. This resulted in the dry garden becoming green and healthy again.
Which sentence describes a cause mentioned in the text?
A. The garden became green and healthy.
B. It began to rain.
C. Dark clouds gathered in the sky.
D. The clouds became too heavy with moisture.
What is the clouds became too heavy with moisture?
"After the big storm, the park was covered in fallen branches. While the other kids went to the swings, Sam grabbed a rake. He spent his whole Saturday afternoon clearing the path so the elderly neighbors could walk safely. He didn't even stop for a snack until the job was finished."
What is Sam’s primary motivation for raking the branches?
A) He wanted to find a lost toy in the leaves.
B) He was hoping to get paid by the neighbors.
C) He wanted to make the park safe for others.
D) He was bored of playing on the swings.
What is he wanted to make the park safe for others?
To survive in the scorching desert, camels have several special features. Their humps store fat, which they can turn into water and energy when food is scarce. They also have thick eyelashes and three eyelids to keep the blowing sand out of their eyes.
Question: Which detail from the text explains how a camel keeps sand out of its eyes?
A) By using thick eyelashes and three eyelids.
B) By closing its humps tightly.
C) By staying behind large sand dunes.
D) By only traveling during the night.
What is by using thick eyelashes and three eyelids?
Helmets are a vital piece of equipment for any bike rider. A helmet protects your brain if you fall and hit your head on the ground. It is important to make sure the straps are tight so the helmet doesn't slide around. Even the best bike riders in the world wear helmets every time they ride to stay safe.
What is the main idea of this text?
A) Bike riding is a fun way to get exercise.
B) Straps are the most important part of a helmet.
C) Professional bike riders are very fast.
D) Wearing a helmet is essential for safety while riding.
What is wearing a helmet is essential for safety while riding?
All summer long, the Ant worked hard to store grain for the winter. Meanwhile, the Grasshopper spent his days singing and dancing in the sun. "Why work so hard?" the Grasshopper chirped. When winter arrived and the ground was covered in snow, the Grasshopper had no food and grew very hungry. He went to the Ant’s house, but the Ant only had enough food for his own family.
Jeopardy Clue: This is the moral the Grasshopper learned when winter arrived.
A) What is "It is best to prepare today for the needs of tomorrow"?
B) What is "Dancing is more important than eating"?
C) What is "Winter is a time for sharing with everyone"?
D) What is "Hard work is only for those who cannot sing"?
What is "It is best to prepare today for the needs of tomorrow"?
Polar bears have thick white fur to blend into the snow and stay warm in the Arctic. In contrast, brown bears have dark fur to hide in the forest and live in warmer climates. Both bears are powerful hunters.
How does the author connect the ideas between polar bears and brown bears?
A. By listing the steps to find a bear in the woods.
B. By comparing how they look and where they live.
C. By explaining why brown bears are better than polar bears.
D. By showing the effect of cold weather on bear fur.
What is by comparing how they look and where they live?
"Jasper stared at the 'No Silly String' sign in the library. A mischievous grin spread across his face as he reached into his backpack. He waited until the librarian turned her back to check out a book, then he quickly sprayed a giant purple cloud over the return desk."
How do Jasper’s feelings change the sequence of events in the story?
A) His playful mood leads him to break a library rule.
B) His sadness makes him want to leave the library early.
C) His anger causes him to get into a fight with the librarian.
D) His fear makes him hide under the library table.
What is his playful mood leads him to break a library rule?
Long ago in ancient Egypt, people made a type of paper called papyrus. They made it from the stalks of a tall plant that grew along the Nile River. They would slice the stalks into thin strips, soak them in water, and press them together to dry into a flat sheet.
According to the text, what was the first step in making papyrus?
A) Pressing sheets together to dry.
B) Slicing the stalks into thin strips.
C) Soaking the strips in the Nile River.
D) Buying a tall plant from a store.
What is slicing the stalks into thin strips?
Trees provide more than just shade; they are essential for the planet. Trees act like lungs for the Earth by taking in carbon dioxide and breathing out oxygen for us to breathe. Their roots hold soil in place so it doesn't wash away in the rain. Also, many animals rely on trees for their homes and food.
Which detail best supports the idea that trees help the Earth?
A) Trees give us shade on a hot day.
B) Many animals live in the branches of trees.
C) Trees create oxygen and protect the soil.
D) Trees grow very tall over many years.
What is trees create oxygen and protect the soil?
A tiny mouse accidentally woke up a sleeping lion. The lion was about to eat the mouse when the tiny creature cried out, "Please let me go! I might be able to help you one day." The lion laughed at the idea of a small mouse helping a king, but he let her go. A week later, the lion was caught in a hunter’s net. The mouse heard his roars, chewed through the ropes, and set the lion free.
Jeopardy Clue: This is the central theme of the story about the Lion and the Mouse.
A) What is "Lions should never sleep in the grass"?
B) What is "Small friends can prove to be great friends"?
C) What is "Ropes are very easy to chew through"?
D) What is "You should never talk to strangers"?
What is "Small friends can prove to be great friends"?
A small toy car was accidentally dropped down the sink drain. Since the toy was stuck in the pipe, the water could not flow through. This led to the sink overflowing onto the kitchen floor.
What was the effect of the toy being stuck in the pipe?
A. The toy car became very clean.
B. The water could not flow through the pipe.
C. Someone dropped a toy in the sink.
D. The pipe became larger.
What is the water could not flow through the pipe?
"Tasha worked on her science project for three weeks. When her volcano didn't erupt on the first try, she didn't cry or give up. Instead, she went back to her notebook, changed the recipe for the 'lava,' and tried again five more times until it finally bubbled over."
Which action contributes most to Tasha’s success at the end of the story?
A) Choosing a volcano for her project.
B) Crying when the project failed.
C) Waiting three weeks to start.
D) Persisting and changing her plan.
What is persisting and changing her plan?
The deep ocean is a world of total darkness. Some creatures, like the anglerfish, create their own light through a process called bioluminescence. They use a glowing "lure" that hangs in front of their faces to attract smaller fish to eat.
What does the anglerfish use its glowing lure for, according to the passage?
A) To see where it is going in the dark.
B) To scare away much larger sharks.
C) To attract smaller fish for food.
D) To communicate with other anglerfish.
What is to attract smaller fish for food?
Recycling is an easy way for kids to help the environment. By putting paper, plastic, and cans in a recycling bin, we keep trash out of landfills. Recycling also saves energy because it takes less power to make something from old materials than from new ones. When we recycle, we protect our forests and oceans.
What is the overall message (main idea) of the passage?
A) Recycling is a simple but powerful way to protect the Earth.
B) It is hard to make things from new materials.
C) Plastic and cans should never be thrown away.
D) Landfills are becoming too full of trash.
What is recycling is a simple but powerful way to protect the Earth?
A thirsty crow found a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. He could not reach it with his beak. Instead of giving up, he began dropping small pebbles into the pitcher one by one. As the pebbles filled the bottom, the water rose higher and higher. Finally, the water reached the top, and the crow was able to drink and save his life.
Jeopardy Clue: This lesson is shown by the Crow’s clever actions.
A) What is "Pebbles are very heavy objects"?
B) What is "Water is hard to find in the summer"?
C) What is "Where there is a will, there is a way"?
D) What is "Crow’s have the longest beaks in nature"?
What is "Where there is a will, there is a way"?
Start by choosing a book from the shelf that looks interesting. After that, take the book to the front desk. To finish your visit, give the librarian your library card so they can scan the book.
What should you do immediately after taking the book to the front desk?
A. Choose a book from the shelf.
B. Go home and read the book.
C. Give the librarian your library card.
D. Look for a different book.
What is give the librarian your library card?
"Leo sat on the bench during the whole soccer game. He kept his eyes on the ground and pulled his hat low over his face. When the coach called his name to go in and play, Leo shook his head and whispered, 'I'm not ready,' even though he had practiced every day."
Which word best describes Leo's feelings in this passage?
A) Confident
B) Insecure
C) Excited
D) Dishonest
What is insecure?