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Which sentence has the correct capitalization?
A) my friend loves summer.
B) My friend loves Summer.
C) My friend loves summer.
C) My friend loves summer.
The process of photosynthesis allows plants to convert sunlight into energy. This is how they make their own food.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) Plants need soil to grow.
B) All plants grow in the dark.
C) Photosynthesis helps plants make food.
C) Photosynthesis helps plants make food.
Read the passage: "I couldn't believe my luck when I found a hidden treasure in the backyard."
What point of view is this written in?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
An author explains how recycling can help protect the environment. What is the author's purpose?
A) To persuade
B) To inform
C) To entertain
B) To inform
Is this FACT or OPINION?
Opinion
Choose the sentence with the correct end punctuation:
A) What time is it.
B) What time is it?
C) What time is it!
B) What time is it?
Maria was terrified of swimming, but she slowly learned to be comfortable in the water with her friend's help.
What is the main idea?
A) Maria loves going to the beach
B) Maria learns to overcome her fear of water.
C) Maria teaches her friend to swim.
B) Maria learns to overcome her fear of water.
What point of view is used here?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
B) Second person
"Once upon a time, there was a dragon who loved to sing and dance." What is the author's purpose?
A) To entertain
B) To inform
C) To persuade
A) To entertain
Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
Is this FACT or OPINION?
Fact
Add commas to this sentence: After school I need to do my homework clean my room and feed the dog.
After school, I need to do my homework, clean my room, and feed the dog.
Recycling plays an important role in protecting the environment. By recycling materials like paper, glass, and plastic, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and conserve valuable natural resources.
A) Recycling is a waste of time.
B) Everyone should throw everything away
C) Recycling helps reduce waste and save resources.
"The knight was brave, and he knew he had to save the kingdom".
What point of view is this?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
C) Third person
"You should buy this product because it will save you time and money".
What is the author's purpose?
A) To inform
B) To persuade
C) To entertain
B) To persuade
The Earth revolves around the sun once every year.
Is this FACT or OPINION?
Fact
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
A) Sarah asked, "did you finish your homework before dinner?"
B) Sarah asked, "Did you finish your homework before dinner?"
C) Sarah asked, "did you finish your homework before dinner"?
B) Sarah asked, "Did you finish your homework before dinner?"
What is the central idea of this passage?
A) Animals migrate in the summer.
B) Birds migrate in the winter.
C) Many animals migrate to find food and better climates.
C) Many animals migrate to find food and better climates.
Identify the POV:
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
C) Third person
What is the author's purpose?
A) To entertain
B) To inform
C) To persuade
B) To inform
Reading books is more fun than watching movies.
Is this FACT or OPINION?
Opinion
Correct the capitalization and punctuation in this sentence:
when its raining i like to read watch movies and drink hot chocolate
When it's raining, I like to read, watch movies, and drink hot chocolate.
A knight had never traveled beyond his village before. But, when danger arrived in the capital of his country, he knew he could not stay behind. Although he felt scared, he packed his armor and set out on the long journey. Along the way, he faced many challenges, but each step brought him closer to protecting his home.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A) The village depends on the knight for protection.
B) The knight pushes through fear to do what is right.
C) The knight does not like to travel far from home.
B) The knight pushes through fear to do what is right.
"You find yourself lost in a forest and have to decide which path to take."
Which POV is being used?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
B) Second person
In an opinion piece, a writer argues that school uniforms should be mandatory. What is the author's purpose?
A) To inform
B) To entertain
C) To persuade
C) To persuade
Mr. Paolino used to be the principal of this building.
Is this FACT or OPINION?
Fact.