TEXT STRUCTURE
First, Mia planted a seed. Next, she watered it.
What text structure is shown?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Sequence
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Problem and Solution
B. Sequence
Bees help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another.
What is the main idea?
A. Bees are yellow.
B. Bees help plants grow.
C. Flowers are colorful.
D. Pollen is small.
B. Bees help plants grow.
Choose the best conjunction.
I wanted to play outside, ___ it was raining.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. so
B. but
Which sentence clearly states an opinion?
A. School begins at 8:00.
B. Students have lunch at school.
C. Recess is the best part of the school day.
D. Students use pencils.
C. Recess is the best part of the school day.
Jamal grabbed his umbrella before leaving the house.
What can you infer?
A. It is probably raining or may rain.
B. It is snowing.
C. Jamal is going swimming.
D. Jamal lost his umbrella.
A. It is probably raining or may rain.
The sidewalk was wet because it rained overnight.
What text structure is shown?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
Exercise helps people stay healthy. It can make muscles stronger and improve heart health.
Which detail supports the main idea?
A. Exercise can make muscles stronger.
B. People wear shoes when exercising.
C. Exercise can happen outside.
D. Some people like music.
A. Exercise can make muscles stronger.
Mia packed her lunch ___ filled her water bottle.
A. and
B. but
C. or
D. because
Answer: A. and
Which sentence is a reason supporting this opinion?
Opinion: Students should have more time to read.
A. Reading is an activity.
B. More reading time can help students improve their skills.
C. Books have pages.
D. Libraries have books.
B. More reading time can help students improve their skills.
Sarah opened her refrigerator and took out a carton of milk and a bowl.
What can you infer?
A. Sarah is probably preparing food.
B. Sarah is going to school.
C. Sarah is cleaning her room.
D. Sarah is going outside.
A. Sarah is probably preparing food.
Dogs are playful and loyal. Cats are independent and quiet.
What text structure is used?
A. Sequence
B. Problem and Solution
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
Trees are important to communities. They provide shade, help clean the air, and give animals places to live.
What is the main idea?
A. Trees only grow in forests.
B. Trees are important to communities.
C. Animals live in trees.
D. Trees provide shade.
B. Trees are important to communities.
Which sentence is a run-on sentence?
A. I like pizza, and I like tacos.
B. We went outside after lunch.
C. The bell rang we walked to class.
D. My teacher read a story.
C. The bell rang we walked to class.
Which transition word best connects two reasons?
Students should have longer recess. ______, exercise helps students stay healthy.
A. However
B. For example
C. First
D. Finally
B. For example
Marcus looked at the dark clouds and quickly ran inside.
What can the reader infer?
A. Marcus is hungry.
B. Marcus thinks a storm may be coming.
C. Marcus wants to play basketball.
D. Marcus is going to sleep.
B. Marcus thinks a storm may be coming.
Text 1:
The library has computers, books, tables, and comfortable chairs.
Text 2:
First, choose a book. Next, find a quiet seat. Finally, begin reading.
How are the texts structured differently?
A. Text 1 uses description; Text 2 uses sequence.
B. Text 1 uses cause and effect; Text 2 uses description.
C. Both use sequence.
D. Both use problem and solution.
A. Text 1 uses description; Text 2 uses sequence.
Recycling helps protect the environment. People can recycle paper, plastic, and metal. Recycling reduces the amount of trash sent to landfills.
Which detail best supports the main idea?
A. Some recycling bins are blue.
B. Recycling reduces trash sent to landfills.
C. People carry bags to recycling centers.
D. Plastic can have different colors.
B. Recycling reduces trash sent to landfills.
Capitalization
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my friend lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
B. My friend lives in memphis, Tennessee.
C. My friend lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
D. My Friend lives in Memphis, tennessee.
C. My friend lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
Which sentence would be the best evidence for this opinion?
Opinion: Schools should have gardens.
A. Gardens can be beautiful.
B. Students can learn about plants by caring for a school garden.
C. Some gardens have flowers.
D. Plants need water.
B. Students can learn about plants by caring for a school garden.
The classroom was quiet. Students had pencils in their hands and papers on their desks. Their teacher walked around the room.
What can the reader infer?
A. Students are probably taking an assessment.
B. Students are eating lunch.
C. Students are playing outside.
D. Students are getting ready for dismissal.
A. Students are probably taking an assessment.
Text 1:
The playground was covered with trash. Students picked up the trash and placed it in recycling bins.
Text 2:
The playground has swings, slides, benches, and a basketball court.
How are the texts organized differently?
A. Both use sequence.
B. Text 1 uses problem and solution; Text 2 uses description.
C. Text 1 uses comparison; Text 2 uses cause and effect.
D. Both use cause and effect.
B. Text 1 uses problem and solution; Text 2 uses description.
Reading every day can help students become stronger readers. Students learn new vocabulary, improve fluency, and gain knowledge when they read regularly.
Which statement best explains the main idea?
A. Students should only read books at school.
B. Reading regularly helps students develop several important skills.
C. Vocabulary is the most important reading skill.
D. Students should read only nonfiction books.
B. Reading regularly helps students develop several important skills.
Punctuation
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
A. “Where are you going” asked Mia.
B. “Where are you going?” asked Mia.
C. “Where are you going”? asked Mia.
D. “Where are you going,” asked Mia?
B. “Where are you going?” asked Mia.
Which organization would make the strongest opinion paragraph?
A. Opinion → Reason → Evidence → Explanation
B. Evidence → Topic → New Topic → Conclusion
C. Question → Random detail → Opinion → Question
D. Conclusion → Evidence → New topic → Opinion
A. Opinion → Reason → Evidence → Explanation
Lena put on her coat, scarf, gloves, and boots. She stepped outside and quickly zipped her coat.
What can the reader infer?
A. The weather is probably warm.
B. Lena is preparing for cold weather.
C. Lena is getting ready to swim.
D. Lena is going to the beach.
B. Lena is preparing for cold weather.