Theme
Leo wanted to win the school race. He practiced every day after school, even when he felt tired. On race day, Leo did not come in first, but he finished strong and felt proud of himself.
What lesson does Leo learn?
A. Never join races
B. Only fast runners win
C. Effort matters more than winning
D. Practice is not helpful
C. Effort matters more than winning
The desert was so arid that no plants could grow there.
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Windy
B.Dry
The classroom was a zoo during group work.
What does this mean?
A. Animals were inside
B. It was loud and wild
C. It was very quiet
D. Students were sleeping
B. It was loud and wild
Title: How Bees Make Honey
Heading: Step 1 – Collecting Nectar
Bees fly to flowers and gather nectar.
Caption: A bee collecting nectar from a flower
1. How does the heading help the reader?
A. It tells a funny story
B. It shows the first step in the process
C. It gives an opinion
D. It describes the weather
B. It shows the first step in the process
Some frogs can change color to blend into their surroundings. This helps them hide from predators and stay safe. Frogs that can blend in are more likely to survive in the wild.
Part A: What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain with a story about frogs
B. To explain how frogs stay safe
C. To persuade readers to like frogs
D. To describe where frogs live
B. To explain how frogs stay safe
Sara found a lost puppy in her neighborhood. She made posters and asked neighbors if they knew the owner. After two days, she found the puppy’s family, who thanked her for helping.
What is the theme of the story?
A. Animals should stay home
B. Helping others brings good results
C. Posters are useful for school
D. Neighbors are noisy
B. Helping others brings good results
Mia felt exhausted after running the long race, so she sat down to rest.
What does exhausted mean?
A. Happy
B. Very tired
C. Angry
D. Excited
B. Very tired
Jake is as busy as a bee.
What does this mean?
A. Jake likes insects
B. Jake is very active and working hard
C. Jake is flying
D. Jake is loud
B. Jake is very active and working hard
Jake forgot his umbrella, so he got wet in the rain.
Which text structure is used?
A. Comparison
B. Chronology
C. Cause and effect
D. Description
C. Cause and effect
Part B: Which sentence BEST supports the answer to Part A?
A. Some frogs can change color
B. This helps them hide from predators
C. Frogs live in the wild
D. Frogs are small animals
B. This helps them hide from predators
Jamal tried to build a tall tower with blocks, but it kept falling. He felt frustrated but kept trying. After many attempts, he finally built the tallest tower in the class.
What is the theme of the passage?
A. Blocks are fun to use
B. Giving up is okay
C. Hard work leads to success
D. Towers always fall
C. Hard work leads to success
The puppy was timid and hid behind the couch when guests arrived.
What does timid mean?
A. Playful
B. Loud
C. Shy
D. Fast
C.Shy
The baby slept like a rock.
What does this mean?
A. The baby is hard
B. The baby is sleeping deeply
C. The baby is loud
D. The baby is playing
B. The baby is sleeping deeply
Diagram: Parts of a Plant (roots, stem, leaves)
How does a diagram help the reader?
A. It tells a story
B. It shows information visually
C. It gives opinions
D. It asks questions
B. It shows information visually
Wearing a helmet while riding a bike can protect your head if you fall. Many injuries can be prevented by using proper safety gear. For this reason, everyone should wear a helmet when biking.
Part A: What is the author’s purpose?
A. To inform about biking
B. To explain how to ride a bike
C. To persuade readers to wear helmets
D. To tell a story about an accident
C. To persuade readers to wear helmets
Lily saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. She invited him to sit with her friends. Soon, he was smiling and talking with everyone.
What is the theme?
A. Lunch is important
B. Being kind can make others feel welcome
C. Students like to talk
D. Friends eat together
B. Being kind can make others feel welcome
Ben will bat at the ball during the game.
What does bat mean in this sentence?
A. A flying animal
B. A piece of sports equipment
C. A place to sleep
D. A type of food
B. A piece of sports equipment
My brother is a rock when I feel scared.
What does this mean?
A. He is hard
B. He is strong and dependable
C. He is quiet
D. He is outside
B. He is strong and dependable
Dogs are loyal and enjoy playing with people. Cats are more independent and often like to be alone.
What text structure is used?
A. Chronology
B. Cause and effect
C. Comparison
D. Problem and solution
C. Comparison
Part B: Which detail BEST shows the author’s purpose?
A. Riding a bike is fun
B. Helmets come in different colors
C. Everyone should wear a helmet
D. Bikes have two wheels
C. Everyone should wear a helmet
Ethan forgot to study for his test and received a low grade. The next time, he studied each night and improved his score.
What is the central idea?
A. Tests are hard
B. Studying helps you improve
C. School is boring
D. Grades do not matter
B. Studying helps you improve
The bark of the tree was rough to touch.
What does bark mean?
A. A dog’s sound
B. The outer covering of a tree
C. A loud yell
D. A type of leaf
B. The outer covering of a tree
The wind whispered through the trees.
What does this mean?
A. The wind is talking quietly
B. The wind made a soft sound
C. The trees are speaking
D. The wind stopped
B. The wind made a soft sound
Tom woke up late. He rushed to get ready. He missed the bus. What likely happened because Tom woke up late?
A. He got extra sleep
B. He rushed
C. He ate breakfast
D. He walked slowly
B. He rushed
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Without these, plants cannot make their own food. This process helps plants stay alive and healthy.
Part A: What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To explain how plants grow
C. To persuade people to plant gardens
D. To compare plants and animals
B. To explain how plants grow