Main Idea
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
"Dogs are loyal pets. They often protect their owners and show affection. Many people say dogs are a person's best friend."
A) Dogs like to run fast.
B) Dogs are loyal and protective pets.
C) Dogs need to be fed twice a day.
D) Dogs are hard to train.
B) Dogs are loyal and protective pets.
"The puppy was timid, hiding behind the couch whenever someone new came over."
What does timid most likely mean?
A) Excited
B) Shy
C) Angry
D) Brave
B) Shy
Which sentence is correct?
A) Their going to the park after school.
B) They're going to the park after school.
C) There going to the park after school.
D) Theyre going to the park after school.
B) They're going to the park after school.
What word means "enough to meet the needs or requirements"?
A) Crucial
B) Emerge
C) Sufficient
D) Exploit
C) Sufficient
What is the largest mammal in the world?
A) Elephant
B) Blue Whale
C) Giraffe
D) Polar Bear
B) Blue Whale
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
"Recycling helps the environment by reducing waste in landfills. It also saves energy and resources. Everyone can help by recycling paper, plastic, and glass."
A) Recycling is a lot of work.
B) Recycling only helps landfills.
C) Recycling is important for protecting the environment.
D) Recycling is expensive.
C) Recycling is important for protecting the environment.
"After walking for hours without water, the hikers were parched."
What does parched most likely mean?
A) Tired
B) Hungry
C) Thirsty
D) Lost
C) Thirsty
Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas.
A) My brother who lives in Texas is visiting.
B) My brother, who lives in Texas is visiting.
C) My brother who lives in Texas, is visiting.
D) My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
D) My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
Which word best fits "the most important or primary person or thing"?
A) Principal
B) Target
C) Funding
D) Advocate
A) Principal
In a softball game, what is the rule when a batter has two strikes but fouls off a pitch?
A) The batter is out.
B) The batter gets a new pitch.
C) The batter continues hitting as long as they foul off pitches.
D) The batter gets another strike added to their count.
C) The batter continues hitting as long as they foul off pitches.
What is the main idea of the paragraph below?
"In ancient Egypt, pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs. These impressive structures showed the wealth and power of the rulers. Building a pyramid took many years and thousands of workers."
A) Ancient Egyptians loved to build tall structures.
B) Pyramids were built to honor pharaohs and display their power.
C) Only wealthy people lived inside pyramids.
D) Building a pyramid was fast and easy.
B) Pyramids were built to honor pharaohs and display their power.
"The magician's trick was so baffling that no one could figure out how he did it."
What does baffling most likely mean?
A) Confusing
B) Boring
C) Easy
D) Funny
A) Confusing
Choose the correct verb form:
"By the time they arrive, we ___ eating."
A) finished
B) will have finished
C) had finished
D) will finished
B) will have finished
Which word means "to become known or recognized as something"?
A) Establish
B) Emerge
C) Report
D) Target
B) Emerge
What position did Ms.Young play in college?
a. Pitcher
b. Left field
c. shortstop
d. 3rd base
d. 3rd base
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
"Volcanoes are natural openings in Earth's crust that allow molten rock, ash, and gases to escape. While eruptions can be dangerous, they also create new land and rich soil. Many communities live near volcanoes because of the fertile ground."
A) Volcanoes are only dangerous and should be avoided.
B) Volcanoes help create new land and rich soil.
C) Volcanic ash is bad for farming.
D) Volcanoes are caused by heavy rainfall.
B) Volcanoes help create new land and rich soil.
"The arid desert landscape stretched for miles without any sign of water or greenery."
What does arid most likely mean?
A) Cold
B) Dry
C) Full of plants
D) Mountainous
B) Dry
Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation with an introductory clause.
A) After the meeting we went for lunch.
B) After the meeting, we went for lunch.
C) After the meeting we, went for lunch.
D) After, the meeting we went for lunch.
B) After the meeting, we went for lunch.
Which of the following words best describes someone who actively supports a particular cause or policy?
A) Advocate
B) Defy
C) Object
D) Rebel
A) Advocate
What is the main idea of the paragraph below?
"Social media has changed how people interact with one another. It allows for instant communication and sharing across the world. However, it also raises concerns about privacy, misinformation, and mental health. As technology grows, society must balance the benefits and challenges of social media."
A) Social media is completely harmful and should be avoided.
B) Social media improves communication but also causes problems.
C) Only teenagers use social media.
D) Social media should be banned worldwide.
B) Social media improves communication but also causes problems.
"Even after many failed attempts, the inventor remained undaunted, refusing to give up on his idea."
What does undaunted most likely mean?
A) Discouraged
B) Brave and determined
C) Nervous and shy
D) Tired and bored
B) Brave and determined
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A) My sister, who loves to read is very quiet.
B) My sister, who loves to read, is very quiet.
C) My sister who loves to read, is very quiet.
D) My sister who loves to read is very quiet.
B) My sister, who loves to read, is very quiet.
What does the word "sufficient" mean in the context of a budget?
A) Excessive
B) Enough to meet the needs
C) Limited in scope
D) Highly important or necessary
B) Enough to meet the needs