Vocabulary
Editing & Grammar
Reading prose and poetry
Reading informational texts
100

In the sentence, “Leah was exhausted after running six miles,” what does the word exhausted mean?

Very tired 

100

Fix the sentence below:
  sister like to read book

My sister likes to read books.

100

Read this paragraph: Allison was afraid to try out for the football team. After practicing every day, she decided to be brave and try. In the end, Allison felt happy with herself.


 Who is the main character in the passage?

The main character in the passage is Allison

100

Read the paragraph:

Solar energy is becoming more popular around the world. Solar panels collect energy from the sun and turn it into electricity. Although solar energy can be expensive to install, it helps reduce pollution and saves money over time.

 What is the central idea of this paragraph?

The central idea of this paragraph is that solar energy is becoming popular because it provides benefits like reducing pollution and saving money.

200

The root spect means “to look.” How does this help you understand the word inspect?

To play something again. 

200

Identify and revise the sentence fragment:
 Because the experiment required precise measurements.

 The experiment required precise measurements.
 OR
 Because the experiment required precise measurements, we worked carefully.

200

Read this paragraph: Allison was afraid to try out for the football team. After practicing every day, she decided to be brave and try. In the end, Allison felt happy with herself.

 What lesson does Allison learn by the end of the passage?

The lesson that Allison learns by the end of the passage is that she learns to be brave and try even when she feels scared.

200

Read this paragraph: Solar energy is becoming more popular around the world. Solar panels collect energy from the sun and turn it into electricity. Although solar energy can be expensive to install, it helps reduce pollution and saves money over time.

 Identify one cause-and-effect relationship in the paragraph.

Cause: Solar panels collect energy from the sun.
 Effect: They turn it into electricity.
 OR
 Cause: Using solar energy.
 Effect: Reduces pollution and saves money over time.

300

Choose the best synonym for valuable:

 (A) Expensive

 (B) Common

 (C) Tiny

 (D) Broken

(A) Expensive

300

Correct the sentence below:
 after the game we went out for pizza

We went out for pizza after the game.

OR

After the game we went out for pizza

300

Read this paragraph: Allison was afraid to try out for the football team. After practicing every day, she decided to be brave and try. In the end, Allison felt happy with herself.

How does the setting help explain why Allison was nervous at the beginning of the story?

Allison was nervous at the beginning of the story because the tryouts can make people nervous because they are being judged or trying something new. That explains why Allison felt afraid.

300

Bees are important insects. They help plants grow by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Without bees, many plants would not grow.

 What is this paragraph mostly about?

The paragraph is mostly about why bees are important.

400

Which three words are synonyms for Hazardous? 

A. Safe 

B. Dangerous

 C. Risky

 D. Harmful

 E. Timid

B. Dangerous

C. Risky

D. Harmful

400

Revise this sentence below to correct the error and improve clarity:

running down the hallway the backpack fell off Maria.

While Maria was running down the hallway her backpack fell off.

                          OR

     Maria’s backpack fell off while she was running down the hallway.

400

Read this paragraph: Sam had always avoided speaking in front of large groups. When his teacher assigned a class presentation, he felt his stomach twist with fear. After practicing every night and getting advice from his older sister, Sam delivered his speech confidently. When his classmates applauded, he realized he was stronger than he thought.

Use evidence from the text to support your answer. What theme is developed in this passage?

Theme: Facing your fears can help you grow stronger.
 Evidence: Sam practices, gives the speech, and feels proud after the applause.

400

Read the paragraph:

Social media has transformed communication in the 21st century. While it allows people to connect instantly across the globe, it has also raised concerns about privacy and mental health. Studies suggest that excessive use of social media may increase anxiety, particularly among teenagers. Despite these concerns, many experts argue that responsible use can provide educational and social benefits.

 What is the author’s purpose, and how does the tone support that purpose?

The author's purpose is to inform the reader about both the good and bad effects of social media.The tone is balanced and neutral, which helps show both sides of the topic.

500

In the sentence, “The results were inevitable after months of preparation,” what does inevitable most likely mean?

 Certain to happen; unavoidable.

500

Rewrite this sentence so it is complete:
 Because we passed we studied for the test.

 We passed the test because we studied

500

Read this paragraph: Sam had always avoided speaking in front of large groups. When his teacher assigned a class presentation, he felt his stomach twist with fear. After practicing every night and getting advice from his older sister, Sam delivered his speech confidently. When his classmates applauded, he realized he was stronger than he thought.

 How does Sam change from the beginning to the end of the passage?

At first, Sam is afraid and nervous. By the end, he becomes confident and realizes he is capable.

500

Read this paragraph: Social media has transformed communication in the 21st century. While it allows people to connect instantly across the globe, it has also raised concerns about privacy and mental health. Studies suggest that excessive use of social media may increase anxiety, particularly among teenagers. Despite these concerns, many experts argue that responsible use can provide educational and social benefits.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

The central idea of this paragraph is that social media has both benefits and drawbacks in modern communication.