Vocabulary
Which of the following words is an synonym for the italicized word?
Raw vegetables are ---
1. undercooked
2. green
3. smelly
4. young
undercooked
A medal was given to Mrs. Garcia for bravery. While going shopping, Mrs. Garcia had seen a house on fire. She could hear someone screaming. Mrs. Garcia rushed into the house even though it was on fire and full of smoke. A few minutes later, she came out carrying a young boy.
How did Mrs. Garcia know there was someone inside the house?
She could hear him screaming.
Can you picture a coin so big that you can hardly carry it? The country of Sweden had such a coin over 200 years ago. It was 2 feet long and 1 foot wide. The coin weighed 31 pounds.
How long was the coin?
A 2 feet
B 1 foot
C 31 feet
D 3 feet
A. 2 feet
Do you think the film is scary
A .
B !
C ?
D None
C ?
Where did Ms. Wickes graduate college?
Auburn University
AND (BONUS 2x points) Vanderbilt University
Which is an antonym for the italicized word: rough
large
heavy
smooth
long
smooth
Sometimes we see sand dunes near the water. These sand dunes do not always stay in the same place. The wind blows them along. Some sand dunes move only a few feet each year. Others move over 200 feet in a year.
Sand dunes move the most —
A near the water.
B where it is coldest.
C where it is windiest.
D where there are a lot of people.
C. where it is windiest.
Bloodhounds are dogs that have a very good sense of smell. They are used by the police to track down people. Bloodhounds have long ears that hang down. They have wrinkled faces. Most bloodhounds are black and tan.
Which of the following is an opinion?
A Bloodhounds have long ears.
B Bloodhounds are used by the police.
C Bloodhounds are good dogs to have around.
D Bloodhounds have a special sense of smell.
C Bloodhounds are good dogs to have around.
Please wash your _________ car today.
A father’s
B Father’s
C fathers’
D fathers’s
A father’s
How many times has Ms. Wickes been married?
0
José _________ his report to include a section on bugs.
Which word means he changed it by adding something?
F. wrote
G. amended
H. erased
J. corrected
Amended
The Hindenburg was an airship that was 804 feet (245 m) long. Airships are much more interesting than boats. Airships fly in the sky. In 1937 the Hindenburg was starting to land but blew up, killing and injuring many people.
Which states an opinion?
A. Airships fly in the sky.
B. The Hindenburg blew up, killing and injuring many people.
C. The Hindenburg was an airship that was 804 feet (245 m) long.
D. Airships are much more interesting than boats.
D
How can a woodpecker bang its head into a tree all day without knocking itself out? Scientists have discovered that the bird’s brain is packed inside thick, spongelike bone. Around the bone are muscles that soften the shock of the constant pecking that the bird does with its bill.
Why does the woodpecker have a spongelike layer around its brain?
to protect the brain from being
hurt while the bird is pecking
Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation?
A. Suzie whispered, “This is a great movie.”
B “Don’t forget your money said Mother.”
C. Are there seats up front?” asked Bruce?
D. “let’s get popcorn” suggested Wanda.
A. Suzie whispered, “This is a great movie.”
How many siblings does Ms. Wickes say she has?
2- John and Riley
Hand me that green plant.
In which sentence does the word plant mean the same thing as in the sentence above?
A The electric plant was a busy place to work.
B Plant those bushes here.
C They used Joe as a plant to spy on the kids.
D I gave Mom a plant for Mother’s Day.
D. I gave Mom a plant for Mother’s Day.
Maggie and Isabel went to the park on Saturday. They both headed for the slides. But, they couldn’t decide who should go first. Isabel said she should because she was older. Maggie said she should because Isabel always got to. Just then, Brett came over and said, “Why don’t you each get on one slide and start down at the same time?” And that’s just what they did.
What is the turning point of this story?
A Maggie and Isabel argue over the slide.
B Brett comes up with a great solution.
C The girls go down the slides at the same time.
D The girls immediately head for the slides.
B.
The great auk once lived on islands in the Atlantic Ocean. This large black-and-white bird had a big bill. It was an excellent swimmer and diver but couldn’t fly because of its very small wings. Sailors killed these birds by the thousands. The last great auk was seen in 1844.
Which of the following about the great auk is true?
A It had a very small bill.
B It was an excellent swimmer.
C It had very large wings.
D Thousands of these birds currently live on islands in the Atlantic.
B It was an excellent swimmer.
January 5 2001, (10)
dear Burt
My mom said you are coming to see us next
month. If the weather is right, we can go
skiing, sledding, or ice skating. You can
borrow my brother’s skis and skates.
See you soon.
Your Cousin,
Sarah
F. January 5, 2001
G. January 5 2001
H. January 5, 2001,
J. Correct as is
F. January 5, 2001
What year was Ms. Wickes born?
1996
_________, Mom had forgotten the can opener.
Which of these words means that it was unlucky?
F. Fortunately
G. Mournfully
H .Excitedly
J. Unfortunately
J. Unfortunately
“Please go to the store for me,” said Mother. “I need a gallon of milk. Your aunt Jane is coming for supper, and I want to be sure to have enough of everything.” Billy grabbed his umbrella and hurried to the store. He was glad to help because his aunt Jane was coming.
Why do you think Billy is glad to help?
A He thinks his mother will give him money.
B He loves to go to the store.
C He likes his aunt Jane.
D He likes to help his mother cook.
C He likes his aunt Jane.
The saying “You don’t know your own strength” must be true. Mildred Ludwick of Hawaii saw a little girl get struck by a car. The girl became pinned under a wheel. Ludwick used all her might and lifted the 3,000-pound car off the girl. Ludwick weighed only 105 pounds.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A Extraordinary circumstances sometimes allow people to do amazing things.
B Even small people can do really important things.
C You should always know your own strength.
D Always look before you cross the street.
A. Extraordinary circumstances sometimes allow people to do amazing things.
_________ he isn’t going to join us.
F No
G No:
H No;
J No,
No,
What is Ms. Wickes favorite thing about a snow day?
READING IN HER PJS WHILE DRINKING COFFEE