Grammar
Poetry
Realistic Fiction
Expository
Multimodal
100
A ______ is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning or end of a root word.
Affix
100
The brave little seed pushed up through the ground,
Ignoring the shadows that whispered around.
It reached for the sunlight with all of its might,
Hoping its courage would help it grow right.
In the poem, what does the word “courage” most likely mean?
A. The seed’s wish to sleep longer underground
B. The seed’s strength to keep growing even when it's hard
C. The seed’s ability to grow faster than other seeds
D. The seed’s fear of the shadows around it
B. The seed’s strength to keep growing even when it's hard
100
What is realistic fiction?
A story that could really happen but the people are fiction (made up).
100
What is an expository text?
A text that has real facts and information.
100
What does the word multimodal mean?
A. Using only words to tell information
B. Watching a video with no sound
C. Reading a book without any pictures
D. Using pictures and words together to share information
D. Using pictures and words together to share information
200
Which is a correct example of a complex sentence?
A. Because it decided to rain, we ran into the classroom.
B. The do barked loudly.
C. I wanted to play, but it started to rain.
A. Because it decided to rain, we ran into the classroom.
200
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem:
Under the tree, the breeze would play,
Gently pushing the leaves all day.
Birds sang songs as clouds rolled by,
Painting patterns across the sky.
AABB
200
Jordan stacked the library books neatly on the cart, even though no one had asked him to. When Mrs. Lee dropped a pile of papers, he rushed over to help her pick them up. Jordan liked finishing his own work, but he believed it was important to help others whenever they needed it.
What does the passage show about Jordan’s character?
A. He likes to rush through his work so he can leave early.
B. He only helps others when someone tells him to.
C. He believes helping others is important, even if he isn’t asked.
D. He prefers to work alone and not help anyone.
C. He believes helping others is important, even if he isn’t asked.
200
Birds build many different kinds of nests. Some birds use twigs and leaves to make their nests strong. Other birds use grass, mud, or even pieces of string they find outside. Birds build nests so they have a safe place to lay their eggs and care for their babies. No matter what materials they use, every nest is important for helping baby birds grow.
Question:
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Birds sing beautiful songs in the morning.
B. Some birds like to fly long distances.
C. Birds build nests using different materials to keep their babies safe.
D. Baby birds hatch quickly and learn to fly right away.
C. Birds build nests using different materials to keep their babies safe.
200
Picture A: A website with bright flashing colors, lots of ads, and the title: “SUPER TRUE FACTS!!! Dinosaurs STILL LIVE in Florida!”
Picture B: A webpage from the National Museum of Natural History with an article titled: “How Scientists Study Dinosaur Fossils.”
Question:
Which source is more credible (trustworthy) for learning real facts about dinosaurs?
A. Picture A — The website with flashing colors and surprising claims
B. Picture B — The museum website with information from scientists
C. Both sources are equally trustworthy
D. Neither source is trustworthy because no websites are credible
B. Picture B — The museum website with information from scientists
300
A subject is ______________.
A verb is ________________.
subject: the who or what a sentence is about
verb: action
300
“The Busy School Day”
Stanza 1
In the morning sunlight bright,
We start our day just right.
Backpacks hung and pencils sharp,
Everyone ready to do their part.
Stanza 2
After lunch we read and write,
Working hard with all our might.
Friends nearby to help us learn,
Taking turns and waiting our turn.
Stanza 3
When the afternoon is nearly done,
We clean our space and share our fun.
Stories told and games we play,
A happy ending to our day.
How does the poet use stanzas in this poem?
A. Each stanza describes a different part of the school day.
B. Each stanza repeats the exact same idea.
C. The stanzas do not relate to each other at all.
D. Each stanza explains a different character in the poem.
A. Each stanza describes a different part of the school day.
300
Jordan stacked the library books neatly on the cart, even though no one had asked him to. When Mrs. Lee dropped a pile of papers, he rushed over to help her pick them up. Jordan liked finishing his own work, but he believed it was important to help others whenever they needed it.
Based on Jordan’s actions, what would he MOST likely do if he saw a classmate struggling to clean up a spill?
A. Walk away and pretend he didn’t notice
B. Tell a friend about the spill
C. Help the classmate clean up
D. Wait for the teacher to do it
C. Help the classmate clean up
300
Bees and flowers have an important relationship in nature. Bees visit flowers to collect nectar, which they use to make honey. While bees move from flower to flower, they also spread pollen. This helps flowers grow new seeds. Without bees, many flowers would not be able to grow, and without flowers, bees would not have food.
What Is the Relationship Between Bees and Flowers?
A. Bees and flowers do not depend on each other.
B. Bees help flowers make seeds, and flowers give bees nectar for food.
C. Flowers chase bees away to protect their pollen.
D. Bees only visit flowers for fun.
B. Bees help flowers make seeds, and flowers give bees nectar for food.
300
A student reads an article about frogs. The article includes written paragraphs, a labeled diagram of a frog, and photographs showing frogs in different habitats.
How do the pictures and diagram help the reader understand the information in the article?
A. They tell a story about a frog’s life.
B. They repeat the same sentences from the text.
C. They help explain and add details to the information in the written text.
D. They make the article longer.
C. They help explain and add details to the information in the written text.
400
Choose the sentence that has incorrect subject verb agreement.
1The class walks to the library every Tuesday. 2The students reads quietly at the tables. 3Our librarian helps us find good books. 4Then everyone returns to the classroom.
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
Sentence 2
400
Why does a poet use rhyme scheme throughout a poem?
A. it is a story
B. it helps the read understand
C. it creates rhythm
C. it creates rhythm
400
Jordan stacked the library books neatly on the cart, even though no one had asked him to. When Mrs. Lee dropped a pile of papers, he rushed over to help her pick them up. Jordan liked finishing his own work, but he believed it was important to help others whenever they needed it.
What do Jordan’s actions show about how he feels about helping others?
A. He helps only because he wants to finish his work faster.
B. He feels helping others is important and wants to be supportive.
C. He helps people only when the teacher tells him to.
D. He doesn’t enjoy helping, but he does it anyway.
B. He feels helping others is important and wants to be supportive.
400
Bees and flowers have an important relationship in nature. Bees visit flowers to collect nectar, which they use to make honey. While bees move from flower to flower, they also spread pollen. This helps flowers grow new seeds. Without bees, many flowers would not be able to grow, and without flowers, bees would not have food.
Which idea from the bar graph BEST supports the passage?
A. Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers, which helps both bees and flowers.
B. Bees only collect nectar, and they never touch pollen when they visit flowers.
C.Bees collect many different things from flowers, including mud and leaves.
D. Bees do not get anything from flowers but visit them for fun.
A. Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers, which helps both bees and flowers.
400
How does a tornado form and what conditions make them more likely?
Which TWO credible sources would give the BEST information?
A. A scientific article from the National Weather Service
B. A comic book that includes a tornado scene
C. A YouTube video by a certified meteorologist explaining storms
D. A cooking website describing “whirlwind recipes”
A. A scientific article from the National Weather Service
C. A YouTube video by a certified meteorologist explaining storms
500
Which word combines the root "fact" and an affix to mean "a place where things are made"
A. Factor
B. Artifact
C. Factory
C. Factory
500
“The Running Cloud”
The cloud drifted across the sky
like a ship sailing on blue seas,
moving slowly above our school
as we watched it float with ease.
Which line from the poem is a simile?
A. The cloud drifted across the sky
B. moving slowly above our school
C. as we watched it float with ease
D. like a ship sailing on blue seas
D. like a ship sailing on blue seas
500
Jordan stacked the library books neatly on the cart, even though no one had asked him to. When Mrs. Lee dropped a pile of papers, he rushed over to help her pick them up. Jordan liked finishing his own work, but he believed it was important to help others whenever they needed it.
Which answer shows the events from the passage in the correct order?
A. Jordan helped Mrs. Lee pick up papers, he stacked the library books, then he finished his own work.
B.Jordan stacked the library books, he helped Mrs. Lee pick up papers, then he thought it was important to help others.
C.Jordan finished his own work, he helped Mrs. Lee pick up papers, then he stacked the library books.
D. Jordan believed helping others was important, he finished his own work, then he stacked the library books.
B.Jordan stacked the library books, he helped Mrs. Lee pick up papers, then he thought it was important to help others.
500
Which choice best explains how the author uses cause and effect to explain why animals hibernate?
A. The author lists the steps animals follow during the winter.
B. The author explains that cold weather and lack of food cause animals to hibernate so they can save energy.
C. The author compares animals that hibernate to animals that do not.
D. The author tells a story about one animal hibernating in winter.
B. The author explains that cold weather and lack of food cause animals to hibernate so they can save energy.
500
How do astronauts stay safe while working outside a spacecraft?
Which TWO sources would give the MOST helpful and accurate details?
A. A NASA fact sheet about spacewalks
B. A science fiction movie about astronauts
C.A toy company advertisement for astronaut costumes
D. A teacher’s science textbook chapter on space exploration
A. A NASA fact sheet about spacewalks
D. A teacher’s science textbook chapter on space exploration