Word Wizards
Read the sentence.
The kitten gently stepped over the sleeping puppy.
What does gently mean?
A. Quickly
B. Softly
C. Loudly
D. Angrily
B. Softly
Read the sentence.
Liam studied every night before the spelling test. On Friday, he earned a 100.
Why did Liam earn a 100?
A. He guessed on the test.
B. He studied for the test.
C. The test was canceled.
D. He did not answer the questions.
B. He studied for the test.
Which information should usually be included in a summary?
A. Every small detail
B. Only the important events
C. Your opinion about the story
D. A new ending
B. Only the important events
A theme is--
A. What the story is mainly about
B. The setting of the story and how it affects the plot
C. The most important part of the story
D. The lesson or message in a story
D. The lesson or message in a story
True or False: Poems can have rhyming lines.
True
Read the sentence.
Marcus clambered over the large rocks to reach the top of the hill.
What does clambered mean?
A. Climbed awkwardly
B. Slept peacefully
C. Ran quickly
D. Looked carefully
A. Climbed awkwardly
True or False: An inference is something you figure out using clues from the text and what you already know.
True
Read the paragraph.
Ben planted a tomato seed. He watered it every day and made sure it received sunlight. After several weeks, a small tomato plant began to grow.
Which is the BEST summary?
A. Ben likes tomatoes.
B. Ben watered his plant every hour.
C. Ben planted and cared for a seed until it grew into a plant.
D. Tomato plants are green.
C. Ben planted and cared for a seed until it grew into a plant
Read the situation.
Noah practiced the piano for weeks. Even when a song was difficult, he kept trying. Eventually, he learned to play the song well.
Which theme is BEST?
A. Practice can lead to improvement.
B. Music can be difficult.
C. Music is always easy.
D. Everyone should play the piano.
A. Practice can lead to improvement
Which is an element that can help identify a text as a poem?
a. Chapters only
b. A table of contents
c. Stanzas
d. Paragraph numbers
C Stanzas
Read the sentence.
The students decided to spruce up the classroom by hanging new artwork on the walls.
What does spruce up mean?
A. Make something look better
B. Make something smaller
C. Clean something quickly
D. Take something apart
A. Make something look better
Read the paragraph.
Maya walked outside and saw dark clouds covering the sky. She hurried back inside and grabbed an umbrella.
What can the reader infer?
A. Maya thinks it may rain.
B. Maya wants to go swimming.
C. Maya is going to bed.
D. Maya does not like umbrellas
A. Maya thinks it may rain
True or False: A good summary includes only the beginning of a story.
False
Which statement is a universal theme?
A. Mia should clean her bedroom.
B. Friendship can help people through difficult times.
C. The soccer game was exciting.
D. Sam found his missing backpack.
B. Friendship can help people through difficult times.
Read the lines.
The moon shines bright at night,
Giving the world its silver light.
What is one feature that shows these lines are poetry?
A. The lines rhyme.
B. The lines start with capital letters.
C. They describe the senses.
D. The lines are written like a news article.
A. The lines rhyme
Read the sentence.
Unfortunately, the picnic was canceled because of the heavy rain.
What does unfortunately mean?
A. Happily
B.Unhappily
C. Clearly
D. Suddenly
B. Unhappily
Read the paragraph.
Jayden practiced shooting baskets every afternoon. During the final game, he made the winning shot.
Which detail BEST supports the idea that Jayden's practice helped him succeed?
A. It was the final game.
B. He practiced shooting baskets every afternoon.
C. He made a winning shot.
D. He played basketball.
B. He practiced shooting baskets every afternoon
Read the paragraph.
Three friends discovered an injured bird. They carefully placed it in a box and called a wildlife rescue center. After the bird recovered, it was released back into the wild.
Which is the BEST summary?
A. Three friends found a bird and helped it get the care it needed.
B. The bird was placed in a box.
C. Wildlife rescue centers help animals.
D. The friends liked birds.
A. Three friends found a bird and helped it get the care it needed.
Read the paragraph.
At first, Marcus did not want to work with his classmates on a science project. However, each student had a different idea that helped the group. Together, they created an excellent project.
What is the BEST theme?
A. Science projects are difficult.
B. Working together can lead to success.
C. Students should work alone.
D. Everyone likes science.
B. Working together can lead to success
How would a story MOST LIKELY be different if it were changed into a play?
A. It would have facts and information.
B. It would no longer have characters.
C. It would not have a beginning, middle, or end.
D. It would have stage directions.
D. It would have stage directions
Read the sentence.
After the long hike, Elena was exhausted, so she collapsed onto the couch as soon as she got home.
What does exhausted most likely mean?
A. Very excited
B. Very tired
C. Very hungry
D. Very confused
B. Very tired
Read the paragraph.
When Sofia found a wallet on the playground, she took it to the office instead of keeping it. Later, the owner thanked her and gave her a small reward.
Which statement is BEST supported by the paragraph?
A. Sofia wanted to become rich.
B. Sofia knew the wallet belonged to her friend.
C. Sofia was afraid of the office.
D. Sofia made an honest choice.
D. Sofia made an honest choice
Read the paragraph.
Ava's class noticed that the playground was covered in trash. The students worked together to clean the area and asked the principal for more trash cans. Soon, the playground became cleaner.
Which is the BEST summary?
A. Ava's class saw trash, worked together to solve the problem, and helped make the playground cleaner.
B. Ava wanted to buy new playground equipment.
C. The principal cleaned the playground alone.
D. The students spent all day playing outside.
A. Ava's class saw trash, worked together to solve the problem, and helped make the playground cleaner.
Read the paragraph.
Leah accidentally broke her sister's favorite vase. At first, she wanted to hide the broken pieces. Instead, Leah told her sister the truth and apologized. Although her sister was upset, she forgave Leah.
Which theme is BEST?
A. Accidents should always be hidden.
B. Honesty can help solve difficult problems.
C. Vases are easy to break.
D. Sisters always agree.
B. Honesty can help solve difficult problems
Read the text.
Characters: Mia and Dad
Mia: I can't believe we made it to the top of the mountain!
Dad: You did a great job climbing!
Which feature BEST shows that this text is from a play?
A. It has characters speaking dialogue.
B. It has a lesson.
C. It takes place outside.
D. It has a main character.
A. It has characters speaking dialogue