Context
What are the THREE different purposes for why an author would write?
PIE Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Which text structure is used when an author describes events in the order they happened?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Chronological order
D. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
Which technique does an author use to make their writing more creative and interesting by comparing things in unusual ways?
A. Dialogue
B. Figurative language
C. Direct characterization
D. Setting description
B. Figurative language
Which word is an indefinite pronoun?
A. He
B. Someone
C. Dog
D. Quickly
B. Someone
Passage:
Practice gives athletes more confidence to compete. Regular training builds skills and helps them believe in themselves.
What does the word “confidence” mean as used in the passage?
A. Worry
B. Ability
C. Trust in oneself
D. Strength
C. Trust in oneself
If an author wants to make readers laugh and enjoy a funny story, what is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To inform
C. To persuade
D. To describe
A. To entertain
Why might an author use strong, descriptive language in a story?
A. To make the story confusing
B. To help readers visualize and understand the text
C. To list facts only
D. To summarize the text quickly
B. To help readers visualize and understand the text
Why might an author include facts and statistics in an informational article?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To support their ideas with evidence
C. To describe a setting
D. To introduce characters
B. To support their ideas with evidence
Which sentence uses a preposition correctly?
A. The cat slept under the table.
B. The cat slept ran the table.
C. The cat slept table the under.
D. The cat under slept table the.
A. The cat slept under the table.
Which word uses a prefix that means “again”?
A. redo
B. preheat
C. mistake
D. untie
A. redo
Passage:
Taylor gripped the microphone, her hands trembling. Last year, she had watched the talent show from the audience. This time, she remembered her friends’ encouraging words, took a deep breath, and began to sing. Applause filled the room when she finished, and Taylor’s smile was brighter than ever.
How does the author help readers understand Taylor’s perspective?
A. By listing the steps of the talent show
B. By sharing Taylor’s feelings and actions
C. By describing the judges’ opinions
D. By comparing Taylor to other singers
B. By sharing Taylor’s feelings and actions
What structure does an author use when they explain how one event leads to another?
A. Cause and effect
B. Sequence
C. Description
D. Compare and contrast
A. Cause and effect
Passage:
Practicing a skill helps people get better, whether it’s playing an instrument or learning math. Practice makes actions easier and builds confidence. Research shows that repeating an activity helps the brain remember it longer.
Which sentence best states the main idea?
A. Practice makes people better at things
B. Playing an instrument is challenging
C. Practice is only for athletes
D. The brain is a complex organ
A. Practice makes people better at things
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. the coach cheered for us.
B. The Coach cheered for us.
C. The coach cheered for us.
D. the Coach Cheered for us.
C. The coach cheered for us.
Which word contains a root that means “write”?
A. script
B. teach
C. speak
D. listen
A. script
Passage:
Taylor gripped the microphone, her hands trembling. Last year, she had watched the talent show from the audience. This time, she remembered her friends’ encouraging words, took a deep breath, and began to sing. Applause filled the room when she finished, and Taylor’s smile was brighter than ever.
What is the author's main purpose in the story about Taylor at the talent show?
A. To explain how talent shows are organized
B. To describe a moment of courage
C. To convince readers to perform on stage
D. To teach singing techniques
B. To describe a moment of courage
Passage:
Keep Moving Forward
Mistakes help you grow,
Effort makes you strong,
Every challenge is a chance,
Success takes patience.
How is this poem structured?
A. As a problem and solution
B. As a list of positive ideas
C. As a story with a conflict
D. As a comparison of two people
B. As a list of positive ideas
Passage:
Practicing a skill helps people get better, whether it’s playing an instrument or learning math. Practice makes actions easier and builds confidence. Research shows that repeating an activity helps the brain remember it longer.
Which detail supports the main idea?
A. Practice makes actions easier
B. Instruments are hard to play
C. People like to compete
D. Math is important in school
A. Practice makes actions easier
Which sentence correctly uses commas?
A. We learned passing shooting and dribbling.
B. We learned passing, shooting, and dribbling.
C. We learned, passing shooting, and dribbling.
D. We learned passing shooting, and dribbling.
B. We learned passing, shooting, and dribbling.
How do you correctly divide the word athlete into syllables?
A. ath-lete
Passage:
Taylor gripped the microphone, her hands trembling. Last year, she had watched the talent show from the audience. This time, she remembered her friends’ encouraging words, took a deep breath, and began to sing. Applause filled the room when she finished, and Taylor’s smile was brighter than ever.
Which detail shows Taylor’s change in confidence?
A. She gripped the microphone
B. She took a deep breath and sang
C. She watched from the audience last year
D. The room is filled with applause
B. She took a deep breath and sang
Passage:
Keep Moving Forward
Mistakes help you grow,
Effort makes you strong,
Every challenge is a chance,
Success takes patience.
Which line best expresses the poem’s message about perseverance?
A. Mistakes help you grow
B. Effort makes you strong
C. Success takes patience
D. Every challenge is a chance
D. Every challenge is a chance
Passage:
Practicing a skill helps people get better, whether it’s playing an instrument or learning math. Practice makes actions easier and builds confidence. Research shows that repeating an activity helps the brain remember it longer.
How does the author organize this passage?
A. By narrating a personal story
B. By listing effects of practice
C. By comparing two skills
D. By giving step-by-step instructions
B. By listing effects of practice
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. The players’ uniforms were new.
B. The players uniforms were new.
C. The player’s uniforms were new.
D. The players’s uniforms were new.
A. The players’ uniforms were new.
Which sentence shows correct cursive handwriting?
A. Letters are spaced unevenly
B. Letters are connected and form a smooth line
C. Letters are all capitalized
D. Letters are small and crowded
B. Letters are connected and form a smooth line