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Ken is nice and funny. These characteristics make him popular with his peers. What does the word characteristics mean? A. A character in a story B. Being friendly C. Features or qualities of a thing or person D. Feelings towards others
C. Features or qualities of a thing or person
100
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in “The Awesome Artists” program. Don’t let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What’s the authors’ purpose? A. Entertain B. Persuade C. Inform
B. Persuade
100
There are several different kinds of clouds. Some are thin and light like feathers. Some look like sheets and spread across the sky. Others are puffy and heavy with water. It is likely that: A. Clouds fill the sky every day. B. Every type of cloud is full of rain. C. Different clouds have different looks. D. All clouds carry water in them.
C. Different clouds have different looks.
100
There are clothes on his bed and clothes on the floor. Reid has things all over the place! You can even see part of a sandwich under his bed. This is the biggest disaster I have ever seen. Reid’s mom is coming home soon. He only has one hour to get it clean, or else! What is the main idea? A. Reid likes to keep sandwiches. B. Reid has a very messy room. C. Reid’s mom will be home in one hour. D. Reid will be grounded if he doesn’t clean is room.
B. Reid has a very messy room.
100
Did you know that squeezing soil can tell you about the weather? If soil crumbles between your fingers, then the weather has probably been dry. If soil is wet and sticky---yuck!---then it might have rained not too long ago. Based on the text, the word crumbles means ________ A. softens B. itches C. washes away D. falls apart
D. falls apart
200
He was cautious as he approached the snake. He moved slowly and with great care. What does the word cautious mean? A. Fearful B. Careful or alert C. Nervous D. Excited
B. Careful or alert
200
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. What’s the authors’ purpose? A. Entertain B. Persuade C. Inform
C. Inform
200
Storms often bring hard rains. Some include lightning and thunder. Certain storms have strong winds. Others might have hail. Very large storms can produce tornadoes. It is likely that: A. Some storms can turn into serious weather events. B. All storms bring hail and wind. C. Hard rains are part of each type of storm. D. Storms can cause damage to peoples homes.
A. Some storms can turn into serious weather events.
200
Sarah is looking forward to her birthday. In just two more weeks, she will be eight years old. She is going to have a skating birthday party. She has invited all of her friends. She hopes she gets a new bike. Sarah is counting down the day until the party. What is the main idea? A. Sarah has invited all of her friends to her party. B. Skating parties are the best. C. Sarah is having a birthday soon. D. All of Sarah’s friends will attend her party.
C. Sarah is having a birthday soon.
200
One of the most amazing birds is the hummingbird. This tiny bird is usually no longer than four inches long. It does not sing, but it squeaks. Hummingbirds move their wings about 50 times a second. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards. What is the main idea? A. The hummingbird is the smallest bird. B. The hummingbird has a beautiful song. C. Hummingbirds are unusual birds. D. Hummingbirds can fly backwards.
C. Hummingbirds are unusual birds.
300
Jimmy says his new game is essential for any video game collection, but I don’t feel a need to get it. What does the word essential mean? A. Action packed B. Entertaining or fun C. Expensive D. Necessary or required
D. Necessary or required
300
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off. What’s the authors’ purpose? A. Entertain B. Persuade C. Inform
A. Entertain
300
Some seeds float through the air. Others have spikes to attach to something. Many are carried inside of birds that eat them. They will be dropped in another place on the island to grow. It is likely that: A. Seeds will all land in the same place. B. Seeds must be eaten to multiply. C. Seeds must travel in order to spread. D. Seeds need water, soil, and sun light.
C. Seeds must travel in order to spread.
300
Ed had promised to meet Wayne at the skating pond after school. They were going to have a race. Everyone from school was going to be there. Ed knew Wayne could skate fast, but he was sure he could beat him. He just hoped he would skate his very best against Wayne. What is the main idea? A. Ed was scared to race Wayne. B. Wayne was the best skater in town. C. Ed and Wayne both play hockey. D. Ed and Wayne planned to race against each other.
D. Ed and Wayne planned to race against each other.
300
Perhaps one of the largest flowers grown is the sunflower. These giants grow up to 10 feet high. The flower itself is very large. It gets its name from the way it follows the sun. The face of the flower moves from east to west so that it is always facing the sun. What is the main idea? A. To tell how the sunflower got its name. B. To describe the importance of the sunflower. C. To discuss large flowers. D. To tell us how the sunflowers face the sun.
A. To tell how the sunflower got its name.
400
Maggie was in a predicament. When the cat she was watching for a friend disappeared, she did not know what to do. What does the word predicament mean? A. Positive attitude B. Amusing situation C. A difficult or unpleasant situation D. Lost or unable to find
C. A difficult or unpleasant situation
400
4. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. There are many ways you can volunteer. For example, you can help clean up a playground. Volunteering benefits other people and also will make you feel good about yourself. What is the authors’ purpose? A. Entertain B. Persuade C. Inform
C. Inform
400
Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. It is likely that: A. The boys are the same age because they go to the same school. B. The boys are the same age because they met at soccer camp. C. The boys are the same age because they’re on the same team. D. The boys are the same age because they both like to play hockey.
B. The boys are the same age because they met at soccer camp.
400
Memorial Day is a holiday that began as a day for remembering the soldiers and sailors of the Civil War. Today we honor all soldiers who died in wars. There are parades and special ceremonies on Memorial Day. It is the only federal holiday in May. What is the main idea? A. Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died. B. Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died. C. There are several federal holidays in May. D. Memorial Day is the most important U.S. holiday.
A. Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died.
400
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! It is likely that: A. Jeff was at school in his son’s classroom. B. Jeff was at the zoo watching the animals eat their lunch. C. Jeff was buying jewelry. D. Jeff was at the grocery store.
D. Jeff was at the grocery store.