Comprehension
Why were books delivered by mail in Canada?
a. It was the fastest way to transport books across long distances
b. They didn't have enough people to deliver the books
c. People didn't care enough about having libraries, so mail was the easiest
a. It was the fastest way to transport books across long distances
What does isolated mean in the sentence?
The island was isolated from the rest of the land.
a. close enough to
b. smaller than the rest
c. far apart from others
c. far apart from others
What is the correct way to write the sentence below?
Mrs. Gifford asked her dog what is in your mouth
a. Mrs. Gifford asked her dog "what is in your mouth."
b. Mrs. Gifford asked her dog, "what is in your mouth?
c. Mrs. Gifford asked her dog, "What is in your mouth?"
c. Mrs. Gifford asked her dog, "What is in your mouth?"
What does the word vast mean in the sentence?
The city was so vast, we had to travel around by train.
a. huge
b. confusing
c. new
a. huge
What do the pictures and captions have to do with the article's main ideas?
a. it shows the types of animals around the world
b. it shows what types of books the children read
c. it shows children all over the world receiving books
c. it shows children all over the world receiving books
What does access mean in the sentence below?
I was able to access the internet at the coffee shop.
a. permission to use
b. mastered a skill
c. used without permission
a. permission to use
What is the correct way to write the sentence below?
My favorite season is fall said Mrs. Price
a. "My favorite season is fall said", Mrs. Price.
b. "My favorite season is fall," said Mrs. Price.
c. "my favorite season is fall" said Mrs. Price.
b. "My favorite season is fall," said Mrs. Price.
What does drowsy mean in the sentence?
My little brother was drowsy because it was so late at night.
a. grumpy
b. sleepy
c. hungry
b. sleepy
Which of these is NOT the reason why they used camels to deliver books in Kenya?
a. Camels didn't need a lot of water
b. Camels were economical
c. Camels are the friendliest animals to travel with
c. Camels are the friendliest animals to travel with
What does impassable mean in the sentence?
My brothers room was impassable. There was too much stuff on the floor!
a. impossible to read
b. impossible to travel on
c. impossible to speak to
b. impossible to travel on
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. "I need to go to the library," said Joe.
b. My mom said "Let's go to the store now"
c. Grandma asked, "How was school today."
a. "I need to go to the library," said Joe.
What does the word scarce mean in the sentence?
Groceries were scarce at the store because so many people were at the store.
a. a lot of something
b. very little of something
c. popular demand
b. very little of something
Why was the book delivery service in Mongolia called candy books?
a. the children loved candy so much
b. the children thought reading was sweeter than candy
c. the children were getting candy as a reward for reading
b. the children thought reading was sweeter than candy
What does obtain mean in the sentence below?
The detective was able to obtain all the information he needed to solve the case.
a. cover
b. get
c. write about
b. get
Which sentence is written correctly?
a. Taylor shouted, "i can't wait for the party!"
b. Peter complained, "Do I have to?"
c. "My favorite book is Harry Potter," said Auggie.
c. "My favorite book is Harry Potter," said Auggie.
What does secluded mean in the sentence?
The secluded island was the best vacation spot because we got it to ourselves.
a. overcrowded
b. not having a lot of people
c. expensive
b. not having a lot of people
What did the "Library Train for Young People" do for the children in Bangkok, Thailand?
a. it gave the older kids a place to hang out
b. it gave homeless children a safe place to learn
c. it gave babies a place to play
b. it gave homeless children a safe place to learn
What does avid mean in the sentence below?
My sister was an avid reader who read 5 millions words last year.
a. eager
b. skillful
c. forceful
a. eager
Which sentence is NOT written correctly?
a. "I went shopping this weekend with my sister," Kelly said.
b. Carly asked "What time does dinner start?"
c. "I love gardening," Tandi explained.
b. Carly asked "What time does dinner start?"
What does decree mean in the sentence?
The government issued a decree that no children can be out past 10 pm without an adult.
a. suggestion
b. ruling
c. job
b. ruling