Prediction
It was 9:05. The school bell had already rung, and Mrs. Jamison had just finished taking attendance. All of the students in the class stood up and put their hand on their chest.
What will happen next?
a. The students will sing a song.
b. The students will greet their classmates.
c. The students will say the Pledge of Allegiance.
d. The students will tell the teacher what they want to lunch.
c. The students will say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Read the sentence below:
"Mary will use wax to seal the topcoat of a table."
Which sentence uses the word seal in the same way it is used in the sentence above?
a. Mom will seal the bag so not bugs will get in the food.
b. We saw the seals eating the fish at the aquarium.
c. Our lips are sealed.
d. I will put a finishing gloss over the paining to seal it.
d. I will put a finishing gloss over the paining to seal it.
Lucia's mother usually kept the scissors in a drawer with a child's safety lock. One day after using the scissors, Lucia's mother put the scissors back into the draw, but didn't push it closed hard enough to lock it. A few days later, Lucia discovered that the draw was not locked. She found the scissors and decided to give herself a haircut. By the time she was done, most of her hair was on the floor.
What caused Lucia to find the scissors?
a. Lucia's mom kept scissors in a drawer.
b. Lucia's mom didn't push the drawer closed hard enough to lock it.
c. Lucia cut most of her hair off.
d. Lucia got in trouble.
b. Lucia's mom didn't push the drawer closed hard enough to lock it.
People who wanted to travel from the east to settle in the west in the mid 1800s traveled on the Oregon Trail in wagon trains. The trails started in Lowa and Missouri and stretched about 2,000 miles to Oregon. Over 50,000 settlers made this long and dangerous journey. Not everyone who started the journey made it to Oregon. Many died from illness, accidents, and bad weather.
What is the author's purpose?
a. persuade
b. inform
c. entertain
b. inform
Calli picked herself off the pavement and checked herself over for injuries. No blood, and nothings seemed to be broken. Good think she was wearing her pads and helmet. She walked over to the skateboard that was laying upside down a few feet away, popped it right side-up and with her foot, and rode away.
Why was Calli on the pavement?
a. she was riding her skateboard.
b. she was rollerblading.
c. she fell off her bike.
d. she fell off her skateboard.
d. she fell off her skateboard.
Mom made a sour face as she handed the baby to Dad and said, "Your turn. I did it last time." Dad took the baby and headed off to the nursery.
What will happen next.
a. Dad will feed the baby.
b. Dad will change the baby's diaper.
c. Dad will do the dirty laundry.
d. Dad will take out the trash.
b. Dad will change the baby's diaper.
Read the dictionary entry below:
Stable: 1.) a building set apart and adapted for keeping horses. 2.) sane, not easily upset. 3.) of a patient of medical condition. 4.) not likely to move or fall.
"The surgeon reported that Jessica's condition was stable post- surgery. "
Based on the sentence, which meaning of the word stable is used in the sentence above?
a. meaning 1
b. meaning 2
c. meaning 3
d. meaning 4
c. meaning 3
Amir was working on his homework when he decided to take a break to walk the dog. While he was gone, his little sister, Kinza, decided to play video games in the computer. Amir's homework was on the screen, but Kinza didn't know it was important, so she deleted it. When Amir got home, he could not find the document he had been working on. Amir had to start over.
What caused Amir's homework to be deleted.
a. He left his homework on the screen and Kinza didn't know it was important.
b. Amir took a break and walked the dog.
c. Amir had to start over.
d. Amir couldn't find the document.
a. He left his homework on the screen and Kinza didn't know it was important.
"As it is now time for my son, the prince, to marry. We should hold a great contest to find the strongest and bravest princess in all the kingdom," announced the king. Prince Harold sighed. He didn't care who won the contest. He didn't want to get married. He wanted to train unicorns.
What is the author's purpose?
a. persuade
b. inform
c. entertain
c. entertain
Jake and Tim sat quietly next to each other, each thinking his own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole jake was holding loosely in his hand jerked so hard he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Tim excitedly. "Reel him in slowly"
What did Jake have?
a. Jake had a rope in his hand.
b. Jake had a fish on his fishing pole.
c. Jake had a ball in his hand.
d. Jake had a yoyo in his hand.
b. Jake had a fish on his fishing pole.
Ben filled the tub with warm water. He got the special shampoo and put it on the side of the tub. Then, he got a towel. Ben left the bathroom and went to the backyard. "Here Rascal," he called. "I have a surprise for you!"
What will happen next?
a. Rascal will get a treat.
b. Rascal will go for a walk.
c. Rascal will go to bed.
d. Rascal will get a bath.
d. Rascal will get a bath.
Read the dictionary entry below:
cast: 1.) cause a light or shadow to appear on a surface. 2.) to register a vote. 3.) an object made by shaping material into a mold. 4.) an act of throwing something forcefully.
"Joey cast the fishing line into the water."
Based on the sentence, which meaning of the word cast is used in the sentence?
a. meaning 1
b. meaning 2
c. meaning 3
d. meaning 4
d. meaning 4
Simon's family was eating dinner. There was a big storm outside. Suddenly, they heard a loud crash! Simon's father went outside to see what had happened. A large tree had fallen over in their yard. Luckily, it had not hit the house. The next day, Simon's father used a chainsaw to cut the tree into pieces. Then, he used an axe to split the pieces into firewood. Simon helped by stacking the split wood by the shed.
What was the effect of the tree falling?
a. There was a big storm outside.
b. They heard a loud crash.
c. Their house got hit by the tree.
d. Simon's dad turned the tree into firewood.
d. Simon's dad turned the tree into firewood.
Marsupials are a type of mammal. Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wimbats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.
What is the author's purpose?
a. persuade
b. inform
c. entertain
b. inform
Mom made sandwiches and put them into the basket, along with some fruit and chips. Dad grabbed the big checkered blanket, and Robby got the Frisbee. Then the whole family piled into the car and headed out.
Where was the family going?
a. The family is going to a carnival
b. The family is going on a bike ride
c. The family is going on a picnic
d. The family is going to a museum
c. The family is going on a picnic
Jenna was lying outside in the sun. She knew she should put some sun block on, but the sun felt so good on her back that she did not want to move. She told herself that she would get sun block in five minutes. Within three minutes, Jenna had fallen asleep.
What will happen next?
a. Jenna will put on sunscreen.
b. Jenna will get hot.
c. Jenna will get a sunburn.
d. Jenna will go swimming.
c. Jenna will get a sunburn.
"Mary ran to look out the window. She squashed her ear against the window to hear where the noise was coming from."
Which sentence uses the word squash in the same way it is used in the paragraph?
a. We had a game of squash after work.
b. Would you like some yellow squash on your plate?
c. I sat on her hat and squashed it.
d. my favorite vegetable is squash.
c. I sat on her hat and squashed it.
Mrs. Lee noticed that Aria was squinting at the whiteboard again. After school, she called Aria's mother and told her that she thought that Aria might need glasses. Aria's mom took her to the eye doctor. With her new glasses, Aria could see the board perfectly.
What was the effect of Mrs. Lee's call?
a. Aria was squinting at the white board.
b. Her mom took Aria to the doctors.
c. Aria could not see far.
d. Aria sat up close to the whiteboard.
b. Her mom took Aria to the doctors.
Dogs make better pets than cats. A dog can protect your house when you are not home. They can also learn interesting tricks like how to sit and lay down. Lastly, they are known for being a "man's best friend." Cats on the other hand, do not protect you and can't do cool tricks like dogs. They also sleep all the time. This is why dogs are better than cats.
What is the authors purpose?
a. persuade
b. inform
c. entertain
a. persuade
Edward was running as fast as he could. He could hear Jacob's footsteps close behind him. he tried to run faster, but it was not use. Within seconds, Jacob was by his side and then ahead of him. A moment later, both boys collapsed under the old oak tree in front of the school.
What were Edward and Jacob doing?
a. Edward and Jacob were on a field trip.
b. Edward and Jacob were at an amusement park.
c. Edward and Jacob playing basketball.
d. Edward and Jacob were having a race.
d. Edward and Jacob were having a race.