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The author most likely wrote this passage to?
A. To explain how popcorn became a popular snack over time
B. To describe the best way to make popcorn at home
C. To compare different types of popcorn flavors
D. To persuade readers to eat more popcorn because it is healthy
To explain how popcorn became a popular snack over time
Which text structure does the author use to explain how popcorn pops?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem and Solution
D. Chronological order
A. Cause and Effect
Lines 19-20 are important to the poem as they reveal-
A. aliens are dangerous and planning to attack the school.
B. The students are preparing to fight against the alien invasion.
C. The teachers are trying to communicate with the aliens.
D. The aliens are actually teachers, adding humor to the poem.
D. The aliens are actually teachers, adding humor to the poem.
What is the class room number?
A. 208
B. 207
C. 206
D. 204
B. 207
How does the author use language to advance the plot in the passage?
A. The author uses formal language and dialect to show that the story takes place in a historical setting.
B. The author uses scientific words to explain how auditions work.
C. The dialogue shows Annie’s disappointment and how her mother encourages her to keep going.
D. The story uses flashbacks to explain why Annie loves acting.
C. The dialogue shows Annie’s disappointment and how her mother encourages her to keep going.
Which text feature would best help the reader quickly find information about how popcorn was made in the past?
A. The title of the passage
B. A timeline of popcorn’s history
C. A photograph of a popcorn machine
D. A definition of the word kernel
A timeline of popcorn’s history
Who is the speaker of the poem?
A. A student who thinks their teachers are like aliens
B. A scientist studying the aliens that have landed
C. A teacher warning students about the aliens
D. An alien describing its arrival on Earth
A. A student who thinks their teachers are like aliens
How does the setting help advance the plot in “The Aliens Have Landed”?
A. The setting starts in outer space and moves to Earth, showing how aliens arrived.
B. The poem’s setting is a school, which creates humor when the "aliens" are revealed to be teachers.
C. The setting takes place in a science lab, where students discover real aliens.
D. The setting is an abandoned town, adding to the eerie and mysterious mood of the poem.
A. The setting starts in outer space and moves to Earth, showing how aliens arrived.
Which sentence expresses an opinion rather than a fact?
A. "Today, Americans eat more than one billion pounds of popcorn every year!"
B. "Popcorn has been around for thousands of years."
C. "In 1885, the first popcorn machines were invented."
D. "Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks for watching movies or sports."
D. "Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks for watching movies or sports."
Why did popcorn become a popular snack at movie theaters?
A. The Pilgrims introduced popcorn to early American settlers.
B. Street vendors began selling popcorn at carnivals, parks, and fairs.
C. Movie theaters started selling popcorn, making it a tradition for moviegoers.
D. People stopped eating popcorn in the 1950s when television became popular.
C. Movie theaters started selling popcorn, making it a tradition for moviegoers.
Which homophone correctly completes the sentence from the passage?
"I was so disappointed that I came home in ___." (Paragraph 6)
tiers
tares
tairs
tears
tears
Which statement best summarizes the theme of the passage?
A. Hard work and determination can help people succeed.
B. It’s always best to quit if you don’t get what you want.
C. Trying out for a play is easy if you practice enough.
D. Family members should always compete with each other.
A. Hard work and determination can help people succeed.
Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. Popcorn has been a favorite snack for centuries and has changed in the way it is made and enjoyed.
B. American Indians were the first to discover popcorn, and they taught the Pilgrims how to make it.
C. Popcorn is an inexpensive snack that is easy to make and is often eaten while watching movies.
D. Microwave ovens made it easier for people to eat popcorn at home, increasing its popularity
A. Popcorn has been a favorite snack for centuries and has changed in the way it is made and enjoyed.
Based on lines 17-20, which sentence is correct?
A. The aliens have taken over the world and are controlling humans.
B. The aliens are actually teachers, revealed as a humorous twist.
C. The speaker is warning people to run away from the aliens.
D. The teachers are secretly planning to leave Earth soon.
B. The aliens are actually teachers, revealed as a humorous twist.
Which word is an antonym for unattractive as it is used in line 18?
"And if you want to see these sickly, unattractive creatures,
You’ll find them working in your school;
They all got jobs as teachers!"
The word "unattractive" in line 18 means unappealing or ugly. An antonym for "unattractive" is:
Beautiful
Strange
Slimy
Weird
Beautiful
What is the meaning of the word "rehearsed" in paragraph 12?
A. It means "to practice something," because the prefix "re-" means to do again and the base word "hearse" means to perform.
B. It means "to forget something," because the prefix "re-" means to remove.
C. It means "to change something," because the suffix "-ed" means it is happening in the present.
D. It means "to stop doing something," because the root "hear" means to listen instead of act.
A. It means "to practice something," because the prefix "re-" means to do again and the base word "hearse" means to perform.
What do Annie’s actions and thoughts reveal about how her character evolves throughout the story?
A. At first, Annie struggles with her role, but she works hard and becomes more confident in her abilities.
B. Annie is unsure about acting at first, but she quickly realizes she is naturally talented and does not need to practice.
C. Annie does not care about the play and remains uninterested, even as the story progresses.
D. Annie auditions for the play only because her mother encourages her, and she never develops a passion for acting.
A. At first, Annie struggles with her role, but she works hard and becomes more confident in her abilities.
What is my favorite color?
A. Blue
B. Black
C. Pink
D. Yellow
D. Yellow
What is the central conflict in the poem?
A. Aliens have invaded Earth, and people are trying to stop them.
B. Strange and frightening creatures have arrived and are causing destruction.
C. The speaker describes the aliens in a terrifying way but later reveals they are actually teachers.
D. Scientists are trying to study the aliens to understand where they came from.
C. The speaker describes the aliens in a terrifying way but later reveals they are actually teachers.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main theme of the poem "The Aliens Have Landed"?
A. Aliens might not be real, but imagination and humor can make ordinary things seem extraordinary.
B. Aliens have arrived on Earth and are preparing to make contact with humans.
C. Aliens have secretly arrived and are blending into everyday life in unexpected ways.
D. Aliens are mysterious creatures, and scientists are still trying to understand them.
A. Aliens might not be real, but imagination and humor can make ordinary things seem extraordinary.
Part A
What is the central conflict in the passage?
A. Annie is nervous about performing in the play, and she overcomes her fear by practicing with her brother.
B. Annie wants to be the Cowardly Lion but doesn’t get the part, and she struggles to accept it.
C. Annie doesn’t want to audition for the play, but her mother convinces her to try out for a role.
D. Annie struggles to memorize her lines for Auntie Em, but her teacher helps her prepare for the performance.
B. Annie wants to be the Cowardly Lion but doesn’t get the part, and she struggles to accept it.
Directions: Select the phrase from the passage that helps you understand the meaning of the word kernel.
Passage Excerpt (Paragraph 2):"However, not all corn pops. Each popcorn kernel contains a tiny amount of water. When the kernel is heated, the water inside turns to steam. In regular corn, the steam escapes through the outer layer, or skin. But in popcorn, the skin is sealed. This traps the steam inside, building pressure. Finally—pop!—the kernel bursts open, turning into the fluffy white snack people love."
Which phrase from the passage best helps explain the meaning of kernel?
The outer layer, or skin
Which detail from the passage best shows that it is a story rather than a drama or poem?
A. It has stage directions that tell characters how to move and speak.
B. It is written in stanzas and uses rhyme to tell the story.
C. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end with character thoughts and descriptions.
D. It includes dialogue with character names listed before their lines.
C. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end with character thoughts and descriptions.
What is the central theme of the passage?
A. True success comes from never making mistakes.
B. Only naturally talented people succeed in theater.
C. Success in theater is only achieved by those with natural talent.
D. Disappointment can be overcome through perseverance.
D. Disappointment can be overcome through perseverance.
Which resources would best help a reader determine the meaning of the word “exudes” in line 15 of the poem?
A thesaurus
A glossary
A dictionary
An encyclopedia
A glossary
A dictionary