Prefixes/Suffixes
Chronological Order
unknown words
Main Idea
making inferences
100

Choose the best suffix for the word PEACE.

To be full of peace, means to be peace_____.

  1. less
  2. ful
  3. able
  4. er

2. peaceful

100

__________________ are words that show sequence or order in a story.

  1. hurry, late
  2. super, great
  3. first, next
  4. top, bottom

3. first, next

100

What does the word avoid mean in the sentence below?

If you don’t want to get poison ivy, you should avoid plants with three leaves.

A. go find

B. walk near

C. stay away from

C. Stay away from

100

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end, we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

The main idea of this passage is:

A. Weekends are times to travel.

B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.

C. The writer’s grandparents live far away.

D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

B. the writer enjoys spending time with family

100

What is Clare about to do?

Clare took out her easel from her closet. She put on an old shirt and got out her brushes. She had ordered some new colors to use

paint

200

The students were thankful they didn't have to retake the test.

What does the word "thankful" mean in the sentence?

Full of thanks

200

"It was exactly two o'clock in the afternoon and I knew I was late. An hour later, all of the people were leaving for the game. I stopped to ask one the them where the game was, and he said that in about 12 minutes, the game will start down the block."

  1. Cause and effect
  2. Logical order
  3. Chronological order

3.chronological order

200

What do the words dozed off mean in the sentence below?

After the race, my cousin dozed off because she was so tired.

A. got something to eat 

B.ran around

C.went to sleep

C. went to sleep

200

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.

The main idea of this passage is:

A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.

B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

C. Inventors build kites and bicycle

D. The first flight was in 1903.

B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
200

The skunk starts hissing, clicking its teeth, and stamping its feet. What can you infer?

  1. The skunk is warning you.
  2. The skunk is spraying you.
  3. The skunk is biting you.
  4. The skunk is playing with you.

1. The skunk is warning you.

300

In the sentence below, find the WORDS that have a prefix or suffix.

The students were thankful they didn't have to retake the test.

thankful, retake

300

Which of the following words is NOT a word that shows sequence?

  1. finally
  2. after
  3. because
  4. next

3. because

300

What does the word purchase mean in the sentence below?

We went to the store to purchase some ice cream.

A.look at

B. buy

C. eat

B. Buy

300

I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. 

The main idea of this passage is: 

A. The dog’s name is Paco. 

B. Everyone should have a dog. 

C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life. 

D. The dog is cute and sweet.

C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

300

You got sprayed by a skunk. What can you infer?

  1. The skunk was happy.
  2. The skunk was being friendly.
  3. The skunk was tired.
  4. The skunk was defending himself.

4. The skunk was defending himself.

400

Which one is correct about the word "disappeared"?

A. "dis" is a prefix

B. "ed" is a suffix

C. "appear" is the root word

D. all are true

D. All are true

400

Emily went to the beach to spend the day with her family. First, she put on sunscreen and a hat. Then she played in the ocean with her siblings. After that, she built a sandcastle and collected seashells. Finally, Emily ate a sandwich and some fruit for lunch.

What did Emily do after collecting seashells?

A. Played in the ocean with her siblings.

B. Ate a sandwich and some fruit for lunch.

C. Put on sunscreen and a hat

D. Built a sandcastle.

B. Ate a sandwich and some fruit for lunch.

400

What does the word vacant mean in the sentence below? T

he new neighbors moved into the vacant house next to me.

A. ugly

B. empty

C. broken down

B. empty

400

Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!

The main idea of this passage is:

A. Eric plays baseball.

B. Eric scores a homerun.

C. How to play baseball. 

D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.

D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.

400

Skunks are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night while you are sleeping.

  1. Skunks are busy during the day.
  2. Skunks sleep during the day.
  3. Skunks are busy both day and night.
  4. Skunks sleep all the time.

2. Skunks sleep during the day.

500

Tiffany’s best friend, Megan, was moving away. She __________ watched as Megan and her family got in the car to leave.

Click on the best answer to complete the sentence.

  1. sadly
  2. happily
  3. joyfully

1. sadly

500

Tom went to the gym to work out. He changed into his workout clothes and started exercising. First, he did some stretches and then he lifted weights. After that, he ran on the treadmill for a while. Finally, he finished his workout and took a shower.

What did Tom do right before running on the treadmill?

A. Took a shower

B. Finished his workout

C. Did some stretches

D. went to the gym

C. did some stretches.

500

What does the word clever mean in the sentence below?

The clever squirrel figured out how to get the food from the bird feeder.

A. smart

B. silly

C. small

A. Smart

500

Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!

The main idea of this passage is:

a. Pizza is made from flour

b. How to make homemade pizza

c. Pizza is easy to make

d. Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious

B. How to make homemade pizza

500

Henry's mom is having a birthday soon. He wants to do something very special for her. Henry knows that his mom's favorite dinner is steak and mashed potatoes.

What inference can you make?

  1. Henry will buy his mom flowers.
  2. Henry will ask his mom to make steak and potatoes.
  3. Henry will make steak and potatoes for his mom for her birthday.
  4. Henry will ask his dad what present he should get for his mom.

3. Henry will make steak and potatoes for his mom for her birthday.