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At the pool party there was good-tasting food such as pizza.
delicious
salty
filling
cheap
delicious
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Full of thanks
Thankful
100
My friend from Brazil really suffers in the cold during our snowy Chicago winters.
A. to endure, to feel misfortune
B. to forget
C. enjoys, find delight in
A. to endure, to feel misfortune
100
In the late 1800s, going to school was different from today. Instead of riding to school by bus or car, children walked. Back then, many kids walked as far as four miles to school. Rather than separate rooms for each grade, many schools had just one room. One teacher might teach grades one through eight together in one room. And while your school probably has a heating system, in the 1800s they used a wood stove in the classroom. The teacher and older students kept the fire going all winter long.
A. Compare/Contrast
B. Sequence
A. Compare/Contrast
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In 1848, a few builders discovered gold in California. Hearing the news, many people moved out West in a hurry. This push west for gold was called the Gold Rush. Thanks to the Gold Rush, small towns grew into big and busy ones almost overnight. These fast-growing towns were called boomtowns. Only a few people got rich searching for gold. Others made money by selling things like food and clothing to people in the boomtowns.
A. During the Gold Rush many people got rich.
B. The Gold Rush turned many California towns into boom towns.
B. The Gold Rush turned many California towns into boom towns.
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What does the chart show?
A. Animals
B. Years
B. Years
200
I ate a lot of pizza.
some
a piece of
a few bites of
at least five slices of
at least five slices of
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What is fearful
Full of fear
200
The old woman offered the young boy some money to cut her grass, but he refused saying it was unnecessary to pay him.
A. to force
B. to show a desire to do or give something
C. to be owned by
B. to show a desire to do or give something
200
There is an old saying that practice makes perfect. It turns out that it's true. Studies show that practice can make you better at sports, music, or any skill. A 2014 study looked at more than eleven thousand people and their practicing habits. It found that more practice led to better skills for most people. It showed that through practice, almost anyone can get better at sports, games, and other activities.
A. Compare/Contrast
B. Cause/Effect
B. Cause/Effect
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Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example, exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly, so you can get more done during the day. Exercise can even help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can make your life better in so many ways!
A. People who exercise regularly are happier.
B. Exercise helps people in many ways.
B. Exercise helps people in many ways.
200
What is this feature?
Title
300
Then I noticed that someone had brought a dog to the pool.
animal
Golden Retriever
pet
creature
Golden Retriever
300
The act of explode
explosion
300
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down.
A. to be happy and enjoy
B. to confuse or upset
C. enjoys, find delight in
B. to confuse or upset
300
We usually buy honey in a jar, but where does it come from? Honey starts with bees flying around looking for flowers. Once they find flowers, the bees collect nectar, which is a sugary liquid inside flowers. The bees fill up on nectar, then carry it back to their beehive. Next, other bees in the hive take the nectar. These bees put the nectar into little holes in a honeycomb, or frame made of wax. Finally, the bees fan the nectar with their wings to dry it. This makes the nectar thicker, until it becomes honey!
A. Sequence
B. Problem and Solution
A. Sequence
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Smartphones are phones that are used for more than making calls and sending messages. People count on them for getting directions and finding information on the internet. People also have fun listening to music, taking pictures, and playing games on their phones. On the other hand, smartphones have some downsides. They can make it hard to keep your mind on important things, like studying. Some people even text during meals, or when spending time with their family. Driving while using a phone puts people in danger. Smartphones are useful, but they can cause problems if not used safely and politely.
A. There are many good things about smartphones.
B. Smartphones can be used in both good and bad ways.
B. Smartphones can be used in both good and bad ways.
300
What is this graphic feature?
photograph
400
A sign next to the pool said that pets were not allowed.
decided
wondered
warned
thought
warned
400
What is decision?
The act of decide (ing)
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One of Genghis Khan's first important achievements was to unite the people in the scattered tribes all over Mongolia.
A. a group of people who share the same language and customs
B. leaves that are blowing in the wind
C. a place to buy things, such as fruits and vegetables
A. a group of people who share the same language and customs
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You don't often see a goose flying by itself. The trouble is that it's hard work for a goose to fly alone. The wind pushes back against it as it flies. More commonly, you'll see a group of geese flying in the shape of a "V." When they do, the geese in front block some of the wind. This makes it easier for the geese flying behind. The geese take turns doing the hard work at the front of the "V." Using this plan, they are able to fly farther without getting as tired.
A. Problem and Solution
B. Sequence
A. Problem and Solution
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Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth. You can't see or touch it, but without gravity, life on Earth would be quite different. Everything would simply float away. If you jumped up, you would fly off into space. If you threw a baseball, it would never come down. Gravity is also the force that keeps Earth orbiting around the sun. So, without gravity, Earth might float away, too.
A. Without gravity the Earth would not orbit the sun.
B. Life would be different without gravity.
B. Life would be different without gravity.
400
The words abundance and scarcity are examples of what text feature?
Bold
500
The dog was nice, so the pool manager let it stay
friendly
small
huge
smart
friendly
500
What is hopeful?
Full of hope
500
There is a book that belongs to you in the classroom if you would like to pick it up before you go home.
A. to be owned by
B. to forget
C. enjoys, find delight in
A. to be owned by
500
When you turn the lights on or off, the change causes your eyes to change, too. Light goes into your eyes through the pupils, the dark openings in the middle of your eyes. When the light is dim, there isn't as much light to let you see. Since there is less light, your pupils become larger to catch as much light as possible. For this reason, you can see even without much light. When the light becomes bright, your pupils get smaller. This is so that your eyes don't get too much light.
A. Compare/ Contrast
B. Cause and Effect
B. Cause and Effect
500
A good magic trick makes people believe they are seeing something amazing. But magic doesn't have to be hard to look real. One easy trick is to "bend" a spoon. First, hold the spoon's handle inside your hands with the end of the handle under your thumbs. Push the spoon's bowl down on the table. Next, let the handle slide down inside your hands. Since your hand is covering part of the handle, it will look like the spoon is bent.
A. All magic tricks can be easy.
B. It's easy to make a spoon bend.
B. It's easy to make a spoon bend.
500
What is this graphic feature?
Map