Informational POV
Literary Point of View
Main Idea
Text Structure
Context Clues/Vocabulary
100
As long as there have been ships sailing the sea, there have been pirates. The most famous pirates lived over 200 years ago! Pirates did not have good character. Pirates were thieves. They attacked ships on the water and towns along the seacoast. They did not obey laws while looking for treasure. They would even sing songs about their bad deeds! Even though they made poor choices, they lived exciting lives.
Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
A. Pirates were heroes who helped people along the coast.
B. Pirates made poor choices, even though their lives seemed exciting.
C. Pirates made poor choices but served their people well.
D. Pirates were kind people who cared about others.
B. Pirates made poor choices, even though their lives seemed exciting.
100
The wind howled against the wooden gate as Mei gripped the rope with both hands.
“We have to hold it steady!” her brother Liang shouted.
Mei’s arms trembled, but she did not let go. Raiders had been spotted beyond the hills. If the gate failed, their village would not be safe.
“It’s too heavy,” Liang said, glancing at the darkening sky.
Mei shook her head. “If we give up now, everything we worked for will be lost.”
When the wind finally calmed, the gate still stood. Mei allowed herself a small smile.
What is Mei’s point of view about protecting the village?
A. She believes protecting the village requires strength and determination.
B. She believes protecting the village is someone else’s responsibility.
C. She believes protecting the village is important but not worth risking injury.
D. She believes protecting the village is mostly a matter of good luck.
A. She believes protecting the village requires strength and determination.
100
Golden Retrievers
What Are Golden Retrievers?
Golden Retrievers are a type of dog that people often choose as pets. They are medium to large dogs with thick, golden fur. These dogs are known for being friendly, loyal, and gentle, which makes them great companions for families.
Working Dogs
Golden Retrievers were first bred in Scotland in the 1800s to help hunters retrieve ducks and other game from the water. Their soft mouths allow them to carry birds without harming them. Even today, some Golden Retrievers work as hunting dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, or guide dogs for people who are visually impaired.
Personality and Training
Golden Retrievers are intelligent and enjoy learning new commands. They need regular exercise and mental stimulation. Their friendly nature also makes them excellent therapy dogs, visiting hospitals and schools to comfort people.
Fun Fact
Golden Retrievers often love water. Many enjoy swimming and playing fetch in lakes, ponds, or even a backyard pool.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Golden Retrievers are beautiful animals with pretty golden fur.
B. Golden Retrievers are friendly dogs that can help people.
C. Golden Retrievers like to swim and play fetch.
D. Golden Retrievers were first bred in Scotland.
B. Golden Retrievers are friendly dogs that can help people.
100
For many years, trade and travel between the United States and China were not allowed. A 1971 Ping-Pong tournament in Japan helped to change that. An American player and a Chinese player at the tournament met, shook hands, and exchanged gifts. In response to this friendly meeting, China's leader, Mao Zedong, invited the American Ping-Pong team to visit China. This official Chinese welcome led to talks between the Chinese and American leaders. The talks resulted in opening travel and trade between the two countries.
What caused China's leader, Mao Zedong, to invite the American Ping-Pong team?
A. The American team excelled at ping pong and he wanted the Chinese team to get better.
B. Trade and travel between the two countries wasn't allowed.
C. An American and Chinese player exchanged gifts.
D. The two leaders talked beforehand and agreed America should be allowed.
C. An American and Chinese player exchanged gifts.
100
Look at the word obstacle in the passage below.
In the third week of Homework Club, Jason and Tammy reached a obstacle. Jason could not seem to grasp how to use the "less than" and "greater than" signs.Tammy tried everything. She told him to think of the < and > signs as alligator mouths. "See how it's gobbling up the four instead of the three?""I don't get it," Jason said.
What is the meaning of obstacle as used in the passage?
A. challenge
B. discovery
C. chance
D. agreement
A. challenge
200
Long ago, China was attacked over and over. Rulers built walls to keep the enemy out. One leader wanted a very long wall. He wanted the wall to reach all the way across the Chinese border. The wall would have to go over the mountains, through deserts, swamps, and forests. The wall took about 12 years to finish, but the Chinese did not give up. The Chinese showed great grit. Finally, in the 1570s, the Great Wall of China was finished! It stretched across the whole border.
What is the author's point of view on the Chinese?
A. The author believes the Chinese showed determination and perseverance.
B. The author believes the Chinese were careless and made poor decisions.
C. The author believes the Chinese building the wall was dangerous but worth it.
D. The author believes building the wall was an easy task.
A. The author believes the Chinese showed determination and perseverance.
200
The stones felt heavier today than they did yesterday. I wiped the dust from my face and tried not to groan as I lifted another rock onto the growing wall. From where I stood, the wall stretched like a gray ribbon over the hills.
“You’re slowing down, Kai,” my sister Lian teased, nudging me with her elbow. “At this rate, the wall won’t be finished until you’re an old man.”
“I’m not slowing down,” I muttered, even though my arms were shaking. “I just don’t see how one more stone will make any difference.”
Lian set her rock in place and looked at me seriously. “It makes a difference because you placed it there. Every stone matters.”
I stared at the wall again. Yesterday, I thought this work was pointless. It seemed too big, too impossible. But last night, when Father spoke about the danger beyond the hills, I noticed the worry in his voice.
Maybe Lian was right. Maybe my one stone did matter. I bent down and picked up another.
From whose point of view is the story told?
A. A narrator not in the story
B. Lian
C. Father
D. Kai
D. Kai
200
Meet the Tiger Shark
Tiger sharks are large fish that live in warm ocean waters around the world. They get their name from the dark stripes on their bodies, which look like a tiger’s pattern. These sharks are known as powerful predators with strong jaws.
Diet and Hunting
Tiger sharks are sometimes called “garbage eaters” because they eat almost anything, including fish, birds, squid, and even old tires or cans they find in the water. They hunt mostly at night, using their excellent senses to find food.
Behavior and Habitat
These sharks usually swim alone and can travel long distances in search of food. They are important to the ocean’s ecosystem because they help control the population of other marine animals.
Fun Fact
Tiger sharks can grow up to 18 feet long and weigh over 1,400 pounds. Despite their size, they are fast swimmers and can surprise prey with sudden bursts of speed.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Tiger sharks are dangerous but rarely attack people.
B. Tiger sharks are extremely fast animals in the water.
C. Tiger sharks are very important to the ocean.
D. Tiger sharks are small, slow swimmers that live near the shore.
C. Tiger sharks are very important to the ocean.
200
In ancient Egypt, when wealthy or important people died, their bodies were turned into mummies. Making a mummy required first removing most of the organs from inside the body. Next, the organs were allowed to dry and were placed into special jars. The body was then covered with salt to dry out further. Finally, it was wrapped with strips of cloth and placed into a special body-shaped box, or sarcophagus.The body was buried with the jars of organs. Ancient Egyptians believed making mummies allowed people to use their bodies in the afterlife, after death.
What text structure is used in the passage?
A. Chronological Order
B. Cause/Effect
C. Problem/Solution
D. Compare/Contrast
A. Chronological Order
200
Look at the word banned in the passage below.
During the 1940s and 1950s, many cities and states all over America banned pinball games. The city of New York did not permit pinball games for more than thirty years. In the early 1940s, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia had thousands of pinball games smashed with hammers. They were then thrown into the river. Around the country, there were laws against pinball games well into the 1970s.
What is the meaning of banned as used in the passage?
A. allowed
B. not destroy
C. not prepare
D. not allow
D. not allow
300
Police are a very important part of every community. Police handle emergency situations. They also help when someone breaks the law. Police work hard to get to know the people in their community and make it a safe place. Sometimes, police do things that would be scary for others. For example, they might stop someone who is robbing a neighbor's house. Next time you see a police officer, thank them for their hard work!
Which quotation from the passage supports the author's belief that police officers are brave?
A."Police are a very important part of every community."
B. "They also help when someone breaks the law."
C. "Police work hard to get to know the people in their community and make it a safe place."
D. "Sometimes, police do things that would be scary for others."
D. "Sometimes, police do things that would be scary for others."
300
I could feel the stone dust settling on my arms as I stacked another rock onto the growing wall. I had hoped the work would get easier with time, but it hadn’t. The wall still seemed endless, and my back ached before the sun even reached the middle of the sky.
“Why does it have to be so tall?” I complained to my older sister, Lian.
She didn’t stop working. “Because someday it might be the only thing standing between us and danger.”
I frowned at the unfinished stretch winding over the hills. I understood what she was saying, but that didn’t make the stones any lighter. Last night, when rumors spread that raiders had been seen nearby, I noticed how tightly Mother held my hand. I knew the wall mattered to her.
Still, as I pressed the next stone into place, I couldn’t pretend I felt proud. The wall felt like a burden more than a promise. Maybe it would protect us. Maybe it wouldn’t. All I knew for certain was that tomorrow, I would wake up sore and have to stack another stone.
What is the narrator’s point of view about building the wall?
A. He wishes he didn't have to help build the wall and sees it as hard work.
B. He believes the wall is necessary and very important.
C. He feels proud and excited to help build something so important.
D. He is certain the wall will fail and thinks the effort is completely hopeless.
A. He wishes he didn't have to help build the wall and sees it as hard work.
300
George Strait
Who Is George Strait?
George Strait is a famous country music singer from Texas. He is sometimes called the “King of Country Music” because of his long, successful career and numerous hit songs. He started singing in the 1970s and has released dozens of albums since then.
Music and Style
Strait’s music often tells stories about love, life, and Texas traditions. His singing style is calm and smooth, which appeals to fans of all ages. He is known for wearing cowboy hats and boots during his performances.
Achievements
George Strait has won more awards than almost any other country singer, including Grammys and Country Music Association awards. He has also been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Fun Fact
He holds the record for the most number one songs on the Billboard country charts, making him one of the most successful country singers ever.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. George Strait had a few hit songs.
B. George Strait won quite a few awards.
C. George Strait grew up in the state of Texas.
D. George Strait had many hits and had a very long career.
D. George Strait had many hits and had a very long career.
300
Mayors and governors are both elected to lead their communities. A mayor is in charge of running a city or town. A governor, on the other hand, is the head of an entire state's government. There are more mayors than governors. There are fifty governors, one for each state. However, there are thousands of towns and thousands of mayors in the United States. As a rule, a governor has more power than a mayor.
Which text structure is being used?
A. Sequence
B. Compare/Contrast
C. Cause/Effect
D. Problem/Solution
B. Compare/Contrast
300
Look at the word vary in the passage below.
Have you ever wondered why shells come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors? They vary based on the needs of the creatures they protect. Most often, seashells are the exoskeletons of animals like snails, clams, and oysters. The exoskeleton covers these animals' soft, slimy bodies. Snails need shells that let them crawl around. But clams and oysters need shells to keep their whole body protected.
What is the meaning of vary as used in the passage?
A. wait or take.a long rest
B. create value
C. change
D. stay the same
C. change
400
Skunks might be the most famous smelly creature of all time. Skunks have a smelly secret weapon that they use when they sense danger-skunk spray. Before spraying the enemy, the skunk gives him or her lots of chances to leave. Before the skunk sprays the enemy or predator, it raises its tail as a warning. If that doesn't work, the skunk will try to scare the predator by doing a handstand. If the predator is still there, it's going to get skunked! The skunk will squirt a stinky chemical that smells like rotten eggs and garlic.
Which quotation from the passage best supports the author's idea that skunks try many things before their spray?
A. "Skunks have a smelly secret weapon that they use when they sense danger-skunk spray."
B. "Before spraying the enemy, the skunk gives him or her lots of chances to leave."
C. "If the predator is still there, it's going to get skunked!"
D. "The skunk will squirt a stinky chemical that smells like rotten eggs and garlic."
B. "Before spraying the enemy, the skunk gives him or her lots of chances to leave."
400
1 The morning fog curled around the hills as I tightened the rope around a stack of stones. My hands were sore, and my shoulders ached from lifting rocks all week.
2 “Hurry up, Mateo,” my friend Jun called. “If we finish this section today, we can rest tomorrow.”
3 I forced a smile but didn’t answer. Rest tomorrow felt very far away.
4 The wall stretched farther than I could see. At first, I thought the whole project was foolish. How could a line of stones stop an army?
5 Yesterday, I almost told Father I wanted to quit.
6 But last night, I overheard him speaking quietly to Mother.
7 “If the wall holds,” he said, “the children will be safe.”
8 I hadn’t meant to listen, but his voice sounded different—worried, almost afraid.
9 This morning, when I picked up the first stone, it didn’t feel quite as pointless.
10 I still think the work is hard. I still wish the wall were shorter. But as I set another stone in place, I press it down carefully, making sure it fits.
11 “You’re working fast now, Mateo,” Jun said.
12 I nodded. “Every stone counts,” I replied.
What do Mateo’s thoughts and actions in paragraph 10 show about his point of view?
A. He still dislikes the work but is beginning to understand its importance.
B. He believes the wall will fail no matter how carefully it is built.
C. He feels the work is easy and no longer tiring.
D. He has completely changed his mind and now enjoys building the wall.
A. He still dislikes the work but is beginning to understand its importance.
400
The Secret Garden
1 Many gardens need regular care to stay healthy. Over time, weeds can grow, flowers can die, and fountains may dry up if no one tends them.
2 Even a neglected garden can show signs of life. Small sprouts can appear, insects may still visit, and sunlight can help new plants grow.
3 Gardeners often improve a garden by removing weeds, planting flowers, and watering regularly. These actions help attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
4 Caring for a garden requires patience. It can take days or weeks to see noticeable changes, but consistent effort brings results.
5 People who maintain gardens often feel proud when their plants thrive. Small, repeated actions can make a big difference in any garden.
What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Gardening can make you feel accomplished.
B. Taking care of gardens can be a great hobby.
C. Even neglected gardens can show signs of life and growth.
D. Insects may visit gardens.
C. Even neglected gardens can show signs of life and growth.
400
Before he designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Gustave Eiffel worked on another famous project. When the engineer working on the Statue of Liberty died suddenly in 1879, Eiffel took over its completion. Eiffel's team finished building the Statue of Liberty in France and then took it apart so it could be shipped to New York.
What happened before Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower?
A. He finished building the Statue of Liberty
B. He shipped his previous design to New York City
C. He worked on the Statue of Liberty
D. He began his career with the Eiffel Tower.
C. He worked on the Statue of Liberty
400
Look at the word injured in the passage below.
Lamar hung up the satellite phone, the rangers' only link to the hikers on Mount Danger."There's a hiker stuck on the mountain," he told Judy, the other ranger on duty. "She broke her leg and can't walk by herself. She needs our help to get down."Carrying their first aid kits, the rangers started up Mount Danger. They didn't want the injured girl to spend the night out there alone.
Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word injured?
A. "They didn't want..."
B. "spend the night..."
C. "first aid kits..."
D. "out there alone..."
C. "first aid kits..."
500
Everywhere you look, there are computers, laptops, tablets, and cellphones. These devices work because of something quite remarkable-software. Software tells the computer or device what to do. Your devices must have software to work. Code makes software work. Code is a set of instructions for a computer to follow. Coding is one of the coolest parts of technology. Coding is writing step-by-step instructions for the computer. You might not know it, but coding is used in GPS, your TV, making books, and even flying an airplane.
Which quotation from the passage best supports the author's point that coding is important for us?
A. "Your devices must have software to work."
B. " Coding is one of the coolest parts of technology."
C. "You might not know it, but coding is used in GPS, your TV, making books, and even flying an airplane."
D. "Everywhere you look, there are computers, laptops, tablets, and cellphones."
C. "You might not know it, but coding is used in GPS, your TV, making books, and even flying an airplane."
500
1 The stage lights felt hotter than I expected as I peeked through the curtain at the crowded auditorium. My palms were damp, and my note cards shook in my hands.
2 “You’re ready, Alina,” my best friend Marcus whispered. “You practiced this speech a hundred times.”
3 I nodded, but my stomach twisted anyway. Practicing in my bedroom was nothing like speaking in front of the entire school.
4 When I signed up for the speech contest, I thought it would be exciting. I imagined applause and a shiny ribbon.
5 Yesterday, I even considered telling the teacher I was sick so I wouldn’t have to go on stage.
6 But last night, my grandmother sat beside me at the kitchen table while I practiced.
7 “Your words matter,” she said gently. “Someone in that audience might need to hear them.”
8 I kept thinking about that as my name was announced.
9 My legs still felt shaky as I walked to the microphone.
10 I took a deep breath and began speaking slowly and clearly, even though my heart pounded against my ribs.
11 By the second paragraph, I wasn’t looking at the floor anymore.
12 I was looking at the audience.
What do Alina’s thoughts and actions in paragraph 10 show about her point of view?
A. She is still nervous about speaking, but she believes it is important to try.
B. She no longer feels afraid and is completely confident on stage.
C. She regrets signing up and plans to leave the stage early.
D. She believes the speech contest is unfair and not worth her effort.
A. She is still nervous about speaking, but she believes it is important to try.
500
Walmart
1 Walmart is one of the largest retail companies in the world. It was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton in Arkansas, USA. The company operates thousands of stores in many countries, selling groceries, clothing, electronics, and more.
2 Walmart stores are known for their low prices. The company uses strategies such as buying products in large quantities and negotiating deals with suppliers to reduce costs.
3 Walmart employs millions of people worldwide. Many workers have the opportunity to receive training, benefits, and promotions within the company.
4 In addition to stores, Walmart operates online. Customers can purchase items through Walmart.com and have them delivered to their homes or pick them up in stores.
5 Walmart also participates in community programs. The company donates to local charities, supports education initiatives, and provides disaster relief when needed.
What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
A. Walmart lowers prices by buying in bulk and negotiating with suppliers.
B. Walmart is heavily invested in education for students.
C. Walmart has an online option that makes things easier for customers.
D. Walmart is a company that helps the community in many ways.
D. Walmart is a company that helps the community in many ways.
500
In 1787, Captain Arthur Phillip guided eleven British ships to Australia, then known as New South Wales. On board were about seven hundred British criminals; Australia was to be the site of a prison colony. The fleet first stopped at Cape Town, South Africa, to get food and other supplies. On January 18, the ships arrived at Botany Bay, but there was no fresh water for people to drink. Finally, the fleet landed in Port Jackson, where Captain Phillip set up the colony. This colony would later come to be known as Sydney.
1. The colony is named Sydney.
2. The ships arrive at Botany Bay.
3. The ships stop at Capetown.
4. The ships arrive at Port Jackson.
What is the correct order of events from the events listed above?
A. 4, 2, 3, 1
B. 1, 3, 2, 4
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 1, 4, 3, 2
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
500
Look at the word consult in the passage below.
Detective Jenny Park read the pig thief's letter for the hundredth time. The sloppy note looked familiar, but she could not quite put her finger on why.Park was a talented detective, and she was not afraid to ask for help. She would consult Helen Winters, the police department's handwriting expert. Together, they would track down the thief and bring the prize pig home.
Which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word consult?
A. "ask for help..."
B. "the police department's..."
C. "handwriting expert..."
D. "track down the thief..."
A. "ask for help..."