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Lila wanted to raise money to buy her mom a birthday gift. She decided to open a lemonade stand at the end of her street. On the first day, only two people stopped by. Lila frowned and thought about giving up. But the next day, she made a bright yellow sign that said “Fresh Lemonade!” and waved at cars that passed. More neighbors stopped to buy her drinks. By the end of the week, Lila had sold enough lemonade to buy her mom a special necklace.
Why did Lila think about giving up?
A. The people thought her lemonade was not good enough.
B. Only two people showed up to Lila's lemonade stand.
C. Her parents told her it was time to come inside.
D. She has tried time after time to start selling lemonade and it's never successful.
B. Only two people showed up to Lila's lemonade stand.
A dog once found a juicy bone and carried it proudly in his mouth. As he crossed a bridge over a stream, he looked down and saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog holding an even bigger bone. Wanting the larger prize, he barked. But when he opened his mouth, the bone slipped into the stream and was lost. The dog walked home with nothing at all.
A. Always share what you have with others.
B. Greed can cause you to lose what you already have.
C. It is better to stay away from rivers and streams.
D. Be careful when walking across bridges.
B. Greed can cause you to lose what you already have.
Sofia had been practicing her spelling words every night for weeks. When the day of the school spelling bee arrived, her palms felt sweaty as she walked onto the stage. The first few words were easy, but soon she was given a tricky one. She paused, took a deep breath, and remembered how many times she had practiced it at home. She spelled the word correctly, and the audience clapped loudly.
How does Sofia feel after spelling the difficult word correctly?
A. Nervous and unsure
B. Proud and relieved
C. Angry and upset
D. Tired and bored
B. Proud and relieved
Leo climbed higher up the mountain, and the air grew thinner. He felt winded and struggled to take deep breaths. Still, he kept going, determined to reach the peak.
What does the word winded most likely mean based on the passage?
A. Tired and out of breath
B. Excited and happy
C. Cold from the wind
D. Lost and confused
A. Tired and out of breath
What is the purpose of a diagram in a text?
A. provide the meanings of key words
B. organize the text into different sections
C. show what can be seen in the image
D. display a labeled picture that shows what something looks like
D. display a labeled picture that shows what something looks like
Omar tried out for the school soccer team. He practiced every afternoon in his backyard, but when the list was posted, his name was not on it. Omar felt sad and thought he wasn’t good enough. The next day, the coach came over to talk to him. “You didn’t make the team this year, but I saw how hard you worked,” she said. “If you keep practicing, I think you’ll have a great chance next season.” Omar nodded and decided to set up a practice schedule to improve his skills.
Which quotation from the passage shows how Omar reacts to not making the team?
A. “Omar tried out for the school soccer team.”
B. “The next day, the coach came over to talk to him.”
C. “Omar nodded and decided to set up a practice schedule to improve his skills.”
D. “You didn’t make the team this year, but I saw how hard you worked.”
C. “Omar nodded and decided to set up a practice schedule to improve his skills.”
Every morning, the rooster crowed loudly from the top of the barn roof. He believed that his crowing made the sun rise each day. “Without me,” he boasted, “the world would stay dark forever.” One day, a storm blew through and kept the rooster inside the barn. To his surprise, the sun still rose on its own. The rooster learned that the world did not depend on him, and he never bragged again.
What is the central message of this fable?
A. Storms can be dangerous for animals.
B. The world depends on everyone doing their part.
C. Bragging makes others dislike you.
D. We should not think too highly of ourselves.
D. We should not think too highly of ourselves.
When a new student named Lucas moved to Ethan’s class, some kids whispered about his different accent. Ethan noticed that Lucas sat alone at lunch. He thought about joining his friends at their usual table but instead walked over to Lucas and asked if he wanted to sit together. Lucas smiled, and soon the two were laughing about their favorite video games.
Which trait best describes Ethan in this story?
A. Rude
B. Friendly
C. Shy
D. Careless
B. Friendly
During the festival, colorful lanterns floated gently above the river. They shimmered in the water’s reflection, glowing softly as evening fell. Children watched in awe, pointing and laughing at the twinkling lights.
What does the word shimmered most likely mean based on the passage?
A. Moved quickly
B. Glowed with a soft light
C. Made a loud sound
D. Changed color suddenly
B. Glowed with a soft light
What is the purpose of a caption?
A. organize the text into different sections
B. describe what can be seen in the image
C. show a picture of what something looks like
D. provide important vocabulary words in a text
B. describe what can be seen in the image
Clara had practiced her piano piece for weeks, but as the recital approached, she began to feel nervous. The stage lights, the large audience, and the thought of forgetting her notes all filled her with worry. On the day of the recital, her hands trembled as she walked to the piano bench. At first, she played too softly, afraid of making a mistake. But halfway through the song, Clara closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and let the music flow. When she finished, the audience clapped loudly. Clara stood, bowed, and felt a smile spread across her face. For the first time, she believed she was truly ready to perform in front of others again.
Which quotation from the story shows that Clara gained confidence after playing her piece?
A. “Clara had practiced her piano piece for weeks, but as the recital approached, she began to feel nervous.”
B. “On the day of the recital, her hands trembled as she walked to the piano bench.”
C. “But halfway through the song, Clara closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and let the music flow.”
D. "For the first time, she believed she was truly ready to perform in front of others again.”
D. "For the first time, she believed she was truly ready to perform in front of others again.”
Two friends were walking through the forest when they saw a bear charging toward them. One friend quickly climbed a tree and hid. The other, unable to climb, fell to the ground and pretended to be dead. The bear sniffed around him but then walked away, believing the man was not alive. When the danger was gone, the friend in the tree came down and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” The man replied, “He told me never to travel with someone who deserts me in time of need.”
What is the lesson of the passage?
A. Always pretend to be dead when you see a bear.
B. True friends do not abandon each other in hard times.
C. It is safer to travel alone than with a friend.
D. Bears are not dangerous if you stay still.
B. True friends do not abandon each other in hard times.
Maya was excited to fly her new kite at the park, but when she opened the box, one of the sticks was broken. She felt frustrated and wanted to throw the kite away. Then she thought about how much she had wanted to see it soar. Determined, she asked her dad for tape and carefully fixed the broken stick. Soon, the kite was flying high above the park.
What motivated Maya to fix the kite instead of throwing it away?
A. She wanted to impress her friends.
B. She remembered how much she wanted to see the kite fly.
C. She was told by her dad to do it.
D. She wanted to enter a kite competition.
B. She remembered how much she wanted to see the kite fly.
Sam trudged home through the heavy rain, feeling as if a thousand tiny hammers were tapping on his umbrella. By the time he reached the porch, his shoes squelched with every step.
What does the phrase “a thousand tiny hammers were tapping on his umbrella” most likely mean?
A. The rain was pounding hard on the umbrella.
B. Someone was hitting Sam with hammers.
C. The umbrella was falling apart.
D. Sam was fixing his umbrella using hammers.
A. The rain was pounding hard on the umbrella.
1. Frog Habitats
Frogs live in many different places around the world. Some frogs prefer ponds, lakes, and marshes, while others live in tropical rainforests or even deserts. They need water or a damp environment to keep their skin moist, which helps them breathe and survive.
2. Frog Life Cycle
Frogs begin life as eggs, often laid in water. After hatching, they become tadpoles with tails and gills, allowing them to swim and breathe underwater. Over several weeks, tadpoles gradually grow legs, lose their tails, and develop lungs to breathe air. Finally, they become adult frogs that can live on land or in water.
3. Frog Diets
Frogs are carnivores, which means they eat other animals. Most frogs eat insects, spiders, and small invertebrates. Larger frogs sometimes eat small fish, worms, or even other frogs. Frogs use their sticky tongues to catch prey quickly, often snapping it up in less than a second.
Under which subheading would the reader find information on what frogs eat?
A. All About Frogs
B. Frog Habitats
C. Frog Life Cycle
D. Frog Diets
D. Frog Diets
Water on Earth is constantly moving through a cycle. First, heat from the Sun warms rivers, lakes, and oceans. This heat changes some of the water into a gas called water vapor, in a process called evaporation. The vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures turn it into clouds. After some time, the water falls back to Earth as rain, snow, or hail. Once on the ground, the water gathers in streams and rivers and flows back into oceans. Then the cycle begins again.
Which quotation from the passage shows what starts the water cycle?
A. “First, heat from the Sun warms rivers, lakes, and oceans.”
B. “Water on Earth is constantly moving through a cycle.”
C. “The vapor rises into the air, where cooler temperatures turn it into clouds.”
D. “Once on the ground, the water gathers in streams and rivers and flows back into oceans.”
A. “First, heat from the Sun warms rivers, lakes, and oceans.”
One cold winter morning, a farmer found a snake lying in the snow. The snake was nearly frozen, so the farmer felt sorry for it and placed it inside his coat. Soon the snake warmed up and bit the farmer on the hand. Shocked, the farmer cried out, “Why would you hurt me after I saved your life?” The snake hissed, “You knew I was a snake when you picked me up,” and slithered away.
What is the theme of the passage?
A. Helping others is always the best choice.
B. Dangerous creatures should never be trusted.
C. Animals cannot control their actions.
D. It is important to dress warmly in winter.
B. Dangerous creatures should never be trusted.
Jonah’s teacher assigned a science project for groups of three. Jonah was excited to work with his best friend, but the teacher paired him with two classmates he barely knew. At first, Jonah wanted to do all the work himself because he didn’t trust them. But as the week went on, he saw that his partners had great ideas and worked hard. By the end of the project, Jonah was glad he had shared the responsibility.
Which trait does Jonah show by the end of the project?
A. Selfishness, because he wanted all the credit
B. Laziness, because he didn’t want to work
C. Cooperation, because he trusted his group and worked with them
D. Nervousness, because he didn’t like presenting
C. Cooperation, because he trusted his group and worked with them
When Lila got her math test back, she felt like a fish out of water. None of the problems seemed familiar, and she wasn’t sure where to start.
What does the phrase “like a fish out of water” most likely mean?
A. Lila was swimming in a pool.
B. Lila felt uncomfortable and unsure.
C. Lila was happy and confident.
D. Lila was very thirsty.
B. Lila felt uncomfortable and unsure.
All About Bees
1. Bee Habitats
Bees can live in many places, from gardens and meadows to forests and deserts. They often build hives in trees, underground, or inside human-made structures. Bees need access to flowers because they rely on pollen and nectar for food.
2. Bee Roles in the Hive
A bee colony has different types of bees, each with a special role. The queen bee lays eggs, worker bees gather nectar and pollen, and guard bees protect the hive. Each bee works together to keep the colony healthy and safe.
3. Bee Pollination
Bees are important pollinators. As they collect nectar, pollen sticks to their bodies and spreads to other flowers. This process helps plants produce seeds and fruit. Without bees, many plants, including some fruits and vegetables, would not grow as well.
Under which subheading would a reader find information about the different jobs of bees in a hive?
A. All About Bees
B. Bee Habitats
C. Bee Roles in the Hive
D. Bee Pollination
C. Bee Roles in the Hive
All living things need energy to survive. For plants, that energy comes directly from the Sun. Plants use a process called photosynthesis to capture sunlight. During photosynthesis, plants take in sunlight, water, and a gas from the air called carbon dioxide. They use these ingredients to make their own food. The food gives the plants energy to grow tall and strong. In turn, animals and people eat the plants to get energy for themselves. This means the Sun’s energy is passed from plants to animals and even to humans.
Which quotation from the passage shows the main source of energy for plants?
A. “All living things need energy to survive.”
B. “For plants, that energy comes directly from the Sun.”
C. “They use these ingredients to make their own food.”
D. “The food gives the plants energy to grow tall and strong.”
B. “For plants, that energy comes directly from the Sun.”
A mighty lion caught a tiny mouse and held it beneath his paw. The mouse begged, “Please let me go, and one day I may help you in return.” The lion laughed at the thought of such a small creature being useful, but he set the mouse free. A few weeks later, hunters trapped the lion in a strong net. The mouse heard the lion’s roars and quickly chewed through the ropes, setting the lion free.
What is the central message of the passage?
A. Never underestimate the value of a small friend.
B. Lions are the strongest animals in the jungle.
C. Mice are clever and good at escaping traps.
D. Hunters are dangerous and should be avoided.
A. Never underestimate the value of a small friend.
Liam loved drawing, but he never thought he was very good at it. When his art teacher announced a painting contest, Liam told himself he would not join. “I’ll only embarrass myself,” he thought. But his best friend encouraged him to try, reminding Liam of the colorful drawings he had made in class. After a week of hard work, Liam turned in a painting of a bright forest. On the day of the contest, he nervously looked around at the other students’ artwork. To his surprise, the judges gave him second place. Liam smiled, realizing he was much better at painting than he had believed.
How does Liam change from the beginning to the end of the story?
A. He starts out nervous about painting but becomes confident in his abilities.
B. He begins the story proud of his art but ends feeling embarrassed.
C. He is excited about painting at first but later grows bored of it.
D. He is unsure about his art at the start and stays unsure even after winning.
A. He starts out nervous about painting but becomes confident in his abilities.
Thunder rumbled in the distance, and lightning flashed across the sky. The sudden downpour soaked everyone who wasn’t under cover. People ran quickly to find shelter before the storm worsened.
Which phrase from the passage helps the reader understand the meaning of the word downpour?
A. "..thunder rumbled.."
B. "..lightning flashed..."
C. "..people ran quickly.."
D. "..soaked everyone.."
D. "..soaked everyone.."
Maya had always loved exploring the woods behind her house. One afternoon, she stumbled upon a secluded garden, hidden behind a tall wooden gate. The flowers there were unlike any she had seen before—vibrant reds, yellows, and purples filled the space.
Curious, Maya stepped inside and noticed a small fountain in the center. Water trickled gently, making a soft murmur as it fell into the stone basin. She felt a sense of peace she had never experienced before.
Suddenly, Maya heard a rustle in the bushes. A tiny rabbit hopped out, its nose twitching. She froze for a moment but then remembered the stories her grandmother had told her about being cautious around wild animals. Slowly, she knelt down and held out a small carrot she had brought with her.
The rabbit sniffed the carrot and then nibbled it gently. Maya smiled, realizing that sometimes, patience and care could turn a surprising encounter into a magical moment.
Glossary
secluded – hidden or away from other people
vibrant – bright and full of color
murmur – a soft, quiet sound
rustle – a soft, swishing sound made by movement
cautious – careful to avoid danger or mistakes
What is the meaning of the word vibrant?
A. careful to avoid danger or mistakes
B. a soft, swishing sound made by movement
C. a soft, quiet sound
D. bright and full of color
D. bright and full of color