Vocabulary
Chocolate in America
1 Have you ever wondered where the chocolate you eat comes from? It comes from the cocoa bean. Chocolate first came to America in 1641 from the Spanish people. It became popular right away.
The chocolate was used mainly as a drink. When the chocolate was eaten by itself it had a gritty texture or feeling. Because of this most people did not eat chocolate by itself.
Over the next few centuries many people invented machines to mass-produce chocolate. In the late 1870’s a Swiss chocolatier, Daniel Peter, and his friend Henri Nestle added dried milk powder to chocolate to create milk chocolate. Thanks to these men and many others, we now have the wonderful milk chocolate we eat today!
Which word from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand what the word texture means?
A. or
B. feeling
C. eaten
D. chocolate
B. Feeling
Chocolate in America
1 Have you ever wondered where the chocolate you eat comes from? It comes from the cocoa bean. Chocolate first came to America in 1641 from the Spanish people. It became popular right away.
2. The chocolate was used mainly as a drink. When the chocolate was eaten by itself it had a gritty texture or feeling. Because of this most people did not eat chocolate by itself.
3. Over the next few centuries many people invented machines to mass-produce chocolate. In the late 1870’s a Swiss chocolatier, Daniel Peter, and his friend Henri Nestle added dried milk powder to chocolate to create milk chocolate. Thanks to these men and many others, we now have the wonderful milk chocolate we eat today!
Paragraph three is mainly about-
A. chocolate coming from Spain
B. The men who helped create milk chocolate
C. Chocolate used as a drink
D. Dried milk powder
B. The men who helped create milk chocolate
Prairie Dogs
1 Just because prairie dogs bark, doesn’t mean they are dogs. They are actually part of the rodent family. This cute animal is related to the squirrel and can grow up to 15 inches long.
2 Prairie dogs live in tunnels dug below the grasslands of North America. They live in groups of families. They can have up to 26 individuals in a family. They share food and groom each other.
3 Prairie dogs are very resourceful. They have sharp claws which make them expert diggers. They have great vision and hearing for detecting predators. When they feel like they are in danger they bark to alert the others. They even have different barks for different enemies.
Cause=?
Effect= They bark to alert others
Which best completes the diagram?
A. Prairie dogs live in families.
B. Prairie dogs have sharp claws.
C. Prairie dogs feel in danger.
D. Prairie dogs have great vision.
C. Prairie dogs feel in danger.
Chocolate in America
1 Have you ever wondered where the chocolate you eat comes from? It comes from the cocoa bean. Chocolate first came to America in 1641 from the Spanish people. It became popular right away.
The chocolate was used mainly as a drink. When the chocolate was eaten by itself it had a gritty texture or feeling. Because of this most people did not eat chocolate by itself.
Over the next few centuries many people invented machines to mass-produce chocolate. In the late 1870’s a Swiss chocolatier, Daniel Peter, and his friend Henri Nestle added dried milk powder to chocolate to create milk chocolate. Thanks to these men and many others, we now have the wonderful milk chocolate we eat today!
The author wrote this selection most likely to:
A. describe what chocolate tastes like
B. tell the reader how to make chocolate
C. inform the reader about how chocolate was invented
D. encourage the reader to eat chocolate
C. inform the reader about how chocolate was invented
Hurricanes
1 Hurricanes are huge storms that produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. These storms form in the ocean and can be up to 600 miles wide.
2 When a hurricane hits land it can cause a lot of damage. The wind and rain can last for hours and cause massive destruction. The wind can range from 74 to 150 miles an hour. This wind creates high waves that push the water onto shore. The water surge can be 30 feet high. This causes most of the damage to the coastline.
3 The storm continues to move inland dropping lots of rain. There is no relief from the rain. In August of 2017 Mont Belvieu, Texas received 51 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. That is approximately how much rain fall Houston gets in an entire year.
To learn what a hurricane looks like, the reader should refer to the---
A. text
B. title
C. caption
D. photograph
D. photograph
A Dog to Remember
1 If you ask most people what is the dog’s name in The Wizard of Oz, they will tell you Toto. Surprisingly, this little black terrier’s real name was not Toto but Terry.
2 The Wizard of Oz was not Terry’s only movie. She appeared in 15 films altogether. In 1938 her owner took her to audition for The Wizard of Oz. The director was looking for a dog that resembled Dorothy’s dog in The Wizard of Oz books. Terry was hired immediately.
3 Movie life was not always glamorous for Terry. First, she had to play a boy dog in the movie. She also did not like the wind machines that were needed for the tornado scene. She even suffered a sprained foot after being stepped on. Don’t feel too sorry for Terry though, she did receive a bigger weekly salary than some of the other actors.
In paragraph 3, the word glamorous means?
A. full of fear
B. being in a movie
C. being boring
D. full of excitement
D. Full of excitement
Prairie Dogs
1 Just because prairie dogs bark, doesn’t mean they are dogs. They are actually part of the rodent family. This cute animal is related to the squirrel and can grow up to 15 inches long.
2 Prairie dogs live in tunnels dug below the grasslands of North America. They live in groups of families. They can have up to 26 individuals in a family. They share food and groom each other.
3 Prairie dogs are very resourceful. They have sharp claws which make them expert diggers. They have great vision and hearing for detecting predators. When they feel like they are in danger they bark to alert the others. They even have different barks for different enemies.
What detail from the selection supports the idea that prairie dogs are resourceful?
A. They have sharp claws
B. They are related to the squirrel
C. They can grow up to 15 inches long
D. They live in the grasslands
A. They have sharp claws
Wilma Rudolph
1 In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in the Olympics. These medals did not come easy for this African American girl from Tennessee.
2 Wilma was born in 1940. She was a sickly child. At the age of four the doctors gave her a brace and said she would never walk again. Wilma was determined to prove the doctors wrong. She worked hard and never gave up. By the age of 12, she was able to walk.
3 Wilma started playing basketball in high school. She was a natural runner and even ran track in college. She was nicknamed “Skeeter” because she was so fast. Wilma Rudolph is remembered as one of the fastest women in track and a huge inspiration for many.
Why was Wilma nicknamed "Skeeter"?
A. She was good at basketball
B. She was skinny
C. She was a fast runner
D. She had a brace on her leg
C. She was a fast runner
A Dog to Remember
1 If you ask most people what is the dog’s name in The Wizard of Oz, they will tell you Toto. Surprisingly, this little black terrier’s real name was not Toto but Terry.
2 The Wizard of Oz was not Terry’s only movie. She appeared in 15 films altogether. In 1938 her owner took her to audition for The Wizard of Oz. The director was looking for a dog that resembled Dorothy’s dog in The Wizard of Oz books. Terry was hired immediately.
3 Movie life was not always glamorous for Terry. First, she had to play a boy dog in the movie. She also did not like the wind machines that were needed for the tornado scene. She even suffered a sprained foot after being stepped on. Don’t feel too sorry for Terry though, she did receive a bigger weekly salary than some of the other actors.
The reader can conclude that Terry most likely---
A. was hard to work with
B. was a good actor
C. did not like people
D. did not like the name Toto
B. was a good actor
Wilma Rudolph
1 In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in the Olympics. These medals did not come easy for this African American girl from Tennessee.
2 Wilma was born in 1940. She was a sickly child. At the age of four the doctors gave her a brace and said she would never walk again. Wilma was determined to prove the doctors wrong. She worked hard and never gave up. By the age of 12, she was able to walk.
3 Wilma started playing basketball in high school. She was a natural runner and even ran track in college. She was nicknamed “Skeeter” because she was so fast. Wilma Rudolph is remembered as one of the fastest women in track and a huge inspiration for many.
What is the theme of this selection?
A. you don't always get what you want.
B. Some people are just luckier than others.
C. Hard work can lead to success.
D. Sickness is a part of growing up.
C. Hard work can lead to success.
Wilma Rudolph
1 In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in the Olympics. These medals did not come easy for this African American girl from Tennessee.
2 Wilma was born in 1940. She was a sickly child. At the age of four the doctors gave her a brace and said she would never walk again. Wilma was determined to prove the doctors wrong. She worked hard and never gave up. By the age of 12, she was able to walk.
3 Wilma started playing basketball in high school. She was a natural runner and even ran track in college. She was nicknamed “Skeeter” because she was so fast. Wilma Rudolph is remembered as one of the fastest women in track and a huge inspiration for many.
brace [brās] noun
1. something that connects together
2. a device fitted for a weak part of the body
3. a wire device in the mouth to straighten teeth
4. A structural piece used in building frameworks
Which meaning most closely matches the word brace from paragraph 2?
A. Meaning 1
B. Meaning 2
C. Meaning 3
D. Meaning 4
B. Meaning 2
Cotton Candy’s Sweet Story
1. Cotton candy is a favorite treat of many children and adults. The ingredients are basically sugar, air, and food coloring. It is made from finely-granulated sugar that is heated and spun into thin strands.
2. This simple sugary treat was introduced to the public in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a candy maker named John Wharton. They invented a machine that heated sugar in a spinning bowl that had tiny holes in it. They originally called it “Fairy Floss”.
3. The two men first debuted their invention at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and it was a hit. Years later another dentist, Joseph Lascaux, invented a similar machine and named his treat “Cotton Candy”.
Paragraph 2 and 3 are mainly about -
A. The ingredients used in cotton candy
B. Why people love cotton candy
C. How cotton candy was invented
D. The 1904 World’s Fair
C. How cotton candy was invented
Hurricanes
1 Hurricanes are huge storms that produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. These storms form in the ocean and can be up to 600 miles wide.
2 When a hurricane hits land it can cause a lot of damage. The wind and rain can last for hours and cause massive destruction. The wind can range from 74 to 150 miles an hour. This wind creates high waves that push the water onto shore. The water surge can be 30 feet high. This causes most of the damage to the coastline.
3 The storm continues to move inland dropping lots of rain. There is no relief from the rain. In August of 2017 Mont Belvieu, Texas received 51 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. That is approximately how much rain fall Houston gets in an entire year.
The main reason for damage to the coastline is---
A. The water surge
B. The rain
C. The people
D. The clouds
A. The water surge
Prairie Dogs
1 Just because prairie dogs bark, doesn’t mean they are dogs. They are actually part of the rodent family. This cute animal is related to the squirrel and can grow up to 15 inches long.
2 Prairie dogs live in tunnels dug below the grasslands of North America. They live in groups of families. They can have up to 26 individuals in a family. They share food and groom each other.
3 Prairie dogs are very resourceful. They have sharp claws which make them expert diggers. They have great vision and hearing for detecting predators. When they feel like they are in danger they bark to alert the others. They even have different barks for different enemies.
Which idea from the article is supported that prairie dogs are always together?
A. Prairie dogs live in families
B. Prairie dogs are expert diggers
C. Prairie dogs bark when in danger.
D. Prairie dogs have great vision
A. Prairie dogs live in families
Cotton Candy’s Sweet Story
1. Cotton candy is a favorite treat of many children and adults. The ingredients are basically sugar, air, and food coloring. It is made from finely-granulated sugar that is heated and spun into thin strands.
2. This simple sugary treat was introduced to the public in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a candy maker named John Wharton. They invented a machine that heated sugar in a spinning bowl that had tiny holes in it. They originally called it “Fairy Floss”.
3. The two men first debuted their invention at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and it was a hit. Years later another dentist, Joseph Lascaux, invented a similar machine and named his treat “Cotton Candy”.
What are the ingredients of cotton candy?
sugar, air, and food coloring
Cotton Candy’s Sweet Story
1. Cotton candy is a favorite treat of many children and adults. The ingredients are basically sugar, air, and food coloring. It is made from finely-granulated sugar that is heated and spun into thin strands.
2. This simple sugary treat was introduced to the public in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a candy maker named John Wharton. They invented a machine that heated sugar in a spinning bowl that had tiny holes in it. They originally called it “Fairy Floss”.
3 The two men first debuted their invention at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis and it was a hit. Years later another dentist, Joseph Lascaux, invented a similar machine and named his treat “Cotton Candy”.
In paragraph 3, what word helps the reader understand the meaning of debuted?
A. invention
B. first
C. their
D. hit
B. First
Hurricanes
1 Hurricanes are huge storms that produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. These storms form in the ocean and can be up to 600 miles wide.
2 When a hurricane hits land it can cause a lot of damage. The wind and rain can last for hours and cause massive destruction. The wind can range from 74 to 150 miles an hour. This wind creates high waves that push the water onto shore. The water surge can be 30 feet high. This causes most of the damage to the coastline.
3 The storm continues to move inland dropping lots of rain. There is no relief from the rain. In August of 2017 Mont Belvieu, Texas received 51 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. That is approximately how much rain fall Houston gets in an entire year.
This selection is mostly about -
A. Hurricanes are scary
B. Hurricanes look huge from space
C. Hurricane Harvey dropped alot of rain.
D. Hurricanes are strong storms that can cause a lot of damage.
D. Hurricanes are strong storms that can cause a lot of damage.
Chocolate in America
1 Have you ever wondered where the chocolate you eat comes from? It comes from the cocoa bean. Chocolate first came to America in 1641 from the Spanish people. It became popular right away.
The chocolate was used mainly as a drink. When the chocolate was eaten by itself it had a gritty texture or feeling. Because of this most people did not eat chocolate by itself.
Over the next few centuries many people invented machines to mass-produce chocolate. In the late 1870’s a Swiss chocolatier, Daniel Peter, and his friend Henri Nestle added dried milk powder to chocolate to create milk chocolate. Thanks to these men and many others, we now have the wonderful milk chocolate we eat today!
Why did most people not eat chocolate in the early days?
A. It had dried milk powder
B. The chocolate was too sweet
C. It was too expensive
D. The texture was gritty
D. The texture was gritty
Hurricanes
1 Hurricanes are huge storms that produce heavy rainfall and strong winds. These storms form in the ocean and can be up to 600 miles wide.
2 When a hurricane hits land it can cause a lot of damage. The wind and rain can last for hours and cause massive destruction. The wind can range from 74 to 150 miles an hour. This wind creates high waves that push the water onto shore. The water surge can be 30 feet high. This causes most of the damage to the coastline.
3 The storm continues to move inland dropping lots of rain. There is no relief from the rain. In August of 2017 Mont Belvieu, Texas received 51 inches of rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. That is approximately how much rain fall Houston gets in an entire year.
The author includes paragraph 3 most likely to---
A. Explain how much rain a hurricane can cause
B. Tell the reader what a hurricane is.
C. Describe what a hurricane looks like.
D. Inform the reader how huge hurricanes are
A. Explain how much rain a hurricane can cause
A Dog to Remember
1 If you ask most people what is the dog’s name in The Wizard of Oz, they will tell you Toto. Surprisingly, this little black terrier’s real name was not Toto but Terry.
2 The Wizard of Oz was not Terry’s only movie. She appeared in 15 films altogether. In 1938 her owner took her to audition for The Wizard of Oz. The director was looking for a dog that resembled Dorothy’s dog in The Wizard of Oz books. Terry was hired immediately.
3 Movie life was not always glamorous for Terry. First, she had to play a boy dog in the movie. She also did not like the wind machines that were needed for the tornado scene. She even suffered a sprained foot after being stepped on. Don’t feel too sorry for Terry though, she did receive a bigger weekly salary than some of the other actors.
Which sentence would best support a photograph of Toto?
A. The Wizard of Oz was not Terry's only movie.
B. Movie life was not always glamourous for Terry.
C. Terry was hired immediately.
D. The director was looking for a dog that resembled Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz books.
D. The director was looking for a dog that resembled Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz books.