Vocabulary Voyage
Which word means nearly the same as enormous?
A. Tiny
B. Gigantic
C. Ordinary
D. Narrow
B. Gigantic
What is the central idea of an informational text?
A. The most important idea the author wants readers to understand
B. The first detail mentioned in the text
C. The reader's opinion about the topic
D. The meaning of one unfamiliar word
A. The most important idea the author wants readers to understand
What is text structure?
A. How an author organizes information
B. How many paragraphs a text contains
C. How the reader feels about a topic
D. How many characters appear in a story
A. How an author organizes information
What should a summary include?
A. Every detail from the text
B. The reader's personal opinions
C. Only the first and last sentences
D. The most important ideas and supporting details
D. The most important ideas and supporting details
Passage A: Dolphins
Dolphins use clicks, whistles, and other sounds to communicate. They may use sounds to help locate objects underwater and to communicate with other dolphins. Dolphins also live in groups called pods.
Passage B: Whales
Many whales use calls to communicate with other whales. Some whale calls can travel long distances through the ocean. Whales also migrate to different areas to find food or reproduce.
100 Points — Compare Texts
What does it mean to compare two texts?
A. Identify only the details in the first text
B. Decide which text is longer
C. Find how the texts are alike and different
D. Retell the texts without examining their ideas
C. Find how the texts are alike and different
Read the sentence.
The seal rested on the bank beside the river.
What does bank mean in this sentence?
A. A place where people keep money
B. The land along the edge of a river
C. A group of fish swimming together
D. A large area of sand in the ocean
B. The land along the edge of a river
Read the paragraph.
Coral reefs provide homes for many ocean animals. Small fish hide between the coral to escape predators. Sea turtles find food near reefs, and crabs use spaces in the reef for shelter.
What is the central idea?
A. Crabs prefer to hide between rocks.
B. Sea turtles eat only animals that live in reefs.
C. Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many ocean animals.
D. Small fish are the only animals that live near coral reefs.
C. Coral reefs provide food and shelter for many ocean animals.
Read the paragraph.
First, a sea turtle digs a hole in the sand. Next, it lays its eggs. Then, it covers the eggs before returning to the ocean.
Which text structure is used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
D. Chronological order
D. Chronological order
Read the paragraph.
Clownfish live among the tentacles of sea anemones. The anemone helps protect the clownfish from predators. In return, clownfish may help keep the anemone clean and provide nutrients.
Which statement best summarizes the paragraph?
A. Clownfish and sea anemones have a relationship that benefits both.
B. Clownfish are colorful fish that live in the ocean.
C. Sea anemones have tentacles that can sting other animals.
D. Predators search for small fish among coral reefs.
A. Clownfish and sea anemones have a relationship that benefits both.
Which idea is discussed in both passages?
A. Both animals live in groups called pods. B. Both animals use sounds to communicate. C. Both animals migrate to find food. D. Both animals use sounds only to locate objects.
B. Both animals use sounds to
Read the sentence.
The water was murky, so the diver could barely see the colorful fish swimming nearby.
What does murky most likely mean?
A. Clear enough to see through
B. Warm and comfortable
C. Dark or cloudy
D. Deep and dangerous
C. Dark or cloudy
Read the paragraph.
Sea otters help keep ocean ecosystems healthy. They eat sea urchins, which feed on kelp. When sea otters keep the number of sea urchins under control, kelp forests can grow and provide shelter for many animals.
Which detail best supports the central idea that sea otters help keep ocean ecosystems healthy?
A. Sea otters live in the ocean.
B. Sea otters eat sea urchins that feed on kelp.
C. Kelp grows underwater.
D. Many animals need shelter.
B. Sea otters eat sea urchins that feed on kelp.
Read the paragraph.
Plastic waste sometimes washes from beaches into the ocean. Sea turtles may mistake floating plastic bags for jellyfish and swallow them. This can cause serious harm to the turtles.
Which text structure best describes how the information is organized?
A. Chronological order
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Description
B. Cause and effect
A student is writing a summary of a passage about whale migration. Which detail is least important to include?
A. Some whales travel long distances to find food or reproduce.
B. Whale migration helps them reach areas that meet their needs.
C. One whale in the passage was named Splash by a researcher.
D. Different whale species may follow different migration routes.
C. One whale in the passage was named Splash by a researcher.
How is Passage A different from Passage B?
A. Passage A focuses on how dolphins communicate and live in pods, while Passage B also describes whale migration.
B. Passage A explains whale migration, while Passage B describes how dolphins use clicks.
C. Passage A focuses on what dolphins eat, while Passage B focuses on what whales eat.
D. Passage A describes how dolphins reproduce, while Passage B explains how whales breathe
A. Passage A focuses on how dolphins communicate and live in pods, while Passage B also describes whale migration.
Read the sentence.
The sea turtle moved cautiously across the beach because predators might be nearby.
Which word is the opposite of cautiously as it is used in the sentence?
A. Carefully
B. Quietly
C. Patiently
D. Carelessly
D. Carelessly
Read the paragraph.
Mangrove forests are important to coastal areas. Their tangled roots provide shelter for young fish and crabs. The roots also help hold soil in place, reducing the amount of land washed away by waves. Birds build nests among the branches.
Which sentence best supports the central idea that mangroves benefit both wildlife and coastal land?
A. “Mangrove forests are important to coastal areas.”
B. “Their tangled roots provide shelter for young fish and crabs.”
C. “The roots also help hold soil in place, reducing the amount of land washed away by waves.”
D. “Birds build nests among the branches.”
C. “The roots also help hold soil in place, reducing the amount of land washed away by waves.”
Read the paragraph.
Dolphins and sharks both live in the ocean, but they have important differences. Dolphins are mammals that breathe air through lungs. Sharks are fish that use gills to get oxygen from water. Dolphins give birth to live young, while most sharks lay eggs or give birth to live young, depending on the species.
Why did the author most likely organize the paragraph this way?
A. To explain the steps dolphins follow when hunting
B. To describe the problems caused by sharks
C. To explain how dolphins and sharks are alike and different
D. To show how dolphins change into sharks
C. To explain how dolphins and sharks are alike and different
Read the paragraph.
Octopuses have several ways to protect themselves. They can change color to blend into their surroundings. Some release ink when threatened, making it harder for predators to see them. Octopuses can also squeeze into small spaces to hide.
Which is the best summary?
A. Octopuses live in the ocean and have eight arms that help them move.
B. Octopuses use different methods to hide from or escape predators.
C. Octopuses always release ink whenever another animal approaches.
D. Octopuses change color only when they are resting on the ocean floor.
B. Octopuses use different methods to hide from or escape predators.
Which statement is supported by information in BOTH passages?
A. Dolphins and whales use exactly the same sounds for the same purposes.
B. Dolphins and whales both migrate long distances to reproduce.
C. Dolphins and whales both live in pods of the same size.
D. Dolphins and whales use sounds to communicate with other members of their species.
D. Dolphins and whales use sounds to communicate with other members of their species.