Author's Tone
“When Carlos opened his locker, he found a note from his best friend wishing him good luck on his first day of school. Carlos grinned and carefully placed the note inside his notebook.”
What is the author’s tone?
A. Sad
B. Hopeful
C. Angry
D. Nervous
B. Hopeful
“Every year, thousands of monarch butterflies travel hundreds of miles during their migration. They travel to warmer areas where they can survive the winter. In the spring, they begin their journey north again.”
What is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a story about butterflies
B. To persuade readers to protect butterflies
C. To inform readers about monarch butterfly migration
D. To convince readers to study insects
C. To inform readers about monarch butterfly migration
“Nora wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but her first attempts sounded terrible. Instead of quitting, she practiced a little each day. After several months, she was able to play her favorite song.”
What is the best theme of the passage?
A. Learning music takes a long time.
B. Practice can help people improve.
C. Guitars are difficult to play.
D. People should learn to play instruments.
B. Practice can help people improve.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. to
B. too
C. two
A. to
“The tiny kitten curled up in a soft blanket while the children gently rubbed its head. It purred quietly as it settled into its new home.”
What is the author’s tone?
A. Comforting
B. Serious
C. Frustrated
D. Fearful
A. Comforting
“Want to make your bedroom feel more organized? Start by putting away items you no longer use. Next, give everything a specific place. Finally, spend five minutes each evening putting things back where they belong.”
What is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a story about cleaning
B. To persuade readers to organize their bedrooms
C. To describe different types of bedrooms
D. To inform readers about how furniture is made
B. To persuade readers to organize their bedrooms
“Eli's friends laughed when he said he wanted to enter the art contest. He almost changed his mind, but his art teacher encouraged him to submit his painting. Eli didn't win, but he was proud that he had ignored the doubts of others and followed his passion.”
Which statement is the best theme?
A. Art contests can be difficult.
B. Friends sometimes disagree with each other.
C. People should believe in themselves even when others have doubts.
D. Students should listen to advice from their teachers.
C. People should believe in themselves even when others have doubts.
There are ______ pencils on my desk.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. to
B. too
C. two
C. two
“The cafeteria was a complete disaster. Trays were scattered across tables, students shouted across the room, and someone had even spilled an entire carton of milk on the floor.”
What is the author’s tone?
A. Peaceful
B. Excited
C. Critical
D. Curious
C. Critical
“The rain began just as Marcus stepped onto the soccer field. Within minutes, the field had turned into a muddy mess. Marcus slipped as he chased the ball, sending both himself and his teammates into a fit of laughter.”
What is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a humorous experience
B. To persuade readers to play soccer in the rain
C. To explain how rain affects soccer fields
D. To inform readers about the rules of soccer
A. To entertain readers with a humorous experience
“Each morning, Priya noticed an elderly neighbor struggling to carry groceries from her car. One day, Priya offered to help. The next morning, her brother joined her. Soon, several kids on the street began helping the neighbor whenever she needed it.”
What theme is best supported by the events?
A. One small act of kindness can encourage others to help.
B. Children should always help older people.
C. Neighbors should work together every morning.
D. Helping others can be difficult and time-consuming.
A. One small act of kindness can encourage others to help.
The pizza was ______ hot for me to eat, so I decided to wait a few minutes.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. to
B. too
C. two
B. too
“The old house stood at the end of the empty road. Its windows were covered with dusty curtains, weeds surrounded the porch, and the wooden door creaked whenever the wind blew.”
Which tone does the author create through these details?
A. Spooky
B. Cheerful
C. Relaxed
D. Proud
A. Spooky
“Plastic bottles are used for only a short time, but they can remain in the environment for many years. Each day, people throw away millions of plastic bottles. Using a reusable water bottle is one simple way to reduce the amount of plastic waste we create.”
Why does the author include the information about how long plastic bottles remain in the environment?
A. To entertain readers with a surprising fact
B. To describe how plastic bottles are manufactured
C. To persuade readers that reducing plastic waste is important
D. To explain why people prefer bottled water
C. To persuade readers that reducing plastic waste is important
Which sentence uses to, too, and two correctly?
A. I have to finish two assignments, but they are too difficult to complete tonight.
B. I have too finish to assignments, but they are two difficult to complete tonight.
C. I have two finish too assignments, but they are to difficult to complete tonight.
D. I have to finish too assignments, but they are two difficult to complete tonight.
A. I have to finish two assignments, but they are too difficult to complete tonight.
“After months of saving, Nia finally had enough money to buy the bicycle she had wanted. She rushed into the store, only to discover that the price had increased. She stared at the new price tag, counted her money again, and slowly walked back toward the door.”
Which answer best describes the author’s tone?
A. Excited
B. Determined
C. Curious
D. Disappointed
D. Disappointed
“At first, Jamal thought the community garden was just a place where people grew vegetables. After volunteering there for several weeks, he noticed neighbors sharing gardening advice, donating vegetables to families, and working together to maintain the garden. Jamal began to understand that the garden was doing more than growing food—it was bringing people together.”
What is the author’s most likely purpose for writing this passage?
A. To explain exactly how to start a community garden
B. To persuade readers to grow their own vegetables
C. To inform readers about different types of gardens
D. To entertain readers with a story that shows how a shared activity can bring people together
D. To entertain readers with a story that shows how a shared activity can bring people together
I wanted ______ invite ______ friends ______ the movies, but they were busy.
Which answer correctly completes all three blanks?
A. too / two / to
B. to / two / too
C. two / to / too
B. to / two / too