Vocabulary
Noah sat down at his desk and looked around his new classroom. Next to him, a couple of kids were talking about the football game they won the night before, and many other students talking and laughing. Noah really wished he had someone to talk to, but all the faces were unfamiliar to him. Noah knew it would take time to make new friends, but right now he felt lonely.
The word unfamiliar means__________:
A. friendly
B. new
C. funny
B. new
Some historians believe that up to one-half of the people in the Roman Empire were slaves. Most Roman slaves were people who had been conquered during war, and they were considered property. These slaves could buy themselves out of slavery or could be freed by their masters, but they could never become Roman citizens.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A. Slaves could become Roman citizens.
B. Slaves were considered property for life.
C. The population of the Roman Empire included any slaves.
C. The population of the Roman Empire included any slaves.
"Did you know the blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth? This giant mammal can grow to be 100 feet long. That's as long as three school buses! The blue whale can also weigh up to 150 tons," said the tour guide. Jesse was learning a lot about whales on the whale-watching tour. Then suddenly, Jesse turned and watched in excitement as a tremendous tail rose out of the ocean. It came down with a splash that sent a wave crashing against the boat, soaking everyone onboard.
Jesse was _______ to finally see a whale.
A. happy
B. nervous
C. upset
A. happy
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom is given one green garbage can, to be used for trash only, and one large, blue recycling bin. For special events, each teacher may ask for one extra garbage can. Extra recycling bins can also be requested for special projects, but they must be returned promptly. It is very important that the individual garbage cans and recycling bins never weigh more than the maximum, the excess must be emptied into garbage bags and placed next to the cans and bins.
If Mrs. Young's fifth grade class is doing a special science experiment that could get quite messy, what would be the greatest number of garbage cans she would be allowed to have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
A. 2
Ladybugs aren't pests like some bus are! In fact, gardeners love ladybugs because they "help out" in the garden. One thing ladybugs do is eat tiny, green bugs called aphids. This is very helpful because aphids can devour and destroy many plants, especially roses. So, if you see ladybugs in your garden, make sure to give these tiny friends a warm welcome.
The word devour means:
A. cut
B. eat
C. poison
B. eat
Both the octopus and the chameleon are animals that can camouflage themselves.This means they can change the color and texture of their skin to blend into their surroundings. For example, an octopus can turn red to match a coral background or look pebbly and sandy like the ocean floor. Chameleons use a similar method to look like a rock or the bark on a tree branch.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A. An octopus can look like a piece of coral.
B. Octopuses and chameleons are colorful animals.
C. Octopuses and chameleons can be camouflaged.
C. Octopuses and chameleons can be camouflaged.
At 2:00, Mr. Dawson stood up and declared the winner of the 8th annual ice-cream making contest. He announced that Reilly Atkins' chocolate mint ice cream tasted the very best! Then, Mr. Dawson handed Reilly the 1st place ribbon, which Reilly pinned to the front of his shirt. More than 50 people had entered the contest with unique flavors such as bubble gum, pumpkin pie, and even garlic! But Reilly's chocolate mint ice cream really grabbed the judge's attention!
Reilly felt _______ after winning the contest.
A. ashamed
B. funny
C. proud
C. proud
Kristin has always wanted to buy the school lunch in the cafeteria. Usually her mom makes her lunch every day, but Kristin's mom and dad will be out of town for a week. Kristin's parents told her she could buy her lunch while they were away. The school lunches only cost $2.25, including milk or juice. Kristin was given $11.25 to pay for her lunches for the entire week. Kristin's grandmother will be staying with her while her parents are away. Her grandmother will hold the money and giver Kristin $2.25 every day before she leaves for school. Kristin can't wait to buy her lunch.
Why is Kristin going to buy school lunches next week?
A. She has always wanted to.
B. Her parents are going out of town.
C. Lunch prices are so reasonable.
B. Her parents are going out of town.
Chocolate comes in many varieties and is enjoyed by people all over the world. Originating from cacao trees, chocolate goes through a lot of processing before it has the phenomenal taste we all think of. Only then is it added to fillings for chocolate bars and the delicious candies that melt in your mouth. Some chocolate is even added to bitter medicines so that they'll taste better. Many people would agree that chocolate makes everything more delicious.
The word phenomenal means:
A. amazing
B. sweet
C. delicious
A. amazing
Iggie, Patricks's pet iguana, had vanished!Patrick had left his cage open the night before but didn't think Iggie would get out. Patrick became very worried when he noticed that his window was open just wide enough for Iggie to crawl through. Patrick and his mom quickly went outside to search the yard. Knowing that Iggie liked to be warm, they started looking under all the bushes until they saw a long tail. Immediately, Patrick and his mom felt relieved.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A. Patrick liked to keep his window open at night.
B. Patrick really likes his iguana.
C. Iggie escaped.
C. Iggie escaped.
Amanda lay in bed and clutched her teddy bear as she listened to the storm. She didn't like the sound of the wind and rain whipping the branches against her window. They tapped on the glass like fingernails. Then, she thought she heard a noise coming from her closet! Amanda thought it sounded like a foot stepping on a loose board in the floor. She shivered and pulled her blankets up snugly around her face.
The sound made Amanda feel ________.
A. sleepy
B. sad
C. scared
C. scared
Carly, Tanya, and Ashley are going out to lunch tomorrow. They are trying to decide where to go. They could go to Sam's Snack Shop, where sandwiches and salads are served; they could go to Dena's Diner, where hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries are served; or they could go to Patty's Place, where tacos burritos, and taquitos are served. To help them decide, each girl expressed what they felt like eating. Carly wants a double cheeseburger or a roast beef sandwich, Tanya wants a hot dog and fries, and Ashley wants to eat a sandwich or a plain burger.
Where should the girls go for lunch?
A. Dena's Diner
B. Sam's Snack Shop
C. Patty's Place
A. Dena's Diner
Great-grandma had always taken care of Emily and now Emily helps take care of her. Great-grandma can do some of the cleaning in her house, but Emily and her mom do most of it. Emily also enjoys making lunch for her great-grandma every day and spending time with her in the afternoons. They often play cards and tell each other stories. Emily feels very fortunate to have such a close relationship with her great-grandma.
The word fortunate means:
A. spoiled
B. flattered
C. lucky
C. lucky
Scientists have identified at least 75 kinds of whales, and they have classified them into two different groups. One group is the baleen whales, and the other group is the toothed whales. Baleen whales do not have teeth. Instead, they have hundreds of thin "plates" in their mouths which are used to strain food, such as plankton from the water. Toothed whales use their teeth to capture prey, but they don't chew. All toothed whales swallow their food whole.
The main idea of tis paragraph is:
A. Whales are the biggest animals in the ocean.
B. All whales are classified as baleen or toothed.
C. Instead of teeth, baleen whales have "plates".
B. All whales are classified as baleen or toothed.
Gold is very valuable and has many uses. Long ago, coins were made from gold, and for thousands of years, people have worn gold jewelry, It is also used in decorations, electronic parts, and in some medical treatments. Because it reflects sunlight, gold was used to coat the Apollo spacecraft in order to protect it from solar heat. Although it has many uses and is found in many places around the world, gold is still considered to be rare.
Gold is rarely _________.
A. used
B. wasted
C. wanted
B. wasted
Many presidents are associated with nicknames, quotations, programs, or important events. For example, President Martin Van Buren was known as the Little Magician. President John F. Kennedy is associated with saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country." Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." People associate the Fair Deal with President Harry S. Truman. President Abraham Lincoln is credited with the end of slavery.
Based on the information provided, which of the following presidents is associated with an important event?
A. Martin Van Buren
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Abraham Lincoln
C. Abraham Lincoln
Charlie's mom woke up late this morning. She didn't have time to pack him a meal, so she gave him money to buy a lunch in the school cafeteria. Charlie was elated because he liked to eat in the cafeteria with his friends. At lunchtime, Charlie got his food and stood in line to pay for it. Then, he sat with his friends and ate his lunch.
The word elated means:
A. speechless
B. careful
C. excited
C. excited
The main idea of this paragraph is:
A. Becoming a member of a guild was a long process.
B. Guilds were started by journeymen.
C. Shoemaking was a popular trade in the Middle Ages.
A. Becoming a member of a guild was a long process.
There are nine planets in our solar system. In order, from closest to the sun to farthest, the planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. One thing the planets have in common is that they orbit the sun. The closer a planet is to the sun, the less time it takes to make one complete orbit. Some planets even have smaller celestial bodies, or satellites, that orbit them. For example, the moon is Earth's satellite.
_________ takes the longest time to orbit the sun.
A. Mercury
B. Pluto
C. Venus
B. Pluto
Car dealerships and carmakers often study car sales from the past few years to analyze the most popular selling color for automobiles. In the year 2002, there were equal numbers of red, blue, and silver vehicles sold. However , there were fewer green and black cars sold. In the year 2003, a greater percentage of green, black, and red cars was sold, and a lower percentage of silver and blue cars was purchased. This information helps the carmakers anticipate the interest in various colors of cars for the upcoming year.
According to the card sales for 2002 and 2003, which color cars should they order the most of for the following year, 2004?
A. red
B. blue
C. silver
A. red