Vocabulary/Morphology
Read the sentence.
Sarah was dissatisfied with her lunch because the sandwich was missing her favorite ingredient.
What does the prefix dis- most nearly mean in the word dissatisfied?
A. before
B. nearly
C. again
D. not
D. not
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. I packed a jacket a hat and gloves for the trip.
B. I packed a jacket, a hat and gloves, for the trip.
C. I packed a jacket, a hat, and gloves for the trip.
D. I packed, a jacket a hat, and gloves for the trip.
C. I packed a jacket, a hat, and gloves for the trip.
Read the sentence.
The classroom was a zoo during indoor recess.
Why did the author use this metaphor?
A. To describe animals in the classroom
B. To show the room was loud and chaotic
C. To explain a science lesson
D. To show students were studying animals
B. To show the room was loud and chaotic
Read the paragraph.
Bees are important pollinators. They help plants grow by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Without bees, many foods we eat would disappear.
What is the main idea?
A. Bees live near flowers
B. Bees make honey
C. Bees are insects
D. Bees are important to plant growth
D. Bees are important to plant growth
Read the lines.
Leaves crunch beneath my feet,
Cool air whispers change.
What season is most likely being described?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
C. Fall
Read the sentence.
The author’s biography explains his life before he became famous.
What does the root bio most nearly mean?
A. book
B. life
C. story
D. person
B. life
Which sentence shows correct verb tense?
A. Yesterday, we go to the science museum.
B. Yesterday, we went to the science museum.
C. Yesterday, we will go to the science museum.
D. Yesterday, we going to the science museum.
B. Yesterday, we went to the science museum.
Read the paragraph.
The rain tapped softly on the roof as the fire crackled. Wrapped in a blanket, Maya smiled and closed her book.
What is the author’s tone?
A. Tense
B. Tired
C. Cozy
D. Confused
C. Cozy
Bees are important pollinators. They help plants grow by spreading pollen from flower to flower. Without bees, many foods we eat would disappear.
Which is the best summary of the paragraph above?
A. Bees are insects that fly from place to place.
B. Bees help plants grow by spreading pollen, which helps humans too.
C. Bees like flowers and make honey.
D. Bees are small and live in hives.
B. Bees help plants grow by spreading pollen, which helps humans too.
Read the sentence.
Liam glanced at the clock, shoved his papers into his bag, and sprinted out the door.
What can you infer?
A. Liam is late
B. Liam finished his homework
C. Liam forgot his bag
D. Liam dislikes school
A. Liam is late
Read the paragraph.
The desert looks empty, but it is full of organisms that survive with very little water. These organisms are well adapted to extreme heat.
What does the word adapted most nearly mean?
A. ignored
B. changed to survive
C. protected by others
D. moved away
B. changed to survive
Which sentence uses the pronoun correctly?
A. Carlos and I finished the project.
B. Him gave the book to the teacher.
C. Me and Carlos finished the project.
D. The teacher gave the book to she.
A. Carlos and I finished the project.
Read the sentence.
Dark clouds swallowed the sky, and the wind howled through the empty streets.
What mood does this sentence create?
A. Mysterious
B. Calm
C. Cheerful
D. Excited
A. Mysterious
Read the paragraph.
First, the seeds are planted. Next, they are watered daily. Finally, the plants grow tall and strong.
What text structure is used?
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
D. Sequence
D. Sequence
Read the stage direction.
(Maria wrings her hands and avoids eye contact as she speaks.)
What can the audience infer about Maria?
A. She is hurt
B. She is nervous
C. She is angry
D. She is bored
B. She is nervous
Read the sentence.
The coach gave the players a firm directive before the game.
Read the dictionary entry.
directive (noun):
a rule or order
a helpful suggestion
a type of map
a question to consider
Which definition best fits how directive is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
A. Definition 1
Read the sentence.
Last summer, my family traveled to california to visit relatives.
What change, if any, should be made?
A. Change family to Family
B. Change summer to Summer
C. Change california to California
D. Make no change
C. Change california to California
Read the paragraph.
Recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and protects wildlife. Everyone can help by recycling paper, plastic, and glass.
What is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To tell a story
C. To persuade readers
D. To describe wildlife
C. To persuade readers
Which detail best supports the main idea that exercise is important for health?
A. Some people enjoy watching workout videos
B. Exercise helps strengthen muscles
C. Gyms can be expensive
D. Exercising comes in many styles
B. Exercise helps strengthen muscles
Read the passage.
At first, Nora was afraid to speak in class. By the end of the year, she volunteered to read aloud.
What can you infer about Nora?
A. She became more confident
B. She stopped liking school
C. She became angry
D. She avoided classmates
A. She became more confident
Read the sentence.
The volcano was dormant for many years before suddenly erupting.
What does dormant most nearly mean?
A. destroyed
B. dangerous
C. quiet or inactive
D. exploding
C. quiet or inactive
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. The group of students are walking to the museum.
B. The group of students is walking to the museum.
C. The group of students were walking to the museum.
D. The group of students walk to the museum yesterday.
B. The group of students is walking to the museum.
Read the sentence.
The puppy dashed across the yard.
Why is the word dashed more effective than walked?
A. It sounds more formal
B. It shows speed and excitement
C. It explains where the puppy went
D. It makes the sentence longer
B. It shows speed and excitement
Which sentence is an opinion?
A. Penguins live in cold climates.
B. Antarctica is covered in ice.
C. Penguins are the most interesting animals.
D. Antarctica receives little rainfall.
C. Penguins are the most interesting animals.
Read the paragraph.
The town added bike lanes and walking paths. Soon, traffic congestion decreased.
What does this paragraph suggest?
A. Fewer people traveled
B. Roads were closed
C. Cars became faster
D. More people used bikes or walked
D. More people used bikes or walked