WORD MEANING
Use the sentences and the glossary to answer the question.
Dinah and her sister went to the market. They saw many kinds of produce. Dinah wanted peas. Her sister wanted strawberries.
Glossary
market: a place to sell food
produce: fruits and vegetables
What is another kind of produce?
A. apples B. cookies C. money D. trees
A. apples
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I can΄t wait for winter vacation to start! Every day feels like a holiday! I love to have snowball fights with my friends and make snowmen in the yard. (Passage continues.)
Which word best describes how the author feels about winter vacation?
A. calm B. excited C. nervous D. tired
B. excited
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Rita was walking to the library one day in the rain. There were many people out on the streets. It was crowded because of the parade that was about to begin and she needed to study! She heard her phone ring in her bag that felt like it weighed a ton because of all the books she crammed in there. It was her mother calling to see if she had made it to the library yet. Her mother asked her to stay on the phone with her until she made it to the library and Rita didn't realize the sidewalk had ended and tumbled down the curb with her heavy backpack! Her books went everywhere and she got soaked in a puddle! Thank goodness there were plenty of people around to help her up.
What causes Rita to trip over the curb?
A. her bag of books
B. walking in the rain
C people on the streets
D. talking on the phone
D. talking on the phone
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Which two types of music have the most instruments in common?
A. jazz and pop
B. pop and rock
C. country and jazz
D. country and rock
D. country and rock
The morning before a big test, I will
A. run laps around my house
B. oversleep
C. eat a good, nutritious breakfast
C. eat a good, nutritious breakfast
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Jackie couldn’t believe how much fun she had on the field trip. She kept replaying the day΄s events in her mind on the bus ride back to school.
In the word replaying, what does the prefix re- mean?
A. after B. again C. not D. two
B. again
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Gordon loves to visit his aunt and uncle in Vermont. He goes up every summer to visit them. They live on a houseboat on the lake. He loves to cool off in the lake after a long day of fishing. As they head back on the boat he reads his favorite book, but nothing compares to that feeling he gets when his uncle lets him take over and drive around the lake himself. It's what he looks forward to every summer.
What does Gordon like to do best?
A. swim in the lake
B. fish for perch and trout
C. read books on the boat deck
D. steer the boat around the lake
D. steer the boat around the lake
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Dave and Mike had a great time sledding. They pulled their sleds up the big hill and went down face first. "Loser has to make a grilled cheese and soup for the winner!" shouted Mike. Off they went, racing down the hill in their sleds. Dave made it to the bottom first and said "I sure am hungry Mike!" as he laughed at Mikes loss. Mike did as he promised and made some for himself as well. Then they sat with full bellies on the couch and fell asleep.
What do Mike and Dave do right after playing outside?
A. They race down the hill.
B. They fall asleep on the couch.
C. They have grilled cheese and soup.
D. They pull their sleds up the big hill.
C. They have grilled cheese and soup.
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The best place to go on vacation is Florida. There are beautiful beaches, large hotels, good restaurants, and interesting shops. (Passage continues.)
What is the author’s opinion of Florida?
A. Florida has no variety.
B. The weather is too hot.
C. Florida is a great place to visit.
D Only boaters will enjoy Florida.
C. Florida is a great place to visit.
When I get to a reading passage , I will...
a. reread the passage at least 2 times but 3 times is best!
b. skim over the passage
c. skip right over it
a. reread the passage at least 2 times but 3 times is best!
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My friend Chris always does what he promises to do. If he says he΄ll meet me after school, he is always there waiting for me. Chris is a reliable friend.
What does reliable mean?
A. friendly B. bright C. dependable D. capable
C. dependable
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The wind whipped the tops of the trees so they looked like they were dancing. Clouds raced across the sky. Leaves and bits of paper swirled around. (Passage continues.)
Which sentence best tells what the story is about?
A. There is a big rainstorm coming.
B. They are having fun in the snow.
C. There is a double rainbow in the sky.
D. They are cleaning up after a big storm.
A. There is a big rainstorm coming.
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Scott opened his eyes and looked at the clock. He pulled the blankets over his head to keep the sun out. He yawned and closed his eyes. He just wanted to go back to sleep.
What does the author’s short description tell the reader about Scott?
A. He is lazy.
B. He is tired.
C. He is scared.
D. He is hungry.
B. He is tired.
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[1] One of the most famous bad guys in history was Robin Hood. [2] People think he lived in England and hid in the forest with his friends. [3] It is believed that he wore a cloke that covered his face. [4] There are even plenty of movies out there about him! [5] He is truly a very interesting character.
Which sentence reveals the author’s opinion of Robin Hood?
A. sentence 2
B. sentence 3
C. sentence 4
D. sentence 5
D. sentence 5
When I am answering a question, I will...
a. use Ella the Eliminator to remove the answers I know are incorrect
b. read the question and all of the answer choices carefully
c. go back in the passage to find my answer
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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Lightning ______ the trunk of the lilac tree.
I was __________ by the beauty of the sunset.
Which word can be used in both sentences?
A. bent B. flashed C. struck D. surprised
C. struck
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Molly stared out the bus window with blank eyes. Next to her, a woman pulled herself up. She got off at the next stop. Molly looked over and saw that the woman had left something on the seat. She looked up to call the woman but she was already off the bus. She looked out the window to see if maybe she could still catch her but she was no where in sight and the bus was taking off. Maybe there was a driver's license in the wallet they could use to find the woman, but Molly left that up to the bus driver as she grabbed the wallet and gave it to him. She knew it was the right thing to do.
What was Molly’s first reaction when she picked up the wallet?
A. to look at the pictures
B. to call after the woman
C. to stare out the bus window
D. to turn it in to the bus driver
D. to turn it in to the bus driver
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Laura’s teacher asked to see the science project. “But Mrs. Thompson, I forgot it was due today!” Laura said. Then Laura asked if she could call her mom. “Mom, can you bring my science project to school? It’s due today!” She listened to her mother for a moment. "Mom, I know you have work but I need you to bring it right now!" said Laura.
How do readers learn about Laura?
A. from what Laura looks like
B. from what other characters say
C. from what Laura says to others
D. from descriptions of Laura’s feelings
c. from what Laura says to others
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There are many differences between the ancient Olympics and the games of today. In ancient times, the games were held only during the summer, but today the games are held during summer and winter. (Passage continues.)
Which organizational structure is used in this passage?
A. cause and effect
B. sequence of events
C. order of importance
D. compare and contrast
D. compare and contrast
When I come to a word I do not know, I will...
a.. use my context clues
b. use my brain and infer the meaning of the word.
c. ignore it!
D. BOTH A & B
D. BOTH A & B
Which set of words all have the same root word?
A. extra, relax, index
B. contain, restrain, plain
C. here, everywhere, there
D. knowledge, unknown, knowing
D. knowledge, unknown, knowing
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Celina’s eye glanced around in disgust. Everywhere she looked there was trash. A crushed aluminum soda can discarded over here. An empty crumpled-up chip bag tossed over there. It made her red with rage. Celina finally took a deep breath and slowly trudged into the grocery store. “Hey, Celina, what΄s wrong?” the owner of the store, Mrs. Jones, asked. "It's just so sad to see how nobody cares about our environment! Everyone just throws their trash everywhere!" said Celina with despair. "Come with me." said Mrs. Jones as she led Celina outside. Mrs. Jones picked up a wrapper and chip bag off the ground and threw it in the trash. "Mrs. Jones, it's going to take a lot more than two people to pick up all this trash. And what's the point anyway if people are just going to continue littering anyway?". Mrs. Jones smiled softly and said, "You're right. People will continue throwing their trash where it doesn't belong, but you and I won't." Celina looked at her confused. Mrs. Jones lightly put her hands on Celina's shoulders and told her, "Honey. We can be upset by this all day long, or we can set an example to others and continue to do what's right. We can't give up just because the task seems impossible. If we gave up, then things would get worse. It starts with you and me." Celina smiled and picked up a can from the ground and threw it in the trash. Her and Mrs. Jones continued to pick up trash together until the parking lot looked nice and clean.
Which is the most likely theme of this passage?
A. Kids are usually very smart.
B. It is better to follow than lead.
C. People litter without knowing it.
D. Everyone can make a difference.
D. Everyone can make a difference.
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The clouds lifted, and the pilot sighted the tower of The City Airport. He had already radioed ahead that he was arriving. This was the hardest part he'd trained for and he always did it with much caution. He had to follow all the signals carefully to make sure he could descend smoothly.
What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Pilot’s Life
B. A Safe Landing
C. The City Airport
D. One Cloudy Night
B. A Safe Landing
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Review 1
Happy Birthday, Maudie is a delightful movie. The characters are believable, and the plot is a tender love story. You really feel like it's from the future!
Review 2
Don’t bother to see Happy Birthday, Maudie. It’s a sappy movie about a girl who lets everyone push her around. Although the graphics really make it seem futuristic, the plot just doesn't do it justice.
Based on the descriptions in the two reviews, on which topic are the two reviewers most likely to agree?
A. the quality of the plot
B. the details of the setting
C. the overall quality of the movie
D. the main character’s personality
B. the details of the setting
With a positive mindset, using my brain, and using my testing strategies, I can do great on any test!
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TRUE