Figurative Language
(Examples may vary.)
Choose the statement that best describes what the information presented in the passage shows about the author.
A. The author thinks that volcanoes are not helpful in any way.
B. The author thinks more people should study volcanoes.
C. The author thinks volcanoes are a fantastic and dangerous part of nature.
D. The author thinks that humans should visit Mars to study a volcano found there.
C. The author thinks volcanoes are a fantastic and dangerous part of nature.
What common problem was found in each of the tales from the passage?
A. A bee landed on each person's nose.
B. Each person asked an official for help.
C. Each person befriended a fool.
D. Each person was quite lonely.
C. Each person befriended a fool.
She ran like a cheetah chasing a gazelle.
a. affect
b. show
c. prepare
Pick the three details from the passage that best support the idea that volcanoes are dangerous.
A. When most people think about volcanoes, they picture a mountain blowing its top.
B. Lava usually flows down the mountain, stampeding almost anything in its path.
C. The ash is often hot and sharp.
D. The rumble caused by an erupting volcano can cause large waves to form on bodies of water.
E. Some volcanoes are found on large, steep mountains.
F. Olympus Mons is the name of one large volcano found on Mars.
B. Lava usually flows down the mountain, stampeding almost anything in its path.
C. The ash is often hot and sharp.
D. The rumble caused by an erupting volcano can cause large waves to form on bodies of water.
What is the MAIN focus of this passage?
A. It compares rivers to oceans and lakes.
B. It explains the fun things to do on a river.
C. It describes rivers and explains what they do.
D. It explains that some rivers are narrow.
C. It describes rivers and explains what they do.
Which of the following best represents a common theme from the passages?
A. Do not hit others.
B. It is not good to have foolish friends.
C. You should deal with your own problems, not someone else's.
D. Stay away from bees because they can harm you.
B. It is not good to have foolish friends.
What is a synonym for the word CONTRIBUTE? (As in, "How does the character’s actions CONTRIBUTE to the plot?")
a. run
b. feel
c. add
Lava usually flows down the mountain, stampeding almost anything in its path.
What does the word stampeding most likely tell the reader about lava? Pick two choices.
A. Animals will run away quickly from lava.
B. The lava may knock over anything in its path.
C. It is hard to tell which way lava might move.
D. Lava moves slowly down the side of a mountain.
E. The lava from a volcano moves quickly.
B. The lava may knock over anything in its path.
E. The lava from a volcano moves quickly.
How is the information in this passage organized?
A. The author writes about each event and in the order in which they took place.
B. The author compares and contrasts different rivers.
C. The author explains what a river is, describes their different shapes, and explains their importance.
D. The author explains the basic structure of islands, canyons and waterfalls.
C. The author explains what a river is, describes their different shapes, and explains their importance.
The bear and the monkey both have similar characteristics, even though they are from different stories. Which of the following characteristics best describes the monkey and the bear?
A. loyal
B. cruel
C. funny
D. lonely
A. loyal
The car whooshed past her!
Choose the detail from the passage that best supports the idea that volcanoes are dangerous.
A. When most people think about volcanoes, they picture a mountain blowing its top.
B. Lava usually flows down the mountain, stampeding almost anything in its path.
C. Some volcanoes are found on large, steep mountains.
D. Olympus Mons is the name of one large volcano found on Mars.
B. Lava usually flows down the mountain, stampeding almost anything in its path.
What mistake did both the King from "The Foolish Friend" and the Gardener from "The Gardener and the Bear" make?
A. The main characters were cruel kings.
B. They were too lazy and took a nap.
C. They became friends with a foolish animal.
D. They spent too much time in their garden.
C. They became friends with a foolish animal.
Examples may vary.
Passage
Excerpt
Story
What effect does the first paragraph have on the meaning of the passage?
A. It helps the reader understand that all volcanoes are alike.
B. It helps the reader learn about the different parts of a volcano.
C. It helps the reader get a picture of a volcano inside his or her head.
D. It helps the reader realize that volcanoes are found in space.
C. It helps the reader get a picture of a volcano inside his or her head.
"When the hen laid an egg, the silly woman took it inside and made an omelet out of it. What a wonderful omelet it was. She put it in the window to chill."
In which sentence below does the word chill have the the most similar meaning to how it is used in the sentence above?
A. The slight chill of the frosty night gave the girl goosebumps.
B. As he watched the boy fall, a chill ran up his back.
C. In order to chill the icepack, it is necessary to place it in the freezer.
D. Her mean attitude cast a chill over the class.
C. In order to chill the icepack, it is necessary to place it in the freezer.