Vocabulary
Which word has the same meaning as consistent?
"I am consistently telling you guys to not talk in line"
A) Random
B) Steady
C) Confusing
D) Rare
Steady
If an author’s purpose is to inform, what will the text include?
A) facts and details B) jokes C) dialogue D) exaggeration
A) facts and details
What is an author’s claim?
A) a statement or opinion the author wants readers to believe
B) a true event C) a supporting detail D) a quote
A) a statement or opinion the author wants readers to believe
Choose the correct sentence.
A) My family went to the beach, and we built a sandcastle.
B) My family went, to the beach.
C) My family went to beach.
D) My family went to, the beach.
A) My family went to the beach, and we built a sandcastle.
Which clue word suggests cause and effect?
A) because B) both C) unlike D) first
✅ A) because
What does observe mean in the sentence:
“The scientist observed the plants each day.”
A) ignored
B) watched carefully
C) discussed
D) collected
B) watched carefully
Which phrase shows that the author’s purpose is to persuade?
A) “Here are the steps…” B) “Everyone should try recycling.” C) “Once upon a time…” D) “First, mix the batter.”
B) “Everyone should try recycling.”
Which detail best supports a claim?
A) evidence that proves or explains the claim B) an author’s opinion C) a random story D) a title
A) evidence that proves or explains the claim
Which sentence uses the comma correctly?
A) Before lunch, we played kickball.
B) Before lunch we, played kickball.
C) We played, kickball before lunch.
D) We played kickball before, lunch.
✅ A) Before lunch, we played kickball.
Which clue word shows problem and solution?
A) so that B) first C) in contrast D) as a result
✅ A) so that
Which word best helps the reader understand the meaning of component in this sentence?
“The brain is one important component of the body.”
A) part B) organ C) blood D) cell
A) part
Which clue shows that an author’s purpose is to entertain?
A) a funny story about a talking dog B) a recipe C) a list of facts D) a newspaper article
A) a funny story about a talking dog
An author claims, “Homework builds responsibility.”
Which detail best supports this claim?
A) “Students who finish homework on time are better organized.”
B) “Many kids dislike homework.”
C) “Some schools assign no homework.”
D) “Teachers give homework daily
A) “Students who finish homework on time are better organized.”
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) The boy ran fast to school.
B) the boy ran fast to school.
C) The Boy ran Fast to school.
D) The boy Ran fast To school.
✅ A) The boy ran fast to school.
A passage lists steps for how to make a sandwich.
Which structure is used?
A) sequence B) problem and solution C) compare and contrast D) cause and effect
✅ A) sequence
What does prohibited mean in this sentence?
“Students are prohibited from leaving class early.”
A) required B) not allowed C) requested D) invited
B) not allowed
Which sentence best shows the author’s point of view?
A) “Clearly, uniforms help students focus better.” B) “Uniforms are required in many schools.” C) “Students wear uniforms daily.” D) “Uniforms are blue and white.”
✅ A) “Clearly, uniforms help students focus better.”
Which sentence shows the author’s opinion, not evidence?
A) “I believe homework is the best way to learn responsibility.”
B) “Homework teaches time management.”
C) “Students complete homework after school.”
D) “Teachers collect homework weekly.”
A) “I believe homework is the best way to learn responsibility.”
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The students put ____ books away.
A) there B) their C) they’re D) them
B) their
A text explains that pollution harms coral reefs and describes how people can help clean beaches.
Which structure is used?
A) problem and solution B) cause and effect C) description D) sequence
✅ A) problem and solution
What does the prefix re- mean in the word rewrite?
A) under B) not C) again D) before
C) again
What is the best question to ask to find an author’s purpose?
A) “Why did the author write this?” B) “Where is this story set?” C) “What does the word mean?” D) “Who is the main character?”
A) “Why did the author write this?”
Which question helps readers identify an author’s claim?
A) “What main point is the author trying to make?”
B) “Who are the characters?”
C) “When did this happen?”
D) “How long is the passage?”
A) “What main point is the author trying to make?”
Which sentence is most formal for an essay?
A) Pollution negatively impacts the environment.
B) Pollution’s really bad for Earth.
C) I think pollution is super bad.
D) Pollution kinda hurts the planet.
A) Pollution negatively impacts the environment.
Which question best helps find the central idea of an informational text?
A) “What is this text mostly about?” B) “Who is the main character?” C) “When did this happen?” D) “What is one funny part?”
A) “What is this text mostly about?”