VOCABULARY
This word means a smart guess using clues from the text.
A. Theme
B. Inference
C. Summary
D. Caption
B. Inference
“The exhausted runner could barely walk.”
What does exhausted mean?
A. Full of energy
B. Very tired
C. Hungry
D. Excited
B. Very tired
What tells the MOST important idea in a passage?
A. Main idea
B. Caption
C. Character trait
D. Sequence
A. Main idea
Where and when a story happens is the…
A. Theme
B. Setting
C. Conflict
D. Summary
B. Setting
What should you do if you do not know an answer?
A. Leave it blank
B. Guess randomly immediately
C. Use clues and eliminate answers
D. Skip the whole page
C. Use clues and eliminate answers
What is the MAIN IDEA?
A. One tiny detail
B. The setting
C. What the text is mostly about
D. A character’s feelings
C. What the text is mostly about
“The tiny ant carried a gigantic crumb.”
What does gigantic mean?
A. Small
B. Heavy
C. Huge
D. Dirty
C. Huge
Supporting details help explain the…
A. Heading
B. Theme
C. Main idea
D. Setting
C. Main idea
The problem in a story is called the…
A. Solution
B. Theme
C. Conflict
D. Caption
C. Conflict
What should you underline in reading passages?
A. Every word
B. Important details
C. Only names
D. Nothing
B. Important details
What are words that describe a character called?
A. Text features
B. Character traits
C. Themes
D. Captions
B. Character traits
“The cheerful girl skipped to school smiling.”
What does cheerful mean?
A. Angry
B. Happy
C. Sleepy
D. Nervous
B. Happy
A passage about whales, dolphins, and sharks is MOSTLY about…
A. Ocean animals
B. Fishing boats
C. The beach
D. Weather
A. Ocean animals
How the problem gets fixed is the…
A. Solution
B. Setting
C. Point of view
D. Sequence
A. Solution
If two answers mean almost the same thing, you should…
A. Pick both
B. Read the question again carefully
C. Skip the question
D. Pick the shortest answer
B. Read the question again carefully
What are words that describe a character called?
A. Text features
B. Character traits
C. Themes
D. Captions
A. Context clues
“The boy trembled during the storm because he was terrified.”
What does terrified mean?
A. Brave
B. Confused
C. Very scared
D. Calm
C. Very scared
Which is MOST likely a supporting detail?
A. Dogs make great pets.
B. Dogs need food, water, and exercise.
C. Animals live everywhere.
D. Pets are fun.
B. Dogs need food, water, and exercise.
The order of events in a story?
A. Theme
B. Sequence
C. Point of view
D. Caption
B. Sequence
Why should you go back into the passage when answering questions?
A. To find evidence and check your answer
B. To make the test longer
C. To skip difficult words
D. To read faster
A. To find evidence and check your answer
What is a short retelling of important events called?
A. Prediction
B. Summary
C. Theme
D. Conflict
B. Summary
“The dry plants finally became healthy after the rain.”
What does dry mean in this sentence?
A. Wet
B. Thirsty for water
C. Bright
D. Green
B. Thirsty for water
What should you do FIRST to find the main idea?
A. Read the title and details
B. Skip to the end
C. Read only captions
D. Look for bold words
A. Read the title and details
What is the THEME of a story?
A. The lesson or message
B. The setting
C. The title
D. The characters
A. The lesson or message
What is the BEST thing to do during the EOG?
A. Rush
B. Stay calm and try your best
C. Finish first
D. Skip hard questions
B. Stay calm and try your best