Fill in the Blank
Mark __________ more than three inches in one year.
Which word CORRECTLY fills in the blank?
A. grew
B. grewed
C. growed
D. grown
A. grew
A student is writing a research report about Russia. The student has taken notes on the research.
Choose the note that best fits in the section of the report called "Russian Food".
A. Most of the people in Russia speak the Russian language.
B. Russia is part of both the continents of Europe and Asia.
C. Borscht is a cold beet soup that is served in Russia.
D. Much of Russia is covered in snow all year long.
C. Borscht is a cold beet soup that is served in Russia.
A student is writing a report about whales. Read the paragraph from the report.
Baleen whales have plates with bristles in their mouths. As baleen whales swim through the ocean, they use the baleen to filter out food from the water. Toothed whales, on the other hand, hunt larger prey. Both baleen whales and toothed whales are mammals. Therefore, they must come to the water’s surface to breathe.
Which topic sentence would best begin the paragraph?
A The baleen whales called blue whales are the biggest animals in the world.
B The two types of whales are baleen whales and toothed whales.
C Toothed whales are usually smaller than baleen whales.
D Baleen whales live in all the oceans and travel long distances.
B The two types of whales are baleen whales and toothed whales.
Read the address.
Mr. David, King
3849, Shady Walnut, Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
Which shows the correct use of a comma?
A David, King
B 3849, Shady
C Walnut, Drive
D Lebanon, NH
D Lebanon, NH
Read the sentences
Our classes collected items for the school yard sale. We have six boxs full of toys, sporting equipment, and books. We hope people buy the items for their children.
Which word should be changed to correct a mistake?
A. Classes
B. Boxes
C. Books
D. People
B. Boxes
Read the sentence.
The platypus is the _________ animal in all of Australia.
Which choice best fills in the blank?
A more unusual
B most unusual
C unusualer
D unusualest
B most unusual
A student is writing a research report about the blacksmith tree frog. The student has taken notes on the research.
Choose the note that best fits in the section of the report called “Frog Noises.”
A Blacksmith tree frogs have a call that sounds like the banging of hammers.
B Blacksmith tree frogs live in the forests of South America.
C The brownish-green color of blacksmith tree frogs helps them hide in trees.
D The strong back legs of blacksmith tree frogs help them leap through the air.
A Blacksmith tree frogs have a call that sounds like the banging of hammers.
A student is writing an opinion piece about soccer. The student is researching facts to support an opinion. The student finds this paragraph in a book.
Soccer players need special skills. Running fast is important in the game of soccer. Soccer players must run faster than the players on the other team. Soccer players also must work well with others. Teams win games when players pass the ball to one another and work together.
The student wants to include this information. How can the student correctly paraphrase the information?
A It takes many years of training for soccer players to become skilled.
B Soccer players must run faster than the players on the other team.
C Soccer players need to use speed and teamwork in order to play well.
D Coaches teach soccer players how to score goals and pass the ball.
C Soccer players need to use speed and teamwork in order to play well.
Which two sentences are written correctly?
A We sat down at a table beside a group of women.
B My foots were cold inside my winter boots.
C Two deers ran out into the road.
D The store only had two loaves of bread left.
E We do allow persons to bring their own food.
A We sat down at a table beside a group of women.
D The store only had two loaves of bread left.
Read the sentences.
Last summer my family went on a camping trip. At night we made a campfire and told funny stories. Then we sleeped in a big tent.
Which underlined word should be changed to correct a mistake?
A. went
B. made
C. told
D. Sleeped
D. Sleeped
Read the sentence.
My pencil _______ while I was taking the science test yesterday.
Which word correctly fills in the blank?
A break
B breaked
C broke
D broked
C broke
A student is writing a research report about the reason for leaves turning bright colors in the fall. Which question should the student choose to narrow the focus?
A How do trees change in order to prepare for winter?
B Which types of trees stay green all year round?
C Where in the world are the largest trees found?
D What should people do to care for young trees?
A How do trees change in order to prepare for winter?
A student is writing an opinion piece about vegetables. Which sentence could the student use to state the opinion?
A The tastiest vegetable to eat is the carrot.
B Some people like to eat vegetables raw.
C Lettuce is a vegetable that can grow in a garden.
D There are many different colors of vegetables.
D There are many different colors of vegetables.
Read the sentence.
The nurse wrapped a cast around the arm I hirt during my birthday party.
Which word from the sentence is spelled incorrectly?
A “nurse”
B “wrapped”
C “hirt”
D “birthday”
C “hirt”
Read the sentences.
Tran's grandparents hike a lot. They once hiked forty miles, a mountain trail. They have hike in sun, snow, and rain. Next weekend, Tran will hike with them.
Which underlined verb should be changed to correct a mistake?
A. hike
B. hiked
C. have hike
D. will hike
C. have hike
A student is writing a research report about maple syrup. The student has taken notes on the research. Read the student’s notes.
● Maple syrup is made from maple tree sap. The trees must be at least 40 years old.
● First, a small hole is drilled in the tree trunk. Sap drips slowly from the tree into a bucket below. After six weeks, each tree gives about 10 gallons of sap.
● It takes 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. The raw sap is boiled for hours.
● After the sap becomes thick, it is run through a filter several times.
Based on the student’s notes, what conclusion can be drawn about maple syrup?
A The steps to making real maple syrup take time.
B The tree that makes the sweetest syrup is the maple.
C People have different ways of making maple syrup.
D Maple syrup is healthier than other types of sugar.
A The steps to making real maple syrup take time.
A student is writing a research report on coconut crabs. The student has taken notes on the research. Read the student’s notes.
● Young coconut crabs sometimes use the broken shells of coconuts to protect their soft bodies.
● Coconut crabs eat the fruit inside the hard shells of coconuts. It can take several days for a coconut crab to break open a shell.
● Climbing the trunks of coconut trees is one way that coconut crabs escape from danger.
Based on the student’s notes, what conclusion can be drawn about coconut crabs?
A Coconut crabs can grow to be more than three feet in length.
B Coconut crabs got their name because they depend on coconut trees.
C Coconut crabs are sometimes called robber crabs.
D Coconut crabs live in burrows underneath coconut trees.
B Coconut crabs got their name because they depend on coconut trees.
Read the paragraph from a student’s narrative.
Mia smoothed out her sleeping bag with her hands. Then she tucked her feet inside. It felt warm and cozy. She slid her body into the sleeping bag and looked over at her sister who was doing the same. Getting ready for sleep was Mia’s favorite part of camping.
The student decides to add this sentence to the narrative.
Sounds of chirping crickets echoed through the woods outside the tent.
Why does the student add this sentence to the narrative?
A The sentence restates the topic of the narrative.
B The sentence adds a detail about the setting.
C The sentence tells the reader about an experience.
D The sentence develops a character from the narrative.
B The sentence adds a detail about the setting.
Read the sentence.
The high school band played a song and marched in the parade.
Which words from the sentence form a prepositional phrase?
A “The high school band...”
B “...played a song...”
C “...and marched...”
D “...in the parade.”
D “...in the parade.”
Which sentence is correct?
a. The bakers pie looks delicious.
b. The baker’s pie looks delicious.
a. The kids are fetching water.
b. The kid’s are fetching water.
b. The baker’s pie looks delicious.
a. The kids are fetching water.
Part A
A student is writing an opinion piece about a favorite fruit. Read a paragraph from the piece.
Apples are the best fruit. They come in different types, such as Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Gala. Also, they can be eaten in many ways. For example, they are tasty when dipped in peanut butter or baked into a pie.
Which statement best concludes the paragraph?
A Apples grow on trees like other fruits.
B People should always wash apples before eating them.
C Apples are fun treats that are easy to enjoy.
D Some types of apples have a sour flavor.
Part B
Why is your choice in Part A the best choice?
A It states another opinion.
B It restates the opinion.
C It gives a fact that supports the opinion.
D It gives background information about the opinion.
C Apples are fun treats that are easy to enjoy.
C It gives a fact that supports the opinion.
A student is writing a research report about Labor Day. The student writes an opinion in the report. Read the paragraph from the student’s report.
Labor Day is the best holiday of the year. Because it is in the summer, there are plenty of exciting activities to do. For example, people can sit out in the warm weather and enjoy time with family.
The student has gathered information from multiple sources. Choose the information that best supports the student’s opinion.
A Labor Day honors American workers.
B People can host outdoor family picnics on Labor Day.
C Some people enjoy Labor Day, and some do not.
D Besides Labor Day, other holidays include Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
B People can host outdoor family picnics on Labor Day.
A student wants to learn more about butterflies. The student finds this information.
Butterflies are insects. Like all insects, their bodies have three sections. They also have wings and six legs that help them fly and walk. When young, butterflies are caterpillars. Even as caterpillars, their bodies have three sections. Unlike adult butterflies, caterpillars cannot fly. Instead, they use their legs to climb trees and plants.
Which question would provide additional information to add to what the student
knows about butterflies?
A How do the bodies of caterpillars compare to the bodies of butterflies?
B To what group of animals do butterflies belong?
C What body parts help butterflies move around?
D How do caterpillars change into butterflies?
D How do caterpillars change into butterflies?
For questions 6 and 7, read the paragraph and identify the answer choice that
best answers each question.
(1) Lucy is my neighbor. (2) She is a firefighter. (3) She helps people who are in danger. (4) I think she is brave. (5) Lucy a family last week. (6) She made sure everyone got out of a house safely before anyone got hurt. (7) Mom and Dad say Lucy should get an award for what she did. (8) I agree with them even though Lucy does not agree with us.
6. Which of these sentences is the best way to join sentences 3 and 4 together?
A. She helps people who are in danger, so I think she is brave.
B. She helps people who are in danger, yet I think she is brave.
C. She helps people who are in danger, due to I think she is brave.
D. She helps people who are in danger, for example I think she is brave.
7. Which sentence is the best concluding statement to add to the paragraph?
A. She knows other people who do her job.
B. She says helping the town is part of her job.
C. She learns new things about her job every day.
D. She wants to keep doing her job for many years.
A. She helps people who are in danger, so I think she is brave.
B. She says helping the town is part of her job.
For questions 8 and 9, read the paragraph and identify the answer choice that
best answers each question.
In the northern United States are a group of lakes known as the Great Lakes. There are five of them, and they are connected together. These lakes are the largest source of fresh water on our planet. The lakes cover tens of thousands of square miles. They also hold a huge amount of water. It is probably even more water than you think. The amount is about 6 quadrillion gallons. You can write that number. Start with a 6 and then add 15 zeros to it.
8. Which of these is the best detail to add to the paragraph?
A. how the lakes are joined
B. how much water is in a gallon
C. the names of all the lakes
D. the definition of fresh water
9. If a map were added to the paragraph, which of these could the reader most likely learn about the Great Lakes?
A. how cold the lakes are
B. how deep the lakes are
C. what animals live in the lakes
D. what states are near the lakes
C. the names of all the lakes
D. what states are near the lakes