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Read the sentences from the passage.
Later, sailors realized that cats did not control the weather. They predicted it.
Based on the prefix “pre-,” what is the meaning of the word predicted?
A. to tell something from the past
B. to tell something in advance
C. to tell something in great detail
D. to tell something again and again
B. to tell something in advance
Read the line from “Beaning Morning.”
A smile blossoms like a sunflower at first light.
How does the figurative language in the line add meaning to the poem?
A. It suggests that Emily enjoys picking sunflowers. B. It reveals Emily’s instant feeling of happiness.
C. It highlights that Emily is waking up very early.
D. It suggests that Emily smiles most of the time.
B. It reveals Emily’s instant feeling of happiness.
Which sentence correctly uses a relative pronoun?
A I like the new coach which explains things well.
B The chocolate cookies when you baked were delicious.
C The movie where we saw last week had my favorite actor.
D Jada is the one who painted the colorful picture.
D Jada is the one who painted the colorful picture.
In which sentence are the adjectives ordered correctly?
A. I had a pink huge delicious smoothie for breakfast.
B. My grandma always wears a beautiful old silver necklace.
C. I put my blanket in the blue round large basket by the couch.
D. My uncle built us a new wooden big swing that hangs from our tree.
B. My grandma always wears a beautiful old silver necklace.
A student is writing a research report about the Sahara Desert. The student has taken notes on the research.
Which note best fits in the section of the report called “What Grows in the Sahara Desert”?
A The Sahara Desert has hot weather with very little rain.
B The Sahara Desert is located in North Africa and spreads to 11 countries.
C The Sahara Desert is a home to plants like Acacia trees, date palms, and cacti.
D The Sahara Desert has a limited water supply to support plants and animals.
C The Sahara Desert is a home to plants like Acacia trees, date palms, and cacti.
Which detail from the passage best supports the author’s claim that “many ancient sailors had interesting beliefs about cats”?
A. Cats have worked on ships for thousands of years. B. Many sailors were certain that cats controlled the weather.
C. Many cats became much-loved pets aboard ships. D. The sailors also taught the cats to walk a tightrope and ring a bell.
B. Many sailors were certain that cats controlled the weather.
In “Beaning Morning,” how does being in the garden affect Emily?
A. She becomes better friends with her Aunt Mary.
B. She begins to better respect the beauty of nature. C. She starts feeling very tired from the chores.
D. She becomes more and more excited for picking beans.
D. She becomes more and more excited for picking beans.
A student is writing an argument about why students should be allowed to chew gum in school. Which sentence would best introduce the student’s opinion on the topic?
A. Responsible students should be given the opportunity to chew gum during class.
B. Some scientists suggest that people chew only sugar-free gum.
C. Students who want to chew gum during class should bring enough for everyone.
D. Some people chewed on tree sap before the invention of chewing gum.
A. Responsible students should be given the opportunity to chew gum during class.
Read the paragraph and select the fragmented sentence.
1.We love our school. 2. It has grades kindergarten through fifth grade. 3.The teachers are amazing. 4.Learning math and reading with friends.
4.Learning math and reading with friends.
A student is researching how people find fossils. Read the information from the source the student found.
1 Fossils are the remains of ancient animals and plants. 2 Scientists who search for fossils are called paleontologists. 3 Paleontologists locate fossils by carefully studying rocks and their surrounding areas while hiking. 4 Scientists must carry food and water with them when they are out all day looking for fossils.
Which sentence from the source contains information that is relevant to the student’s research on how people find fossils?
A. sentence 1 B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3 D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
Which sentence best explains how the author’s perspective affects the passage?
A. The author enjoys sailing and wants to explain to the reader why cats would still be welcome on ships. B. The author likes animals and wants to convince the reader that cats should be allowed on ships again.
C. The author enjoys joking and wants to entertain the reader with humorous stories about cats that sailed the seas.
D. The author likes cats and wants to inform the reader about the amazing ways cats helped sailors aboard ships.
D. The author likes cats and wants to inform the reader about the amazing ways cats helped sailors aboard ships.
Which sentence best explains the point of view of “Emily’s Turn” and the point of view of “Beaning Morning”?
A. Both passages use a first-person narrator to show Aunt Mary’s inner thoughts and feelings.
B. Both passages use a third-person narrator to discuss the history of beaning morning.
C. “Emily’s Turn” uses a third-person narrator to describe the thoughts and actions of multiple characters, while “Beaning Morning” uses a first-person narrator to describe Emily’s thoughts and feelings.
D. “Emily’s Turn” uses a first-person narrator to reveal Aunt Mary’s thoughts and feelings, while “Beaning Morning” uses a third-person narrator to describe the beaning morning chores Emily must complete.
C. “Emily’s Turn” uses a third-person narrator to describe the thoughts and actions of multiple characters, while “Beaning Morning” uses a first-person narrator to describe Emily’s thoughts and feelings.
A student is writing a narrative. Read the paragraph the student wrote.
Claire loved stargazing. Tonight, she and her mom were watching the sky together. “Look!” Mom said excitedly, pointing up. A shooting star was in the sky.
Which revision of the underlined sentence most strengthens the student’s writing?
A. A shooting star went across the night sky.
B. A bright shooting star blazed across the dark night sky.
C. A shooting star moved from left to right in the dark sky.
D. A shiny shooting star traveled from one part of the sky to another.
B. A bright shooting star blazed across the dark night sky.
Read the sentence.
Mr. Smith, the new teacher, will be joining us next week.
Which phrase in the sentence is an appositive phrase?
A “Mr. Smith” B “the new teacher”
C “will be joining” D “us next week”
B “the new teacher”
A student is writing a research report about astronauts. Read the sentences from the report.
Astronauts are brave people who travel into space. They wear special suits and helmets to protect themselves. Astronauts work on space stations and conduct experiments to learn more about the stars and planets. Some astronauts have even walked on the moon!
Which source would most likely give the student more information about what is written?
A a web page with a list of space-themed games and toys
B a book of interviews with astronauts discussing their time spent in space
C a website with photographs of rocket launches from different countries
D a magazine article of an interview with a person who wants to be an astronaut
B a book of interviews with astronauts discussing their time spent in space
Which paragraph is the best summary of the passage?
A. Bounce, Dirty Face, and Tom the Terror were the most important cats that have been on ships. They caught the rats and mice that would chew through the sails on ships. Once the rats and mice were gone, the cats ate fish. Ancient sailors looked to the cats to help tell what the weather was going to be like.
B. Cats have been used on ships for thousands of years to catch rats and mice. Some sailors believed that cats could control the weather by their behavior, but the cats were just reacting to air pressure. Sailors enjoyed having cats on their ships, and some sailors were even able to train some cats. Cats are now banned on most ships.
C. Cats are amazing animals. Some were used in the past to catch rats and other rodents that were on ships. If there were no rodents for the cats to eat, the cats would catch fish. Sailors liked having pet cats on the ships because the cats made nice friends when the sailors were gone for a long time.
D. The most famous cats are Bounce, Dirty Face, and Tom the Terror. They lived on ships that sailed across the seas. The cats are famous for catching rats and mice that were causing problems on the ships they were on. Some sailors also thought that these cats could tell what the weather was going to be like by the way the cats wagged their tails.
B. Cats have been used on ships for thousands of years to catch rats and mice. Some sailors believed that cats could control the weather by their behavior, but the cats were just reacting to air pressure. Sailors enjoyed having cats on their ships, and some sailors were even able to train some cats. Cats are now banned on most ships.
How do the structural elements of the poem, “Beaning Morning,” differ from the structural elements of the narrative, “Emily’s Turn”?
A. Only “Beaning Morning” uses some dialogue.
B. Only “Beaning Morning” uses stanzas to group ideas.
C. Only “Beaning Morning” uses complete sentences. D. Only “Beaning Morning” uses descriptive words to create images.
B. Only “Beaning Morning” uses stanzas to group ideas.
Read a student’s paragraph.
(1) Yesterday, I went to an amusement park with my friends. (2) Then, I rode the carousel before running over to jump on the bumper cars. (3) After all the rides, I had ice cream and candies. (4) I rode the roller coaster and Ferris wheel, which made me feel dizzy.
Which revision correctly organizes the paragraph?
A Move sentence 1 after sentence 3.
B Move sentence 2 after sentence 4.
C Move sentence 3 after sentence 1.
D Move sentence 4 after sentence 1.
D Move sentence 4 after sentence 1.
Which sentence has adjectives in the correct order?
A He ordered a pepperoni delicious pizza for dinner.
B They hiked up a mountain steep trail.
C Martha wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
D The wooden old bridge creaked as we crossed it.
C Martha wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
A student is writing a research report about the diet of lions.
Which research question would provide the most useful information?
A How do lions communicate?
B Where do lions usually live?
C Why are lions called predators?
D What kinds of food do lions eat?
D What kinds of food do lions eat?
Which sentence best describes the text structure used to organize information in the passage?
A. Comparison is used to explain how rules for ships during past wars are similar to the rules for modern ships.
B. Problem and solution is used to explain that cats solved common problems aboard ships.
C. Sequence is used to tell the events that led to cats becoming part of a ship’s crew.
D. Compare and contrast is used to show how the use of cats on ships changed over time.
B. Problem and solution is used to explain that cats solved common problems aboard ships.
What structural element does “Beaning Morning” use in every stanza?
A. rhymes to create a smooth flow
B. scenes to introduce a new setting
C. a repeated line to build a sense of joy
D. a variety of line lengths to add conflict
C. a repeated line to build a sense of joy
Read the paragraph from a draft of a report.
(1) Tigers are interesting animals known for their special orange fur with black stripes. (2) These wonderful big cats are excellent hunters and often surprise attack their prey. (3) Did you know that no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes? (4) They use their sharp claws and strong jaws to catch and eat their food.
Which change correctly organizes the paragraph?
A Move sentence 1 after sentence 4.
B Move sentence 2 before sentence 1.
C Move sentence 3 after sentence 1.
D Move sentence 4 before sentence 2.
C Move sentence 3 after sentence 1.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
It was ________ hot for the football team to practice outside after school.
a. to
b. too
c. tow
d. two
b. too
A student is writing a research report. Read the paragraph from the student’s report.
Honeybees are important because they help plants grow and make food. When honeybees fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen, which helps fruits and vegetables grow. They also make honey, which many people enjoy eating. Honeybees live and work together in hives, where each bee has a special job. Without honeybees, we wouldn’t have many of the foods we love!
Which source would most likely give the student more information about what is written?
A a newspaper article about the increase in bees
B a magazine article about how to draw bees
C a book with facts about the roles of bees
D a journal with photographs of bees
C a book with facts about the roles of bees