Revising
Mia and her family spent the afternoon at the park. They walked along the trail and watched ducks swim in the pond. Mia had fun, but she wanted to make her description sound more exciting for her readers. She looked at her sentences to see which one she could improve.
Which sentence would BEST replace Sentence 3 to make the paragraph more interesting?
A. Mia did not know the names of all the ducks.
B. Mia enjoyed the park because there were so many interesting things to see.
C. Mia and her family brought snacks to eat on a bench.
D. Mia thought the park was too big to explore.
B. Mia enjoyed the park because there were so many interesting things to see.
(2) I is learning how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
1. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 2?
A. Change I to Me
B. Change is to am
C. Change play to plays
D. No change is needed.
B. Change is to am
What is the central idea of the selection?
A. Devils Tower is an easy place for visitors to climb anytime.
B. Devils Tower is a famous rock formation with an interesting history and meaning.
C. Devils Tower was created by bears according to scientists.
D. Devils Tower is the tallest rock formation in the world.
B. Devils Tower is a famous rock formation with an interesting history and meaning. ✔️
What is the genre of the selection Time to Recess?
A. Realistic Fiction
B. Argumentative
C. Informational
D. Poetry
B. Argumentative
1. How are Passage 1 and Passage 2 similar?
A. Both explain how to build a tent correctly.
B. Both show that camping can take place indoors.
C. Both describe reasons why people might enjoy camping.
D. Both tell about a family who camps every weekend.
C. Both describe reasons why people might enjoy camping. ✔️
Which revision makes this sentence clearer?
“It teaches students things.”
A. “It teaches students how to plant seeds and care for growing plants.”
B. “It teaches students stuff and more stuff.”
C. “It teaches students plants.”
D. “It teaches.”
A. “It teaches students how to plant seeds and care for growing plants.”
Here in the town of smithville, our trash is picked up each week at the curb, but the town does not pick up recycling.
What change needs to be made in sentence 15?
A. Change smithville to Smithville
B. Change trash to trashes
C. Delete the comma after curb
D. Make no change.
A. Change smithville to Smithville
How does the photograph at the beginning of the passage help the reader?
A. It shows the tools climbers use on the rock.
B. It explains how the rock was formed.
C. It helps the reader visualize what Devils Tower looks like.
D. It compares Devils Tower to other monuments.
C. It helps the reader visualize what Devils Tower looks like.
Which sentence best states the author’s claim in the selection?
A. Students enjoy playing games like tag and soccer at recess.
B. Students should have a longer recess time because it is good for them.
C. Recess helps students learn how to take turns and cooperate.
D. Students can share stories and play pretend games during recess.
B. Students should have a longer recess time because it is good for them. ✔️
2. How are Passage 1 and Passage 2 different?
A. Passage 1 gives information and advice about camping, while Passage 2 tells a story about a family’s camping experience.
B. Passage 1 is a funny story, while Passage 2 is a list of facts.
C. Passage 1 focuses on campgrounds, while Passage 2 focuses on forests.
D. Passage 1 explains a problem, while Passage 2 gives steps to solve it.
A. Passage 1 gives information and advice about camping, while Passage 2 tells a story about a family’s camping experience. ✔️
The school library is one of the most important places on our campus. It gives students a quiet space to read, learn, and explore new ideas. Our Librarian, Mrs. Carter, works hard to make the library an inviting place for everyone.
Inside the library, students can find books about science, history, animals, and many other topics. Shelves near the windows hold the newest and most popular books. Students can also visit the library on Fridays to participate in Reading Club.
The library continues to grow so it can offer the best resources for our school.
What is the central idea of the passage?
A. Students like to check out books for fun.
B. The school library is important because it helps students learn and provides useful resources.
C. Mrs. Carter likes decorating the library.
D. The library only has new books.
B. The school library is important because it helps students learn and provides useful resources.
(3) Für Elise was written buy Beethoven many years ago.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A. Change was to is
B. Change written to writen
C. Change buy to by
D. Change many to few
C. Change buy to by
How does the author’s use of sections help support the author’s purpose?
A. By organizing the text to show reasons why the Tower should be destroyed
B. By separating facts, theories, and legends so the reader can better understand Devils Tower
C. By listing numbers and charts to compare rock sizes
D. By providing steps that teach readers how to climb the Tower
B. By separating facts, theories, and legends so the reader can better understand Devils Tower ✔️
Which sentence from the selection is an opinion?
A. “Recess is a special break from classes where students can play and have fun with their friends.”
B. “All this physical activity helps them stay active and healthy.”
C. “Some people think that students should have a longer recess time.”
D. “Students can run, jump, climb on the jungle gym, swing on the swings, and play games.”
C. “Some people think that students should have a longer recess time.”
. What is one idea in Passage 1 that helps explain what happens in Passage 2?
A. A recreational vehicle can make camping easier.
B. Campers must plan and practice using their equipment before going on a trip.
C. Campers should always choose campsites far from home.
D. Camping is only fun in the summertime.
B. Campers must plan and practice using their equipment before going on a trip. ✔️
(13) It will help people in our town. (14) It will help the environment.
What is the BEST way to combine sentences 13 and 14?
F. It will help people in our town so it will help the environment.
G. It will help people in our town, it will help the environment
H. It will help people in our town but it will help the environment.
J. It will help people in our town, and it will help the environment.
J. It will help people in our town, and it will help the environment.
The clock said, " I'm the older of all of us here."
What change should be made to sentence 11?
A. Delete the quotation marks
B. Change older to oldest
C. Change here to hear
D. make no change
B. Change older to oldest
What point of view is used in the passage?
A. First-person, because the narrator uses “I” to describe personal experiences
B. Second-person, because the narrator gives directions to “you”
C. Third-person, because the narrator explains facts about Devils Tower without being in the story
D. First-person, because a climber tells the story
C. Third-person, because the narrator explains facts about Devils Tower without being in the story ✔️
Who is the most likely intended audience for this selection?
A. Teachers who want to plan class activities
B. School board members deciding school rules
C. Students who want to understand the benefits of recess
D. Parents who want to know what their child does at school
C. Students who want to understand the benefits of recess
In what way does the Melon family's experience connect to the advice in Passage 1?
A. They followed every rule in Passage 1 and had an easy trip.
B. They rented a recreational vehicle like Passage 1 suggests.
C. They did not practice or prepare, which Passage 1 explains can cause problems.
D. They brought all the correct camping equipment and used it correctly.
C. They did not practice or prepare, which Passage 1 explains can cause problems. ✔️
(1) Our class wants to go on a field trip.
Aiden would like to add a prepositional phrase to the end of sentence 1 to tell where the class field trip will go. What is the BEST prepositional phrase to add?
A. on the science museum
B. to the science museum
C. in the science museum
B. to the science museum
(12) There is another good reason to do this project. (13) It will help people in our town. (14) It will help the environment. (15) Here in the town of Smithville, our trash is picked up each week at the curb, but the town does not pick up recycling. (16) As a result, many things that could be recycled go in the trash. (17) That is a lot of waste. (18) But with my project, we help people who are too busy to drive to the recycling center. (19) At the same time we help the environment by saving materials. (20) Plus, we earned money doing it!
What change should be made in sentence 20?
F. Change earned to will earn
G. Insert a comma after money
H. Change it to them
F. Change earned to will earn
Read the dictionary entry below.
conquer
con•quer verb
to take control of a place by using force
to successfully climb, complete, or overcome something difficult
to win a game or competition
to defeat a person or group in a battle
“Many have tried to conquer the rock.”
Which meaning of conquer best helps the reader understand the sentence?
A. Meaning 1: to take control of a place by using force
B. Meaning 2: to successfully climb, complete, or overcome something difficult
C. Meaning 3: to win a game or competition
D. Meaning 4: to defeat a person or group in a battle
B. Meaning 2: to successfully climb, complete, or overcome something difficult ✔️
What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?
A. To entertain readers with a story about students playing at recess
B. To teach readers how to organize games during recess
C. To inform and persuade readers that having more recess is helpful for students
D. To explain the rules students must follow during recess
C. To inform and persuade readers that having more recess is helpful for students
Which statement best describes a connection between the two passages?
A. Passage 2 shows that camping is never a good idea, while Passage 1 says the same.
B. Passage 1 explains how to prepare for camping, and Passage 2 shows what can happen if you don’t prepare.
C. Passage 1 and Passage 2 both tell the exact steps for setting up a tent.
D. Passage 2 explains how to choose a campsite, and Passage 1 provides examples.
B. Passage 1 explains how to prepare for camping, and Passage 2 shows what can happen if you don’t prepare. ✔️