Reading Comprehension
What do we call the person a story is mostly about?
The main character (or protagonist)
What is a synonym?
A word that means the same or almost the same as another word
What is 15 × 4?
60
What do plants need to make their own food?
Sunlight
Which ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
Where and when a story takes place is called the _____.
Setting
Which word is a synonym for happy?
A. Angry
B. Sad
C. Glad
D. Tired
C. Glad
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 4 units?
20 units
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth’s rotation on its axis
Name one of the two longest rivers in Texas.
Rio Grande or Red River
What is the main problem in a story called?
The conflict (or problem)
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
What is 48 ÷ 6?
8
What type of energy comes from the Sun?
Solar energy (or light energy)
Which U.S. state borders Texas to the north?
Oklahoma
How is the conflict in a story different from the setting?
The conflict is the problem the characters face, while the setting is where and when the story takes place.
What does the word analyze most nearly mean?
A. To guess
B. To study closely
C. To ignore
D. To imagine
B. To study closely
If a notebook costs $2 and you buy 4 notebooks, how much do you spend?
$8
How does the Moon affect the Earth?
It causes ocean tides.
Who did Texas fight in the Texas Revolution and why was it (the Texas Revolution) fought?
Mexico, Texas wanted independence from Mexico
If a story ends with a character smiling after a long struggle, what can the reader infer(to figure something out)?
The character feels relieved, proud, or successful.
Which prefix means before?
A. pre-
B. re-
C. mis-
D. un-
A. pre-
What is ¾ written as a decimal?
0.75
How does gravity affect objects on Earth?
It pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
How did rivers help cities grow in Texas?
They provided water, a way to trade, and a place to farm.