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conjunctions
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100

the cat climbed up the tree, jumped on the roof and finally curled up in the sun to rest

a- the cat was hungry 

b- the cat was exploring 

c- the cat went to sleep 

100

Playing sports is good for your health.

A. Sports help you stay active and fit.
B. Some sports teams have colorful uniforms.
C. Watching sports on TV is fun.

100

She can visit her grandma. Her family travels to Florida this summer. 

She can visit her grandma when her family travels to Florida this summer

100

Emma’s umbrella was dripping, and her shoes were soaked when she got inside.


A. Emma was walking in the rain.
B. Emma went swimming.
C. Emma spilled water on her shoes.

200

Luca's grandpa lives on a farm. His grandpa has a big garden and many animals. When Luca was little, he was afraid of the chickens. When he helped his grandpa feed the chickens the chicken chased him, crying, "Cluck, cluck, cluck!" but his grandpa showed hi, how to shoo the chickens away with his hand, saying "shoo chicks, shoo chicks"! Luca still doesn't like the chickens much, but he isn't afraid of them now. He feels very grown up. 

a- Grandpa's garden 

b- Luca and the chickens 

c- Luca favorite animal

200

Recycling is important for the environment.

A. Recycling can save money for families.
B. Recycling reduces waste and keeps Earth clean.
C. Many people use blue bins for recycling.

200

This book is more interesting. The one I read last week.

This book is more interesting than the one I read last week.

200

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand,

Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him,

"There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him

a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room.

Boom! Mom sighed.

1.Why is Max upset?

2. What was Mom planning on doing today?

300

A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and

letters. If it's uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that's a pretty penny.

A. How pennies are made in a factory.
B. Some rare pennies can be worth a lot of money.
C. The history of all pennies ever made.

300

Learning how to cook is a useful skill

A. Cooking can be fun and creative.
B. People love eating at restaurants.
C. Chefs wear hats and aprons in the kitchen.

300

they will buy a new house. they win the big prize

They will buy a new house if they win the big prize.

300

"Tommy!" Mom called out as she walked in the front door. "Tommy," she continued shouting, "I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. "I'm going to kill you, Tommy!" Mom

yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy's shoes were gone.

What happened to the window?

Why did Tommy leave?

400

Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew

to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

A. Halloween is a time for wearing skeleton costumes and collecting candy.
B. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer.

C. Origins of the Halloween

400

Volcanoes are fascinating natural wonders.

A. Volcanoes can be found in different parts of the world.
B. The lava from volcanoes can form new land.
C. Volcanoes are popular in movies and books.

400

There is a lot to do. I leave for my vacation

Before I leave for my vacation there is a lot to do. 
400

Liam slammed the front door, tossed his backpack on the couch, and sighed loudly. His mom peeked around the corner and asked, "Rough day at school?" Without saying a word, Liam trudged upstairs to his room and shut the door.

Why did Liam slam the door and sigh loudly?
A. He was happy about how his day went.
B. He had a rough day at school.
C. He wanted to surprise his mom.

What can you infer about Liam’s mood when he went upstairs?
A. He was upset and wanted to be alone.
B. He was excited to tell his mom something.
C. He was feeling tired and wanted to take a nap.

500

When one hears the term "reality" applied to a show, one might expect that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted. This is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be "reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around,

it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.

A. Reality TV isn't always "real"

B. Reality TV participants enjoy living in luxurious mansions.

C. Reality TV shows are more exciting than sitcoms.

500

Practicing teamwork is important for success.

A. Working together helps everyone achieve a common goal.
B. Teams need good leaders to win.
C. Playing games with friends is always fun.

500

We are going to work faster. We don't need to be done until Saturday. 

Even though we don't need to be done until Saturday we are going to work faster

500

Mia stared out the window as water trickled down the glass, tapping her pencil against her notebook. She glanced at the clock and groaned softly. Her soccer uniform sat on the chair, untouched, and her cleats were still in the bag by the door.

Why is Mia staring out the window and groaning?
A. She’s bored and doesn’t want to do her homework.
B. She’s upset because the rain is ruining her plans to play soccer.
C. She’s tired and ready to go to bed.


What can you infer about how Mia feels about soccer?
A. She doesn’t enjoy playing soccer.
B. She is excited to play soccer in the rain.
C. She was looking forward to her soccer game but is disappointed.