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What problem did Luis have?
He forgot his homework
Jacob wore his winter coat, gloves and hat. His breath looked like smoke in the air.
dog and cat
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Today is Friday. It is the best day of the week. We have a fun Friday at School. We get to do science experiments and read with the grade below us. Then in the evening, we get to watch movies with popcorn and candy.
A. exploding volcanoes
B. I love candy and popcorn
C. Fridays are the best with fun activities
C. Fridays are the best with fun activities
The boy was so famished that he ate two sandwiches in five minutes.
Very hungry
Sophie wanted to buy a birthday gift for her mom. She didn't have enough money, so she helped her neighbor walk their dog to earn extra cash. After a week of work, Sophie bought her mom a necklace. Her mom was surprised and hugged Sophie tightly.
How did Sophie get money for the gift?
She walked the neighbor's dog
Lena kept looking at the clock. She tapped her foot and sighed.
How is Lena probably feeling?
Impatient/ tired of waiting
summer and winter
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Kathy collected rocks. She had a large variety of them. They were large, smooth, rough. She like collecting the shiny ones. But her favorite rocks of all were the geodes. She loved cracking them open and discovering the treasure in them.
A. Kathy has many hobbies.
B. Kathy loves collecting rocks
C. Kathy's favorite subject is science
B. Kathy loves collecting rocks
The classroom was so chaotic that papers were flying, students were shouting, and the teacher had to raise her voice to get control.
What is the meaning of chaotic?
messy, out of control
Lena practiced everyd ay for the school play. She memorized her lines and worked on speaking loudly so the audience could her her. On th enight of the show, Lena felt nervous when she stepped on stage. But as soon as she started speaking, she gained confidence and remembered every word. After the play the audience clapped and cheered. Lena realized her practice had paid off.
What lesson can be learned from this passage?
Practice helps you succeed
Marcus walked in the room with his head down. He didn't talk to anyone and sat in the back of the class.
How is Marcus feeling?
sad, upset, shy
texting and calling
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This is the first time that Jessica went to the dentist in a long while. She felt nervous! A lady came in and took X-rays of her mouth. She then scraped at her teeth and cleaned them with something that made her mouth feel fresh. The dentist came in and looked at her teeth and said everything looked good but to make sure to floss every day.
A. Jessica needed braces
B. Jessica was nervous about the dentist, but everything turned out fine
C. Jessica needed to make an appointment
B. Jessica was nervous about the dentist, but everything turned out fine
The glass bowl was so fragile that it broke into pieces when it slipped from her hands.
What does fragile mean?
easy to break, delicate
It rained all morning, and the baseball game was delayed. The players sat in the dugout, waiting for the storm to pass. Finally, the sun came out and dried the field. The coach called everyone back to the field so they game could begin.
What caused the game to be delayed?
The field was too wet from the rain
When the teacher announced there was a quiz, several students quickly pulled out their pencils. Sam, however, nervously looked around and tapped his desk with no paper ready.
What does his reaction suggest?
He wasn't prepared for the quiz.
taking the bus and driving a car
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Mariah wanted to do her very best in the school spelling bee. She practiced every single day by writing words on flashcards. At lunchtime, she studied instead of playing outside with her friends. Sometimes she asked her teacher to quiz her on hard words. Mariah hoped her hard work would help her win.
A. Mariah played outside with her friends every day.
B. Mariah forgot to study for her test
C. Mariah worked hard to get ready for the spelling bee
C. Mariah worked hard to get ready for the spelling bee
The old house looked ancient, with broken windows and walls that had been there for 100 years.
very old
Caleb's brother was supposed to be babysitting. He got busy on his phone. When he went into the bathroom, he realized the boys had decided to bath the dog and there were water and soap everywhere. He spent the next hour cleaning the dog and the bathroom. What is the problem?
The kids made a mess
What can you infer about Jada?
She was waiting for someone who was late
going out to eat and cooking at a home
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The sun is one of the most important parts of life on Earth. It gives light so we can see during the day. It also keeps our planet warms, even in winter. The sun helps plants grow by giving them energy, and those plants provide food for people and animals. Without the sun, nothing on Earth could survive.
A. The sun is very important for life on Earth.
B. The sun is not very strong.
C. The sun shines in summer
A. The sun is very important for life on Earth.
The villain in the story was so cunning that he tricked everyone into believing his lies
clever, sneaky