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Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. size b. great quantity c. reduction
b. great quantity
(23) So, what do you think? (24) Do you thought pets do not belong in the classroom because they won’t receive the proper care they need? (25) Do you think pets help students?
What change is needed to sentence 24?
A) Change won’t to wo’nt
B) Change receive to received
C) Change thought to think
D) Change the question mark to a period
C) Change thought to think
Evidence shows that sleep is important. Specifically, a regular sleep pattern is important for a child's health. Researchers believe this is because of the jet lag effect. Going to bed at different times messes up your internal clock. In short, parents should set regular bedtimes.
Which statement best expresses the key idea of the article?
A. Bedtime changes your behavior.
B. Regular sleep patterns are important for your health.
C. Kids need to sleep longer than adults.
D. You should not mess up your internal clock.
B. Regular sleep patterns are important for your health.
Vertebrates are animals with backbones. All the vertebrates in the world can be split into five smaller groups: mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. But what do these groups mean? The animals in these groups have some things in common and some differences. Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur. They give birth to live young (not eggs) and nurse their babies with milk. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with dry skin and scales. They usually lay eggs. Birds are warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers. They always lay eggs! Fish are cold-blooded animals with fins and scales. They can breathe underwater using gills, and they also lay eggs. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals with moist skin and webbed feet. They live on land and in water, and lay eggs too!
Which sentence from the selection shows what all vertebrates have in common?
a. the animals in these groups have some things in common and some differences
b. Birds are warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
c. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals with moist skin and webbed feet
d. Vertebrates are animals with backbones
d. Vertebrates are animals with backbones
It all started with a trading card. I had to have it. It was King Zook from Planet B in the “Star Invasions” set. In perfect condition. Milton said I could have it for four dollars. But I only had two dollars left in my pocket. “What about your lunch money, Mark?” asked Milton. My lunch money! Of course! I handed over another two dollars, and that left me fifty cents. I could buy a chocolate milk and coast through the afternoon. No problem, I thought, carefully putting my King Zook card in the pocket of my notebook. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to a) Inform the reader about what it takes to buy a King Zook card.
b) Inform the reader about how much a King Zook card costs.
c) Entertain the reader with a story about a boy who had to have a King Zook card.
d) Entertain the reader with a story about a boy who lost all of his lunch money.
c) Entertain the reader with a story about a boy who had to have a King Zook card.
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. thoroughly wet b. ruined c. cold
a. thoroughly wet
(17) Leslie offered to style Lori's hair. (18) She was thrilled. (19) She gazed. (20) Leslie combed and clipped. (21) Finally Leslie stood back as if to admire her work.
What is the best way to combine sentences 19 and 20?
A. She gazed because Leslie combed and clipped.
B. She gazed as Leslie combed and clipped.
C. She gazed, Leslie combed and clipped.
D. She gazed, combed, and clipped Leslie.
B. She gazed as Leslie combed and clipped.
Different groups have made important additions to the culture of Texas. For example, Oktoberfest is an important German event. It has been celebrated in Texas since 1845. This was when many German immigrants settled in Texas. This annual event features traditional music, dances, and food. The event reminds us of our shared history with Germany. Celebrations like this help bring different cultures together.
What is the central idea of the article?
A. Culture is only found in Texas.
B. Culture is important to different groups.
C. Oktoberfest is an important Texas holiday.
D. Different groups created the culture of Texas.
D. Different groups created the culture of Texas.
Vertebrates are animals with backbones. All the vertebrates in the world can be split into five smaller groups: mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. But what do these groups mean? The animals in these groups have some things in common and some differences. Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur. They give birth to live young (not eggs) and nurse their babies with milk. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with dry skin and scales. They usually lay eggs. Birds are warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers. They always lay eggs! Fish are cold-blooded animals with fins and scales. They can breathe underwater using gills, and they also lay eggs. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals with moist skin and webbed feet. They live on land and in water, and lay eggs too!
Based on information presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about mammals?
a. they are warm-blooded animals
b. they are cold-blooded animals
c. they lay eggs
d. they have scales
a. they are warm-blooded animals
Soccer is one of the best sports to play. It teaches teamwork, encourages exercise, and develops good foot-eye coordination. Also, soccer has two seasons, unlike most other sports. You get a chance to play in the Fall and the Spring. Something else that makes soccer a really great sport to play is that there are different ways to play the sport. For example, you can play 3 on 3, or even indoor. Also, many leagues offer co-ed soccer teams in which boys and girls can play on the same team. Soccer is a great sport to play. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
a) Persuade the reader that soccer is a sport that everyone should play.
b) Persuade the reader that 3 on 3 soccer is better than regular soccer.
c) Inform the reader that soccer has two seasons.
d) Inform the reader that soccer requires you to have good skills.
a) Persuade the reader that soccer is a sport that everyone should play.
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful
a. mixed
Edit and rewrite the following sentence.
did she really not read or right or have no formal education? asked Lee?
“Did she really not read, write, or have any formal education?” asked Lee.
Earthquakes are dangerous. They can happen without warning. Their effects can be devastating. Earthquakes can cause damage to buildings. They can also cause landslides, tsunamis, and fires. In addition, earthquakes also cause people to leave their homes. Earthquakes often occur along fault lines. When the plates move, they release energy from seismic waves. These waves cause the ground to shake. Earthquakes can range in size. Earthquakes are a reality of life on Earth, and we must be prepared for them.
Why don’t earthquakes happen all over the Earth? Support your answer with evidence from the article.
An earthquake would only happen at places on the Earth where a fault line is located.
Earthquakes often occur along fault lines.
Vertebrates are animals with backbones. All the vertebrates in the world can be split into five smaller groups: mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. But what do these groups mean? The animals in these groups have some things in common and some differences. Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur. They give birth to live young (not eggs) and nurse their babies with milk. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with dry skin and scales. They usually lay eggs. Birds are warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers. They always lay eggs! Fish are cold-blooded animals with fins and scales. They can breathe underwater using gills, and they also lay eggs. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals with moist skin and webbed feet. They live on land and in water, and lay eggs too!
How are mammals different from birds according to this selection?
a. they both lay eggs
b. Birds give birth to live young, but mammals lay eggs
c. Mammals give birth to live young, but birds lay eggs
d. they both give birth to live young
c. Mammals give birth to live young, but birds lay eggs
Samuel was scared. He usually walked with others to the village. But today he had to get to his job, and no one else was able to go with him. He was walking alone on the path to the store when he heard a rustling in the woods. He started to walk faster. What if the rustling was a bear? He heard the rustling again. If the noise was a bear, he should not run. The bear would chase him. There was a loud cracking of a stick, and a deer bounded out on the path in front of Samuel. Samuel breathed a sigh of relief. Only a deer! The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to
a) Persuade readers never to go into the forest alone.
b) Entertain readers with a story of a boy who got lost in the woods forever.
c) Inform readers about how to survive a bear attack.
d) Entertain readers with a story of a boy who heard noises in the woods.
d) Entertain readers with a story of a boy who heard noises in the woods.
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. pests b. animals c. insects
a. pests
on age 14 with none living parents, she raise her 5 younger Siblings
At age 14 with no living parents, she raised her five younger siblings.
Celeste: Carlos, I want to thank you for allowing me to join the committee yesterday. I really appreciated being welcomed. Carlos: Celeste, it was my pleasure! You are such an asset to our committee. Celeste: Well, I’m so relieved that my skills are valued. I’m looking forward to working together. Carlos: As am I. Did you receive the latest email from the treasurer? It’s about the budget meeting. Celeste: I just read that, and I’m already brainstorming. Carlos: Wonderful; I look forward to discussing your ideas at the meeting tomorrow!
Which sentence from the dialogue shows that Carlos values Celeste?
Carlos: A) Celeste, it was my pleasure! B) You are such an asset to our committee.
Celeste: C) Well, I’m so relieved that my skills are valued. D) I’m looking forward to working together.
B) You are such an asset to our committee.
Hair, hair, everywhere! Did you know that all mammals--including us-- have hair on their bodies at some point during their lives? And all that hair is for more than just styling. Hair on heads can help protect people from the sun when it’s hot. It can also help keep heads warm when it’s cold! But have you ever thought about tiny eyebrow hairs? They protect eyes from the sweat on foreheads. They also help people to show emotion when angry, surprised, or confused! What about the even tinier hairs on eyelids: eyelashes! Eyelashes also help protect eyes from dust and dirt (and anything else trying to fly in there)! Some people say stray eyelashes are also great for making wishes on, but that hasn’t been scientifically proven yet. We have so many uses for hair! Hair we go again!
Which sentence from the text best supports the idea that hair is for more than just styling?
a. Hair we go again!
b. Did you know that all mammals--including us-- have hair on their bodies at some point during their lives?
c. Hair on heads can help protect people from the sun when it’s hot
d. Hair, hair, everywhere!
c. Hair on heads can help protect people from the sun when it’s hot
When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to
a) Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with.
b) Persuade readers that the best tool to use for writing is a pencil.
c) Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
d) Entertain readers with a story about a pencil.
c) Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
Tammy knew she should feel happy about the last day of school, but she actually felt quite lugubrious when she thought about the three months that were coming up.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. anxious b. sad c. angry
b. sad
(4) Some teachers believe that having a classroom pet can help students learn more about the animal, and take responsibility to care for one. (5) Others believe that class pets cannot receive the proper care they need when they are caged up. (6) They also believe they can be a huge distraction for students in the classroom.
Which transition word can be added to the beginning of sentence 5?
A. Finally
B. However
C. For example
D. In conclusion
B. However
Celeste: Carlos, I want to thank you for allowing me to join the committee yesterday. I really appreciated being welcomed. Carlos: Celeste, it was my pleasure! You are such an asset to our committee. Celeste: Well, I’m so relieved that my skills are valued. I’m looking forward to working together. Carlos: As am I. Did you receive the latest email from the treasurer? It’s about the budget meeting. Celeste: I just read that, and I’m already brainstorming. Carlos: Wonderful; I look forward to discussing your ideas at the meeting tomorrow!
Read the sentence from the dialogue.
Carlos, I want to thank you for allowing me to join the committee yesterday. Why is this sentence important to the plot?
A) It explains Celeste just joined the committee.
B) It explains why Celeste is so excited.
C) It explains how Carlos can help Celeste.
A) It explains Celeste just joined the committee.
Hair, hair, everywhere! Did you know that all mammals--including us-- have hair on their bodies at some point during their lives? And all that hair is for more than just styling. Hair on heads can help protect people from the sun when it’s hot. It can also help keep heads warm when it’s cold! But have you ever thought about tiny eyebrow hairs? They protect eyes from the sweat on foreheads. They also help people to show emotion when angry, surprised, or confused! What about the even tinier hairs on eyelids: eyelashes! Eyelashes also help protect eyes from dust and dirt (and anything else trying to fly in there)! Some people say stray eyelashes are also great for making wishes on, but that hasn’t been scientifically proven yet. We have so many uses for hair! Hair we go again!
List three reasons body hair is important. Support your answer using text evidence.
Hair is important for many reasons. Body hair protects us from the sun. Eyebrow hairs prevent sweat from stinging our eyes, and eyelashes make sure no dust goes into our eyes
Suppose you lived thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt. What would you have eaten? Like all Ancient Egyptians, you would eat bread with every meal. Garlic bread, raisin bread, and nutbread were three favorites. Egyptians also ate a lot of fruit including figs, dates, and pomegranates. Vegetables were also part of their diet. Lettuce, beans, onions, cucumbers, and leeks were all popular. How do you think you’d like your Egyptian meal? What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
a) To persuade readers that Egypt is the best place for a vacation.
b) To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.
c) Persuade readers that Ancient Egyptians ate better than anyone else in the world.
d) Entertain readers with a story about dinner time in Ancient Egypt.
b) To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.