Vocabulary
What does the word drowsy mean in this sentence?
After lunch, I felt drowsy and wanted to take a nap.
sleepy or tired
Which word is spelled incorrectly?
The cat chased the mouse threw the garden.
“threw” (should be “through”)
Read the sentence:
The bird sat in the tree. The bird sang a song.
Which revision combines the sentences correctly?
a) The bird sat in the tree, it sang a song.
b) The bird sat in the tree and it sang a song.
c) The bird sat in the tree while singing a song.
d) The bird sat in the tree. Singing a song.
c) The bird sat in the tree while singing a song.
What is the main idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about.
Why did the author most likely write an article explaining how tornadoes form and how to stay safe during one?
a) To entertain with a funny story
b) To inform readers about tornadoes
c) To describe a new invention
d) To convince people to move away
b) To inform readers about tornadoes
What is the meaning of the suffix -ful in the word thankful?
"full of"
Choose the correct subject-verb agreement:
He (run/runs) to school every day.
"runs"
Read the sentence:
I saw a big dog in the park. The dog was huge.
What is the best way to revise these sentences to avoid repetition?
a) I saw a dog in the park, and the dog was big.
b) I saw a big dog in the park. It was big.
c) I saw a huge dog in the park.
d) I saw a big dog. It barked.
c) I saw a huge dog in the park.
Lena dashed out the door, her backpack swinging behind her.
What can the reader infer about Lena?
a) She was nervous.
b) She was late.
c) She was tired.
d) She was upset.
b) She was late.
"The leaves danced across the sidewalk as the wind blew through the trees."
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
a) Simile
b) Hyperbole
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
c) Personification
Which word means the opposite of generous?
a) selfish b) kind c) giving
selfish
Which sentence has correct punctuation?
a) I like pizza tacos and burgers.
b) I like pizza, tacos, and burgers.
b) I like pizza, tacos, and burgers.
Which sentence uses the most precise word choice?
a) She was happy when she got the award.
b) She was glad when she got the award.
c) She felt awesome when she got the award.
d) She was thrilled when she received the award.
d) She was thrilled when she received the award.
What is the main idea of a passage that describes how honeybees make honey, store it in hives, and use it to feed their colony?
a) Honeybees are important to the environment.
b) Honeybees can sting when threatened.
c) Honeybees have a special process to make and store honey.
d) Honeybees live in gardens.
c) Honeybees have a special process to make and store honey.
How does the author help the reader understand the character’s feelings in a story?
a) By listing facts about the setting
b) By explaining the theme
c) By showing the character’s actions and dialogue
d) By describing the weather
c) By showing the character’s actions and dialogue
What is a context clue that helps you understand the word alert in this sentence?
The guard stayed alert, watching for any signs of danger.
"watching for any signs of danger"
Choose the correct homophone:
I want to (meet/meat) you at the park.
meet
Read the paragraph:
My sister made a cake. She put the cake in the oven. She watched the cake bake. She took it out and ate it.
Which sentence would best improve the paragraph by adding detail?
a) The cake was okay.
b) The cake smelled nice.
c) The warm chocolate cake rose as it baked and made the whole kitchen smell sweet.
d) Then she was done.
c) The warm chocolate cake rose as it baked and made the whole kitchen smell sweet.
What is the author's purpose in writing a story about a boy who trains for a race and never gives up?
a) To explain how to run a race
b) To persuade readers to exercise
c) To entertain readers with a story about determination
d) To describe what runners wear
c) To entertain readers with a story about determination
"She was as fast as a cheetah on the track."
What type of figurative language is used?
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
a) Simile
Choose the word that best fits the sentence:
The volcano suddenly ________, sending ash into the sky. a) whispered b) exploded c) waited
b)exploded
Fix the capitalization error:
i went to disney world last summer.
I went to Disney World last summer.
Which sentence improves sentence fluency the most?
He likes books. He reads them a lot. He goes to the library.
a) He likes books, and he goes to the library, and he reads them a lot.
b) He goes to the library because he likes books and reads them a lot.
c) He likes books. Library is fun.
d) He likes books. He also likes movies.
b) He goes to the library because he likes books and reads them a lot.
"The sky darkened, and the trees swayed as the wind howled through the neighborhood."
What mood does this sentence create? a) Fear
b) Calm c) Excitement d) Happiness
a) Fear
In a fictional story, the author uses lots of dialogue and short sentences. Why might the author do this?
a) To confuse the reader
b) To describe the setting
c) To help the reader follow fast-paced action
d) To make the story more formal
c) To help the reader follow fast-paced action