CENTRAL IDEA
You can do fun things when you go to the ocean. You can swim, play in the sand, and even look for shells. The best part about going to the ocean is seeing all the fish swimming around.
What is this text mostly about?
A) Swimming in the ocean.
B) The ocean.
C) Fun things to do in the ocean.
C) Fun things to do in the ocean.
It takes many people to make a book. Some write the words. Some make sure all the words are right. Other people draw or take pictures for the book.
Why did the author write this?
A) To show some of the jobs people do to make books.
B) To help people pick which books they want.
C) To tell people why reading books is a good idea.
A) To show some of the jobs people do to make books.
What does the word scrumptious mean as it is used in the sentence:
"The food we had for dinner last night was amazing. It tasted very yummy and scrumptious."
A) Tasted
B) Delicious
C) Food
B) Delicious
Mrs. Logan loves her job helping animals. She helps sick animals get better. She also loves to teach people how to help animals.
Which word best describes Mrs. Logan?
A) Sad
B) Fast
C) Kind
C) Kind
"Trying to find my missing pencil is like trying to find a needle in a haystack."
What is the meaning of this simile?
A) the pencil was outside
B) the pencil was really hard to find
C) the pencil was a stack of hay
B) the pencil was really hard to find
Bugs and plants help each other. Some bugs help plants. Ladybugs get rid of other bugs that can hurt plants. Plants can help bugs, too. Plants give bugs food and shelter.
What was this text mostly about?
A) How to catch bugs
B) Bugs and plants helping each other
C) Plants helping bugs
B) Bugs and plants helping each other
Dogs have an excellent sense of smell. They also can hear many sounds that humans cannot. However, Humans have something that dogs do not. We can see in color, but dogs can only see in black and white.
What was this text meant to do?
A) teach something
B) tell a story
C) make people do something
A) teach something
What does the word chilly mean as it is used in the sentence:
"When visiting Antarctica to see the penguins I was always very chilly. It is so cold there!"
A) Cold
B) Penguins
C) Sick
A) Cold
Larry Lizard lived in a pond. He loved to play and sing, but had no friends. He wanted someone to play with. One day, Larry met a turtle named Tom. They had so much fun playing and singing together, Larry was happy he found a friend.
How does Larry feel at first?
A) Angry
B) Happy
C) Lonely
C) Lonely
The sun was as bright as a flashlight shining in my eyes.
What is the simile comparing?
A) the sun and a flashlight
B) the sun and the stars
C) the sun and my eyes
A) the sun and a flashlight
Having a pet can make us very happy. They wag their tails and purr, showing us love. Playing with them is so much fun!
What was this text mostly about?
A) how to adopt a pet
B) cats are the best pet
C) pets can make us happy
C) pets can make us happy
Sugar snap peas are a great snack! They're sweet, crunchy, and delicious. They also have Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They are healthy for you too!
What is the author's purpose for writing this?
A) to get people to eat sugar snap peas
B) to tell about pea farmers
C) to make people laugh
A) to get people to eat sugar snap peas
What does the word funny mean as it is used in the sentence:
"We left some food on the counter over the weekend and when we came home it smelled funny. I had to hold my nose!"
A) Joking
B) Bad
C) Yummy
B) Bad
A group of friends decided to go on a treasure hunt. They followed the map to a puzzle. They solved the puzzle and were given a key. They used that key to open a treasure chest!
What did the friends do first?
A) follow a map
B) open a chest
C) solve a puzzle
A) follow a map
Rosa didn't know how to ride her new bike. She would fall over when she got on. Rosa kept trying again and again. Then one day she was able to ride down the street!
What lesson is this trying to teach us?
A) Never give up
B) Always be careful
C) Be thankful for things
A) Never give up
The city's animal shelter is hosting an adoption event this weekend, featuring a variety of cats, dogs, and small animals looking for loving homes. Potential adopters can meet the animals, learn about their personalities, and complete the adoption process on-site.
What was this text mostly about?
A) how to adopt a pet
B) the adoption event happening this weekend
C) why you should adopt a pet
B) the adoption event this weekend
The North Miami Warriors Win Again!
Last night, the North Miami Warriors won their third basketball game of the season. The game was very close. Alex Cho made the winning shot with only 10 seconds left in the game.
Why did the author write this?
A) to tell people about the basketball game
B) to teach people how to play basketball
C) to get people to try out for the basketball team
A) to tell people about the basketball game
Which word in the sentence helps you best understand the word "manager."
"The manager is in charge of everyone who works at the store."
A) works
B) store
C) in charge
C) in charge
Jake forgot to do his homework last night and got in trouble at school. He learned that it's important to do his homework on time. Now he makes sure to do his homework as soon as he gets home from school.
What did Jake learn it is important to do?
A) to go to school on time
B) to do his homework on time
C) to go home on time
B) to do his homework on time
The wind whistles through the air.
Which word pair is an alliteration?
A) wind whistles
B) the air
C) the wind
a) wind whistles
The water cycle is a process that helps water move around the Earth. First, the sun heats water in oceans, rivers, and lakes, making it evaporate into the air. Then, the water vapor cools and forms clouds in the sky. Finally, when the clouds get heavy, they release water as rain or snow, which falls back to the ground and starts the cycle again.
What was this mostly about?
A) how the water cycle works
B) who invented the water cycle
C) why the water cycle exists
A) how the water cycle works
The title of the text is below:
"Come Along to the Miramar Park Grand Opening"
What do you think this text is trying to do?
A) teach something
B) tell a story
C) make people do things
C) make people do things
Which word in the sentence best helps you understand the meaning of the word "sparkling."
"The dishes in the sink were sparkling clean after I finished washing them."
A) clean
B) dishes
C) finsihed
A) clean
Maria and her sister went to the mall. They spent the whole day looking at all the stores and were so excited to find a new dress. Maria finally found one she wanted to buy, but looked in her bag and realized she didn't have her wallet. Where could she have left it? Maria was devastated. Maria and her sister leave the store to search for the wallet.
How does Marias feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story?
A) In the beginning she feels happy and at the end, she is mad
B) In the beginning she feels excited and at the end, she is happy
C) In the beginning she feels excited and at the end, she is sad
C) In the beginning she feels excited and at the end, she is sad
I have a cute little cat,
her fur is soft and warm.
She likes to play with my hat,
and purrs all through the _______.
Which word would I add to this sentence to make the rhyming pattern ABAB?
A) house
B) night
C) storm
C) storm