Theme
One afternoon, Mia was walking home from school when she bumped into Lucas. Lucas scowled and pushed her, upset because she had stepped on his new sneakers. Mia, though surprised, didn’t get mad. Instead, she calmly said, “I’m really sorry, Lucas. I didn’t mean to.” Lucas’s angry face softened, and he muttered, “It’s okay, I guess.” They both stood there for a moment, and soon Lucas said, “You didn’t have to be nice about it, but thanks."
What is the theme of this text?
A) It's important to stand up for yourself
B) Being kind can help solve problems
C) Things like sneakers are more important than feelings
B) Being kind can help solve problems
In Mrs. Lee’s class, everyone had to write a poem for the poetry contest. Mark was nervous because he wasn’t good at writing poems. He decided to draw a picture to go along with his poem. When the class shared their poems, everyone was impressed by his drawing. His friend Julia said, “Wow, Mark, your drawing makes the poem even better!” Mark smiled and felt proud of his work. He realized that his drawing was just as special as words, and everyone had something unique to share.
The theme of this text is that everyone has their own special talents. Which sentence from the passage supports this theme?
A. "Mark was nervous because he wasn’t good at writing poems."
B. "In Mrs. Lee’s class, everyone had to write a poem for the poetry contest."
C. "His friend Julia said, ‘Wow, Mark, your drawing makes the poem even better!’"
C. "His friend Julia said, ‘Wow, Mark, your drawing makes the poem even better!’"
The clamor of the crowd grew as the race started. Sarah wished it was quieter, she could hardly hear herself think with all the cheering and shouting around her. Her heart raced as she focused on the finish line, blocking out the noise of everyone else. The runners beside her kept pushing forward, but Sarah was determined to keep going. Even though the sound of the crowd felt overwhelming, she knew she had to keep running until the very end.
What is the meaning of clamor as it is used in the passage?
A) A quiet conversation
B) A soft murmur
C) A loud noise or uproar
C) A loud noise or uproar
One day, Sarah noticed that her new classmate Max was sitting alone at lunch. He always seemed quiet and never smiled. Sarah thought it would be nice to invite him to sit with her and her friends. She smiled and said, “Hey, Max, you can sit with us today if you want!” Max looked surprised but nodded and joined them. Over the next few days, Max started laughing at their jokes and talking more. Max shared with them that he was upset he had to leave his old school, but Sarah and her friends cheered him up.
What is the theme of this text?
A) Being kind can help someone feel better
B) It's better to keep to yourself and stay quiet
C) It's important to make new friends
A) Being kind can help someone feel better
Ella was nervous about giving her speech in front of the class. She thought everyone would laugh at her or that she might forget her words. But when it was her turn, she took a deep breath and started talking slowly. At first, her voice wobbled, but she kept going. By the end of her speech, she saw her classmates clapping, and her teacher gave her a thumbs-up. Ella felt proud of herself because she faced her fear and didn’t give up.
The theme of this text is Being Brave Means Trying Even When You’re Scared. Which sentence from the passage supports this theme?
A. "Ella felt proud of herself because she faced her fear and didn’t give up."
B. "She thought everyone would laugh at her or that she might forget her words."
C. "By the end of her speech, she saw her classmates clapping, and her teacher gave her a thumbs-up."
A. "Ella felt proud of herself because she faced her fear and didn’t give up."
Mark had a vivid memory of the time he went camping with his dad. He could clearly remember the sound of the crackling fire and the scent of pine trees. The stars that night had seemed so brilliant in the sky that it almost felt like he could reach out and touch them. Every year, Mark looked forward to this trip, knowing it would always be an adventure. No matter what, he would never forget those camping trips.
What is the meaning of vivid as it is used in the passage?
A) Bright and clear
B) Fuzzy and unclear
C) Boring and forgettable
A) Bright and clear
Tom and Lucy were assigned to build a model of a volcano for their science project. Tom was good at reading instructions, but Lucy had the best ideas for decorating. At first, they argued about how to build it. But then, Tom said, “Let’s work together. You’re great at art, and I’m good at reading directions.” They started working as a team, helping each other. By the time the volcano was finished, it looked amazing, and they both felt proud.
What is the theme of this text?
A. Teamwork helps people achieve success.
B. It is better to work alone than to compromise.
C. Creativity is more important than following directions.
A. Teamwork helps people achieve success.
One sunny afternoon, Emma was riding her bike when she fell and scraped her knee. She started crying because it hurt a lot. Her best friend, Lily, rushed over to help her up. “Don’t worry, I’ve got a bandage,” Lily said, pulling one out of her backpack. After Lily carefully helped her, Emma smiled and said, “Thanks for being here for me.” Lily grinned back, “That’s what friends do.”
The theme of this text is True Friends Help Each Other. Which sentence from the passage supports this theme?
A. "One sunny afternoon, Emma was riding her bike when she fell and scraped her knee."
B. "Her best friend, Lily, rushed over to help her up."
C. "Emma smiled and said, ‘Thanks for being here for me.’"
B. "Her best friend, Lily, rushed over to help her up."
Jenny was always so meticulous when it came to keeping her room clean. Every toy had its place, and every book was arranged perfectly. Her mother often praised her for her attention to detail. Jenny's friends, however, thought she was a bit too careful and wished she would hurry up. Even though they didn’t always understand, Jenny didn’t mind being the way she was.
What is the meaning of meticulous as it is used in the passage?
A) Careless and disorganized
B) Very careful and paying attention to detail
C) Quick and efficient
B) Very careful and paying attention to detail