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The girl came back into the house, panting. "I ran as fast as I could and I yelled for the driver to wait for me! I even dropped my bookbag because i was running so fast!"
What is she missed the bus?
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The book, The Tortoise and The Hare Is the purpose of the story to: a. tell a story b. describe different kinds of animals c. teach a lesson

What is to teach a lesson?

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First, they heard monkeys. Then, they saw them. The monkeys were very noisy. The biggest animals were the elephants and the giraffes. The lions and tigers were the scariest. They laughed at the penguins and the seals. The class was on a field trip to the zoo! They were having a great time?

What is: The story is mostly about a class field trip to the zoo.

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The rain was blowing. The girl whispered to herself, "I hate rain!" The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk. It wa a very cold and rainy night. Which line makes something in nature seem human? a. The rain was blowing b. The girl whispered to herself c. The wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk
What is c: the wind whistled as rain pattered on the sidewalk
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The family was going on a trip. Mother said, "We will leave soon." We had to hurry. It was a hectic morning. We had many things to do. The word hectic means: a. quiet b. busy c. rainy

What is b: busy?

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What is Roger is a neighborhood dog.

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The purpose of the book, "Lighthouses, Beacons of the Past" is to: a. tell a story about a lighthouse b. explain how a lighthouse is built c. describe different kinds of lighthouses

What is to describe different kinds of lighthouses?

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Shelly had a big math test tomorrow. She needed to study. She got out her math book. She found all of her homework. She was going to do all of the problems from it for practice. She got out some scrap paper. Now she was ready to study. This story is mostly about: a. how a girl did on her math test b. about a girl getting ready to study for a math test c. why you should study for math tests

What is b.- about a girl getting ready to study for a test?

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On the last day of school, the teacher smiled to her class and said, "You are the best class I have ever had!" what is this sentence an example of? a. personification b. facts c. exaggeration d. character
What is exaggeration?
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After the detective spent all day studying the facts, he uncovered an important clue! Which sentence uses uncover in the same way as the above passage? a. She uncovered the casserole for the last five minutes. b. her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!

What is b: her friends were afraid she would uncover the secret of her surprise birthday party!

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Jody wheeled the cart out to the car. She put the bags into the trunk. She drove home. She brought the bags into the house. She put the canned goods into the cupboar. The milk, butter, and eggs went into the refrigerator. All the bags were empty. Now, she could make dinner.

What is Jody went grocery shopping

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What is the author's main purpose in writing "Drawing Animals?" a. to describe the way animals look b. to instruct how to draw animals c. to give facts about animals d. to tell a story about animals
What is to instruct how to draw animals?
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What is a: Lions live in prides?

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The music at the concert was wonderful. The violins sounded like angels gliding through the air. The passage compares the violins to: a. music b. angels c. air
What is b: angels
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There was snow on the ground. A _____ wolf came out of the woods. He was thin and very weak. He hunted for food. He could not find any. The context shows the word that best fits in the blank space is: a. large b. gray c. hungry

What is c: hungry

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Manuel wanted to take his car out for a ride. He tried to start the car but it wouldn't start. he tried again and again, but nothing happened. Then, he thought of his friend Juan. He would ask Juan to come over and take a look at the car.

What is Juan knows how to fix cars.

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A Pittsburgh Steelers fan writes a newspaper article titled, "The Best Football Team in The Nation." The purpose of this article is to: a. tell a story about his son who went to a Steelers game b. teach how to play football c. persuade or convince the reader that The Steelers are the best
What is to persuade or convince?
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Tigers are a type of cat but they are very different from house cats. Cats make noises like purring and meowing. Tigers roar very loudly. Tigers would not make good pets. The main idea is: a. Tigers are different from house cats b. House cats purr c. tigers roar

What is a: Tigers are different from house cats?

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Shel Silverstein is a famous poet. I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit. Is he line "I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit" a fact or opinion?
What is opinion?
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What is a: people who sell things

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Susie looked under the beds. She looked in the closets. Then she went outside. She started calling for Benny. There was no sign of him. Susie sat on the front porch and began to cry. She couldn't find her cat anywhere. Then, she heard a soft meow. There was Benny looking right at her.
What is Susies was sad her cat migt be lost
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The author's purpose in writing the book, "George Washington Carver: The Peanut Wizard" is to: a. to give facts about peanuts b. to tell how to grow peanuts c. to convice the reader to eat peanuts d. to tell about the life of George Washington Carver?
What is to tell about the life of George Washington Carver?
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Scott was getting ready for his mom's birthday. He made her a gift. he also decorated the house. he helped his dad frost the cake. Then Scott put candles on the cake. The main idea is: a. Scott makes a cake b. Scott gets ready for his mom's birthday c. Scott decoates the house

What is b: Scott gets ready for his mom's birthday?

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It was a beautiful spring day. The sun was shinning. The birds were chirping. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep! Which line makes something in nature appear human? a. The sun was shinning b. The birds were chirping c. The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep
What is c: The flowers had awakened from their long winter's sleep?
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What is b: loving