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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?
100
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 animals in the zoo?
100
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?
200
Roger heard a noise. It was a car coming down the street. Even though he was taking a nap, Roger just had to see who it was. He padded over to the fence. It wasn't a car. It was a truck! Maybe it was the workman he had met yesterday. In a flash, Roger scampered out of his year.
What is Roger is a neighborhood dog.
200
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?
200
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!
300
Jody wheeled the cart out to teh 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
300
Lions live in groups called "prides." The males are in charge of protecting the pride from danger. The females hunt for food and take care of the cubs. The main idea is: a. Lions live in prides b. male lions protect the pride. c. Female lions hunt for food.
What is a: Lions live in prides?
300
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
400
Manuel wanted to take his motorcycle out for a ride. He grabbed his helmet. He tried to kick-start the bike. 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 bike.
What is Juan knows how to fix motorcycles
400
Tigers are a type of cat. But they are very different fom 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?
400
There are many people in the city who sell things. Soem merchants sell food. Some sell clothes. I like the merchants who sell toys best. the word merchant means: a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
What is a: people who sell things
500
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
500
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?
500
Sometimes people hurt animals. I think people should be tender and kind to animals. Most animals are nice. They do not hurt anyone. which word is a synonym for tender? a. mean b. loving c. angry
What is b: loving