Vocabulary
The young artist IMITATED the style of older artists.
A. created
B. copied
C. erased
D. teased
B. Copied
Is the underlined word a noun or verb?
Sam offered an unusual insight about bus safety.
A. verb
B. noun
C. adjective
D. adverb
B. noun
"Over two thousand years ago, the Silk Road began when merchants from China began transporting silk and horses to other countries. Over time, other trade goods—such as spices, tools, jewelry, and textiles—were crisscrossing their way east and west. Traders from Europe, Asia, and Africa traveled the Silk Road. Depending on where these traders came from, different routes were used to move their goods."
Why was the silk road established?
A. religious travelers needed a route to return home
B. Middle Eastern merchants wanted more trade with Africa
C. merchants from China began trading goods with other countries in Asia
D. more inns and guesthouses were needed in China and other parts of Asia
C. merchants from China began trading goods with other countries in Asia
What is the best prediction?
A weather report says a cold front is moving in and temperatures will drop overnight.
A) It will get warmer and clear up.
B) Temperatures will stay the same all night.
C) Temperatures will fall and winds may pick up.
D) A heat wave will begin tomorrow.
C) Temperatures will fall and winds may pick up.
Does the word have a long a, long i, long o, or long u sound?
COUNTRYSIDEWhen artists try to EXPRESS themselves, they --
A. show their feelings to others
B. bother other people
C. describe other people's artwork
D. try to influence other artists
A. show their feelings to others
Is the underlined word a noun or verb?
Colin took his time as he wandered through the market.
A. adjective
B. noun
C. verb
D. adverb
C. verb
"Caravans, or long lines of camels and horses, were a common sight on the Silk Road. Armed guards also traveled to protect people and their goods from thieves. Eventually, inns and guesthouses appeared along the roads, offering a place to rest for tired travelers. As more of these rest stops appeared, traders and their caravans no longer spent days or weeks traveling without stopping."
What is one effect of the inns and guesthouses appearing along the Silk Road routes?
A. archaeologists began to visit the Silk Road
B. a large missionary network was established for Catholic priests
C. caravans no longer spent days or weeks traveling without stopping
D. trading networks in China increased as more traders traveled there
C. caravans no longer spent days or weeks traveling without stopping
What is the best prediction?
In a story, a character keeps finding small clues that someone is watching them.
A) The character decides nothing strange is happening.
B) The character will meet a long-lost friend by chance.
C) The character will uncover who has been watching them.
D) The city will be hit by a volcano.
C) The character will uncover who has been watching them.
Does the word have a long a, long i, long o, or long u sound?
REMOTE
Long o
When an artist is INSPIRED, he or she --
A. creates works of art
B. feels frustrated
C. tries many different jobs
D. escapes the influence of civilization
A. creates works of art
Is the underlined word a noun or verb?
Shelley noticed the passage between the two rooms.
A. verb
B. adverb
C. adjective
D. noun
D. noun
The phrase from the selection that suggests that traders were concerned for their safety on the Silk Road is —
A. long lines of camels and horses
B. protect people and their goods from thieves
C. inns and guesthouses appeared along the roads
D. Markets for buying, selling, and trading goods
B. protect people and their goods from thieves
What is the best prediction?
You add salt to water and notice the ice cubes melt faster than in plain water.
A) Adding more salt will make the water freeze immediately.
B) Salt lowers the freezing point, so frozen water will melt at a lower temperature.
C) Salt turns water into a gas.
D) The ice cubes will never melt if left in salt water.
B) Salt lowers the freezing point, so frozen water will melt at a lower temperature.
Does the word have a long a, long i, long o, or long u sound?
CREATE
long a
When a painter has an EXHIBIT at a museum, he or she --
A. displays art for public viewing
B. has a meeting with other artists
C. travels to different locations to create art
D. spends long hours observing the natural environment
A. displays art for public viewing
What part of speech is the underlined word?
David was curious about how much time was left in the school day.A. adjective
B. verb
C. noun
D. adverb
A. adjective
"However, the Silk Road did not only transport things that people wanted. It also transported illnesses. It is believed that certain diseases, such as the Black Death, traveled from Asia to Europe along its roads."
Did the Silk Road ONLY transport things people wanted?
Yes or no?
NO!
What is the best prediction?
The school announces a new fundraiser selling tasty cookies. Many students say they like the cookies and sign up to buy them.
A) No one will buy any cookies.
B) The fundraiser will probably raise more money because many students want cookies.
C) The school will close because of the cookies.
D) The cookies will turn into homework.
B) The fundraiser will probably raise more money because many students want cookies.
Does the word have a long a, long i, long o, or long u sound?
INSTITUTE
long u
Choose the synonym for the underlined word:
Jamal and I are amazed by my brother's colorful COMPOSITIONS.
A. works of art
B. people to meet
C. places to go
D. things to do
A. works of art
Is the underlined word a noun or verb?
Brianna planned a thrilling adventure for her next holiday.
A. noun
B. adjective
C. adverb
D. verb
A. noun
"But it was not just goods that were carried along the Silk Road routes. The Silk Road also served as a cultural exchange of art, ideas, and religions. Buddhist monks and Catholic missionaries and priests also traveled back and forth along these routes."
Did the Silk Road only pass along physical goods?
A. Yes, only physical items
B. No, nothing at all
C. No, people exchanged art, ideas, and religion
D. No, people traded video games
C. No, people exchanged art, ideas, and religion
What is the best prediction?
During recess, a group of students starts taking turns on the swing and helps others wait patiently.
A) The students will start arguing and never share.
B) More students will want to play with the swings because everyone is being fair.
C) The swings will disappear.
D) The teacher will cancel recess forever.
B) More students will want to play with the swings because everyone is being fair.
Does the word have a long a, long i, long o, or long u sound?
BECAME
long a