Chronology
Which word tells you something happened first?
A. Finally
B. Before
C. Next
D. Last
B. Before
Read the sentence:
The ball rolled down the hill, bounced over a rock, and tumbled all the way to the bottom.
What does tumbled mean in this sentence?
A. Moved or fell around in an uncontrolled way
B. Stayed perfectly still
C. Moved very slowly in a straight line
D. Flew high into the air
A. Moved or fell around in an uncontrolled way
What two words make the compound word sunshine?
Sun + shine
Read the passage:
Dogs can be wonderful pets. They can be playful, loving, and loyal.
Why do you think the author included the sentence, “They can be playful, loving, and loyal”?
A. To explain why dogs can be wonderful pets
B. To tell readers how to train a dog
C. To explain where dogs live
D. To make the reader laugh
A. To explain why dogs can be wonderful pets
Put these events in the correct order:
A. The caterpillar becomes a butterfly.
B. The egg hatches.
C. The caterpillar grows.
B, C, A
Ryan sits on the same table as Nathan in their third-grade class. Ryan is Nathan's ________.
A. Community
B. Classmate
C. Neighbor
D. Teacher
B. Classmate
Which word is a compound word?
A. Happy
B. Backpack
C. Little
D. Jumping
B. Backpack
Read the passage:
Bees are important insects. They help pollinate flowers so that plants can grow.
Why do you think the author included the sentence, “They help pollinate flowers so that plants can grow”?
A. To explain why bees are important
B. To tell a funny story about bees
C. To describe what bees look like
D. To tell readers where bees sleep
A. To explain why bees are important
Read the sentence:
First, Tyziah put the seeds into the soil. Next, she watered them. Finally, the plants began to grow.
What happened after Tyziah put the seeds into the soil?
She watered them.
A group of people who live, work, or spend time in the same area is called a ________.
A. Community
B. Classmate
C. Contribution
D. Practice
A. Community
Combine these two words to make a compound word:
Rain + _____ = rainbow
Bow
Read the passage:
Zaylie wanted to learn how to ride a bike. She fell down several times, but she kept practicing. Soon, Zaylie was riding all by herself!
Why do you think the author included the sentence, “She fell down several times, but she kept practicing”?
A. To show that Zaylie gave up
B. To show that Zaylie worked hard and did not quit
C. To explain how to buy a bike
D. To make the story scary
B. To show that Zaylie worked hard and did not quit
Which event most likely happened LAST?
A. Ryder mixed the ingredients.
B. Ryder put the cake in the oven.
C. Ryder ate a slice of cake.
D. Ryder gathered the ingredients.
C. Ryder ate a slice of cake.
Everyone helped ________ ideas to the class project.
A. Pronounce
B. Tumble
C. Contribute
D. Admire
C. Contribute
Read the sentence
The hikers followed the footpath through the forest.
What does the word footpath mean?
A. A path for walking
B. A place to rest your feet
C. A road for cars
D. A shoe for hiking
A. A path for walking
Read the paragraph:
Recycling is one way people can help take care of Earth. Instead of throwing away everything we use, some materials can be made into new products. For example, old newspapers can be recycled and used to make new paper. Recycling can also help reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills.
What is the author's purpose for writing this paragraph?
A. To entertain readers with a story about recycling
B. To inform readers about how recycling helps Earth
C. To persuade readers to buy more paper
D. To describe a trip to a landfill
B. To inform readers about how recycling helps Earth
Put these events in the correct chronological order:
A. The students presented their projects.
B. The students researched their topics.
C. The students created their posters.
D. The students chose their topics.
D, B, C, A
Read the sentence:
Willinton really admires his older sister because she works hard, helps others, and never gives up when things are difficult.
What does admires mean in this sentence?
A. He is afraid of her.
B. He wants to compete with her.
C. He looks up to and respects her.
D. He does not understand her.
C. He looks up to and respects her.
Which of these words is NOT a compound word:
A. Waterproof
B. Firefly
C. Worship
D. Sunflower
C. Worship
Read the paragraph:
Getting enough sleep is important for students. A good night's sleep can help your brain get ready to learn and may give you more energy for the next day. Students who stay up very late may feel tired and have trouble paying attention in class. Try creating a bedtime routine so your body knows when it is time to rest.
What is evidence for the author's purpose?
A. “A good night's sleep can help your brain get ready to learn.”
B. “Students who stay up very late may feel tired.”
C. “Try creating a bedtime routine so your body knows when it is time to rest.”
D. All of the above
D. All of the above