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eight

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Levi Strauss was an ______________ from Germany.

Levi Strauss was an immigrant from Germany.

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When did this scene take place?

A. in the past long ago   B. today, 2022   C. in the future

A. in the past long ago

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Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like to add toppings.Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.

What is the main idea of the passage?

 a. Pizza is made from flour.                                        b. Pizza was first made in Italy.
c. You should eat the delicious pizza.
d. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.

                                             

    

d. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.

                                                       


    

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What popular festival takes place in Farmersville, Texas?

Onion Festival

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We __________ city hall on the way to school.

passed

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Hanging stockings and decorating the tree are all Christmas  _______________ in America.

Hanging stockings and decorating the tree are all Christmas traditions in America.

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Based on this photo, what time of year is it?

The time of year might be fall or Halloween.

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                                                                         Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food,
and air to survive. They grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves.  For example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other animals for food.
      

What is the main idea of the passage?

a. There are four characteristics of living things.

b. Animals make their own food. 

c. All living things need sunlight. 

d. Plants eat other plants.

a. There are four characteristics of living things.

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What river is near St. Louis, Missouri?

The Mississippi River

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I need to __________ a coat when I go outside.

wear

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New York City is a ___________ city where about 800 languages are spoken.

New York City is a diverse city where about 800 languages are spoken.

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What time of day is it?

after school, after 2:30 p.m. , afternoon

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Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.

What is the main idea of the passage? 

a. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

b. Giraffes don’t sleep very much. 

c. Giraffes are unique animals.

d. Giraffes eat leaves.

a. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

                                                       


    

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What is the largest group in Los Angeles?

Latinos/Hispanics

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We have been studying our multiplication facts for the ___________ few months.

past

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It seemed impossible to tour the __________ theme park in one day, since Disney World is spread out over 40 square miles.

It seemed impossible to tour the sprawling theme park in one day, since Disney World is spread out over 40 square miles.

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To go from Eddie's house to the school, you travel________.

To go from Eddie's house to the school, you travel west.

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Birds are a special type of animal that you

may see either walking or flying in the air.

Birds have two legs, which are often covered with scales. A bird's body is covered with feathers and they have wings. The feathers help birds fly and control their body temperature. Birds have bones that are light so they can fly easily. A beak is a special word to describe the bird's nose. The beak is used for eating. Beaks can be different in size, shape, and color. Birds are a type of animal with very unique features.

What is the main idea of the passage? 

a. Birds have a beak.

b. Light bones help birds fly.

c. Birds have unique features.

d. Birds have feathers and two legs.

c. Birds have unique features.

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About how many languages are spoken in Los Angeles?

about 200 languages

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___________ is my backpack?

Where

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showing a great deal of variety; very different

diverse

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What country is north of Bolivia?

Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela

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One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.

What is the main idea of the paragraph.

A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument. 

B. The piano is a string instrument.

C. The piano is a popular instrument.

D. The strings of a piano makes the sound.

A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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The Gateway Arch is in which city?

St. Louis, Missouri