Idioms
What does “piece of cake” mean?
Something is easy.
What is a conflict in a story?
A. The setting of the story
B. The characters in the story
C. The problem or struggle in the story
D. The lesson at the end
C. The problem or struggle in the story
What does sequence mean?
A. The problem in a story
B. The order in which events happen
C. The setting of a story
D. The author's opinion
B. The order in which events happen
Students should have time to read for fun every day.
What is the author's claim?
A. Students should read for fun every day.
B. Students go to school every day.
C. Students like different books.
D. Reading takes time.
A. Students should read for fun every day.
Claim: Exercise helps keep your body healthy.
Which sentence is evidence that supports this claim?
A. Exercise can make your muscles stronger.
B. Some people have blue shoes.
C. Many children have backpacks.
D. Exercise can happen outside.
A. Exercise can make your muscles stronger.
What does “turn a blind eye” mean?
To pretend not to notice something
A boy forgets his lunch at home. He feels hungry, so he asks his teacher if he can call his mom. His mom brings his lunch to school.
How does the conflict help develop the plot?
A. The problem causes the boy to take action to solve it.
B. The problem tells the reader where the story takes place.
C. The problem introduces the boy's teacher.
D. The problem explains what the boy looks like.
A. The problem causes the boy to take action to solve it.
Which words help readers identify the sequence of events?
A. Because, since, therefore
B. First, next, then, finally
C. Who, what, where, when
D. Same, different, both
B. First, next, then, finally
Exercise is important for children. It helps their bodies stay strong and gives them energy.
What is the author's main claim?
A. Children should exercise regularly.
B. Children need to sleep at night.
C. Exercise is difficult.
D. Children have lots of energy.
A. Children should exercise regularly.
Claim: Reading books can teach you new things.
Mia read a book about dolphins and learned that dolphins communicate with sounds.
Which sentence is evidence that supports the claim?
A. Mia likes dolphins.
B. Mia read a book about dolphins.
C. Mia learned that dolphins communicate with sounds.
D. Dolphins live in the ocean.
C. Mia learned that dolphins communicate with sounds.
What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
A. To solve or identify something exactly correctly
B. To build something with a hammer
C. To make a mistake
D. To hurt yourself
A. To solve or identify something exactly correctly
A girl is nervous about performing in the school talent show. She practices every day, asks her friend for advice, and finally performs in front of the audience.
How does the conflict help develop the plot?
A. The problem causes the girl to practice and take steps toward solving it.
B. The problem tells the reader what the audience is wearing.
C. The problem introduces the setting of the school.
D. The problem explains why the talent show was created.
A. The problem causes the girl to practice and take steps toward solving it.
First, Maya planted a seed. Next, she watered it. Then, she placed it near a sunny window. Finally, the plant began to grow.
What happened next after Maya planted the seed?
A. The plant began to grow.
B. She placed it near a window.
C. She watered it.
D. She picked the plant.
C. She watered it.
School gardens can help students learn. Students can observe plants, measure their growth, and learn how food is produced.
What is the author's claim?
A. Plants need water to grow.
B. School gardens can help students learn.
C. Students like working outside.
D. Food comes from plants.
B. School gardens can help students learn.
Claim: Drinking water is important when you exercise.
Jake drank water after playing soccer because he was thirsty.
Which detail supports the claim?
A. Jake played soccer.
B. Jake was thirsty.
C. Jake drank water after playing soccer.
D. Jake likes playing soccer.
C. Jake drank water after playing soccer.
What does “flying off the handle” mean?
A. Moving quickly
B. Getting angry
C. Flying somewhere
D. Changing your mind
B. Getting angry
In “Turtle Life,” the beginning paragraph tells readers about Fin, Nemo, leatherback turtles, and the Pacific Ocean.
What is one purpose of these paragraphs?
A. They solve the conflict.
B. They introduce characters and provide background information.
C. They explain how the story ends.
D. They give instructions for helping turtles.
B. They introduce characters and provide background information.
First, Kayla put on her shoes. Next, she grabbed her backpack. Then, she walked to the bus stop. Finally, she got on the bus.
What happened immediately before Kayla got on the bus?
A. She put on her shoes.
B. She grabbed her backpack.
C. She walked to the bus stop.
D. She went to school.
C. She walked to the bus stop.
Everyone should spend less time using electronic devices before bed. Looking at screens before bedtime can make it harder for people to fall asleep.
What is the author's claim?
A. Electronic devices are expensive.
B. People should use screens before bed.
C. People should spend less time using screens before bed.
D. People should never use electronic devices.
C. People should spend less time using screens before bed.
Claim: Recycling can help reduce the amount of trash we throw away.
Emma put her empty plastic bottle in the recycling bin instead of the trash can.
Which detail is evidence that supports the claim?
A. Emma had a plastic bottle.
B. Emma put the bottle in the recycling bin.
C. Emma was at school.
D. Emma had finished drinking.
B. Emma put the bottle in the recycling bin.
Read the sentence:
“Maya studied for three hours before the math test. After a while, she decided to bite the bullet and take the test even though she was still nervous.
What does “bite the bullet” mean?
A. take a bite out of bullet.
B. find a gun.
C. To force yourself to do something hard
D. The test was hard
C. To force yourself to do something hard
Why might an author introduce the setting and characters before the conflict?
A. To help readers understand who and where the story is about before the problem begins
B. To make the reader skip the conflict
C. To give the reader the ending first
D. To explain the author's claim
A. To help readers understand who and where the story is about before the problem begins
Which answer shows the events in the correct order?
A. 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
B. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
C. 3 → 1 → 2 → 4
D. 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
B. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
Bringing reusable water bottles to school can help reduce waste. Instead of throwing away plastic bottles every day, students can refill the same bottle.
What is the author's claim?
A. Students should drink less water.
B. Plastic bottles are expensive.
C. Students should use reusable water bottles to help reduce waste.
D. Students should bring several bottles to school.
C. Students should use reusable water bottles to help reduce waste.
Claim: Getting enough sleep can help students do their best at school.
Marcus went to bed early and got nine hours of sleep. The next morning, he felt rested and was able to pay attention during class.
Which detail BEST supports the claim?
A. Marcus went to school.
B. Marcus went to bed early.
C. Marcus felt rested and was able to pay attention during class.
D. Marcus had class in the morning.
C. Marcus felt rested and was able to pay attention during class.