Turn over Handout #1
Which measurement is CLOSEST to the volume of this beaker of liquid?
10, 20, 30, or 40 mL
30 mL
100
Early scientists most likely saw a discharge of electricity for the first time when observing a
-waterfall
-rainbow
-lightning storm
-volcanic eruption
Lightning storm
100
Which two words from the recipe have almost the same meaning?
A make, prepare
B bake, boil
C add, remove
D safety, help
A - make, prepare
100
What is the correct way to show "we are" as one word?
we're
100
If the average person counted all of their fingers and toes, how many would they have?
20
200
Ms. Kraft bought 4 bags of rocks for her garden. Each bag contained 107 rocks. What is the total number of rocks she bought?
428 rocks
200
Which of these is a function of a leaf?
A Carrying nutrients throughout the plant
B Converting solar energy into sugar
C Creating shade for the plant
D Absorbing water from the ground
B - Converting solar energy into sugar
200
Which question is answered in step 3?
F How long should the noodles cook?
G What size baking dish should be used?
H How much oil should be placed in the dish?
J At what temperature should the oven be set?
J - what temperature should the oven be set?
200
In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly?
F Please drive buy the store.
G We will buy some food.
H We should by bananas.
J It is best to bye them fresh.
G - We will buy some food
200
What is the name of Harry Potter's pet owl?
Hedwig
300
What is 265,200 rounded to the nearest hundred thousand?
300,000
300
Name an organism that has cells with cell walls.
Any type of plant, no animals!
300
For safety, remember to have an adult help you when using the stove and oven.
Why does the author use bold print?
A To arrange the information better
B To show that the information is new
C To make sure the reader notices the information
D To help the reader understand the information
C - to make sure the reader notices the information
300
Adding the prefix de- to the word frost forms a word that means —
F to play with frost
G to remove frost
H to look like frost
J to enjoy frost
G - to remove frost
300
What falling fruit supposedly inspired Sir Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravity?
An apple
400
What is the product of 5.06 and 2.1?
10.626
400
Turn over Handout #2
According to the picture, which of these is an inference rather an observation?
-the cat has hair
-the cat has a tail
-the cat is arching its back
-the cat is frightened
The cat is frightened
400
13 Which question is answered by looking at the pictures in the recipe?
A How much macaroni is used?
B When are the eggs added?
C How many bowls are needed?
D Why is milk included?
C - how many bowls are needed?
400
Read this dictionary entry.
free (fre ̄) adj. 1. Not controlled by others. 2. Provided without payment. 3. Available for use. 4. Able to make a choice.
Which sentence is an example of definition 4?
F Matthew used the stapler once it became free.
G Collette asked us to let her know when the conference room was free.
H The bird sang a sweet song as it flew free from its cage.
J Students are free to select their lunch menu in the school cafeteria.
J - Students are free to select their lunch menu in the school cafeteria
400
Name the fifth planet from the Sun.
Hint: it’s more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined.
Jupiter
-MVEMJSOUN
-My Very Elderly Mother Just Sat On Uncle Ned
500
Sort these numbers from least to greatest.
3/12, 8/9, 0.75, 0.22
0.22, 3/12, 0.75, 8/9
500
Name two human activities that have POSITIVE effects on the ecosystem?
Planting new trees, recycling, unplugging appliances and electronics, saving water, etc.
500
Why is cooking oil needed?
F To make the noodles turn brown when baked
G To keep the noodles from sticking to the dish
H To protect the noodles from hot temperatures
J To make sure the noodles are mixed together well
G - to keep the noodles from sticking to the dish
500
"The artist mixed yellow and white paints to create an impure white for the sandy beaches in her painting."
In which word does im- mean the same as it does in impure?
F impatient
G imitate
H immense
J imaginary
F - impatient
500
Quick! Name a mammal that can fly.
The bat is the ONLY mammal that can fly like a bird.