Grammar
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. my favorite holiday is thanksgiving.
B. My favorite Holiday is Thanksgiving.
C. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
D. my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
C. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
What does the prefix un- mean in the word unhappy?
A. again
B. not
C. full of
D. before
B. Not
Maya peeked out the window as dark clouds rolled in. She had planned to ride her bike all afternoon, but the wind began to howl. A loud crack of thunder shook the house. Maya grabbed a book and smiled, knowing she had a new plan.
Question:
What can the reader infer about Maya?
A. She is afraid of storms.
B. She is upset and refuses to change plans.
C. She is able to adjust when things don’t go as expected.
D. She does not like reading books.
C. She is able to adjust when things don't go as expected.
The puppy was timid, so it hid behind the couch when visitors came.
What does the word timid mean?
A. playful
B. shy
C. loud
D. excited
B. Shy
Lila loves to draw. She draws pictures of animals. She uses bright colors. Her drawings make people smile.
Which is the BEST way to combine the first two sentences?
A. Lila loves to draw and animals.
B. Lila loves to draw, she draws pictures of animals.
C. Lila loves to draw pictures of animals.
D. Lila loves animals drawing pictures.
C. Lila loves to draw pictures of animals
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. I packed apples oranges and bananas for lunch.
B. I packed apples, oranges, and bananas for lunch.
C. I packed apples, oranges and bananas for lunch.
D. I packed apples oranges, and bananas, for lunch.
B. I packed apples, oranges, and bananas for lunch.
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
A. without
B. one who
C. full of
D. before
C. Full of
Carlos carefully planted the tiny seed in the soil. Every day, he watered it and checked for changes. At first, nothing happened, and he felt worried. One morning, he saw a small green sprout pushing through the dirt.
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. To explain how seeds are made
B. To show that patience can lead to results
C. To describe different kinds of plants
D. To tell a funny story
B. To show that patience can lead to results
After running for a long time, Mia felt exhausted and needed to rest.
What does the word exhausted mean?
A. full of energy
B. hungry
C. confused
D. very tired
D. Very tired
Ben ran to the park after school. Ben played on the swings. Ben had fun at the park. Ben went home when it got dark.
Which sentence should be deleted to remove repetition?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
B. Sentence 2
Subject verb agreement: Choose the sentence that is correct.
A. The dogs runs in the park every day.
B. The dog run in the park every day.
C. The dogs running in the park every day.
D. The dog runs in the park every day.
D. The dog runs in the park every day.
Read the sentence.
Lena had to redo her homework because it was messy.
What does the word redo mean?
A. to do something before
B. to do something again
C. to do something quickly
D. to not do something
B. to do something again
The sun peeks over hills so bright,
It paints the sky with golden light.
The birds begin their cheerful song,
As morning gently moves along.
What is the author’s purpose for writing this poem?
A. To teach how to paint a picture
B. To explain why birds sing
C. To describe a peaceful morning scene
D. To tell a story about animals
C. To describe a peaceful morning scene
The glass vase is fragile, so please handle it with care.
What does the word fragile mean?
A. very strong
B. easy to break
C. very heavy
D. hard to see
B. Easy to break
The class went on a field trip. The class went to the zoo. They saw lions and monkeys. Everyone had a great time.
Which is the BEST way to combine the first two sentences?
A. The class went on a field trip, the zoo.
B. The class went to the zoo on a field trip.
C. The class went on a trip zoo.
D. The class zoo went on a field trip.
B. The class went to the zoo on a field trip.
Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?
A. Yesterday, we walked to the store.
B. Yesterday, we walk to the store.
C. Yesterday, we walks to the store.
D. Yesterday, we walking to the store.
A. Yesterday, we walked to the store.
Which word means “not kind”?
A. kindness
B. kindly
C. unkinding
D. unkind
Bees are important to the environment. They help plants grow by spreading pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many fruits and vegetables would not grow well. Scientists are working to protect bees so they can continue helping plants.
What is the author’s claim?
A. Bees are dangerous to people
B. Bees should only live in gardens
C. Bees are important for helping plants grow
D. Bees make the best kind of honey
A. Bees are important for helping plants grow
Jake gave a generous gift to his friend by sharing all of his snacks.
What does the word generous mean?
A. mean
B. quiet
C. giving
D. messy
C. Giving
Sara packed her lunch in the morning. She packed a sandwich and fruit. Sara packed her lunch before school. She was ready for the day.
Which sentence should be deleted to remove repetition?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 3
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
A. Me and Sarah went to the library.
B. Sarah and me went to the library.
C. Her and Sarah went to the library.
D. Sarah and I went to the library.
D. Sarah and I went to the library.
Read the sentence.
The kitten was very playful.
What does the word playful mean?
A. full of play
B. without play
C. before play
D. one who plays
A. Full of play
Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. Items like paper, plastic, and glass can be reused instead of thrown away. This saves energy and keeps the Earth cleaner. Many communities have programs to make recycling easy for everyone.
What can the reader infer?
A. Recycling is difficult for most people
B. Recycling helps protect the environment
C. Recycling is only done by scientists
D. Recycling is not important
B. Recycling helps protect the environment
The ancient tree had been standing in the park for hundreds of years.
What does the word ancient mean?
A. very old
B. very small
C. very new
D. very tall
A. Very old
Tom likes to read books. Tom reads every night. He enjoys adventure stories. Reading helps him relax.
Which is the BEST way to combine the first two sentences?
A. Tom likes to read books every night.
B. Tom likes to read, Tom reads every night.
C. Tom reads books likes every night.
D. Tom books reads every night.
A. Tom likes to read books every night