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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSome dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?cause and effectdescriptionproblem and solutioncompare and contrast
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe earth's crust is made up mostly of hard, rocky substances, though some of these substances have crumbles into dirt from years of exposure to wind and rain and roots of plants. That crust is many miles thick (though the part under the ocean is thinner than the part on land). Underneath the crust is a layer called the mantle. The mantle is about 1,800 miles thick. Below the mantle is the earth's core, which is made up of two layers called the inner core and the outer core.order and sequencecause and effectdescriptionproblem and solution
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAlthough they are sisters, Jennifer and Jessica are complete opposites. Jennifer enjoys playing sports, while Jessica would rather watch. Jennifer has no interest in playing a musical instrument, while Jessica is the first chair violinist. Jennifer listens to new age music, while Jessica prefers country. Jennifer’s favorite subject is English, and Jessica’s favorite is math. Jennifer likes to curl up in a chair on a rainy day and read a good book , but Jessica would rather sleep all day. No one would ever guess that they are actually twins.descriptioncause and effectcompare and contrastorder and sequence
- 4. Multiple ChoiceNo one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.problem & solutionCause & effectCompare & contrastOrder and sequence
- 5. Multiple ChoiceChoose the clue words that indicate chronological order.first, next, finally, then, aftercause, effect, as a result of, becauseproblem, solution, promise, strugglecompare, contrast, similar, different
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Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?Weather reporters need to know where the cold air isPictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast wayTheir reports need to be correct, but they also need to be shortThey have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?Who is the main character?What is the main event?What is one important detail?What point is the author trying to make?
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?TitleHeadingsPicturesAll of these
- 9. Multiple Choicea statement that tells what a passage is mostly aboutTopicClaimMain IdeaTransitional sentence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.TrueFalse
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?Many people sleep later on the weekends.Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.Dark rooms are best for sleeping.Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.
- 12. Multiple Choiceusually one or two wordsTopicClaimMain IdeaSupporting details
- 13. Multiple Choicethe general subject that the passage is aboutTopicClaimMain IdeaSupporting details
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThere are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?There are many fun things to do at the beach.It is also fun to look for shells.Some people simply like to sunbathe.Going to the beach to swim can be fun. - 15. Multiple ChoiceIf you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?Sometimes people feel sad.You should do good things for others.We're not always happy.There are many ways to make yourself feel better. - 16. Multiple Choicethe author wants you to do, buy, or believe somethingpersuadeinformentertain
- 17. Multiple Choicethe author wants to give you informationEntertainPersuadeInform
- 18. Multiple Choicethe author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writingEntertainInformPersuade
- 19. Multiple Choiceadvertisements, persuasive letters, opinions, campaign speeches are all examples of:PersuadeInformEntertain
- 20. Multiple Choicetextbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions are examples of:PersuadeInformEntertain
- 21. Multiple Choicefictions stories, poems, songs, plays, jokes, and narratives are examples of:PersuadeInformEntertain
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIt started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now.
The Summary of this passage is:Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.The camels were swatting flies with their tails.It was really hot at the zoo.Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad. - 23. Multiple ChoiceJulie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.
The Summary of this passage is:
Ants carry many things.Some ants may bite you.Ants are hard workers.Some ants help take care of the queen. - 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?using your own wordssummary being shorter than the textexact words from the textincluding main ideas only
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes a summary?a really long detailed piece of writingthe entire text told in your own wordsa dumb thing that teachers make you writethe main ideas and important details of a text
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