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- 1. Multiple Choice
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 - 2. Multiple ChoiceTheme is the author'sstorymessagecharacterssetting
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSoccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?Soccer is important at the Olympics.Soccer is a worldwide sport.Soccer is also called football.Soccer is played by men and women. - 4. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Themes will not have characters' names from the storytruefalse - 5. Multiple ChoiceTheme is for everyone so you should think of theme beingsmall world ideabig world idea/universalonly for the characters
- 6. Multiple ChoiceInfer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.cluescharacterssettingtheme
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceFloods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?Floods can cause a lot of damage.Floods cause mudslides.Floods damage houses and roads. - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main idea of a story?What the story is mostly about.The lesson the author wants you to learn.The characters in the story.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a context clue?A clue that helps you understand that meaning of hard words in the story.The answer to a story's questions.The solution to the story's problem.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of something smooth?The sidewalkThe top of a table
- 12. Multiple ChoiceBlood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. People can die if they lose a lot of blood or if their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. This paragraph mainly tells:how many blood cells are made by the bodyhow important blood iswhy people can die from loss of bloodwhy sick people are sometimes given blood
- 13. Multiple ChoicePeople do not really use music to charm snakes. Snakes have no ears, so the snake can't hear a flute. The snake charmer startles the snake by waving a hand near it. The snake lifts its head to look around. The charmer then says back and forth or moves the flute. The snake moves its head to keep an eye on the movement. This paragraph mainly tells:why flute music charms snakeswhy snakes can't hear soundshow people really charm snakeswhy snakes have no ears
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:how bats use soundwhat things bats often eat as foodhow bats fly toward peoplehow people can hear the sounds of bats
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSome people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:what Lincoln's ghost is likewhen Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walkedhow many ghosts the White House hashow ghosts show when something will happen
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCinderella is kind, sweet, and charming, while her step sisters are mean and cruel. How are Cinderella and her step sisters different?They both want to marry the prince.The step sisters are kind, but Cinderella is not.Cinderella is kind, but her step sisters are not.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceKate lived in a large house with many animals. Her best friend, Jill, lived in a small house without pets. How were the friends' homes different?Kate had a large house, but Jill's was small.Kate doesn't have pets, but Jill does.Both Kate and Jill have homes.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.Both holidays are in the summer.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceI have a pet dog and cat in my house. My dog, Spot, likes to chew on his bone, while my cat, Stripes, likes to sleep. They both love to cuddle with me on the couch. How are my pets similar?They both chew on things.They both love to cuddle.They both sleep a lot.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA teacher and a doctor both work with many people every day. The teacher works with children at the school, however, the doctor sees patients at the hospital. How are a teacher and doctor alike?They work with children.They work in hospitals.They work with many people.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe key word same…ContrastCompare
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe key word another is…CompareBothContrast
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe key word except is…CompareContrast
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe key word different is…ContrastCompare
- 25. Multiple Choicewhat type of story structure looks at similarities and differences of a text?compare and contrastsequence
- 26. Multiple ChoiceAre you a musician? Would you like to connect with other music makers? You’ve got choices when it comes to musical programs at Morton University. If you join the marching band, you’ll play in front of thousands at our football games. If you join the jazz band, you’ll play at our dances and elite alumni events. Each of these programs can help you become a better musician. The jazz band is a little smaller than the marching band but there is more room for improvisation. Of course if you join the marching band, you’ll get to wear a cool cape. The choice is yours. What type of text structure is this story?Compare/ContrastSequence/Order of ImportanceCause/EffectProblem/Solution
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThere are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs , as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place. What is something they have in common?directions and ageone is dead and one is aliveboth are dinosaursproblem and solution
- 28. Multiple ChoiceDifferences and similarities of two or more things are discussedCause and EffectDescriptiveCompare and ContrastSequence/Process
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIce-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. What two things are being compared and contrasted?chocolate and strawberry ice creamDescriptivepizza and chips
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.Both holidays are in the summer.
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