Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
16 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceTim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.Tim is moving to California with his family.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceJoseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…Jason was the best player.Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.Jason was not a very good player.Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member. - 3. Multiple ChoiceMany breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.There are many breeds of dogs.Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you "infer" by reading the passage below?
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.Violet can be a mean girl.Violet can be somewhat relaxed.Violet is probably somewhat shy.Violet is afraid of everything. - 5. Multiple ChoiceAlbert stormed into his apartment and threw down his lunchbox. He had just lost his job. Albert had worked for the same company for over ten years. But today he was informed that he was no longer needed. Albert didn't know what to do.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:Albert threw down his lunchbox.Albert's job lasted over ten years.Losing his job made Albert upset.Albert lived in a house with his parents. - 6. Multiple ChoiceDue to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods 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.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.Floods only occur along the coast.Floods are not that dangerous.After flood waters dry up then the problem is over. - 7. Multiple ChoicePenguins live in cold, windy places and gather in large groups. Why do you think they stand close together?To hunt for fish more easilyTo danceTo stay warmTo hide from their predators
- 8. Multiple ChoiceSam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Where is Sam most likely going?the beachschoolthe mallthe library - 9. Multiple ChoiceBrittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face. Where was Brittany's mom?At the storeAt the doctor's officeIn the gardenAt the airport
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth. The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo. Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush. What can you infer about the nylon toothbrush?It was cheaper than previous toothbrushes.It worked better than any toothbrush before it.It was very popular when it was invented.It originally used animal hairs.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceEight people are carrying a large inflatable down the bank of a river. The water in the river is moving very fast. Each person buckles up their life preserver and puts on a helmet. They climb into the raft and paddle to catch the rapid current.
What do you think the eight people are doing?Climbing a mountainGoing white water raftingGoing fishingGoing surfing - 12. Multiple Choice
You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-People know what koalas look like.More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.Australia has many different animals.Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos. - 13. Multiple ChoiceDaylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?He liked to make people sleepy.He is hated for his daylight savings idea.He wanted people to increase their productivity.He owned many clocks. - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.Not wrap the presents.Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself. - 15. Multiple ChoiceTim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.Tim is moving to California with his family.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceJoseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."
We can infer that…Jason was the best player.Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.Jason was not a very good player.Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags