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- 1. Multiple Choice
If 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. - 2. Multiple ChoiceMark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.Mark is the best skater at the park.Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete. - 3. Multiple ChoiceTom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?Tom finds enough food for his family.Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.Tom didn't catch anything.Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing. - 4. Multiple ChoiceMary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?The kitten sleeps a lot.Mary plays with her kittenMary’s new pet is a kitten.Mary want a new pet. - 5. Multiple ChoiceSoccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.Soccer players learn how to dribble.They learn how to work together as teammates.Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. - 6. 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. - 7. Multiple ChoiceMrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?Mrs. Jones bakes pies.Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakersThey work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. - 8. Multiple Choiceusually one or two wordsTopicClaimMain IdeaSupporting details
- 9. Multiple Choicethe general subject that the passage is aboutTopicClaimMain IdeaSupporting details
- 10. Multiple Choicea statement that tells what a passage is mostly aboutTopicClaimMain IdeaTransitional sentence
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.TrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe main idea does not need supporting details.TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?There are many landfills available for waste.Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.Clean jars before recycling them.Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.
- 14. 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.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDo you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?Why we can taste only certain things.That we taste through our nosesWhere taste buds are foundWe have taste buds on our tongues - 16. Multiple ChoiceThe earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?It is expensive to clean up the damageSometimes we can't see the changes.The Earth's surface is always changing. - 17. Multiple ChoiceWeather 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 - 18. 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.
- 19. 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. - 20. 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.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?Rita took three hours to finish her homework.Ritaʼs homework was not finished.Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.Jack put his head down on the desk.Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you infer about this setting?Mr. Furlich is munching on his lunch. There is a lot of noise as he walks by the table chatting with students.Mr. Furlich is at McDonalds.He is in the office.Mr. Furlich is a runner.He is in the cafeteria.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe boy was outside. The buses are gone and the hallways are empty. What can you infer?He was waiting for a taxi.He needed to go to Target.The boy missed his bus.He was late to lunch.
- 25. 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. - 26. Multiple ChoiceYoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...DinnertimeBedtimeTime for SchoolPlaytime - 27. 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.
- 28. 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. - 29. 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. - 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen writers do not state the way a character feels, the writer will include details that readers must use to make inferences or form opinions about how a character feels. When you make inferences, you use:Dictionaries and Wikipedia to locate answers.Your own imagination and ignore the text.Observations, prior knowledge and experiences, and details from the text.None of the above.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceYoshi was in her room reading a book. Her mom called her to come downstairs and help. As Yoshi entered the kitchen, her mom handed her a pile of plates. Yoshi put them on the table and went to get the silverware and glasses.
You can infer that it is...DinnertimeBedtimeTime for SchoolPlaytime - 32. 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.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceSam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it! He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.Sam will be kicked off of the team.Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.Sam and Paul will be made co-captains. - 34. Multiple ChoiceBraedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.Braedon is proud of his poor behavior. - 35. Multiple ChoiceJessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?They like music.They like to exercise by walking places.They do what Jessica tells them to do.They live far away and drive to the store. - 36. 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. - 37. Multiple ChoiceHis mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.Tyerell & his mom are moving.Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags