3. Why did the author most likely write this passage?

to tell a story that has a message

30. What do you notice about the style of writing in this poem?

The author used rhythm in this poem.

23. By the end of the passage, the reader can best conclude that Shane and Luis will--

be able to go to Julie's party after all.

19. Why would the author most likely write this informational text?

To explain the steps to build a birdhouse

6. What is Rita's letter mainly about?

She is telling her mom about her visit in Santiago.

37. Which sentence is a fact, according to the passage?

Earhart tried to fly around the world in 1937.

1. What is the main theme of the passage?

A fisherman learns the value of what he already has.

28. What can the reader most likely conclude about Piet Mondrian?

His preference of art changed as he matured.

20. What would most likely be the result of painting a birdhouse a bright color?

Predators will attack the birds inside the birdhouse.

12. The reader can best infer that the narrator--

is more comfortable riding horses near his own home.

13. What is the conflict in the passage?

Renee is angry at herself for not preparing for the test.

10. Why would the author have most likely written this passage?

to express his feelings to the reader

17. What is the purpose of the subheadings in the article?

They summarize all the steps to make a birdhouse.

26. Why did the author most likely write this text?

To explain different ways to paint

22. What is the conflict in this passage?

The two boys had to take a risky route home.

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3. Why did the author most likely write this passage?
to give an opinion about fishing
to give you facts about fishing
to persuade you to go fishing
to tell a story that has a message
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35. What is the meaning of the underlined word antics as it is used in paragraph 2?
foolishness
good behavior
anger problems
anticipation
3
7. What is a synonym for outskirts as used in paragraph 2?
mountains
center
outer edge
apartment
4
21. What are the trees compared to in this passage?
cougars
arms
soldiers
monsters
5
15. The underlined sentence in paragraph 2 is an example of--
a simile
personification
irony
onomatopoeia
6
30. What do you notice about the style of writing in this poem?
Each line of the poem has the same number of words.
The author used complete sentences in each line.
The author made each line rhyme.
The author used rhythm in this poem.
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5. Which phrase best matches Rita's description of Santiago?
rainy and snowy
rainy and not too cold
bright and wintry
warm and sunny
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23. By the end of the passage, the reader can best conclude that Shane and Luis will--
work on their homework instead of going to Julie's party.
take longer to get home.
be able to go to Julie's party after all.
get in trouble for running home.
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19. Why would the author most likely write this informational text?
To explain the steps to build a birdhouse
To share a personal story about making a birdhouse
To give information about birdhouses
To express the author's feelings about birds
10
18. Under which subheading would info. about placing newspaper on the floor before painting go?
Making Room for the Occupants
Assembling the Body
Painting Your Birdhouse
Hanging Your House
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6. What is Rita's letter mainly about?
She wants her mom to come visit the Alero family.
She is giving an opinion about Santiago.
She is telling her mom about her visit in Santiago.
She is lonely and wants to come home.
12
38. In which word does -est have the same meaning as it does in hardest?
weirdest
west
tested
pest
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2. Choose the best title for this story.
The Magic Fish, the Three Fisherman, & the One Who Went Home
The Man Who Waited So Long
The Three Fisherman
A New Pair of Boots
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37. Which sentence is a fact, according to the passage?
Earhart tried to fly around the world in 1937.
Earhart is one of the most famous pilots in the world.
Earhart was captured and killed.
Earhart was the first woman to fly a plane.
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34. What would be a good title for this passage?
My Friend Randolph
Tammy and her Trumpet
Band Rehearsal
Randolph the Wise
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1. What is the main theme of the passage?
A fisherman learns the value of what he already has.
A kind fisherman helps a magic fish.
Three men get wishes.
A magic fish tries to find the river where is came from.
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28. What can the reader most likely conclude about Piet Mondrian?
He liked landscape art better than abstract art.
He was indecisive on what type of art to create.
He has the skills to paint like other artists.
His preference of art changed as he matured.
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20. What would most likely be the result of painting a birdhouse a bright color?
The paint will blend in with nature.
Predators will attack the birds inside the birdhouse.
The paint will not dry as quickly.
The birds will love the color.
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33. Who wrote this passage?
Randolph's friend
Tammy
Randolph
Mr. Antonio
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8. What is the text structure of this letter?
cause & effect
compare & contrast
chronological order
description
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12. The reader can best infer that the narrator--
loves spending time with his aunt, uncle, and cousin.
has been riding horses his whole life.
is more comfortable riding horses near his own home.
cannot stand horses.
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24. The underlined phrase in paragraph 2 is an example of--
a metaphor
a simile
alliteration
personification
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13. What is the conflict in the passage?
Renee is angry at herself for not preparing for the test.
Renee is glad she has found a fast study method.
Renee is very angry with Ms. Lin for wrinkling her paper.
Renee does not like history class.
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25. Which term is defined in paragraph 2?
rectangles and squares
abstract
landscapes
people
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36. What can you infer about the author of the passage?
He gets in trouble just like Randolph.
He is mad at Randolph.
He wishes he could be more like Randolph.
He enjoys Randolph's company.
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14. Based on the passage, the reader can best infer that Renee--
didn't know there was a test.
is lazy and careless.
wants to do well in school.
always gets high grades.
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10. Why would the author have most likely written this passage?
to give the reader information about horses
to express his feelings to the reader
to entertain the reader with a story
to talk the reader into riding a horse
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17. What is the purpose of the subheadings in the article?
They compare types of birdhouses.
They include detailed steps to make the birdhouse.
They summarize all the steps to make a birdhouse.
They are in bold print.
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40. Which word is a synonym for vanished as it is used in paragraph 2?
used up
misplaced
found
gone
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11. Which word is an antonym for the word sprint as it is used in paragraph 3?
walk
race
dash
continue
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26. Why did the author most likely write this text?
To tell the life story of Piet Mondrian
To talk about artists she likes
To explain colors and shapes
To explain different ways to paint
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16. The italicized text in paragraph 2 is used to show what Renee is--
feeling
saying
hearing
thinking
33
22. What is the conflict in this passage?
The two boys did not want to go to Julie's party.
The two boys were arguing about which way to go home.
The two boys had to take a risky route home.
The two boys had to do their homework.
34
39. According to the article, which of the following sentences is an opinion?
She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone.
She was captured and killed.
She was born in Atchison, Kansas.
She developed an interest in flying.
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27. Which word from the passage signals contrasting of ideas?
sometime
However
1800s
How
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31. Why does the author feel the moon is kind?
It lights his way.
It is his friend.
It kept him out of trouble.
It chased away the storm.
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4. Adding -ed to the end of fished makes a word that means--
they are already fishing
the fishing already happened
the fishing will happen soon
they are thinking about fishing again
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29. Which of the following words from the selection rhymes with the word me?
kind
home
moon
company
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9. Based on the narrator's description, where do you think he goes to ride horses?
in the subterranean
to a zoo
to a ranch
to the city
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32. Which of the following would be the best title for this poem?
All About the Moon
The Phases of the Moon
Company
The Kind Moon

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