S2 April MT

Question 1

In the city, each part of a street marked off by the two nearest cross streets is marked with a name or number.

Accepted Answer

block

Question 2

It is a custom for Americans to shake hands when they are made known to someone else for the first time.

Accepted Answer

introduced

Question 3

The king ordered the knights to gather together enough men to form an army.

Accepted Answer

raise

Question 4

Dereck cannot see the tops of the buildings because of the foggy weather.

Accepted Answer

full of, having, or covered by fog

Question 5

The unhappy __________ returned the TV he had bought from the store because it did not work.

Accepted Answer

customer

Question 6

The answer to the question can be worked out by thinking about what you learned in the previous lesson.

Accepted Answer

figured

Question 7

The city government hired a group of people who work together to build the new library.

Accepted Answer

crew

Question 8

The eagle spread its wings and flew into the sky.

Accepted Answer

to open out wide or wider

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT help more people learn about Mrs. Wade's problem?

Accepted Answer

asking Mrs. Wade's landlord to lower her rent

Question 10

"Destiny's Gift" : What is Destiny's favorite place?

Accepted Answer

a bookstore

Question 11

"Kids Making a Difference": Which of the following sentences does NOT tell how kids help their community?

Accepted Answer

The hardworking kids gather there to celebrate.

Question 12

Mr. Drew moved out of the building because the money that he pays to live in the apartment is too high.

Accepted Answer

rent

Question 13

Gina had to borrow $5 so that she could _______ to pay for her lunch.

Accepted Answer

afford

Question 14

"Pop's Bridge": How is Robert able to tell his father apart from the other workers?

Accepted Answer

Pop wears a red kerchief around his neck.

Question 15

Jeremy earns his allowance by doing chores for his mother around the house.

Accepted Answer

to gain by working or by supplying a service

Question 16

"Pop's Bridge": Why does Robert cut the last puzzle piece in half?

Accepted Answer

He wants Pop and Charlie's dad to put in the last piece together.

Question 17

Lewis shrugged when I asked him what the largest city in the world is.

Accepted Answer

to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you do not know, understand.

Question 18

It is very difficult to deal with people who like to argue.

Accepted Answer

tough

Question 19

Mr. Michaels asked the new student to introduce himself to the class.

Accepted Answer

to make known to someone else for the first time

Question 20

"Destiny's Gift" : Which of the following is NOT a part of Mrs. Wade's problem?

Accepted Answer

She spends a lot of time with Destiny.

Question 21

The young child held onto her mother's hand as they crossed the street.

Accepted Answer

clung

Question 22

Why does Destiny write a description of everything she loves about Mrs.Wade's store?

Accepted Answer

She wants to do something special for Mrs. Wade on her own.

Question 23

The girders under the roof of the house are made of thick wood.

Accepted Answer

a strong, heavy beam used to build bridges, buildings, etc.

Question 24

"Destiny's Gift" : Which word describe how Mrs. Wade feels when Destiny reads the description to her?

Accepted Answer

grateful

Question 25

The website has many ideas about how to reuse things in your house instead of throwing them away.

Accepted Answer

suggestions

Question 26

Jay was able to work out the answer to the math problem by using a calculator.

Accepted Answer

figure

Question 27

"Pop's Bridge": What is the theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

Everyone's work is important.

Question 28

A team of strong men helped the artist lift the heavy statue onto its pedestal.

Accepted Answer

crew

Question 29

It is usual for Dad to read the newspaper while he eats breakfast each morning.

Accepted Answer

normal

Question 30

The show had to close because the owner did not have enough money to pay the ______.

Accepted Answer

rent

Question 31

The teacher asked the students to imagine a situation in which they were stranded on a desert island.

Accepted Answer

pretend

Question 32

The worker stood on a ________ as he painted the ceiling.

Accepted Answer

scaffolding

Question 33

"Kids Making a Difference": What is the purpose of the group Kids Serve?

Accepted Answer

to help kids make their city beautiful

Question 34

The pages of my new notebook are smooth, clean, and a bit stiff.

Accepted Answer

crisp

Question 35

"Destiny's Gift" : What is the genre of the story?

Accepted Answer

realistic fiction

Question 36

"Pop's Bridge": Which sentence supports that 'workers become more serious after the accident.'

Accepted Answer

Pop says there's less talking and joking now among the men.

Question 37

The man was in a steady or stable condition on top of the ladder.

Accepted Answer

balanced

Question 38

The currents pushed the boat across the sea.

Accepted Answer

a flow of water or air moving in the same direction

Question 39

"Pop's Bridge": Why does Robert hide the last piece of the puzzle from Charlie?

Accepted Answer

He believes that his father should put the last piece of the puzzle in.

Question 40

Sam clings to the sides of the sled as he speeds down the snowy hill.

Accepted Answer

to stick or hold tight to

Question 41

"Destiny's Gift" : Which of the following sentences does NOT show that Mrs. Wade is friendly?

Accepted Answer

She smelled like flowers and peppermint and had long, silver dreadlocks.

Question 42

Lisa took a deep breath and ___________ when she realized that her keys were missing.

Accepted Answer

sighed

Question 43

Rick _________ with the box as he tried to open his present quickly.

Accepted Answer

fumbled

Question 44

The best way to contact me is by email.

Accepted Answer

to get in touch with

Question 45

Caleb got a job at the restaurant to be able to pay for his college education.

Accepted Answer

afford

Question 46

Marissa grinned with _________ when it was announced that she had won the competition.

Accepted Answer

excitement

Question 47

"Destiny's Gift" : What does Destiny want to become when she grows up?

Accepted Answer

an author

Question 48

"Kids Making a Difference": What happens o National and Global Youth Services Day?

Accepted Answer

Kids improve their communities in fun and creative ways.

Question 49

The rising ________ carried the boat toward the beach.

Accepted Answer

tide

Question 50

Angela brought the bag into the room and locked the door so that she could look at it secretly.

Accepted Answer

peek

Question 51

The houses are built far from the water, the regular rising and falling of the surface level of the oceans.

Accepted Answer

tide

Question 52

The figure skater __________ on one foot and jumped into the air.

Accepted Answer

balanced

Question 53

During the performance, the actors have to make believe that the ghosts are real.

Accepted Answer

pretend

Question 54

Derek breathed out with a long breath that showed that he was disappointed when his team lost the game.

Accepted Answer

sighed

Question 55

"Pop's Bridge": Which of the following sentences shows why working on the bridge is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

the bay is too deep, the currents too strong, the winds blowing too fierce.

Question 56

"Destiny's Gift" : Which is the closest in meaning to the BOLD word from the story?"My landlord is raising my rent."

Accepted Answer

a person who owns a building

Question 57

"Pop's Bridge": How id Pop different from Charlie's dad?

Accepted Answer

Pop helps to build the bridge, but Charlie's dad helsp to paint the bridge.

Question 58

The company made a television commercial to attract more people who buy goods or services.

Accepted Answer

customers

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S2 April MT

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