Transcript Reading ISAT Sample Test Questions Miss Thompson’s BEST 5th grade classroom!

Reading ISAT Sample
Test Questions
Miss Thompson’s BEST 5th grade classroom!
Fill in the blank.
• When we went to Cheyenne, we drove
__________ a tunnel.
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A. through
B. threw
C. though
D. thorough
Answer
A. Through
Read the sentence and decide which pair of synonyms could be
used in place of the underlined word.
The little girl wore an enormous hat.
A. huge-large
B. Minute-small
C. Wonderful-great
D. Beautiful-lovely
Answer
A. Huge-Large
Which group of words means t he same as the word
lost?
A. missing, misplaced, hidden, vanished
B. Missing, misplaced, returned, without
C. Found, forfeited, misplaced, weak
D. Leave, disabled, sickly, hidden
Answer
A. missing, misplaced, hidden, vanished
What does the word battered
mean in the following
passage?
A. Attacked
B. Bread dough
C. Baseball equipment
D. lathered
Passage
Answer
Read the passage.
Then he jumped. The head was lying a little clear of
the water jar, under the curve of it; and as his teeth
met, Rikki braced his back against the bulge of the
red earthenware to hold down the head. This gave
him just one second’s purchase, and he made the
most of it. Then he was battered to and fro as a rat is
shaken by a dog--to and fro on the floor, up and
down, and round in great circles, but his eyes were
red and he held on as the body cartwhipped over the
floor, upsetting the tin dipper and the soap dish and
the flesh brush, and banged against the tin side of
the bath.
Question
Answer
Answer
A. Attacked
Read the sentence and choose the best synonym for
the underlined word.
In the gloom of the rainy dawn, Kayla scanned
the horizon searching for the long-promised
arrival of the horse-drawn carriage.
A. Searched
B. Looked
C. Glanced
D. Noticed
Answer
A. Searched
Given the word base, which of the following would be
an appropriate compound word?
A. Baseball
B. Baseless
C. Abase
D. Bases
Answer
A. Baseball
Read the definition of each root.
chron-time
phobia-fear
phile-love
Given the definitions of these roots, which
would mean enjoying being afraid?
A. Phobophilia
B. Acrophobia
C. Chronophilia
D. Chronophobia
Answer
A. Phobophilia
Read the definitions of the prefixes.
anti-against
con-with
pre-before
Given these prefixes, which word would mean
unfriendly or not wanting to be around
others?
A.Context
B.Predict
C.Antidote
D.Antisocial
Answer
D. Antisocial
Root
struct--to build
Suffix
ion--noun
ist--one who
ed--past tense
s--many
Given these definitions, which word means a
new building?
A.Constructs
B.Constructed
C.Destruct
D.Construction
Answer
D. Construction
What word rhymes with bear?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Tier
Dear
There
Bean
Answer
C. There
Which word ends with the
same sound as tough?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Though
Cuff
Fought
Truth
Answer
B. Cuff
Read the passage.
Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She stood up. Had she been
standing when we entered, she would have seemed tall. But rising
from her chair, she soared. And what she carried up and up with her
was a buxom superstructure, firm shoulders, a straight sharp nose,
full cheeks slightly molded by a curved line along the nostrils, ,thin
lips that moved like steel springs, and a high forehead topped by hair
gathered in a bun. Miss Hopley was not a giant in body, but when she
mobilized it to a standing position she seemed a match for giants. I
decided I liked her.
Which sentence is the best example of the opposite of this
description of Miss Hopley?
A. Miss Hopley rose from her chair, soaring over others.
B. Miss Hopley lay motionless on the floor.
C. Miss Hopley had a pointy nose and full cheeks.
D. Miss Hopley was a match for giants when she moved.
Answer:
B. Miss Hopley lay motionless on the
floor.
Complete the Sentence.
The farmer went into the fields to ______
his seeds.
A. Sow
B. Sew
C.So
D.Sough
Answer
A. Sow
An ad for hand cream claims the cream
moisturizes and evens skin tone. What
does tone mean?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quality of color
Musical sound
Elegant style
Interval on a musical scale
Answer:
A. Quality of color
Which is a multi-syllable
compound word?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Motionless
Motoring
Multi-purpose
Motorcycle
Answer:
D. Motorcycle
From what root word is
electioneer made?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Electric
Elective
Elect
Election
Answer:
C. Elect
With the addition of a prefix,
which word now means the
opposite of do?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Redo
Undo
Doer
Doing
Answer:
B. Undo
What suffix added to the word
breath changes its meaning?
A.
B.
C.
D.
s
ing
less
able
Answer:
C. less
It was a cold and chilling night, and the
cattle were restless. As the sun dropped behind
the mountain range, the animals all started to
come alive with anticipation. This was a night of
the hunter and the hunted. The wolves were on
the prowl for a meal, and the cattle knew they
were being watched.
Choose the word that is an
antonym for restless.
A. Excited
B. Anxious
C. Tired
D. Moving
Answer:
C. Tired
“It is fear, Mr. Holmes. It is terror.” She raised her veil as
she spoke, and we could see that she was indeed in a pitiable
state of agitation, her face all drawn and gray, with restless,
frightened eyes, like those of some hunted animal. Her features
and figure were those of a woman of thirty, but her hair was shot
with premature gray, and her expression was weary and haggard.
Sherlock Holmes ran her over with one of his quick, allcomprehensive glances.
In this paragraph, what does the
word agitated mean?
A. Upset
B. Mixed up
C. Confused
D. Tired
Answer
A. Upset
Suddenly he wished that he hadn’t left his bed,
that he’d stayed away from the Hatching Ground. Now
everyone would see his ignominious failure. So he
scrambled as desperately to reach the shadowy walls of
the Hatching Ground as he had struggled to cross the
bowl. He mustn’t be seen.
Which word in this story means the
same as shameful?
A. Desperately
B. Ignominious
C. Struggled
D. Shadowy
Answer:
B. Ignominious
Stunned for only a moment, the youth invented a tale that
only giants, the most gullible creatures on the earth, would believe.
Unfortunately it is a quirk of supernature, a paradox of the cruelest
kind, that whatever giants believe becomes their truth.
“What was your last job?” asked the boy, knowing full well
that giants never do manual work and haven’t the intellect or
dexterity required for other types of employment.
From the context of this passage, which
pair of words are opposites?
A. gullible, supernature
B. giants, paradox
C. cruelest, kind
D. invented, truth
Answer:
D. invented, truth
Read the passage and answer the question.
The sun was shining in the g bright, blue sky. It
was beautiful weather for this time of year. Beads of
sweat formed on Robert’s face as he pedaled up the
street. “I can’t wait to swim when we get there!” he
called to Sara, who was riding ahead of him.
“Yes, It will feel wonderful!”
What are Robert and Sara going to do?
A. Go shopping
B. Go swimming
C. Go to school
D. Ride the bus
Answer:
B. Go Swimming
Which of the following
sentences is an opinion?
A. Oregon is a larger state than Rhode Island.
B. Crater Lake is in Oregon.
C. Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the United
States.
D. Roxanne is a good reader.
Answer:
C. Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the
United States.
Which is a fact, not an
opinion?
A. Roxanne kept a daily diary.
B. Roxanne’s handwriting is very
sloppy.
C. Roxanne is a good friend.
D. Roxanne is a good reader.
Answer:
A. Roxanne kept a daily diary.
Read the following passage.
Mary seems to enjoy reading in her
free time. Mary must be a good reader.
She read 35 books in eighth grade. She
will probably read more in ninth grade.
Which statement is a fact, not an
opinion?
A. Mary seems to enjoy reading.
B. Mary will probably read more in ninth
grade.
C. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade.
D. Mary will probably grow up to be a writer.
Answer:
C. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade.
Which sentence would not be
a part of a factual news
article?
A. Crime in the U.S. has steadily dropped
in the last decade.
B. Murderers are bad people.
C. Violent crimes include murder and
robbery.
D. There were 15,180 murders in 2001.
Answer:
B. Murderers are bad people.
Read the words listed.
Jacket, jackknife, jack, jackhammer, jackal
Alphabetize the list of words.
A. jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife, jack
B. jack, jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
C. jackknife, jackhammer, jacket, jackal, jack
D. jackal, jack, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
Answer:
B. jack, jackal,jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
J-a-c-k
J-a-c-k-a-l
J-a-c-k-e-t
J-a-c-k-h-a-m-m-e-r
J-a-c-k-k-n-i-f-e
Mr. Green told Amanda, Kelly, and Veronica to
place the candy bars in the concession stand in
alphabetical order. Only Kelly put them in the right
order.
Which is the correct order of candy bars?
A. Snickers, Twix, Baby Ruth, Kit Kat
B. Baby Ruth, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix
C. Kit Kat, Twix, Baby Ruth, Snickers
D. Twix, Snickers, Kit Kat, Baby Ruth
Answer:
B. Baby Ruth, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix
Definite is to _________ as
uncertain is to guessed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Direct
Misled
Verified
Confirm
Answer:
C. Verified
Read the sentences.
The engine coughed.
The wind sighs.
Fortune smiled on her.
The photograph leered from the wall.
These are examples of:
A. Similes
B. Metaphors
C. Personification
D. Symbolism
Answer:
C. Personification
Read the story.
Mary left her pencil case in a
classroom. The next day it was in the
lost and found. All the pencils were
gone.
What does Mary know for sure about
her pencil case?
A. Someone stole it and then returned it.
B. It was turned in to lost and found.
C. It was dropped in the hall.
D. Her pencils are all broken.
Answer:
B. It was turned into lost and found.
Read the advertisement.
Real men don’t cook! Who wants to spend
a lazy Sunday slaving over a cookbook? With
our BigMan canned meals, it’s as easy as
dumping it into a bowl and turning on the
microwave. “Keep those BigMan dinners
comin’, Ma!”
Who is the most discriminated against in the advertisement?
A. Men
B. Children
C. Woman
D. The elderly
Answer:
C. Women
Read the paragraph.
Junk food is the worst poison to hit society in the
last hundred years. Everyday millions of young
people suck down sugary sodas, gulp greasy French
fries, and gorge on candy bars and potato chips.
Cigarettes may cause lung cancer, but our country’s
addiction to junk food will surely be our demise as our
children grow into adulthood unhealthy and unhappy.
What is the assumption underlying this paragraph?
A. Junk food should be eaten only on special occasions.
B. Eating junk food is worse than smoking cigarettes.
C. Healthy food can cure many diseases.
D. Young people eat more junk food than adults.
Answer:
B. Eating junk food is worse than smoking
cigarettes.
Read the following paragraph.
The most important advance of this
century has not been in medicine or
technology. It’s been in society’s willingness
to open practically all professions to
women. Women can excel in careers now
that were not even available to them 50
years ago.
Which of the following people would be most
likely to agree with this paragraph’s opinion?
A. Grandparents
B. Women astronauts
C. Children
D. Teenagers
Answer:
B. Women astronauts
Read the following paragraph.
Jane and Henry were the best of friends. They
grew up on the same street and played together all
through grade school. They felt like they knew
everything about each other. Now that they were both
in high school, they didn’t spend as much time
together. Jane was running for class president that
year, and most everyone was planning to vote for her.
Henry felt left out and decided to run against her.
When he realized that Jane was still winning, he
challenged her to a debate in front of the school. He
knew that if he promised free pizza for lunch every
Friday, that he might have a chance of winning.
Question
Why is Henry running for class
president?
A. He is jealous of Jane’s popularity at
school.
B. He wants to finish high school.
C. He loves to eat pizza on Fridays.
D. He wants to support Jane.
Passage
Answer
Answer:
A. He is jealous of Jane’s popularity at
school.
Read the following paragraph.
Shelby noticed that her dogs were never
excited to see her when she came home. She
always went straight to the kitchen to get herself a
snack and sat in front of the television until her
parents came home. It wasn’t her job to feed the
dogs or give them snacks, and she didn’t’ really like
to pet them or play with them in the afternoons. So,
the dogs just lay on the carpet until it was
dinnertime.
Which statement leads to stereotypical thinking?
A. Shelby is tired after school.
B. Shelby is hungry when she gets home.
C. Dogs are lazy.
D. Dogs are good pets.
Answer:
C. Dogs are lazy.
Read the following paragraph.
As the teacher started to hand out the
science tests, Jake felt a lump in his throat.
His hand was shaking as he wrote his name
on the top of his test. As he read the first
question, beads of sweat began to form on
his forehead, and he had no idea what the
correct answers were on the entire test.
What can you infer?
A. Jake is tired from not getting enough sleep.
B. Jake did not study for his test.
C. Jake is confident about his test.
D. Jake’s teacher is mean.
Answer:
B. Jake did not study for his test.
Read the following paragraph.
The spring air was fresh and clean, and
the sun was warming the hillside. Flowers
were beginning to bloom, forming a rainbow
of colors throughout the meadows. All the
animals were coming out from their homes
to welcome the new morning, and I knew
this was going to be a wonderful day s as I
peeked out of my tent.
What can you generalize about the author’s opinion?
A. The author lives in California.
B. The author is a man.
C. The author is camping.
D. The author is tired.
Answer:
C. The author is camping.
Read the following paragraph.
George Washington was a great man. He
was the first president of the United States. We
have been studying presidents in social studies
class, and we are currently doing research on
Ronald Reagan. He was an actor before he got
into politics.
Which is a statement of opinion?
A. George Washington was a great man.
B. He was the first president of the United
States.
C. They are studying presidents in social
studies.
D. Ronald Reagan was an actor.
Answer:
A. George Washington was a great man.
Read the passage.
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked
Mrs. White.
“I did,” she the sergeant major, and his glass tapped
against his strong teeth.
“And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady.
“The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I
don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death.
That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush
fell upon the group.
Which statement best supports the conclusion
that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?
A. The wishes didn’t work.
B. No one was able to make a wish.
C. The third wish was for death.
D. The first man had his three wishes.
Answer:
C. The third wish was for death.
When buying a new computer, where
could you find the most objective,
reliable information about the overall
quality of computers?
A. A person who sells computers.
B. A friend who has a computer.
C. A school computer technician.
D. A report from a consumer magazine.
Answer:
D. A report in a consumer magazine.
Read the passage.
[He approached the Bed and Breakfast.] He stopped walking. He moved a bit
closer. Green curtains (some sort of velvety material) were hanging down on
either side of the window. The chrysanthemums looked wonderful beside them.
He went right up and peered through the glass into the room, and the first thing
he saw was a bright fire burning in the hearth. On the carpet in front of the fire,
a pretty little dachshund was curled up asleep with its nose tucked into its belly.
The room itself, so far as he could see in the half darkness, was filled with
pleasant furniture. There was a baby grand piano and a big sofa and several
plump armchairs, and in one corner he spotted a large parrot in a cage. Animals
were usually a good sign in a place like this…
What can be concluded about the Bed and Breakfast?
A. It would be a good place to stay.
B. There are no rooms left to rent.
C. The owner likes to play the piano.
D. The owner is a gardener.
Answer:
A. It would be a good place to stay.
Read the passage.
True!--Nervous--very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and
am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had
sharpened my senses--not destroyed--not dulled them.
Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things
in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell.
How, then, am I mad? Hearken! And observe how healthily-how calmly I can tell you the whole story.
What inference can you make about the narrator?
A. The narrator is unabashedly happy.
B. The narrator is quite mad.
C. The narrator is a minister.
D. The narrator has a strong sense of smell.
Answer:
B. The narrator is quite mad.
Read the paragraph.
You don’t need to shop around. Furniture Village has the
best-priced leather furniture in town. They deliver seven
days a week and there are no finance charges.
What information is missing from this paragraph that
you would need to determine its accuracy?
A. the prices from other furniture stores
B. the colors and styles of the furniture
C. the names of the furniture
D. where the store is located
Answer:
A. the prices from other furniture stores
Read the following passage.
His mother clipped coupons from magazines and
newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the summer, and
shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart. Their family ate a lot of
frijoles, which was OK because nothing else tasted so good,
though one time Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought
they were the next best food in the world. He didn’t’ ask his
mother for braces again, even when she was in a better mood.
How does Alfonso support his assumption that
his mother will not pay for braces?
A. He tells how she likes to go shopping.
B. He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles.
C. He explains about her garden.
D. He details her efforts to save money.
Answer:
D. He details her efforts to save money.
Read the sentences:
A. Peter was 13 when he sailed to America.
B. Peter lived in New York City.
C. Peter probably liked school.
D. Peter became a carpenter.
What statement is not conclusive?
A. D
B. C
C. A
D. B
Answer:
B. C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Leo the lion went to the park one day. He sat on the bench and
watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch
that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches.
Which title tells the main idea of this story?
A. Going to the park.
B. Leo picnics in the park.
C. Lions like peanut butter and jelly.
D. Where did Leo go?
Answer:
B. Loe picnics in the park.
Read the magazine article and answer the question.
The Importance of Reading
Students in many of the local schools have discovered a new program
to help them become better readers. This program is called Accelerated
Reader, and it has shown to improve the reading scores of students in all
grades. Recent studies have shown that many students are not reading at
grade level, and teachers were looking for a way to help them catch up and
improve. Accelerated Reader helps students by encouraging one thing-practice, practice, practice! By reading more and practicing their skills, students
are able to become better readers.
What is the main idea of this magazine article?
A. Students need to improve their reading ability by practicing reading.
B. Students can learn to read in high school if they have the right books.
C. Reading is a popular pastime for many people
D. Reading is usually taught in first grade.
Answer:
A. Students need to improve their reading ability by
practicing reading.
It was a cold and chilling night, and the
cattle were restless. As the sun dropped behind
the mountain range, the animals all started to
come alive with anticipation. This was a night of
the hunter and the hunted. The wolves were on
the prowl for a meal, and the cattle knew they
were being watched.
Chose the word that is an antonym for restless.
A. Excited
B. Anxious
C. Tired
D. moving
Answer:
C. Tired
Read the passage.
“How do you like the new library?” asked Mr. Cox, our
principal. We were just coming back to school from summer
vacation, and Mr. Cox was very excited as he greeted us at the
entrance. “We put brand new shelves and carpet in this summer,
and we even added a fabulous reading nook for you! I think you
are going to love it as much as Mrs. Wolf, our librarian, does!”
What is the intent in this passage?
A. to describe the library
B. to describe the librarian
C. to describe the school
D. to describe the principal
Answer:
A. to describe the library
Read the passage.
Scientists are still not able to predict earthquakes, but they
are continuing to discover various indicators of possible
earthquakes. Scientists using a Richter Scales, which gives a
numerical indication of the severity of the earthquake, typically
measure earthquakes.
This passage is likely from a:
A. Journal
B. Novel
C. Play
D. Essay
Answer:
D. Essay
Read the passage.
When I was growing up on the farm, we rose every morning with
the sun to start our day. The first thing that I always did was start the
cows to milking, and then I started cleaning the stalls. All of the animals
had to be fed before we ever thought about breakfast, and boy oh boy
did we have a lot of animals! There were cows, horses, pigs, goats,
chickens, mules, rabbits, sheep, dogs, cats, and even a pet rat! It was a
tough childhood, but that’s all I knew, so I never complained. Chores
were just part of life, and I lived a very full lift up until I was 18.
What is the purpose of the passage?
A. to describe how to milk the cows
B. to show how hard life is in the city
C. to describe what life is like on the farm
D. to show that he hated doing chores
Answer:
C. to describe what life is like on a farm
Read the story and answer the question.
It was my second grade school year. I was playing on the merrygo-round at the first recess. My friend, Seth, challenged me to stand and
lean over a bar while he pushed me as fast as he could for 5 minutes. At
first, it was fun! I was having the ride of my life! Then, I suddenly felt
dizzy. My stomach was moving up and down, churning wildly. I knew I
was going to be sick. I had to live up to the challenge, I hung on for dear
life. Suddenly, I let out a cry, “Stop! I’m sick!” Seth stopped the merrygo-round. I thought I was going to die. Seth helped me into the
bathroom. When I emerged, I vowed never to participate in a merry-goround challenge again.
What type of writing is this?
A. Autobiographical
C. A tall tale
B. A legend
D. Poetry
Answer:
A. Autobiographical
Read the non-fiction passage.
One difference between insects and all other animals is the
number of legs they have. Only insects have six legs in the entire
animal kingdom. Adult insects have four wings and two antennae
on their heads.
If this is true, you can conclude that:
A. Spiders have wings; therefore, they are insects.
B. All animals are insects.
C. Insects are only found in North America.
D. A grasshopper is an insect.
Answer:
D. A grasshopper is an insect.
Read the passage.
It was starting to get dark when Sally realized she was late for
dinner. She quickly said good-bye to her friend, Patty, who was helping
her stay for their big chemistry test tomorrow. Sally lived about 10 blocks
from Patty, and she knew she had better hurry home, or her parents
would start to worry. After walking for about three blocks, Sally noticed
that a strange man seemed to be starting walking a little faster too. He
wasn’t anyone she recognized, and they seemed to be the only two
people on the street for miles. There were several stores still open on
this block, there was a dark field of trees and bushes, where no one
would be able to see her until she came to the block with her house.
She was really starting to get scared.
A.
B.
C.
D.
What should Sally do to stay safe?
Go into the nearest house or store and ask for help from an
adult.
Stop walking and approach the strange man.
Just keep walking and hope for the best.
Go into the trees and hide.
Answer:
A. Go into the nearest house or store and ask
for help from an adult.
Read the passage and answer the question.
Just as the clock struck midnight, Greg was awakened by a
sound coming from outside his window. He jumped out of bed to
inquire about he sound. As he approached the window, he saw
Robot R2D4 landing his spacecraft. The bright green lights from
the spacecraft’s antigravity boosters caused Greg to cry out in
excitement.
What does the author portray in this paragraph?
A. a science fiction setting
B. A historical fiction setting
C. A tall tale setting
D. A mystery setting
Answer:
A. A science fiction setting
Read the passage.
Where the Red Fern Grows is a book of adventure ,
compassion and maturity. The main character, Billy is a young boy
who must grow up fast as he learns to care for and train two
hunting hounds. Billy is faced with many adverse situations, where
he must overcome the obstacles of life and endure the
consequences of nature. This wonderful book provides both
laughs and tears as you are taken on the adventure of a lifetime.
What type of writing is this?
A. essay
B. Newspaper article
C. Book review
D. Non-fiction
Answer:
C. Book review
Read the passage.
Joshua had been locked away in the dark quarters of the
castle door, he observed bands of delicate pink and orange
glowing in the sky. Looking directly above, he observed dark,
gloomy, heavy clouds. Suddenly, the wind picked up and thunder
roared in the distance. Within seconds, rain began to poor. In just
an hour, Joshua would be standing in front of the judge for his
trial. In his mind, a thought materialized, what was to become of
his future?
What was the author telling the reader about Joshua’s future?
A. Life in the future would be grand.
B. He would be rich and famous.
C. He would have a chance to run away
D. Life in the future would be filled with doom and
anguish.
Answer:
D. Life in the future would be filled with doom
and anguish.
Read the passage.
Jenny had a secret that she only told two other people.
They both promised never to tell anyone. She had confided in her
mother and her best friend, Alice. After school, she saw Alice
talking to another girl and they were both looking at Jenny and
laughing. “Well, it looks like the cat’s out of the bag.” Jenny
thought to herself.
What does the underlined figure of speech mean in
this passage?
A. Hope
B. Despair
C. Sadness
D. death
Answer:
B. Alice told Jenny’s secret.
Read the passage.
As Marc wrestled for the state championship, his
grandfather called out, “Pin him boy! You’re as strong as an ox!”
What can you guess about Marc’s grandfather?
A. He lacked confidence in Marc’s ability to win
because Marc was weak.
B. He had confidence in Marc’s ability to win because
Marc was strong.
C. He thought Marc was an ox.
D. He thought Marc was wrestling an ox.
Answer:
B. He had confidence in Marc’s ability to win
because Marc was strong.
Read the passage.
Although Frank had been stranded in the icy arctic for a
week now, and there was little hope of his survival unless
someone in the search party could find him; he kept rubbing the
lucky penny in his picket with his frostbitten fingers.
What does the penny symbolize for Frank?
A. Hope
B. Despair
C. Sadness
D. Death
Answer:
A. Hope
Read the passage.
Peter ran into the house after school to get ready for his
soccer game. This was the big championship, and he had been
anticipating it for weeks. He knew he needed to be there on time,
or the coach would really be upset, and the game was about an
hour’s drive away. He wanted to leave early. Peter was starting to
feel anxious as he noticed the time on the hallway clock. He only
had on and half hours to get there. He dashed into the kitchen to
see if his mother was ready to take him. “ I have a million things to
do before we can leave!” she told Peter.
How does his mother’s comment make Peter feel?
A. Relaxed
B. Hopeful
C. Hopeless
D. empathetic
Answer:
C. Hopeless
Read the passage.
Big, tall John, as he was known in the west, was the kindest,
gentlest man to ever set foot in the town of Shuckleford. He was 16 feet
tall and had feet as big as tires. He was strong as an ox, but gentle as a
dove. One day, when he was walking down the street, he noticed a
group of men looking up into the sky. “What’s the problem? “ asked
John.
“A twister coming in our direction!” They all shouted, and everyone ran
for cover. John knew that the twister was big enough to destroy the
beautiful town of Shuckleford, so he had to make a plan fast! He jumped
right into the heart of the twister and wrestled it to the ground. Then, he
tied it up with a nearby railroad track and kicked it off into space. From
that day on, the folks of Shuckleford called him Jumping John and a
twister never dared to visit the town of Shuckleford again.
Question
What type of writing is this?
A. Poetry
B. Non-fiction
C. Folk tale
D. essay
Passage
Answer
Answer:
C. Folk tale
Read the passage and answer the question.
Tyler was up early. He had to help his dad with an
important job. They were going to pain Grandpa Peterson’s fence.
After breakfast, Tyler and his father gathered up all the necessary
supplies. They carried brushes, drop cloths and buckets of paint
to their truck. Then, off they drove to Grandpa Peterson’s house.
Driving as close to the fence as possible,t hey hopped out and
removed the supplies from the back of the truck. Tyler helped his
father spread the drop cloths over the bushes that decorated the
bottom of the fence. Then they opened the cans of paint and
began working. They worked for several hours. Finally, the job
was done. The dull gray wood was now a shiny, clean white.
Swiftly, they walked to Grandpa Peterson’s door to ring the bell.
When Grandpa emerged, he was surprised at the site for the
masterpiece.
Question
What does the author mean
by the use of the word
“masterpiece”?
A. When someone paints a fence, it is always called a
masterpiece.
B. Painted words of art are sometimes called masterpieces,
when someone considers the piece a great model.
C. Masterpieces are usually artistic paintings found on fences.
D. The author used the word masterpiece incorrectly, because
masterpieces are only found in art museums.
Passage
Answer
Answer:
B. Painted works of art are sometimes called
masterpieces, when someone considers the piece a
great model.
Read the poem and answer the question.
I wish for a rainbow to color the sky,
My friends would notice as it catches my eye.
The colors would be vivid and bright for all to see,
I’d walk through the village with it following me.
Tall tress may stretch to amazing heights,
But keep my rainbow in perfect sight.
My rainbow would bring all who can see a moment of pleasure,
Which everyone would be lucky to have such a treasure.
My rainbow, you see, is a wonderful treat,
My wish, my hope is for something special to meet.
Question
The lines of this poem are an
example of:
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Rhyme
D. metaphor
Poem
Answer
Answer:
C. rhyme
Read the passage.
It was John’s birthday. He had his friends over to celebrate. They
were playing games, eating pizza and drinking grape juice. The doorbell
rang, and in walked Ryan. As Ryan walked through the door, Buddy,
John’s dog, slipped in. Buddy, happy to be part of the party, started
racing around the room, wagging his tail and jumping up on everyone.
Just as Buddy jumped up on John, a cup of grape juice flew out of his
hand. John ran to get a towel to wipe up the grape juice. He was worried
the juice would leave a stain.
Which detail helps to build suspense?
A. It was John’s birthday.
B. John ran to get a towel to wipe up the stain.
C. As Ryan walked though the door, Buddy, John’s dog slipped in.
D. They were playing game, eating pizza and drinking grape juice.
Answer:
C. As Ryan walked through the door, Buddy, John’s dog
slipped in.
Read the passage.
As I walked along the hiking tail, I felt so happy and peaceful. It
was a beautiful day, and I loved to enjoy nature. The sky was a crystal
clean blue that seemed to go on forever. As I walked up the hill, I
noticed the magnificent Aspen trees lining the trail. They were tall with
paper white bark that peeled back in spots like thin tissue paper. They
rose up into the sky like skyscrapers and swayed back and forth in the
gentle breeze. As they danced side to side in the air, they seemed to
make a gentle sound, like a musical lullaby. It was a wonderful day for a
hike.
How does the author try to help you picture the trees?
A. Describes how they look and sound.
B. Compares them to other trees
C. Explains what nature is really like on the trail.
D. Describes how tall and wide they are.
Answer:
A. Describe how they look and sound
Read the passage.
Tommy and his family had just moved into a new house. They
green paint was fresh and the carpet was all brand new. After school,
Tommy came straight home to finish unpacking the boxes in his room
and put away all of his clothes. He was so excited to finally have his
own room, after having to share a room with his younger brother for four
years. The only real problem was that every time he went into the
bathroom, he would hit his head on the doorway trim. He was definitely
going to have to learn to duck when he went in there from now on.
What can you infer from this passage?
A. Tommy does not like the house.
B. Tommy is very tall compared to the house.
C. The boxes are very full.
D. There are other people in the house.
Answer:
B. Tommy is very tall compared to the house.