The Swimming Hole
Name _________________________
Date ________________________
1. In paragraph 9, the word maneuver
means
4. Read the chart of events.
A
B
C
D
build.
catch.
learn.
move.
2. Why is paragraph 9 important to the
story?
F
It explains why Regina is in the
water.
G It tells how Patricia solves
Regina’s problem.
H It shows why the girls liked to
come to the swimming hole.
J It describes the place where the
girls are swimming.
Regina swimming in the
swimming hole.
• Regina jumps into the water.
• Patricia sits on the side of the
river.
• ________________________
• Regina tries to swim toward
Patricia.
Which of the following best
completes the chart?
F Melody reads a book.
G Regina thinks the water is too
deep.
H Patricia paddles toward Regina.
J Melody reaches out to take hold
of Regina.
3. Why is Regina surprised when
Patricia sits on the side of the river?
A
B
C
D
Melody is taking a nap.
Melody is not reading her book.
Patricia thinks the water is cold.
Patricia does not know how to
swim.
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Zappy Bars
Name ________________________
Date ________________________
1. What does the word promptly
mean in paragraph 9?
4. Which sentence from the passage
represents an OPINION?
A
B
C
D
Carefully
Cleanly
In a quick manner
With little doubt
2. Which sentence from the passage
represents a FACT?
F
“I think they taste really good
with milk.”
G “My Zappy Bar was gone is
three bites.”
H “Each one has 100 calories and
1 gram of fat.”
J “The Zappy Bar sells for fifty
cents.”
F
“Zappy Bar is the best snack bar
out on the market today.”
G “Zappy Snacks have been in
stores since I was eight years
old.”
H “Even the wrapper on the Zappy
Bar is inviting.”
J “My friends are going to love the
Zappy Bars.”
3. The author probably wrote this
passage to
A
B
C
D
describe to readers how Zappy
Bars were invented.
explain to readers why Zappy
Bars are more expensive than
other snacks.
persuade readers to purchase
Zappy Bars.
tell readers how to make Zappy
Bars.
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The Girl
Name _________________________
Date _________________________
1. From paragraph 4, the reader can tell
that the woman is
A
B
C
C
old and weak.
caring and thoughtful.
tough and determined.
evil and cruel.
2. What will the woman probably do in
the morning?
F
G
H
J
Start on her world travels
Walk to work in the village
Go look for the two wolves
Visit with village tourists
3. Which idea best shows that the
woman is not afraid for her safety?
A
B
C
D
She goes to the shop everyday.
She talks with the tourists.
She spots the wolves under the
tree.
She rushes at the wolves with her
walking stick.
4. Read this sentence from the passage.
Rib bones showing through their
fur, the two creatures looked as
thin as a rail.
From the information in this
sentence, the reader can tell that the
wolves are
F
G
H
J
tired.
hungry.
angry.
sick.
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The Lake
Name ________________________
Date ___________________________
1. In paragraph 5, the word preceding
means
4. What is Katie doing before she ties
up the canoes?
A
B
C
D
finding out.
looking ahead.
coming before.
getting close.
F
G
H
J
Watching the sky
Paddling the canoes
Cleaning the canoes
Talking to her sister
2. Which sentence from the story best
shows that Katie and Keisha know
what to do in a canoe?
F
As they reached solid ground, a
sharp burst of wind toppled the
sailboat.
G The two sisters paddled like a
well oiled machine toward the
small sailboat.
H Once the chain was secure with a
lock, Keisha started to come back
and help Katie.
J Katie turned the handle on the
faucet and a fast stream of water
poured from the hose.
3. How do the two young boys act after
Katie and Keisha get them off of the
sailboat?
A
B
C
D
Angry
Grateful
Helpful
Jealous
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The Sun
Name __________________________
Date _______________________
1. Which sentence from the passage
represents an OPINION?
A
B
C
D
It is 93,000,000 miles away from
Earth.
The sun is a beautiful yet
powerful part of nature.
This layer sticks out millions of
miles into space away from the
sun.
The sun has planets, including
Earth, that travel around it.
2. Paragraph 4 is mainly about
F
G
H
J
the layers of the sun.
the size of the sun.
what the sun is made of.
where the sun is located.
3. Based on information in the
passage, an explosion that takes
place on the sun that can affect
Earth is known as a
A
B
C
D
corona.
solar flare.
chromosphere.
magnetic field.
4. What does the word extreme mean
in paragraph 5?
F
G
H
J
Clean
Even
Firm
High
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Local Brothers Help Out
Name __________________________
Date _________________________
1. What does the word wielding mean
in paragraph 1?
4. What is paragraph 9 mainly about?
F
A
B
C
D
Coming
Holding
Telling
Wanting
2. Which sentence from the passage
represents a FACT?
Where the repair business is
located
G What the two brothers do with
bicycles
H Who started the boys in their
business
J How people have helped the two
brothers
F
“They also clean every bike
before they give it back.”
G “I am amazed at how much they
know about bicycles.”
H “James and John always do a
good job.”
J “They did a great job of
changing out the wheels and
putting on new ones.”
3. From what the reader learns about
James and John, which sentence does
not make sense?
A
B
C
D
James and John continue
working on bicycles.
Customers stop bringing their
bicycles to the two brothers.
Neighbors help the two brothers
stay in business.
James and John stop providing
bicycles to the shelter.
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Help
Name _________________________
Date ___________________________
1. Which word in paragraph 1 helps the
reader understand what the word
acquire means?
4. Look at this diagram of information
from the story.
The Young Farmer
A
B
C
D
Bends
Caring
Get
Rises
2. In paragraph 2 of the story, the word
envying means
F
G
H
J
looking for someone.
keeping someone happy.
wanting what someone has.
trying to keep someone safe.
Prepares
the soil
Works
many long
hours
Which idea belongs in the empty
box?
F
G
H
J
Refuses to leave his land
Goes off to battle enemies
Tells the king he is a coward
Helps King Charles fight off
the neighboring king
3. Which sentence from the story shows
that King Charles is certain his plan
to take the farmer’s land will work?
A
B
C
D
This has caught the attention of
the current king, King Charles.
King Charles and his wise men
are all smiles as they leave one
of the king’s many rooms.
Now it is in danger of being
taken from him.
Several days later the young
farmer is back.
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The Village Favorite
Name ________________________
Date ________________________
1. From paragraph 5, the reader can tell
that Habib is
A
B
C
D
caring and eager.
fierce and wicked.
old and weak.
curious and happy.
2. Paragraph 2 is important because it
helps the reader understand
F
that stories can make people
laugh.
G that Habib is a skilled storyteller.
H how many stories are told in each
village.
J why Habib likes to go from
village to village.
3. Which word in paragraph 8 helps the
reader know what recited means?
A
B
C
D
Acted
Kept
Smiled
Told
4. The reader can tell that the little girl
is
F
G
H
J
shy.
angry.
surprised.
jealous.
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Sight
Name __________________________
Date ___________________________
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A
B
C
D
How the eyes are able to see
How light bounces off of objects
What people do to learn about
the world
What the brain does with the
information it gets
2. In paragraph 2, the word react means
to
F
G
H
J
do something.
discover.
explain.
find out.
3. Which sentence from the selection
represents a FACT?
A
B
C
D
Earth is an amazing place.
This light goes into the eyes
before we actually see the object.
The sense of sight is one of the
most important senses.
We use our eyes to enjoy the
things in our world.
4. Which of the following best describes
the way the author organizes
paragraphs 5 through 6?
F
Describing problems people have
with their eyes
G Explaining how people use their
eyes to see
H Comparing the different senses
people use everyday
J Telling how the brain decides
what people remember
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The Shop
Name _________________________
Date _______________________
1. Read the first sentence in the summary below. Then answer the question that follows.
Summary
Sandra looks up and down the aisles of a shop. ___________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Which set of sentences best finishes the summary of this story?
A
B
C
D
The owner of the shop tells Sandra that some of the things in Sandra’s cart are
beautiful. Sandra hopes these will make Rachel feel welcomed home. She tries to
find just the right gift.
She gets an idea of what to get as a gift for Rachel. Sandra puts different things
into the cart. She pays for them and goes home.
She looks at a box and reads what it says. Sandra puts it back on the shelf. She
checks another one and puts it into her cart.
Her mother tells her what to buy for Rachel. Sandra starts looking around the
shop. She uses a cart to carry the equipment that she wants to purchase.
2. What does the word discontinue
mean in paragraph 4?
F
G
H
J
Answer
Block
End
Hide
3. The reader can tell that Sandra is
A
B
C
D
getting her friend an aquarium.
eager to move on to the next
store.
trying to waste time in the shop.
happy that school is going to start
soon.
4. Which sentence from the story best
shows that Sandra has been in the
shop before?
F
Each one held a beautiful living
creature.
G Once Sandra entered aisle two,
she opened her eyes wide.
H Pushing the cart ahead, Sandra
knew right where to look.
J Reaching high, she pulled down
a glass box with an open top.
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Tarantulas
Name __________________________
Date ___________________________
1. Paragraph 3 is mainly about
A
B
C
D
where tarantulas live.
how tarantulas use silk.
the body parts of a tarantula.
the food eaten by a tarantula.
2. What does periodically mean in
paragraph 2?
F
G
H
J
Fairly
Hardly
Quietly
Regularly
3. Which sentence from the passage
represents an OPINION?
A
B
C
D
Tarantulas have eight eyes.
Tarantulas eat other animals.
Tarantulas are marvelous
hunters.
Tarantulas have two main body
parts.
4. The author probably wrote this
passage to
F
tell readers about one kind of
spider.
G show readers which animals use
silk.
H explain to readers about animals
that hunt.
J entertain readers with a story
about spiders.
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Grandfather
Name _____________________________
Date _______________________
1. Read the first sentence in the summary below. Then answer the question that follows.
Summary
Jekeezi wants to follow the old trail to the waterfall. _____________________
Which set of sentences best finishes the summary of this story?
A
B
C
D
He promises himself that he will make it to the end of the trail. It is narrow and
winding. Jekeezi’s grandfather shows him where the trail starts near the village.
One night his grandfather walks around the village. Jekeezi follows him to the
trail. Jekeezi’s mother tells him that his grandfather sometimes walks in his sleep.
He finds out about the trail from his grandfather. Others in the village think the
stories about the waterfall are made up. Jekeezi believes his grandfather.
He believes his grandfather’s words about the waterfall. His grandfather walks in
his sleep one night and Jekeezi follows him to the trail. Jekeezi listens to his
grandfather tell him about the special waterfall and he decides to get to the falls.
2. What is the most likely reason
Grandfather tells Jekeezi to follow
him home?
F
So he will keep away from the
waterfall
G So he will work to help the
village
H So he can get back safely
J So he can learn about the village
3. The trail is important to this story
because
A
B
C
D
it leads to the waterfall.
Jekeezi follows his grandfather
home.
it keeps the villagers safe.
Grandfather walks in his sleep.
4. Read the meanings below for the
word little.
little (lit′ l) adj. 1. small in size
2. small in power
adv. 1. not much 2. not in the least
Which meaning best fits the way little
is used in paragraph 2?
F
G
H
J
Meaning 1 – adjective
Meaning 2 – adjective
Meaning 1 – adverb
Meaning 2 - adverb
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Over the Hill
Name _______________________
Date _________________________
1. What does the word unfavorable
mean in paragraph 4?
4. From paragraph 7, the reader can tell
that Audrey is
A
B
C
D
Not expected
Not good
Not picked
Not ready
F
G
H
J
old and tired.
fierce and selfish.
caring and determined.
well behaved and shy.
2. Which sentence from the passage
shows that Audrey is not going to
finish the race on her bicycle?
F
Picking up my bicycle, I take a
few precious moments to look it
over with a keen eye.
G I will not be riding this bicycle
toward the cheers of the crowd
today.
H Once over this hill I will be able
to coast on my bicycle for a
while.
J Now I never go anywhere on my
bicycle without at least two
bottles of water.
3. Why is it important that the race takes
place in a forest?
A
B
C
D
Audrey is able to go slow in the
forest.
The other racers are able to rest
in the forest.
Audrey has her bicycle accident
in the forest.
The crowd can see the racers
more easily in the forest.
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The Pickup
Name __________________________
Date _______________________
1. Which sentence from the selection
shows that Cassandra is excited about
going to watch her brother at his job?
4. Read the first sentence in the
summary below. Then answer the
question that follows.
A
B
C
D
She rubbed the palms of her
hands together.
She had her hands full.
Cassandra followed behind him.
She decided to follow him to the
door at the next place.
2. What is Cassandra’s problem when
she gets to Enrico’s second address
of the night?
F
She needs to find the owner of
a kitten.
G She wants to stop to write her
report.
H She needs to help Enrico with
his delivery.
J She wants to eat some of the
pizza.
3. Why does Enrico scratch his head
after delivering his second order?
A
B
C
D
He has forgotten part of the food.
He is worried he will leave his
sister behind.
He is looking for the address.
He is puzzled about his sister.
Summary
Cassandra wants to watch her brother
at his job. _____________________
______________________________
Which set of sentences best finishes
the summary of this story?
F
She finds a kitten. Cassandra
asks a lady about the animal. No
one is supposed to have a pet.
G She needs to write a report about
it for school. Cassandra goes
with him as he delivers pizzas.
She finds a kitten and takes it
with her.
H She has to do a report about jobs.
Her father is out of town and
everyone in her class knows
about teachers, her mother’s
job. Cassandra is left with her
brother Enrico’s job.
J She goes with him to the pizza
shop where he delivers pizzas
around the town. Cassandra
writes down all that takes place
in the shop. Then she follows
Enrico out to his car.
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Thieves on the High Seas
Name _________________________
Date __________________________
1. In paragraph 1, the word plundered
means
4. Which sentence from the passage
shows that the work of a pirate was
dangerous?
A
B
C
D
admired.
hidden.
repaired.
stolen.
2. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
F
G
H
J
What pirates had to eat
The things captured by pirates
What pirates did each day
The places pirates took things
from
F
Most pirate ships were small and
fast.
G If a ship stopped at an island, the
crew often went ashore to look
for animals and fresh water.
H Pirates always had to be on the
lookout for ships and soldiers
sent to stop them.
J Pirates roamed the far reaches of
the many oceans around the
world for hundreds of years.
3. What is the author’s purpose in this
article?
A
B
C
D
Tell a story about pirates
Describe the life of pirates
Tell how to defend against
pirates
Describe how pirates get their
start
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Grandpa
Name ________________________
Date __________________________
1. In paragraph 4, the word nursing
means
4. Which sentence from the story shows
that Antonio is changing his mind
about his grandfather?
A
B
C
D
counting up.
dropping out.
making with.
watching over.
2. At the end of the story, Antonio
F
wants to take care of his
grandfather.
G feels more comfortable with
his grandfather.
H feels unhappy about being away
from home.
J wants his mother to come and get
him.
F
Antonio allowed himself a thin
smile.
G Antonio sat at a round table in
the corner.
H Antonio rubbed his eyes and
rolled over in bed.
J Antonio smelled bacon as he lay
under the covers.
3. Why does Antonio have doubts about
staying at his grandfather’s?
A
B
C
D
Antonio finds out his grandfather
used to be a milkman.
Antonio sees that his grandfather
is hard to take care of.
Antonio has not ever spent much
time with his grandfather.
Antonio does not know when his
grandfather will get sick.
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The Newspaper
Name ________________________
Date __________________________
1. Paragraph 5 is mainly about
4. Read this sentence from paragraph 6.
A
B
C
D
where all of the photographs
come from.
why Sharie is the newspaper
editor.
who the reporters are on the
newspaper.
which photograph is going to be
on the front page.
2. Read the meanings below for the
word solid.
solid (säl’ id) adj. 1. not hollow
2. one that can be trusted 3. of
one material all the way through
4. having no breaks
She sat back in her chair,
scratched her chin, looked out of
the window nearby, and
remained silent.
From this sentence, the reader can tell
that Sharie is
F careful in making her choice.
G eager to decide what to do.
H disappointed that she has few
choices.
J worried that she needs more
information.
Which meaning best fits the way
solid is used in paragraph 6?
F
G
H
J
Meaning 1
Meaning 2
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
3. Which sentence from the story shows
that Ms. Napier feels Sharie is good
at being the newspaper editor?
A
B
C
D
“She has just returned from
teaching in England.”
“She can give us a couple of
photos to choose from showing
some of the choices.”
She pretty much sat back and let
Sharie do what she wanted.
Sharie was now the editor and
had big plans.
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Gas too High?
Name __________________________
Date __________________________
1. In paragraph 3, the word reap means
4. The author organizes the article by
A
B
C
D
decide.
gather.
help.
invite.
2. Paragraph 4 tells mostly about
F
what to do to help remember
your vacation.
G why gasoline is getting more
expensive.
H how to use the television to help
with a vacation.
J which games can be played with
neighbors.
F
explaining different ways to have
a vacation at home.
G describing places to go to have
a family vacation.
H telling how vacation spots are
alike and different.
J describing a day during a
family’s vacation.
3. Which sentence from the passage
represents an OPINION?
A
B
C
D
You will have fun and take
pleasure in other’s company.
Libraries allow you to check out
many materials to take home.
There are seven days in a week.
There are channels that tell
about places all over the world.
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Angie
Name _______________________
Date __________________________
1. Angie’s main problem is that she has
to
4. Why is Angie surprised when the
green engine passes the bridge?
A
B
C
D
fix supper.
cross the bridge.
stop the train.
get to the truck.
2. In paragraph 5, the word misjudged
means
F
G
H
J
F The train has many cars.
G A truck uses the road under the
bridge.
H The engineer is different.
J The wooden beams under the
bridge start to crack.
had to stop.
was too soon.
got ready to find out.
made a bad decision.
3. What can the reader tell about Angie?
A
B
C
D
She likes fishing.
She knows trains.
She is eager to get home.
She wants to be an engineer.
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Two Armies
Name ________________________
Date ___________________________
1. Which word in paragraph 3 helps the
reader understand what collapse
means?
4. Read the first sentence of the
summary below. Then answer the
question that follows.
A
B
C
D
Fell
Growing
Take
Trained
2. In paragraph 3, the word replaced
means
F
G
H
J
reach for help.
put in the spot.
look for a way around.
find out more about.
3. Paragraph 1 is important because it
helps the reader understand
A
B
C
D
how close to battle the two
armies are.
why two armies are facing each
other across a wide plain.
how many different kinds of
people are in the armies.
why the armies have soldiers on
horseback.
Summary
Two armies line up to do battle. __
____________________________
Which set of sentences best finishes
the summary of this passage?
F
Soldiers on both sides get their
weapons ready. The leaders
meet their armies and then face
each other. They decide not to
fight and the armies leave.
G The soldiers wait many hours in
the sun. Some of the soldiers
cannot stand up under the high
temperature. The morning turns
into the afternoon.
H The armies wait for their leaders
to come. The leaders ride up on
horses to meet their armies.
Soldiers in each army are sure
the battle will now take place.
J The leaders of the two armies
meet before the battle starts.
They ride out on horses to talk
alone. The leaders need to
decide if the armies will fight
each other.
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The Tie
Name _________________________
Date __________________________
1. From paragraph 3, the reader can tell
that Laura is
4. Which sentence in “The Tie” best
shows that Coach Barron is
concerned about the game?
A
B
C
D
not worried about the game.
not a good volleyball player.
friends with all of her teammates.
sure her team will win the game.
2. In paragraph 1, the word confirmed
means
F
G
H
J
forced.
loaded.
proved.
remained.
F
Coach Barron was telling her to
warm up and get ready to go
onto the court.
G Coach Barron talked into her ear
while Laura continued to warm
up.
H Coach Barron pointed at one of
the players sitting in the chairs
set up for waiting members of the
team.
J Coach Barron was pointing,
shaking her head, and eyeing
players resting on the sidelines.
3. The reader can tell that both teams
are
A
B
C
D
happy.
upset.
tired.
surprised.
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Lockers
Name ___________________________
Date ___________________________
1. Which word in paragraph 5 helps the
reader understand what utilized
means?
A
B
C
D
Cleaning
Giving
Opened
Used
2. The author organizes this passage by
F
comparing fifth grade with
middle school.
G telling why lockers are needed at
the school.
H explaining what lockers look like
and how they work.
J describing a fifth grader’s day
from start to finish.
3. Paragraph 6 is mainly about
A
B
C
D
why students change classes.
what student materials look like.
where students store their things.
how locks keep student materials
safe.
4. Based on information given in this
passage, the reader can tell that
Jennifer’s school is
F
G
H
J
crowded with students.
cold in the winter.
old and in need of repair.
lucky to have good teachers.
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Fire Threatens Town
Name __________________________
Date ___________________________
1. Paragraph 5 is mainly about
4. Which sentence from the passage
shows that the town was in danger
from the fire?
A
B
C
D
what caused the fire.
how the fire fighters fought the
fire.
where the fire fighters came
from.
what would happen if the fire
kept burning.
2. In paragraph 3, the word reckless
means without
F
G
H
J
care.
help.
need.
skill.
F “Someone had a campfire
burning and just left.”
G “The strong winds allowed the
fire to spring back up.”
H A steady stream of cars and
trucks headed in the opposite
direction of the fire engines.
J The Ridgetop police department
is looking into clues that may
lead them to the person or people
responsible for starting the fire.
3. Which sentence from the passage
represents an OPINION?
A
B
C
D
“This area has not had any
rainfall since the beginning of
the year.”
The Ridgetop fire department
was joined by city workers from
nearby Smithville, Carson City,
and Pine Lake.
“With the actions that they took,
the people of Ridgetop can be
sure that their homes are in the
best of hands.”
Several campers at the park have
told police officers of at least one
person seen near the camping
area where the fire started.
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The Canoe
Name ______________________
Date _________________________
1. In paragraph 10, the word
inexperienced means
4. Read the first sentence in the
summary below.
Summary
Aunt Rosa and Vanessa are
camping when Aunt Rosa breaks her
leg. __________________________
A
B
C
D
not done before.
not able to do.
not caring about.
not looking forward to.
2. In paragraph 10, which words help
the reader understand what the word
veteran means?
F
G
H
J
Quite a few times
This part of the river
The canoe alone
Would be difficult
3. From this passage, the reader can
tell that the river rapids
A
B
C
D
change from day to day.
make the water deeper.
are popular fishing spots.
are dangerous to travel through.
Which sentences best finish the
summary of the story?
F
Aunt Rosa falls off of a log while
trying to cross a stream. Vanessa
ties two branches around her
aunt’s leg to keep it still. Then
they get into a canoe to go down
the river.
G Vanessa has been in a canoe only
one time. She has to try and get
her aunt into the canoe without
hurting her leg more. Once Aunt
Rosa is in the canoe, she lies
down to keep her leg straight.
H Vanessa puts her aunt in a canoe
and heads to the river. She
paddles the canoe safely through
the rapids. Once past the rapids,
Vanessa and her aunt get help.
J Aunt Rosa has been camping
many times before. She knows
what to do to get back down the
river. Vanessa has not been
camping very much and does not
know what to do.
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A New Shower!
Name __________________________
Date _________________________
1. Which sentence from the selection
is a FACT?
4. The author probably wrote the
passage to
A
B
C
D
“My water bill has gone down
the last two months.”
“My friends say my hair is shiny
and beautiful.”
“It was easy to put the new
shower head onto the pipe in my
shower.”
“Everyone should have one.”
F
explain to readers how to fix a
broken shower head.
G persuade readers to buy a shower
head.
H describe to readers the
differences between shower
heads.
J tell readers where to buy shower
heads.
2. Which sentence from the passage is
an OPINION?
F
“I have one on every shower in
my house.”
G “My brother gave me one of your
shower heads as a gift.”
H “Now I want to shower three
times a day, it feels so good.”
J “My husband watched me put it
on.”
3. In paragraph 1, the word overcome
means
A
B
C
D
appear.
beat.
complete.
stretch.
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Alaska
Name ________________________
Date _________________________
1. Paragraph 11 is mainly about
A
B
C
D
the troubles Alaska has had
during its history.
the people that have lived in
Alaska.
why people from Russia came to
Alaska.
what made people move to
Alaska.
2. What does the word established mean
in paragraph 5?
F
G
H
J
Divided
Needed
Noticed
Started
3. What did the people that came to
Alaska from Russia want to get?
A
B
C
D
Fish
Fur
Gold
Oil
4. What happened in Alaska in 1959?
F Alaska became a state.
G Gold was discovered in Alaska.
H People from Russia moved to
Alaska.
J Alaska was bought by the United
States.
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The Capitol
Name __________________________
Date __________________________
1. Why is it important that Julio and
Devon are at the capitol?
4. Who helped Julio and Devon get
back with their class?
A
B
C
D
Julio and Devon meet the
governor at the capitol.
Julio and Devon are partners
at the capitol.
Julio is interested in history.
Devon spends time talking with
his friend.
F
G
H
J
A tour guide
The governor
The teacher
A classmate
2. Read the meanings below for the
word break.
break (brāk) verb 1. to cut
open 2. to tame 3. to make
poor 4. to leave
Which meaning best fits the way
break is used in paragraph 4?
F
G
H
J
Meaning 1
Meaning 2
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
3. Which word in paragraph 5 helps the
reader understand what the word
lingered means?
A
B
C
D
Seemed
Served
Stayed
Stepped
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Tick Tock
Name __________________________
Date _________________________
1. Which of the following is the best
summary of the passage?
3. Read the meanings below for the
word bright.
A
B
C
D
Juan needs to get back to his
grandfather’s workshop. He runs
into a girl and she tells him that
he can use her bike. Juan is not
sure that he wants to borrow it.
Grandpapa is working on clocks
in the governor’s house. Juan is
there to help him get the clocks
ready for a ceremony that will
take place in the evening. One
of the clocks is not working.
Grandpapa is repairing the
governor’s clocks so they will
be ready for a special ceremony.
He needs a tool and sends Juan
back to the workshop to get it.
Juan borrows a bike and is able
to return with the tool in time to
fix the clock.
Juan wants his grandfather to
teach him how to fix clocks. His
grandfather is not sure that he
wants to trust Juan with all of
the special tools in the shop.
Juan tells his grandpa that he will
wait until his grandfather thinks
he is ready.
bright (brīt) adjective 1. shining with
light 2. brilliant in sound or color
3. lively 4. smart
Which meaning best fits the way
bright is used in paragraph 7?
A
B
C
D
Meaning 1
Meaning 2
Meaning 3
Meaning 4
4. From paragraph 6, the reader can tell
that Grandpapa is
F
G
H
J
careful.
gentle.
jealous.
tired.
2. Who helps Juan get the special tool?
F
G
H
J
Julio
His father
Lisa
The governor
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The Emperor
Name __________________________
Date _________________________
1. From what the reader learns about
Soon Yu, which statement does not
make sense?
4. The author most likely wrote this
selection to
F
A
B
C
D
Soon Yu will talk with his father.
Soon Yu will learn about far
away places.
Soon Yu will turn down a visit to
another land.
Soon Yu will some day become
ruler of the kingdom.
convince readers to travel the
world.
G persuade readers to learn all
they can about the world.
H entertain readers with a story
about an emperor’s son.
J tell readers why emperor’s try
to educate their sons.
2. Why does Soon Yu spend time in the
highest tower in the castle?
F He is trying to leave the castle.
G He is being punished by his
father.
H He is thinking of traveling to
far away places
J He is learning from the wisest
man in the kingdom.
3. Why does the wisest wise man tell
the emperor about helping the
kingdom?
A
B
C
D
To convince the emperor to send
his son around the world
To make sure the wisest man
keeps his position in the
kingdom
So the wisest man will get to
learn about the world
So the emperor will open the
kingdom to ships from other
places
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The Dragon
Name _______________________
Date ____________________________
1. In paragraph 9, the word recover
means
4. From what the reader learns about
Viola, which statement makes sense?
A
B
C
D
fix.
study.
look around.
bring back.
2. Which sentence from the passage
shows that Viola was not worried that
the dragon would return to the cave?
F
Viola will use the prize to help
someone.
G Viola will go right home.
H Viola will shy away from future
contests.
J Viola will try to marry the
second place finisher.
F
Each arrived at the dragon’s
cave at the same time.
G Viola then tossed it over the side
of the mountain.
H Viola walked into the cave and
calmly looked for the flag.
J He told them they would find the
dragon’s cave near the top.
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 are important
because they help the reader
understand
A
B
C
D
why Viola wins the contest.
the contest presented by the
queen.
why Viola wants to enter the
contest.
how many different people are
in the contest.
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