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North Carolina Nine-Week
Benchmark Assessment 4
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PART 1: COMPREHENSION
Learn how Bill showed that he was ready for a dog. Then answer the
questions that follow.
Bill’s Idea
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Bill wanted to get a dog. Bill’s mother and father didn’t think
he was old enough. They said, “We just don’t think you can
take good care of a dog.”
Bill decided to show his parents that he could take care of
a pet of his own. He thought about the times he had cared for
others’ pets.
Once when Mrs. Santos went on vacation, he had fed her cat
for a week. Another time, when Mr. Jones broke his leg, Bill
had walked his dog every afternoon for a month. Bill was sure
he knew how to take care of a dog. How could he prove it to his
mother and father?
Bill thought and thought. He had an idea! He quickly wrote
some signs. He put them up all over the neighborhood.
After a few days the phone started ringing. Mrs. Davis called
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to ask Bill if he would walk her sheepdog, Bess, before he went
to school each morning. Mr. Vega wanted Bill to feed his fish
while he was away on a trip. Soon Bill was a very busy boy.
Bill’s parents saw that Bill was working hard taking care of
other people’s pets. They could see that he was doing a good
job. They said, “Bill, now it is time to take care of your own
pet.”
They all went to the animal shelter to pick out a dog. Bill
looked at the puppies. He picked the one that wagged its tail at
him as he walked by the cage. Bill knew that puppy was the one!
It was the greatest day of his life. Bill knew that he could
take good care of his new puppy. He was sure they would have
great adventures together.
1.
At the beginning of the story, how do Bill’s parents feel about Bill
having a pet?
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A
B
C
2.
They say he can have a pet.
They say he can’t take care of a pet.
They think he is too old for a pet.
What does Bill do to make his parents change their minds?
A
B
C
He works hard taking care of other people’s pets.
He writes up some signs.
He goes to the animal shelter with his parents.
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3.
What is this story about?
A
B
C
4.
A boy is sad that his parents won’t let him get a dog.
A boy likes to help other people with their pets.
Why does the author tell about the time Bill fed Mrs. Santos’s cat?
A
B
C
5.
A boy shows his parents he can take care of a pet.
to show that a pet is a lot of work
to show that Bill can take care of a pet
to show that Bill knows a lot about cats
From this story, what can you tell about Bill?
He is determined.
He is unhappy.
He is funny.
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B
C
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6.
What does Bill learn in this story?
A
B
C
7.
When you are busy, you are happy.
Hard work gets rewards.
Why did the author probably write “Bill’s Idea”?
A
B
C
8.
It is important to help others.
to make you want to take care of a pet
to tell a story about how a boy gets a pet
to show you how to take care of pets
How can you tell that “Bill’s Idea” is realistic fiction?
It tells a true story about what happened to real people.
It tells a make-believe story that could not happen.
It tells a story about something that could happen.
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B
C
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Read the selection to find out how families all create their own traditions.
Then answer the questions that follow.
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Family Traditions
Many families have special things they do together. When
families do something special over and over, it becomes part
of family life. Having special things to do makes each family
different. Family members feel closer to each other too.
Some families have a game night, and everyone gets together
to play games. Families can play word or board games, chess
or checkers. They may sing or play music together. It doesn’t
matter exactly what they do. What matters is that they do it
together.
Other families have certain times that they all work together.
Maybe they work to keep their homes clean and nice. Maybe
they help others who need something done. It may not be that
the work is fun to do, but at least it is fun doing it together.
There are families that make sure they eat dinner together
twice a week. Sometimes this is hard to do because everyone
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is busy. Children have soccer practice or music lessons, and
parents must work late. Still, it is a good idea for families to
share a meal together. They can tell each other about their days.
It is a good way to keep family members connected.
Still other families like to explore the outdoors together.
They go hiking or biking, and they enjoy spending time as
a family. Many people say their favorite memories are these
family adventures. Maybe it is a trip down to the beach or up to
the mountains. Wherever you go, making the trip is more fun
because you are with your family.
Things that families do together all the time are called
traditions. They make you feel good about your family. They
are the things you will remember all your life.
Why is doing special things together good for a family?
A
B
C
10.
It makes each person in the family work harder.
It makes families go out more with each other.
It makes family members feel closer to each other.
Which of these is a statement of opinion?
A
B
C
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Traditions are things families do together.
The best memories are family vacations.
Sometimes parents must work late.
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11.
What happens when families do the same things together
over and over?
A
B
C
12.
Parents always stop working so late.
Children do more things after school.
Why is it hard for some families to eat together?
A
B
C
13.
Families make their own special traditions.
They don’t all like the same kinds of food.
They are all busy at different times.
They would rather work or travel together.
Which of these is a statement of fact?
Working together with your family is a fun thing to do.
Some families explore the outdoors together.
Families have the most fun eating dinner together.
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B
C
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In “Family Traditions,” what happens in some families when they
all work together?
A
B
C
15.
They become very good at playing soccer.
Each person can learn to play music.
In “Family Traditions,” in what way is a game night the same as
a family vacation?
A
B
C
16.
Their homes are kept clean and nice.
Both are done outdoors.
Both help families feel connected.
Both let children decide what to do.
Why did the author probably write this selection?
A
B
C
to tell the story of a family’s adventure together
to show why some families have more fun than others
to tell about things that families can do together
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PART 2: VOCABULARY
For Numbers 17 through 25, mark the answer to each question.
17.
Which meaning of lap is used in this sentence?
Bill held the puppy on his lap.
A
B
C
18.
the upper legs of a seated person
one circle around a racecourse
to drink using the tongue
Which meaning of matter is used in this sentence?
It does matter that they do it together.
count
material
thing
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B
C
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19.
Which meaning of over is used in this sentence?
When families do something special over and over, it becomes
part of family life.
A
B
C
20.
above
again
higher
What does adventures mean in this sentence?
He was sure they would have great adventures together.
A
B
C
21.
shelters
afternoons
exciting times
What does connected mean in this sentence?
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It is a good way to keep family members conected.
A
B
C
hiking
busy
in touch
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22.
What is the meaning of signs in this sentence?
He quickly wrote some signs.
A
B
C
23.
posters
letters
Which word is made of two smaller words?
A
B
C
24.
signals
parents
vacation
afternoon
When Bill got a new puppy, it was the greatest day of his life.
What is another way to write greatest?
most great
less great
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B
C
more great
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25.
Bill walked Mr. Jones’ dog every day for a month.
What is another way to write walked?
does walk
did walk
will walk
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B
C
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PART 3: PHONICS
For Numbers 26 through 43, mark the answer to each question.
26.
Bill knew that puppy was the one.
Which word has the same beginning sound as knew?
A
B
C
27.
not
kite
snow
Bill wrote some signs.
Which word has the same beginning sound as wrote?
A
B
C
where
red
Bill will take his new puppy for a walk every morning before school.
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28.
grew
Which word has the same sound as al in walk?
A
B
C
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talk
valley
salt
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29.
“Family Traditions” tells about remembering a vacation.
Which word has the same sound as the tion in vacation?
A
B
C
30.
lotion
captain
dandelion
We want to find out the cause of the tradition.
Which word has the same sound as au in cause?
A
B
C
31.
please
away
awful
“Family Traditions” tells about a family having a feeling of being together.
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Which of these means the same as the underlined words?
A
B
C
togetherness
togetherless
togetherest
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32.
Our family had a big adventure last year.
Which word has the same sound as ture in adventure?
A
B
C
33.
nature
order
easier
Getting everyone in a family together for dinner can seem hopeless.
Which words mean the same as hopeless?
A
B
C
34.
without hope
having hope
full of hope
Last night, my family decided we’d go on vacation next month.
Which of these means the same as we’d?
we did
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B
C
we had
we would
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35.
Traditions help family members feel closer to each other.
Which of these means the same as closer?
A
B
C
36.
not close
more close
less close
Which word best fits in the sentence?
We liked
A
B
C
37.
on the train.
rideing
ridding
riding
Making a trip is more fun when you’re with your family.
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Which words make up you’re?
A
B
C
you will
you are
you would
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38.
After a few days, the phone started ringing.
Which of these starts with the same sound as the ph in phone?
A
B
C
39.
family
puppy
parents
Our family game night lasted until midnight.
What is another way to write midnight?
A
B
C
40.
the start of the night
the end of the night
the middle of the night
Bill’s parents thought he would be careless with a pet.
Which of these means the same as careless?
with great care
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B
C
without care
with more care
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41.
Bill put up signs in the neighborhood.
Which word has the same sound as gh in neighborhood?
A
B
C
42.
weigh
laugh
cough
There was more than one puppy at the shelter.
What is another way to write more than one puppy?
A
B
C
43.
puppys
puppies
puppyes
My family likes to hike in the mountains.
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What is another way to write to hike?
A
B
C
hiking
hikeing
hikking
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PART 4: GRAMMAR, USAGE, MECHANICS
For Numbers 44 through 52, mark the answer to each question.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
45.
On Monday it will snow.
On monday it will snow.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
46.
on Monday it will Snow.
“Marla said, We are going away.”
Marla “said We are going away.”
Marla said, “We are going away.”
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
There were lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys at the zoo.
There were lions, tigers, bears and, monkeys at the zoo.
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44.
There were lions tigers bears and monkeys at the zoo.
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47.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
48.
It rained all day, but it did not thunder.
It rained all day but, it did not thunder.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
49.
It rained all day but it did not thunder.
We always visit Mrs. Miller on Memorial Day.
We always visit Mrs Miller on Memorial Day.
We always visit Mrs. Miller on memorial day.
Which of these is written correctly?
February 28 2008
February, 28 2008
February 28, 2008
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50.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
51.
Tony and I went to school.
Me and Tony went to school.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A
B
C
52.
Tony and me went to school.
He gave her the book.
Him gave she the book.
Him gave her the book.
Which sentence is written correctly?
We’re going to the park today.
Were going to the park today.
Were’ going to the park today.
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B
C
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