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The Camping Trip | Lucas stared at the TV screen. He was playing his favorite video game. He steered a race car with his controls. The car zoomed along a mountain road. It was very hot outside. But the air conditioner in Lucas’s room kept it nice and cool.
The microwave oven in the kitchen beeped. Lucas paused his game. He ran and got a ... | 260 | 2 | null | The passage begins | A. at the campsite.
B. in the car.
C. at Lucas's house.
D. none of the above. | C | The passage ends | A. in the car.
B. in a mythical land.
C. in the woods.
D. in a tent. | C | Mr. Torres seems to | A. be a good father.
B. love adventure.
C. enjoy nature.
D. all of the above. | D | This passage is | A. science fiction.
B. realistic fiction.
C. historical fiction.
D. a tall tale. | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A Day to Celebrate Earth | Each year, Earth Day is celebrated in April. On Earth Day, millions of people will think of ways to stop pollution. They will talk about recycling and planting trees. People will look for ways to save energy and water.
People have been celebrating Earth Day since 1970. Earth Day was started by a man named Gaylord Nelso... | 610 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science | Someone would read this passage to | A. learn about the Earth.
B. learn about trees.
C. learn about the life of Gaylord Nelson.
D. get information on how to best take care of the earth. | D | The author mentions Gaylord Nelson in this passage, because | A. Nelson started Earth Day.
B. Nelson started Arbor Day.
C. Nelson was a senator.
D. Nelson was from Wisconsin. | A | In the sentence, “If you see litter, pick it up and put it in trash cans or recycling bins,” the word litter can be replaced with the word or words | A. milk cartons
B. paper.
C. trash.
D. trees. | C | The author includes the part called, “Save a Tree, Plant a Tree,” | A. to encourage people to save paper.
B. to encourage people to plant trees.
C. to teach people about Arbor Day.
D. all of the above. | D | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Buying a New Car | “Our car is falling apart,” Aaron Roberts heard his dad say. “We need a new car.”
“I know,” Aaron’s mom agreed. “Do we have enough money to pay for one?”
“I am not sure,” said Mr. Roberts. “I will stop at the bank tomorrow to see what we can do.”
“Dad, why are you going to the bank?” Aaron asked.
“Well,” Mr. Roberts s... | 560 | 2 | Social Studies: School & Family Life | What does the Roberts family need to buy? | A. a new house
B. new clothes
C. a new car | C | Mr. Roberts lists things that the family needs to pay for, aside from the car. What are these three things? | A. food, water, and toys
B. food, clothing, and their home
C. clothing, toys, and their TV | B | Read these sentences from the text. “'Well,' Mr. Roberts said, 'we need a new car, but it costs a lot. Our family has to pay for food, clothing, and our home. That makes it hard to save enough for a new car.'” What conclusion can you draw based on this evidence? | A. It costs a lot to pay for food, clothing, and a home.
B. Food, clothing, and a home are less important than new cars.
C. A new car costs more than a new home. | A | Based on the information in this story, what do banks help people with? | A. finding new houses
B. choosing new cars
C. keeping track of money | C | What is the main idea of this story? | A. A family discusses how they can pay for a new car.
B. A family goes to a car salesperson to buy a new car.
C. A family decides the kind of new car they want. | A | Read these sentences from the text. "Banks sometimes give people loans to help them buy expensive things such as a car or a house. Then you pay the bank back a little at a time." Based on these sentences, what does the word “loan” mean? | A. money that people can borrow
B. money that people can keep without paying back
C. an expensive thing like a car or house | A | Read these sentences from the text. “But we will have to repay the loan by sending the bank extra money every month. There will be fewer dollars for other things.” How can these sentences best be combined? | A. But we will have to repay the loan by sending the bank extra money every month, but there will be fewer dollars for other things.
B. But we will have to repay the loan by sending the bank extra money every month, so there will be fewer dollars for other things.
C. But we will have to repay the loan by sending the ba... | B |
Learning New Things | "But I don't want to go there!" insisted Billy. He kicked at the ground with his foot, twisted his body around, and looked up at his mother with tears in his eyes. Billy was angry. His mother was a nurse, and she had a new job at a senior center. "Old-folks home," Billy called it. "Senior Center," his mother corrected.... | 520 | 2 | null | Where does Billy go after school? | A. a senior center
B. a friend’s house
C. a movie theater | A | When in the story does Billy have fun at the senior center? | A. in the beginning of the story
B. in the beginning and middle of the story
C. at the end of the story | C | Billy does not want to go to the senior center. What information from the story supports this statement? | A. “Billy didn’t like the seniors. He didn’t like the senior center. He thought it was boring.”
B. “The next day after school Billy went to the senior center. He said hello to Curtis and went to the nurse’s station.”
C. “Billy sat down in the hallway and tried to remember the way back. He didn’t want to ask directions.... | A | What is Billy’s opinion of the seniors at the end of the story? | A. He thinks they are mean.
B. He thinks they are interesting.
C. He thinks they are boring. | B | What is the main idea of this story? | A. Something that seems good can turn out to be bad.
B. Something that seems bad can turn out to be good.
C. Something that seems bad can turn out to be even worse. | B | Read these sentences from the passage: “‘It’s important to be creative,’ said Harold. ‘ It keeps you young .’” What does Harold mean when he says, “It keeps you young”? | A. He means that being creative makes people feel young.
B. He means that being creative makes people feel old.
C. He means that only young people can be creative. | A | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Billy does not like the seniors at the beginning of the story, _______ he likes them by the end. | A. because
B. so
C. but | C |
Earth Rocks! | Earth is made of rocks. They can be small enough to fit in your hand or as big as a house. Rocks have different colors and textures. You know a rock when you see one—but can you identify the three basic groups of rocks?
Earth is a giant rock-making machine. Rocks form, break apart, and then form again. Read about the t... | 750 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science | How many groups of rocks does the passage name? | A. one
B. three
C. two | B | What does the author describe in the passage? | A. why there are only three different rock groups
B. which group of rocks is the most common on Earth
C. how different groups of rocks are made | C | Metamorphic rocks are rocks that were previously a different type of rock. What evidence from the passage supports this conclusion? | A. Metamorphic rocks start as igneous or sedimentary rocks.
B. A metamorphosis is a kind of change that something undergoes.
C. Examples of metamorphic rocks are slate and marble. | A | Read the following sentences: “Sedimentary rocks begin as sediment at the bot tom of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Sediment is made of small pieces of sand, clay, and shells. The weight of water presses down on the sediment until it becomes hard.” Based on this information, what can you conclude about sedimentary rocks? | A. Some sedimentary rocks have shells in them.
B. All sedimentary rocks are found far from water.
C. Sedimentary rocks are harder than igneous rocks. | A | What is this passage mostly about? | A. sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks
B. rocks that are created from lava or magma
C. rocks that are created from sediment | A | Read the following sentences: “When magma cools and hardens, igneous rock forms. Igneous rock also forms when lava cools. Lava is magma that erupts from a volcano.” As used in this sentence, what does the word “erupts” mean? | A. slowly drips
B. comes out
C. buries something | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Metamorphic rocks form ___________ heat and heavy pressure cause igneous or sedimentary rocks to undergo metamorphosis. | A. but
B. because
C. so | B |
Presidents' Day Is Here! | George Washington was our first president. He was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. He was president from 1789 to 1797.
Abraham Lincoln was our 16th president. He was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. He was president from 1861 to 1865. | 440 | 2 | Social Studies: Civics & Government, U.S. History | When is Presidents’ Day? | A. the second Monday of February
B. the first Monday of February
C. the third Monday of February | C | The passage lists facts about which two presidents? | A. George Washington and Barack Obama
B. Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama
C. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln | C | George Washington never lived in the White House because the White House wasn’t finished until 1800. Abraham Lincoln was president from 1861 to 1865. What can be concluded about whether Abraham Lincoln lived in the White House based on this information? | A. Abraham Lincoln lived in the White House for only a few months.
B. Abraham Lincoln probably did not live in the White House.
C. Abraham Lincoln most likely lived in the White House. | C | What is “Presidents’ Day is Here!” mostly about? | A. George Washington’s childhood
B. Abraham Lincoln’s presidency
C. facts about two U.S. presidents | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Making Piano Fun | “Come on, Angie. It’s time to go.”
“I’m not going,” said Angela.
“Please,” said her father. “We’re going to be late.”
“Good. I hope we are late. I hope we’re a million years late, and by the time we get to the music school, piano doesn’t even exist anymore. The people of the future will be smart. They’ll understand tha... | 560 | 2 | Arts: Music & Performing Arts | What does Angela play? | A. Angela plays the guitar.
B. Angela plays the drums.
C. Angela plays the piano. | C | What event in the story helps to change the way Angela feels about playing the piano? | A. Angela’s dad drives her to the music school.
B. Angela tip-toes down a corridor at the music school.
C. Angela hears a song by Fats Waller. | C | Read this sentence: “‘I hate the piano,’ said Angela.” What information from the story supports this statement? | A. Mr. Poliakoff says that fear is the enemy of success.
B. Angela does not want to go to piano class.
C. Angela hears a song by Fats Waller. | B | What is an effect that hearing the Fats Waller song has on Angela? | A. The song makes Angela less afraid of playing the piano.
B. The song makes Angela less excited about playing the piano.
C. The song makes Angela less interested in playing the piano. | A | What is the main idea of this story? | A. A father takes his daughter to her piano class.
B. A girl who hates playing the piano realizes that it can be fun.
C. A piano teacher who smells like cabbage thinks that fear is the enemy of success. | B | Read these sentences from the story: “Angela put her fingers on the keys and prepared to play. Her fingers weren’t afraid any more .” What does the author mean by writing that Angela’s “fingers weren’t afraid any more”? | A. Angela will never stop hating the piano.
B. Angela will never be good at playing the piano.
C. Angela is no longer afraid to play the piano. | C | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Angela is not afraid to play the piano _______ she hears a song by Fats Waller. | A. after
B. before
C. then | A |
Is It Time For a New Toothbrush? | A new toothbrush can mean a healthier you.
Did you know that old toothbrushes can be harmful? Germs can build up on old toothbrushes. If you have been sick, germs can hide in your toothbrush and be passed back to you. Dentists say you should get a new toothbrush every three months. They also say a new toothbrush will h... | 580 | 2 | Social Studies: Sports, Health & Safety | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. You should replace your toothbrush every three months _______ germs can build up on it over time. | A. because
B. but
C. so | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Happy New Year! | A big party is held in New York. Millions of people watch the party on television. People count down the final seconds of the old year. At midnight, a bright crystal ball drops. People cheer for the start of the new year.
Many people go to parties on the beach. People wear white clothes. They watch a fireworks show. So... | 460 | 2 | null | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Many people in Spain eat exactly 12 grapes to celebrate the new year _______ there are 12 months in a year. | A. so
B. but
C. because | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Telephones Now and Then | Telephones help people speak to one another when they are apart. For more than a hundred years, nearly every telephone was a landline. A landline telephone is one that needs to be connected by a wire to a network of other telephones. Because of the wires, people could not take those telephones with them when they left... | 720 | 2 | Science: Technology & Engineering | What is a landline telephone? | A. a telephone that needs to be connected by a wire to a network of other telephones
B. a telephone that can be carried around in your pocket and used anywhere
C. a telephone that can be found in a public place | A | The article describes an example of a landline. What is one example of a landline? | A. a cell phone
B. a pay phone
C. a smart phone | B | Pay phones are probably not used as much today as they were in the past. What piece of evidence supports this conclusion? | A. People could not take landlines with them when they left their homes.
B. Pay phones are landlines that can be found in public places.
C. Many people today carry cell phones, which can be used almost anywhere. | C | What might be a reason that cell phones were invented? | A. People wanted to be able to speak to one another when they were apart.
B. People wanted to be able to make calls from their homes or offices.
C. People wanted to be able to make calls away from home without finding a pay phone. | C | What is the main idea of this article? | A. Cell phones are much less useful than landlines and pay phones.
B. Telephones have been used for many years, and they have changed a lot over time.
C. Telephones are used to keep people apart as much as possible. | B | Read these sentences from the text. "What if you had to make a call while you were away from home? You had to find a pay phone. Pay phones are landlines found in public places." Why does the author ask a question at the beginning of this paragraph? | A. to hint to the reader that the author will answer that question
B. to show that the author does not know the answer to that question
C. to tell readers to give their own answer to that question | A | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. Landline telephones were used for many years ______ people began using cell phones. | A. before
B. after
C. while | A |
Macy the Elephant | Macy and her parents are elephants that live in the jungle. They roam around the plants and trees all day, every day, looking for food. Macy’s favorite food is bananas. She is always looking for banana plants. When she finds one, she uses her trunk to pick a lot of bananas.
Usually, it gets really hot in the jungle. On... | 790 | 2 | Science: Life Science | What kind of animal is Macy? | A. an orangutan
B. a parrot
C. an elephant | C | What main problem do Macy and her parents face? | A. They are too tired and must find a place to rest.
B. They are too hot and must find a way to cool down.
C. They are too hungry and must find something to eat. | B | Mud baths are good for elephants. What evidence from the passage best supports this conclusion? | A. Mud cools their skin and protects them from bug bites.
B. Other elephants join Macy and her parents to take a mud bath.
C. After splashing in the water, Macy covers her skin in mud. | A | Read these sentences from the text. Macy spots a loris sleeping on the tree that sits right next to the parrots. Macy gets excited—she never sees loris because they are only awake at night. Based on this information, what conclusion can you make about Macy? | A. Macy is not interested in the loris.
B. Macy is not usually awake at night.
C. Macy is often awake at night. | B | What is this text mostly about? | A. how a family of elephants cools down
B. how Macy the elephant picks bananas
C. why the loris is only awake at night | A | Read these sentences from the text. Macy sees a group of orangutans lazily lying on the branches of a big tree. They don’t even move as the elephants walk past, too hot to do anything. As used in the sentence, what does the word “lazily” mean? | A. done quickly and energetically
B. done with purpose and determination
C. done with little or no effort | C | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. ________ Macy and her parents cool off, they go to look for food. | A. So
B. After
C. Yet | B |
What Is the United Nations? | The United Nations (U.N.) is an organization that works to solve problems around the world. More than 190 countries belong to the U.N.
The United Nations was created to try to prevent wars. The U.N. sometimes sends special soldiers, called peacekeepers, to countries that are having problems. The peacekeepers work to ke... | 780 | 2 | Social Studies: Geography, Societies & Culture | According to the article, what does the United Nations do? | A. The U.N. runs the government of New York City.
B. The U.N. fights wars in parts of the world that are having problems.
C. The U.N. works to solve problems around the world. | C | What does the article explain? | A. The article explains why the U.N. headquarters is in New York City.
B. The article explains what the secretary-general of the U.N. does.
C. The article explains why some countries go to war with each other. | B | The U.N. tries to make the world a safer, more peaceful place. What evidence from the article supports this statement? | A. "The U.N. sometimes sends special soldiers, called peacekeepers, to countries that are having problems. The peacekeepers work to keep things calm while the countries work out their differences."
B. "The leader of the United Nations is the secretary-general. Members of the U.N. elect the secretary-general. The secret... | A | Based on the information in the article, what is a problem in the world that the U.N. is trying to solve? | A. unfair treatment of women
B. hunger
C. theft | B | What is the main idea of this article? | A. The U.N. is an organization that works to make the world a safer place by solving problems.
B. The U.N. helps people who live in places that do not have enough food or clean water.
C. The flags that stand outside the U.N. headquarters represent the goal of the U.N. | A | Read this paragraph from the article. "The United Nations (U.N.) is an organization that works to solve problems around the world. More than 190 countries belong to the U.N." Why does the author use parentheses here? | A. to suggest that more countries are likely to join the U.N. in the future
B. to give readers more information about the kinds of problems that the U.N. solves
C. to tell readers that "U.N." is an abbreviation for "United Nations" | C | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. The U.N. wants to prevent wars, _______ it sends peacekeepers to countries that are having problems. | A. so
B. because
C. but | A |
Time To Fly! | The orange-and-black butterflies are on the move.
It's time for monarch butterflies to take a trip. Each fall, they migrate south for the winter. The word migrate means "to move from one place to another." Many monarchs leave Canada and the United States to travel to Mexico. Others go to California, Texas, or Florida.
... | 710 | 2 | Science: Life Science | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Without milkweed, monarch butterflies would disappear _______ they use only this type of plant to lay their eggs. | A. but
B. because
C. so | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Time Machine | “So you’re telling me this is a time machine?” Eric asked. “Yes,” his Uncle Joseph replied. “I’ve been working on it for years here in my lab.” Eric looked around the lab. A bank of computers lined one of the walls. Metal shelves held bottles and jars filled with strange liquids. There was a big metal table in the mi... | 420 | 2 | null | This passage is an example of | A. historical fiction.
B. science fiction.
C. a poem.
D. a fairy tale. | B | Which of the following does not describe Uncle Joseph’s lab? | A. There are many computers.
B. There are jars of strange liquids.
C. There are wires and tiny machines parts on a table.
D. There are tall, green plants all around. | D | At the end of the passage, the characters are | A. in Uncle Joseph's lab.
B. near a volcano.
C. in the sea.
D. in outer space. | B | This passage takes place | A. in the past.
B. both in the present and the past.
C. both in the future and the past.
D. in the present. | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Princess Lily | Princess Lily lived with her mother and father in a big castle. Life in the castle was very quiet. Lily liked to go outside whenever she could. She liked to ride the horses in the stable. She liked to dig for worms and fish in the stream.
On other days Princess Lily liked to line up pumpkins on the fence. She’d throw a... | 520 | 2 | null | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Lily’s parents don’t like their daughter digging for worms and riding horses, ______ they think a princess should not do such things. | A. because
B. but
C. so | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Wishing Tree | Deep in the woods is a secret tree. Only one boy knows about it. It’s a wishing tree.
One day, the boy followed his dog into the woods. They stopped at the tree.
“I wish I could climb this tree!” the boy said.
POOF! His wish was granted. He was in the tree!
The leaves began to giggle.
“Hello!” they said. “Pleased to ... | 270 | 2 | null | What does Noah find in the woods? | A. a wishing tree
B. his dog, Peanuts
C. Mitch the bully | A | Mitch throws peanuts at Noah. How does Noah deal with this problem? | A. Noah runs away from Mitch.
B. Noah tells him to go away.
C. Noah tells his dog to attack Mitch. | B | Noah thinks that the wishing tree made him brave. What evidence from the story supports this conclusion? | A. “Being brave came from inside.”
B. “POOF! His wish was granted. He was in the tree!”
C. “‘Yay! He left!’ Noah said. ‘Thank you, wishing tree!’” | C | When Noah asks for money, the wishing tree says it can only give good things that will make you a better person. Based on this information, what does the wishing tree think about money? | A. Having money will not make you a better person.
B. Having money will make you a better person.
C. Money is good for some people. | A | What is the main message of the story? | A. Bravery comes from the inside.
B. Money will make you a bad person.
C. You should always make wishes on trees. | A | Read the following sentences: “Some wishing tree that was! No money! No dragons! What a waste !” What does Noah mean by the phrase, “what a waste”? | A. Noah does not think the wishing tree grants good wishes.
B. Noah thinks that you shouldn’t waste money or dragons.
C. Noah thinks that money and dragons are not good wishes. | A | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Noah believed that the wishing tree made him brave, _____ the tree did not really grant him that wish. Noah stood up to the bully all on his own. | A. but
B. so
C. and | A |
Get Ready for Winter | Dormice are getting ready for a long winter sleep. They eat a lot of food. The food helps them survive, or live, through the winter.
The dormouse can sleep for six months during the winter. That long sleep is called hibernation (high-ber-NAY-shun). During hibernation, an animal’s body temperature drops, and its heart r... | 530 | 2 | Science: Life Science | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Dormice eat a lot of food before winter, _______ they can hibernate for up to six months. | A. but
B. because
C. so | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Flip It | “You’re like the kitten in the litter that wakes up before all the others.” Dad opened one eye and looked at me. I leaned in and licked his nose. “Argh! I thought you were going to give me a kiss on the cheek!” he said.
I wiggled under the sheets. “No, Dad! I’m a kitten, remember? You just said.”
“That isn’t quite wh... | 600 | 2 | null | What do Jack and his dad make for breakfast? | A. eggs
B. pancakes
C. bacon | B | What is Jack’s main fear in the story? | A. turning into a kitten while playing
B. making pancakes that his dad won’t like
C. being burned while making pancakes | C | Read the following sentences: “Help Dad cook? Use the stove? I had gotten burned on the stove before, yanking the handle on a pan of bacon and splashing some grease onto my fingers. Suddenly I couldn’t move.” Based on this evidence, what conclusion can you make? | A. Jack wants to help his dad cook.
B. Jack is scared to use the stove.
C. Jack wants to cook more bacon. | B | How does Jack most likely feel about cooking with the stove by the end of the story? | A. Jack doesn’t feel scared.
B. Jack still feels a bit scared.
C. Jack is excited. | C | What is this story mostly about? | A. A boy flips a pancake even though he is afraid.
B. A boy gets burned while cooking pancakes.
C. A boy and his dad cook bacon and eggs. | A | Read the following sentences: “ My stomach felt like it was full of little birds flapping around , and I remembered for a second the blister I got from the bacon grease burn. And then, with one hand, I gripped the handle of the skillet.” When Jack says that his stomach “felt like it was full of little birds flapping ar... | A. Jack means that he has real birds in him.
B. Jack means that he feels nervous.
C. Jack means that he is bored. | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Jack is scared to touch the pan and flip the pancake, ____ he does it anyway. | A. so
B. but
C. after | B |
Comparing Solids | Solids are a kind of matter. They are things that have their own shape. They do not flow like liquids do. You can see and touch solids. You can describe a solid by its properties. Some of those properties are color, shape, size, and texture.
Bowling balls and tennis balls are both solids. Each has its own shape. You ca... | 510 | 2 | Science: Physical Science | What are solids? | A. things that have their own shape
B. things that you can see, but can’t touch
C. things that flow like liquids do | A | What two examples of solids does the author compare and contrast? | A. a tennis ball and a bowling ball
B. a baseball and a basketball
C. a yellow ball and a green ball | A | Read these sentences from the text. "Solids are a kind of matter. They are things that have their own shape. They do not flow like liquids do. You can see and touch solids. You can describe a solid by its properties. Some of those properties are color, shape, size, and texture. "Bowling balls and tennis balls are both ... | A. They have the same color, shape, and size.
B. They cannot be described by their properties.
C. They do not flow like liquids do. | C | Which property of bowling balls and tennis balls would help you most in telling them apart? | A. shape
B. kind of matter
C. size | C | What is the main idea of this article? | A. Bowling balls and tennis balls are both round, but have different sizes.
B. Bowling balls and tennis balls are both solids, but they are different in many ways.
C. Solids are different from liquids because they have their own shape. | B | Read these sentences from the text. "You can describe a solid by its properties. Some of those properties are color, shape, size, and texture." Based on these sentences, what are “properties?” | A. important characteristics of a thing
B. the ways in which something is used
C. the places where something can be found | A | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. Tennis balls and bowling balls are both round, ____ bowling balls are much bigger. | A. so
B. because
C. but | C |
A Time of Dust Storms | A long time ago, wind and dust caused big problems in the United States. Giant clouds of dust harmed people, animals, and crops in the central part of the country. The area became known as the Dust Bowl.
The problem started when farmers planted more crops than they could sell. The next year, those farmers decided to le... | 600 | 2 | Social Studies: U.S. History | What caused big problems a long time ago in the United States? | A. masks and goggles
B. wet sheets
C. wind and dust | C | What was one effect that dust had on people, animals, and crops in the United States? | A. Dust made it easier for people, animals, and crops to stay warm.
B. Dust helped people, animals, and crops live longer.
C. Dust harmed people, animals, and crops. | C | Read this paragraph from the article. "Then came a drought (DROWT). A drought is a long period without rain. Land became very dry. Grass and crops barely grew. Very little was left to hold the soil in place." What can be concluded from this paragraph about grass, crops, and soil? | A. Grass and crops help hold soil in place.
B. Grass and crops grow best in dry soil.
C. Grass holds soil in place better than crops do. | A | Read these sentences from the article. "The next year, those farmers decided to leave some land empty. The farmers let their cattle graze there, and the cattle ate the grass. Soon, nothing grew on that land." What would probably have happened if there had still been grass growing on that land when the strong winds star... | A. More soil would have blown into the air.
B. Less soil would have blown into the air.
C. The rains would have returned sooner. | B | What is the main idea of this article? | A. There was a time when part of the United States was harmed by a lot of wind and dust.
B. Once people in the United States hung wet sheets over their windows to keep dust out of their homes.
C. A drought is a long period of time without any rain. | A | Read these sentences from the article. "The next year, those farmers decided to leave some land empty. The farmers let their cattle graze there, and the cattle ate the grass. Soon, nothing grew on that land." Based on these sentences, what does the word “graze” mean? | A. to drink lots of water
B. to run around a field
C. to feed on grass | C | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. People hung wet sheets over their windows ________ they did not want dust to get into their homes. | A. so
B. because
C. but | B |
Heading West: Learn About a Pioneer's Life | Long ago, people traveled west across the United States to settle in places unfamiliar to them. Those people were called pioneers. Most pioneers moved west to start a new life. Read on to learn more about life as a pioneer.
Many pioneers built log cabins. Log cabins are houses made from logs and mud. Pioneers stacked l... | 700 | 2 | Social Studies: U.S. History | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Early pioneers couldn’t buy food at a grocery store, _______ they picked berries, planted crops, and hunted. | A. so
B. but
C. because | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Smile! Show Off Those Pearly Whites | Like people, animals have different teeth with special jobs. Some animals have sharp teeth, some have curved teeth, and some have round teeth. Open wide, and look inside to learn about different ways teeth are helpful.
Teeth are important for many reasons. They help animals chew food. Many animals need their teeth for ... | 710 | 2 | Social Studies: Sports, Health & Safety | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. A beaver’s front teeth never stop growing, ________ gnawing on wood helps keep its teeth trimmed. | A. but
B. because
C. so | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
African American Leaders | Martin Luther King Jr. was an African American leader who lived from 1929 to 1968. He worked to help people be treated fairly and equally. We remember him with a national holiday. Read on to learn about other African Americans who have made a difference in the history of the United States.
Who are some African American... | 870 | 2 | Social Studies: U.S. History | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Condoleezza Rice served as the U.S. Secretary of State, _______ she helped the President work with the governments of other countries. | A. because
B. so
C. but | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Rocky Mountains | The Rocky Mountains are a large group of mountains on the North American continent. The Rockies are found in the western region of North America. They stretch from Canada in the north to the United States in the south. The southern part of the Rockies ends in the state of New Mexico. The Rocky Mountains also go through... | 750 | 2 | Social Studies: Geography, Societies & Culture, Sports, Health & Safety | Where can the Rocky Mountains be found? | A. in the eastern part of Canada
B. only in the southern part of the U.S.
C. in the western region of North America | C | What does the first paragraph of the article list? | A. different types of weather in the Rocky Mountains
B. different states the Rocky Mountains go through
C. different mountains in North America | B | Mount Elbert is the highest peak in the Rockies. In the winter, heavy snow falls in the higher parts of the Rockies. Based on this, what can you conclude about the weather on Mount Elbert in the winter? | A. It is probably drier than in other parts of the Rockies.
B. It is probably less cold than in other parts of the Rockies.
C. It is probably snowier than in other parts of the Rockies. | C | Who would most likely enjoy a visit to the Rocky Mountains? | A. someone who likes doing things outdoors
B. someone who does not like wild animals
C. someone who is afraid of heights | A | What is this article mostly about? | A. why people should visit the Rocky Mountains
B. what mountains in North America are like
C. what the Rocky Mountains are like | C | Read these sentences from the text. "The Rockies are the longest mountain range in North America. They have many high peaks. The highest is Mount Elbert in Colorado. It is nearly three miles high. Mount Elbert’s peak is fourteen thousand feet above sea level." Based on these sentences, what does “peak” most likely mean... | A. the width of a mountain
B. the top of a mountain
C. the bottom of a mountain | B | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. The Rocky Mountains have many high peaks, ____ Mount Elbert is the highest. | A. so
B. because
C. but | C |
Barn Sour | Jenny sat on her horse, Jake. They were near their house on the farm. Jenny looked at the paths ahead. One way went toward the pond. One way went back to the farm.
Jenny wanted to go to the pond. There, she could watch the ducks or read a book.
But Jake didn’t want to watch the ducks. Jake couldn’t read books. Jake jus... | 240 | 2 | null | Who is Jake? | A. Jenny’s horse
B. Jenny’s dad
C. Jenny’s dog | A | An important part of the story is when Jake stops on the path. Why does Jenny pull on Jake’s rope after he stops? | A. Jenny wants him to go to the barn.
B. Jenny wants him to lower his head.
C. Jenny wants him to go to the pond. | C | Jake wants to go back to the farm. What evidence from the story supports this conclusion? | A. “Jake’s big brown head came up. He stopped and looked at her.”
B. “Jake just wanted to go home. He walked toward the farm.”
C. “Jake’s head came down toward Jenny. But his feet did not move.” | B | Why doesn’t Jake want to go to the pond? | A. Jake is tired.
B. Jake hates ducks.
C. Jake is cold. | A | What is this story mostly about? | A. Jake and Jenny want to go back to the barn.
B. Jake and Jenny want to go to the pond.
C. Jake and Jenny want to go to different places. | C | Read the following sentences: “‘Jake is a sweet horse, but he’ll be sour now until he gets home.’ Bill smiled.” As used in this passage, what does “sweet” mean in this sentence? | A. sugary
B. nice
C. mean | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Jenny pulls on Jake, ____ Jake gets mad. | A. so
B. but
C. like | A |
Focus On Scientists | Science is the study of different things in the world. Scientists observe, study, and test ideas to discover things that help people. Look inside to discover some facts about scientists.
An inventor creates things that help make people’s lives easier. Benjamin Franklin was an inventor. He invented a new kind of stove, ... | 710 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science, Technology & Engineering, Physical Science, Life Science | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Dr. Jane Goodall studies chimpanzees, ______ she is an example of a primatologist. | A. because
B. but
C. so | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A Clean Park | Tyler ran into the kitchen. “Mom, I’m going to the park!” he said.“Wear your helmet!” his mom called back. The park was just down the street. Tyler grabbed his bike and rode there. It was pretty much his favorite place to go. The park looked pretty crowded. Some kids were playing. But other kids held garbage bags. T... | 220 | 2 | null | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Tyler changes his mind about helping Lauren _______ he realizes how gross the park is. | A. because
B. so
C. but | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How Countries Solve Problems | Jamal and his mom were watching TV. The news came on. The reporter described a problem between two countries. The countries’ leaders disagreed about who could have fishing boats in one part of the ocean.
“How will they figure this out, Mom?” Jamal asked. “Are they going to have a war?”
“I hope not,” Jamal’s mom respon... | 540 | 2 | Social Studies: Civics & Government | Jamal and his mom were watching the news. What did the news reporter describe? | A. a problem between two countries
B. the job of the United Nations
C. a new way to go fishing in the ocean | A | Jamal’s mom gives two examples of peaceful ways for countries to do what? | A. work out their problems
B. get ready to go to war
C. borrow money from each other | A | “There are peaceful ways countries can work out problems. One way is to have a third country that both countries trust help them come to a fair solution.” What conclusion can you draw from this evidence? | A. The only way to help two fighting countries come to a fair solution is to bring in a third country to help work out their problems.
B. It is probably important for the two fighting countries to trust the third country that helps them come to a solution.
C. Most fighting countries are able to come to a fair solution ... | B | Based on the information in the text, what are two things that the United Nations most likely works toward? | A. money and fighting
B. power and prizes
C. peace and fairness | C | What is the theme of this story? | A. Fighting is always the easiest way to end an argument.
B. Talking and fighting are both good ways to solve problems.
C. Talking is a better way to settle arguments than fighting. | C | Read these sentences from the text. “Another way is to have the countries take their argument to the United Nations. The U.N. was created to help solve these kinds of problems. Countries can present their case. The U.N. hears both sides and decides how to settle the dispute.” What does “present their case” most nearly ... | A. show off their riches
B. give their gifts
C. tell their side of the story | C | Read these sentences from the text. “There are peaceful ways countries can work out problems. One way is to have a third country that both countries trust help them come to a fair solution.” Which of these has the same meaning as the second sentence from the text? | A. For example, a third country that both countries trust can help them come to a fair solution.
B. One way is to have a third country that neither countries trust help them come to a fair solution.
C. The best way is to have a third country that both countries trust help them come to a fair solution. | A |
The Island of Hope and Tears | Many people have moved to America over the centuries. Some people have ancestors who moved to America long ago. Others have relatives who moved to America more recently.
Maybe someone related to you moved to America long ago. That person might have arrived at Ellis Island. It is an island in New York City’s harbor. Lon... | 670 | 2 | Social Studies: Geography, Societies & Culture, U.S. History | Who had to come through Ellis Island before getting to the United States? | A. business people
B. immigrants
C. New Yorkers | B | What does the author describe in the last paragraph of the article? | A. things that immigrants used to see at the immigration museum on Ellis Island
B. the way that immigrants lived when they first came to the United States
C. things that you can see or do at the immigration museum on Ellis Island today | C | Some immigrants were upset when they were not allowed to enter the United States. What evidence in the article supports this statement? | A. "Many people who entered the United States through Ellis Island nicknamed it 'The Island of Hope.'"
B. "Some people were turned away. They gave Ellis Island another, sadder nickname: 'The Island of Tears.'"
C. "From 1892 to 1924, more than twelve million immigrants came through Ellis Island." | B | What is one reason why some people probably called Ellis Island “The Island of Hope?” | A. because they hoped they could live on Ellis Island for a long time
B. because they hoped they would be allowed to enter the United States
C. because they hoped they would find a way back to their home countries | B | What is the main idea of this article? | A. Ellis Island has a museum that tells people today about immigration.
B. Ellis Island was once the first stop for immigrants coming to the United States.
C. You can use a computer to see if anyone in your family came through Ellis Island. | B | Read these sentences from the first part of the article. "Maybe someone related to you moved to America long ago. That person might have arrived at Ellis Island. It is an island in New York City’s harbor. Long ago, Ellis Island was the first stop in the United States for many newcomers." Why might the author have menti... | A. to find out how your family came to America
B. to give you an idea for an important research project
C. to get you interested in learning about how people came to America | C | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. Many immigrants came through Ellis Island, _____ not everyone was allowed into the United States. | A. so
B. because
C. but | C |
Arctic Life | Welcome to the Arctic! That is the cold, windy area around the North Pole. It includes the Arctic Ocean and the land near it. Snow and ice cover the ground for much of the year.
The Arctic is a habitat, or place in nature where many animals live. The walrus, polar bear, and snowy owl are a few of those animals. They ha... | 720 | 2 | Science: Life Science | What is the Arctic? | A. a cold and windy area
B. a hot and damp area
C. a cool and dry area | A | What does this text list? | A. different plants that grow in the Arctic
B. different animals that live in the Arctic
C. different types of weather in the Arctic | B | Fat is a good way for animals to stay warm in cold weather. What information from the text supports this idea? | A. Polar bears and walruses both have layers of fat to keep them warm.
B. Owls have a thick layer of fat under their feathers.
C. Owls and polar bears wear coats made out of fat. | A | What is one thing that all of these animals have in common? | A. They all have a layer of fat that keep them warm.
B. They all eat fish that they catch in the ocean.
C. Their bodies all keep them warm in the cold weather. | C | What is this text mostly about? | A. different animals that live in the desert
B. different animals that can survive in the Arctic weather
C. different plants that animals eat in the Arctic | B | null | null | null | null | null | null |
We're Going to a Powwow! | The sound of drums fills the air. People start to sing and dance. A powwow has begun. In the past, a powwow was a religious ceremony. Today, a powwow is a festival. It celebrates Native American life. Many different Native American tribes have powwows.
At powwows, Native Americans sing songs in their tribe’s language. ... | 510 | 2 | null | Choose the word that best completes the sentences below. Some of the songs are old. Other songs are _________. | A. hot
B. new
C. gifts | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Great Americans | Oprah Winfrey had her own television talk show and magazine. She uses much of the money she earns to help others. Winfrey had a charity called the Angel Network. People donated, or gave, money to the charity. The money was used to help people throughout the world. She now is building her own television network, OWN.
Ro... | 560 | 2 | Social Studies: U.S. History | Who is Nikki Giovanni? | A. a writer
B. a tap dancer
C. an astronaut | A | What does the author describe at the end of the passage? | A. how Rosa Parks made history
B. Savion Glover’s tap dancing career
C. how Robert L. Curbeam Jr. became an astronaut | A | Oprah Winfrey cares about helping others. What evidence from the passage supports this conclusion? | A. Oprah Winfrey uses much of the money she earns to help others.
B. Oprah Winfrey is building her own television network, OWN.
C. Oprah Winfrey had her own television talk show and magazine. | A | Why are all of these people included in the passage? | A. because they are important
B. because they are scientists
C. because they changed laws | A | What is this passage mostly about? | A. famous African Americans
B. the life of Rosa Parks
C. The Tap Dance Kid | A | Read the following sentences: “ At the age of 10, he starred in The Tap Dance Kid. The show was on a Broadway stage in New York City.” What does the word “starred” most nearly mean? | A. jumped
B. performed
C. noted | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Savion Glover is a talented tap dancer, _________ he has won many awards. | A. also
B. but
C. so | C |
It's Chinese New Year | Chinese New Year happens sometime between January 21 and February 20. The Chinese New Year celebration lasts 15 days.
People say good-bye to the old year and welcome the new year.
A Time for Color: Many people wear red and gold. Those colors are thought to bring happiness and wealth. Family and friends give children sm... | 710 | 2 | null | When does Chinese New Year happen? | A. sometime between January 1 and February 20
B. sometime between January 21 and February 20
C. sometime between January 1 and January 21
D. January 21 | B | What is the main idea of this text? | A. During Chinese New Year, people eat dishes that have special meanings.
B. The Chinese lion dance is believed to bring people good luck.
C. There are different ways people celebrate Chinese New Year.
D. The Chinese people use an animal to name each year. | C | What do many people wear during Chinese New Year? | A. blue and gold
B. red and silver
C. blue and silver
D. red and gold | D | What is one characteristic people born in the year of the pig are believed to have? | A. They are energetic.
B. They are creative.
C. They are lazy.
D. They are honest. | D | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Clara and Phillip the Turtle | It’s a hot summer’s day, and Clara is outside on her back porch drinking lemonade. Her mom is in the backyard cutting the grass with a lawn mower. The lawn mower is loud, and Clara wishes her mom would play with her instead. But her mom says because it’s been sunny and then rainy and then sunny again, the grass has had... | 760 | 2 | null | What does Clara take care of? | A. a bird
B. a snake
C. a turtle | C | A problem in this story is that Phillip’s leg is broken. What is the solution? | A. Clara’s mom cuts the grass with a lawn mower.
B. Clara sits on her back porch and drinks lemonade.
C. Clara takes care of Phillip until his leg is healed. | C | Clara takes good care of Phillip the turtle. What information from the story supports this statement? | A. The vet says that Phillip needs plants to eat and water to drink, plus a place to live.
B. Clara brings Phillip fruit and leaves to eat, and keeps his water bowl clean.
C. Clara wishes her mom would play with her instead of cutting the grass. | B | How was Phillip’s leg probably broken? | A. It was caught on a piece of glass in the backyard.
B. It was run over by the lawn mower.
C. It was hit by a car driving down the street. | B | What is a theme of this story? | A. A mistake can be fixed.
B. Pets are a lot of trouble.
C. Children should spend a lot of time outdoors. | A | Read this sentence from the passage: “Clara’s mom has a turtle in her hand! ” Why does the author use an exclamation point after the word “hand”? | A. to show that Clara does not know what is happening
B. to show that what is happening is exciting
C. to show that Clara’s mom is asking a question | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Phillip’s leg is healed _______ Clara takes care of him. | A. after
B. before
C. so | A |
The Perfect Sandcastle | Renee was making sandcastles on the beach with her friends, Divya and Morris. It was fun to shape the wet sand with their hands, like dough. It was sunny outside but not too bright. The ocean waves lapping at Renee’s feet felt nice.
As they played, Renee noticed something: none of their sandcastles looked like castles.... | 520 | 2 | Science: Technology & Engineering | What are Renee, Divya, and Morris making on the beach? | A. mud pies
B. deep holes
C. sandcastles | C | One problem in this passage is that the sandcastles Renee and her friends make do not look like castles. How do they solve this problem? | A. They build a new sandcastle, first drawing it in the sand.
B. They ask Divya’s dad to help them build a new sandcastle because he is an architect.
C. They all build sandcastles that look like upside-down ice cream cones. | A | The sandcastle built after making a drawing looks more like a real castle than the sandcastles built before making a drawing. What can be concluded from this information? | A. Making a drawing before building a sandcastle results in a sandcastle that looks like a wooden block.
B. Making a drawing before building a sandcastle results in a sandcastle that looks like a big snowman.
C. Making a drawing before building a sandcastle results in a sandcastle that looks more like a real castle. | C | Why does Morris kick down everyone’s sandcastles? | A. He is mad because their sandcastles are bigger than his.
B. He has an idea for making a new sandcastle.
C. He is tired of making sandcastles and wants to do something else. | B | What is a theme of the story? | A. People do a better job at something when they work alone than when they work in a group.
B. If people are unhappy, they should keep doing what they are doing.
C. Doing something in a new way can make a big difference. | C | Read these sentences: “Renee’s sandcastles looked like upside-down ice cream cones. Divya’s castles looked like wooden blocks, with little dents where she had shaped the blocks with her fingers. And Morris made castles that looked like a lot of snowmen huddled together. ‘Divya, Morris,’ Renee said. ‘None of our castles... | A. Renee means that none of their sandcastles look like real castles.
B. Renee means that they will never be able to build a castle with towers.
C. Renee means that Divya is better at making sandcastles than Morris is. | A | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Renee, Divya, and Morris build a sandcastle that looks more like a real castle _______ making a drawing in the sand. | A. after
B. before
C. because | A |
Celebrations Around the World | Countries around the world take part in different celebrations throughout the year. The world map shows some of those countries.
The Festival of the Sun in Peru takes place in June. That is the time of year when the Sun is farthest away from Peru and daylight is shortest. The festival honors the Sun.
The Rose Harvest F... | 820 | 2 | null | What does the Festival of the Sun in Peru honor? | A. Peru
B. roses
C. the Sun | C | The Rose Harvest Festival in Bulgaria and the Yam Harvest in Ghana and Nigeria both celebrate something that grows in those countries. According to the text, what is one difference between what they celebrate? | A. The Rose Harvest Festival celebrates an animal and the Yam Harvest celebrates trees.
B. The Rose Harvest Festival celebrates a flower and the Yam Harvest celebrates a vegetable.
C. The Rose Harvest Festival celebrates a color and the Yam Harvest celebrates a fruit. | B | Read the following sentences from the text. “In July, people in some places in Australia celebrate the history of Aborigines (a-buh-RIH-juh-neez). Aborigines are the Native people of Australia. As part of the week-long celebration, people wear traditional costumes, paint their faces, and perform dances….The Dragon Boat... | A. Celebrations often include traditions, like traditional clothing or symbols.
B. Celebrations always include boats of different sizes that people can race.
C. Celebrations can never include dancing because they are serious events. | A | According to the text, how might people in the United States come together to celebrate Independence Day? | A. They might march in parades and watch fireworks together.
B. They might wear traditional costumes and carry yams together.
C. They might perform a dance called “shake a leg” together. | A | What is the main idea of this text? | A. People in the United states celebrate Independence Day on July 4 each year.
B. Places around the world have different celebrations throughout the year.
C. Roses are a type of flower that can be used to make perfume and chocolate. | B | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mommy Bird Feeds Her Chicks | A bunch of chicks hatch to a mommy bird. She knows her young ones are hungry and that they will need to eat. She knows she has to go and get food for them.
The mommy bird is big and tall, and she is a capable hunter, especially at catching fish. She is a great blue heron with sharp eyes and fast bill movement.
The nest... | 640 | 2 | Science: Life Science | What is hatched to the mommy bird? | A. a bunch of chicks
B. a bunch of fish
C. one chick | A | What main problem does the mommy bird face? | A. She has lost her chicks.
B. She needs to feed her chicks.
C. she cannot fly | B | The mommy bird uses her bill to get food. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion? | A. "The mommy bird takes off to the bay to find food."
B. "She stands still in the water and watches. Sometimes she walks very slowly."
C. ". . . she uses her bill to quickly snatch up the fish and swallow it whole." | C | Read these sentences from the text. The bay is close to the nest, so the mommy bird arrives there quickly. She lands and then starts to wait. She stands still in the water and watches. Sometimes she walks very slowly. She waits for fish to swim close. When one fish does, she uses her bill to quickly snatch up the fish ... | A. She is patient.
B. She is tired.
C. She is scared. | A | What is the main idea of this text? | A. A mommy bird makes a nest in a tall oak tree, where a bunch of chicks hatch.
B. A mommy bird flies through the air on a sunny day, and she loves the feeling of flying.
C. A mommy bird helps her chicks survive by finding food and bringing it back for them. | C | Read these sentences from the text. [The mommy bird] waits for fish to swim close. When one fish does, she uses her bill to quickly snatch up the fish and swallow it whole. Now she has food and can feed her babies. Based on these sentences, what does "swallow" mean? | A. throw
B. take in
C. hide | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. The mommy bird knows that her chicks are hungry, ____ she has to go and get food for them. | A. so
B. but
C. also | A |
Super Survival Skills | A porcupine fish is one type of sea creature that lives in the oceans. When the porcupine fish is in danger, it swallows water and swells like a balloon. It then becomes too large and prickly for an enemy to eat. How do other sea creatures protect themselves?
Oceans are home to some of the most colorful animals in the ... | 740 | 2 | Science: Life Science | How does living in sea anemones protect clown fish? | A. Clown fish are the same colors as sea anemones.
B. Predators stay away from sea anemones because they are poisonous.
C. Sea anemones attack other fish.
D. Clown fish have poison on their scales that come from the sea anemone. | B | _______________ stay together in groups for protection. | A. Jelly fish
B. Seahorses
C. Angelfish
D. All of the above | C | Tentacles are | A. types of poison on jelly fish.
B. poisonous stripes on clown fish.
C. long arms on jellyfish and sea anemones.
D. the arms of a starfish. | C | Why does mimicking another animal protect the mimic octopus? | A. The mimic octopus looks like a more dangerous animal and scares predators away.
B. Predators are scared of animals that change and will leave them alone.
C. The mimic octopus changes to look like the predator to confuse it.
D. The mimic octopus changes so quickly that the predator cannot see it. | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Welcome Aboard! | Ahoy, mates! Welcome aboard the Santa Maria. Put on your sea legs and join Christopher Columbus and his crew on their journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Christopher Columbus and his crew started their trip in Spain. They had three ships: The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Columbus and his crew were looking for a... | 560 | 2 | Social Studies: World History | Which happened first? | A. The sailors thought they were lost.
B. The crew started their trip in Spain.
C. They were running out of food.
D. A crew member spotted land. | B | Which happened last? | A. They were running out of food.
B. The crew started their trip in Spain.
C. The sailors thought they were lost.
D. A crew member spotted land. | D | Columbus was looking for a shortcut to | A. Florida.
B. Asia.
C. Spain.
D. the United States. | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Money Matters | People use money every day. Have you ever wondered where all of that money has been or where it might go? Read below to find out!
Money comes in the form of bills and coins. Here is the path a U.S. dollar bill may take from start to finish.
Bills are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. People check the bil... | 660 | 2 | Social Studies: Geography, Societies & Culture | Where would you most likely find this text? | A. a science magazine.
B. a social studies textbook.
C. a newspaper’s section about art.
D. a magazine about music. | B | This article was written to | A. inform people about how money is made.
B. inform people where money has been and where it goes.
C. persuade readers that money is an important part of society.
D. help people learn how to save and spend money wisely. | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Fun in the Sun | Grab your beach towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen! Summer is just around the corner. It starts on June 21. For most kids, that means more time to play outside and have fun.
Experts say that more injuries occur during the summer months. Follow these tips to make sure you stay safe while enjoying the season.
Many kids wil... | 650 | 2 | Social Studies: Sports, Health & Safety | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Wearing sunscreen is important _______ sunlight can damage your skin and eyes. | A. but
B. because
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The Buzz About Honey | Honeybees are really busy. Using flowers, bees begin to make honey. They visit between 50 and 100 flowers in one trip from the beehive. Follow the buzz to the beehive, and discover how honey is made.
Follow the steps honey takes from a flower to a grocery store shelf.
1. Collect the Nectar
Honeybees need flowers to mak... | 680 | 2 | Science: Life Science | First the bees collect __________ and then they go to the hive. | A. nectar
B. pollen
C. beeswax
D. honeycomb | A | In a lifetime of work, a honeybee collects | A. enough honey to equal the size of a head of a pin.
B. a pound of honey.
C. honey from 2 million flowers.
D. enough honey to equal the size of a pea. | D | Before the bees fan the honey, they put the nectar in ___________. | A. their bellies.
B. jars.
C. the flower.
D. the honeycomb. | D | The beekeeper collects the honey from the hive and then the honey goes to ______________. | A. a restaurant.
B. the flower.
C. the grocery store.
D. the beeswax. | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A Trip to the Immigration Museum | Sara was learning about American history. Today, her class visited the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
“This museum is in the building where immigrants to the United States arrived a hundred years ago,” Sara’s teacher explained. “You will learn how people came to America back then. Please think about how different thi... | 690 | 2 | Social Studies: Geography, Societies & Culture, U.S. History | What did Sara and her class learn about on their class visit? | A. how people came to America a hundred years ago
B. how to drive a ferryboat on a river
C. how to interview someone about history | A | Where does this story mostly take place? | A. at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
B. on a ferryboat near Ellis Island
C. at the Statue of Liberty | A | Read these sentences from the text. "'This is where immigrants had to check their baggage,' a guide said. 'They had come on long trips aboard very crowded ships. They knew they might never be able to return to their old countries.'" Based on this evidence, what conclusion can you draw about where these immigrants came ... | A. They came from nearby towns and villages.
B. They came from faraway countries.
C. They came from different parts of the U.S. | B | Immigrants to the United States wanted very much to become Americans. What evidence from the text supports this statement? | A. They arrived at the building that was turned into the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
B. They came to the U.S. knowing that they might never be able to return to their old countries.
C. They came to the U.S. wearing old-time dresses, boots, and clothing from their countries. | B | What is the main idea of this story? | A. Sara visited a museum and learned about immigrants who came to the United States a hundred years ago.
B. Sara interviewed her parents to learn more about how they came to the United States.
C. Sara saw old trunks, suitcases, and baskets at the immigration museum she went to with her class. | A | Read these sentences from the text. “'This museum is in the building where immigrants to the United States arrived a hundred years ago,' Sara’s teacher explained. 'You will learn how people came to America back then.'” In these sentences, what does the phrase “immigrants to the United States” mean? | A. people who traveled the world
B. people who left America to live somewhere else
C. people who came to live in America | C | Sara wanted to know more about how her parents immigrated to the United States, ____ she decided to interview them. | A. because
B. but
C. so | C |
Moka the Little Golden Dog | Moka is a little golden dog that speaks English. No one seems to know but me. My job is to feed Moka and take her for walks when her family goes away on vacation. I’ve asked them about Moka before. I’ve said, “Are you aware, Mr. and Mrs. Quimpy, that your little golden dog speaks English?”
Mr. and Mrs. Quimpy laugh and... | 710 | 2 | null | Who is Moka? | A. a little golden dog
B. the narrator of the story
C. the Quimpys’ granddaughter | A | How does Moka change in the story? | A. At first she can speak English, but then she speaks Spanish.
B. At first she only says “forevermore,” but then she only says “nevermore.”
C. At first she only says one word at a time, but then she says a sentence. | C | Mr. and Mrs. Quimpy do not believe that their dog can speak English. What evidence from the story best supports this conclusion? | A. Mr. and Mrs. Quimpy tell the narrator not to feed Moka too much.
B. When the narrator tells them that Moka can speak, they laugh.
C. Samantha asks the narrator if she knows that Moka can speak. | B | How do many of Moka’s answers affect the narrator and Samantha? | A. Many of Moka’s answers confuse the narrator and Samantha.
B. Many of Moka’s answers discourage the narrator and Samantha and make them feel bad.
C. Many of Moka’s answers motivate the narrator and Samantha and make them feel good. | C | What is this story mostly about? | A. a dog that speaks English
B. a dog that only says one word
C. a girl who takes care of a dog | A | Read the following sentences: “Moka is a little golden dog that speaks English. No one seems to know but me. My job is to feed Moka and take her for walks when her family goes away on vacation. I’ve asked them about Moka before. I’ve said, ‘Are you aware , Mr. and Mrs. Quimpy, that your little golden dog speaks English... | A. to be interested in something
B. to know about something
C. to be happy about something | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Moka only says “forevermore” to the narrator, ____ she only says “nevermore” to Samantha. | A. so
B. but
C. such as | B |
Objects in Space | So much traffic is zipping around Earth’s orbit. An orbit is the path of one space object around another. Scientists have to keep an eye on all that traffic to make sure it flows smoothly.
People have sent hundreds of satellites into Earth’s orbit. A satellite is an object that orbits a planet. Some travel as close as ... | 630 | 2 | Science: Technology & Engineering | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Some satellites are within 100 miles of Earth, _______ others are thousands of miles away. | A. but
B. so
C. because | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A Gold Sheep | Jared and his family are going to the petting zoo. Jared is nervous. What if one of the animals bites him?
“The animals won’t bite as long as you are nice to them,” Mom says.
“I’m always nice to animals,” says Jared.
When they get to the zoo, he sees all kinds of animals. There are chickens and lambs. There is a goat a... | 410 | 2 | null | Where do Jared and his family go in the story? | A. the shopping mall
B. the petting zoo
C. the aquarium | B | What problem does Gael, the gold sheep, face? | A. He thinks the other sheep won’t accept his gold face.
B. When he cries, gold flowers grow from where his tears fall.
C. He does not get enough food because no one feeds gold sheep. | A | Gael is a magical sheep. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion? | A. Conrad, the leader, thinks the gold flowers are delicious.
B. When Gael cries, gold flowers grow from where his tears fall.
C. Gael lives in shame, and he cannot show his true self to the other sheep. | B | Read these sentences from the text. “Secretly gold? We would never accept that! That sheep would be different. It would be an outcast!” Conrad says, laughing. Gael, the gold sheep, is standing alone on the other side of the petting zoo. He hears every word Conrad says. He begins to cry gold tears. Based on this informa... | A. proud that he is gold and different from the others
B. hungry for more animal pellets from Jared
C. sad that the sheep would not accept him | C | What is the main message of this story? | A. Being different can also be beautiful.
B. Trips to the petting zoo can teach you things.
C. Gold sheep are better than white or gray sheep. | A | Read these sentences from the text. “Look!” says Jared, pointing. “There is your gold sheep. He is making gold flowers grow!” “Ohhh!” all the other sheep gasp. “They are beautiful.” As used in the sentence, what does the word “gasp” mean? | A. run away in fear from something
B. make a noise from being surprised
C. make a noise in disgust | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Gael thinks the other sheep would reject him if they knew his true color, ____ he hides his true form from others. | A. but
B. like
C. so | C |
Weathering and Erosion | Nature is always changing. Those changes are called natural events. Some natural events happen quickly. Think of a fire that starts when lightning strikes a tree. Other events occur slowly, such as when rocks are worn down over hundreds of years. This happens because of weathering and erosion.
Weathering is what happen... | 620 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science | What is erosion? | A. the process of moving water, moving ice, or wind carrying away a part of a rock
B. the process of a part of a rock loosened usually by nature
C. a natural event that happens quickly, such as lightning striking a tree | A | Weathering and erosion are effects. What can cause weathering and erosion? | A. lightning, fire, or a tree
B. moving water, moving ice, or wind
C. pieces of rock, sand, or dirt | B | Weathering and erosion wear down rocks over a long time. What evidence in the text supports this statement? | A. "Moving water can cause weathering and erosion. . . . The water can chip off small pieces of rock and carry them away."
B. "Moving ice can cause weathering and erosion. . . . During warmer weather, a bit of ice melts."
C. "Wind also causes weathering and erosion. . . . Over a long period of time, the wind wears down... | C | Read this paragraph from the article. "Wind also causes weathering and erosion. Wind can blow sand and dirt. It can carry the dirt far away. In some places, strong wind will push sand against rocks. Over a long period of time, the wind wears down those rocks." What can you infer from this paragraph about the strength o... | A. The stronger the wind blows, the faster it wears down rocks.
B. The stronger the wind blows, the more slowly it wears down rocks.
C. A wind's strength has no effect on how fast it wears down rocks. | A | What is the main idea of this text? | A. Solid sheets of ice can cause weathering and erosion as they move slowly down a mountain.
B. Weathering and erosion are natural events that slowly wear down rocks.
C. Waves can chip off pieces of rock and turn them into sand. | B | Read this paragraph from the article. "Moving water can cause weathering and erosion. Have you ever seen waves crash against rocks on the shore? The water can chip off small pieces of rock and carry them away. As more waves hit the rocks, more pieces are chipped off and carried away. Because of this, the rocks get smal... | A. to suggest that readers visit a beach in order to better understand weathering and erosion
B. to help readers who have never been to a beach imagine what a beach looks like
C. to help readers see how moving water can cause weathering and erosion | C | A sheet of ice on a mountain can cause weathering and erosion _______ it moves down the mountain. | A. when
B. before
C. after | A |
A Lion in the Bedroom | When James woke up, he found a lion sleeping on the floor next to his bed. Because he was five years old, he thought this was awesome.
“Hello, lion!” he yelled.
The lion, a female with a patchy coat, opened one eye and stared at him lazily. Then she turned over and fell back asleep.
James considered petting the lion o... | 570 | 2 | null | What does James find in his bedroom? | A. a tiger
B. a lion
C. Trixie, his old cat | B | How do James’s parents change in the story? | A. At first they don’t believe there is a lion in their house. Then they become scared that there might be a lion in their house.
B. At first they are scared that there might be a lion in their house. Then they don’t believe there is a lion in their house.
C. At first they don’t want James to have a lion, and then they... | A | When James tells his parents that he has a lion, they do not believe him. Which details from the passage support this conclusion? | A. James’s father grabs a mop and goes to look in James’s room.
B. James’s mother wants to call the police or animal control.
C. James’s mother says, “That’s nice,” and his father makes jokes. | C | Read the following sentences: “‘James,’ he said. ‘I need you to be completely, 100% honest with me. No make-believe, no story-time? Can you do that?’ “James nodded. ‘Sure I can.’ He noticed a droplet of sweat dripping down his father’s forehead. “‘OK, great,’ said his father, in a strange, small voice. ‘James. Is ther... | A. annoyed
B. frightened
C. happy | B | What is this passage mostly about? | A. James finds a lion in his bedroom and tells his parents.
B. James misses his cat Trixie, so his parents buy him a lion named Trixie II.
C. James is scared of the lion in his bedroom, and his father hits it with a broom. | A | Read the following sentences: “‘It’s not sarcasm,’ his father said. ‘I’m being funn—’ James’s father didn’t get to finish his sentence. It was interrupted by an ear-splitting roar, coming from James’s bedroom.” In this sentence, what does “interrupted” most nearly mean? | A. became louder
B. kept going
C. stopped | C | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. James tells his parents that there is a lion in his bedroom, _______ they do not believe him. | A. but
B. so
C. because | A |
The Cutest Animal Finalists | Weekly Reader asked its readers to vote for the cutest animal in a recent contest. The company received nearly 20,000 votes! These are the six animals that the readers thought were the cutest.
Polar bears are animals that live near the North Pole. The ground there is mostly ice. The fur on polar bears looks white. Pola... | 660 | 2 | Science: Life Science | “These six animals are the cutest animals in the world,” is | A. a fact.
B. an opinion. | B | Which of the following is an opinion? | A. Koalas are small animals that live in Australia.
B. Dolphins live in most oceans .
C. The cubs look like cute teddy bears.
D. Penguins are black with white bellies. | C | All of the animals in the article are similar because: | A. They all like to eat fish.
B. None of the animals know how to run.
C. All of the animals are thought to be one of the cutest animals in the world.
D. All of the animals like to laugh. | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Ilsa and the International Camp | Ilsa was excited to meet her camp counselor Itzel when she arrived for her first day at The International Camp in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City. Itzel asked the campers to sit in a circle, introduce themselves, and share which countries their families were from.
Ilsa smiled. She liked that her new camp friends... | 690 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science | Where are the families of people at The International Camp from? | A. Argentina ONLY
B. France ONLY
C. many different countries | C | What is compared and contrasted in the passage? | A. New York City and Chicago
B. international camps and sports camps
C. weather in different parts of the world | C | The climate of Ghana is warm all year. The climate of New York City is sometimes cold. What can be concluded from this information? | A. All parts of the world have the same climate.
B. Different parts of the world can have different climates.
C. The climate of New York City and the climate of England are alike. | B | Why might Ilsa like to eat ice cream in the summer? | A. Ilsa likes eating something cold when the weather is hot.
B. Ilsa likes eating something warm when the weather is hot.
C. Ilsa likes eating something hot when the weather is cold. | A | What is a main idea of the story? | A. eating stew in Senegal
B. visiting Argentina in the summer
C. weather around the world | C | Read these sentences: “Ilsa was excited to meet her camp counselor Itzel when she arrived for her first day at The International Camp in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City. Itzel asked the campers to sit in a circle, introduce themselves, and share which countries their families were from.” What does the word inter... | A. having to do with more than one country
B. having to do with being outdoors
C. having to do with playing baseball or soccer | A | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Ilsa’s parents are from England, _______ Yassine’s parents are from Morocco. | A. because
B. but
C. so | B |
Web Weavers | A spider squeezes liquid from its body. The liquid hardens into a strong silk thread. It can be thin or thick. It can also be smooth or sticky.
All spiders spin silk. Some spiders hang from their silk. Some use their silk to protect their eggs. Many spiders use their silk to build webs. Learn about three kinds of web b... | 480 | 2 | Science: Life Science | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. An orb weaver spider knows when an insect flies into its web ________ it feels the web move. | A. so
B. but
C. because | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Three Branches of Government | The United States Constitution was written over two hundred years ago. It explains how the United States government should work. The people who wrote the Constitution did not want one person or group to have too much power. That was why they divided the government into three parts, known as branches.
The branches are t... | 740 | 2 | Social Studies: Civics & Government, U.S. History | What are the three branches of the U.S. government? | A. Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Senate
B. the president, the House of Representatives, and the Senate
C. legislative, executive, and judicial | C | This article describes the three branches of government and their responsibilities. Which branch does it describe first? | A. the executive branch
B. the judicial branch
C. the legislative branch | C | Read these sentences from the text. "The people who wrote the Constitution did not want one person or group to have too much power. That was why they divided the government into three parts, known as branches." What can you conclude based on this evidence? | A. The three branches of the government do not have the same amount of power.
B. The people who wrote the Constitution wanted every American to help make laws.
C. The people who wrote the Constitution did not want to have just one branch of government. | C | Which is an example of how one branch of government can be affected by the other branches? | A. The executive branch includes the president, the vice president, and the Cabinet.
B. Justices on the Supreme Court are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate.
C. Voters in each state elect their representation in the House and their senators to go to Congress. | B | What is the main idea of this article? | A. The U.S. Constitution is the law of the land, and it lays out rules for the government and rights for the American people.
B. The judicial branch decides on the meanings of the laws and whether laws break the rules of the U.S. Constitution.
C. The U.S. Constitution says that the country must have a Congress, a Supre... | A | Read these sentences from the text. "The United States Constitution was written over two hundred years ago. It explains how the United States government should work. The people who wrote the Constitution did not want one person or group to have too much power. That was why they divided the government into three parts, ... | A. to give the reader background information about why there are three branches of government
B. to explain to the reader why the U.S. Constitution is the most important piece of writing in history
C. to help the reader learn more about the history of the United States | A | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. The legislative branch of government has the power to make laws, ______ the executive branch carries those laws out. | A. so
B. because
C. but | C |
Atka and the Wolves of South Salem | Alawa and Zephyr are two-year-old Canadian Rocky Mountain wolves. They live in a large pen at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New York. The pen has trees, two dens, rocks to climb, and a pond. The wolves run by the fence and then stop to look around. They pant in the July sun. “Wolves like the winter,” say... | 630 | 2 | Science: Life Science | What is Atka? | A. a wolf
B. a dog
C. a coyote | A | The author contrasts wolves with dogs. What is one way that wolves and dogs are different? | A. Wolves are domesticated, but dogs are not.
B. Dogs live in packs, but wolves live alone.
C. Wolves howl to communicate with one another, but dogs bark. | C | The three socialized ambassador wolves have no fear of people. Which evidence from the text supports this statement? | A. The three wolves are not domesticated.
B. The three wolves help with educational events.
C. The three wolves live at the Wolf Conservation Center. | B | Which type of wolf from the Wolf Conservation Center would most likely be released into the wild? | A. a socialized wolf
B. a wolf that has not been visited by people
C. a “teacher wolf” | B | What is the passage mostly about? | A. wolves and the Wolf Conservation Center
B. how wolves communicate
C. the domestication of dogs | A | Read the following sentences: “They put catnip, blackberries and oranges, into boxes. Alex left the boxes in the wolf pen for the wolves to examine .” What does the word examine mean in the sentence? | A. to throw away the boxes
B. to avoid the boxes
C. to look at the boxes carefully | C | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Wolves only eat once or twice-a-week, ______ they eat a lot when they do eat. | A. second
B. first
C. but | C |
The Volcano That Keeps Erupting | A volcano on the island of Hawaii has been erupting since 1983. The volcano’s name is Kilauea (kee-lah-WAY-ah). It has released tons of hot, melted rock called lava.
Volcanoes are openings on the surface of our planet that can send lava, gas, and steam into the air. You may have seen volcanoes that look like mountains ... | 790 | 2 | Science: Earth & Space Science | What is Kilauea? | A. a volcano on the island of Hawaii that has been erupting since 1983
B. a community on the island of Hawaii that has been destroyed by lava
C. an ocean where most of the world's volcanoes and the island of Hawaii are found | A | The destruction of Royal Gardens was an effect. What was the cause? | A. a forest preserve
B. lava flow
C. the Pacific Ocean | B | "Lava from Kilauea has done a lot of damage." What evidence in the article supports this statement? | A. In 1990, lava from Kilauea destroyed over a hundred homes.
B. Since 1983, Kilauea has released tons of hot, melted rock in Hawaii.
C. Kilauea is an opening on the surface of the earth that can send lava, gas, and steam into the air. | A | Living near a volcano can be dangerous. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion? | A. Volcanoes can send lava, gas, and steam into the air.
B. Lava from Kilauea destroyed over a hundred homes.
C. Most volcanoes are in an area called the "Ring of Fire." | B | What is the main idea of this article? | A. Scientists are using computers to map the path of lava from Kilauea.
B. Kilauea is a volcano in Hawaii that has done a lot of damage since 1983.
C. The "Ring of Fire" is what scientists call an area in the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's volcanoes are found. | B | Read this paragraph from the article. "Scientists say Kilauea’s lava threatens more homes and a forest preserve. The scientists are using computers to map the lava’s path. They hope to predict what Kilauea will do in the future." What does it mean that lava "threatens more homes"? | A. Lava is making loud noises that sound like threats around more homes.
B. Lava is destroying more homes today than it used to.
C. More homes are in danger of being destroyed by lava. | C | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. Scientists are mapping the path of lava from Kilauea _______ they want to predict what Kilauea will do in the future. | A. so
B. because
C. but | B |
Holidays! | Christmas is a Christian holiday. Families decorate evergreen trees with lights and ornaments. Some people also string light on the outside of their homes. On Christmas, people sing and give one another gifts.
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday. It lasts for eight days. Every night, one candle is lit in a holder called a men... | 570 | 2 | null | The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Many students are helping others for the holidays, ______ they are showing their holiday spirit. | A. because
B. but
C. so | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mommy's Gonna Love It | Stacey’s mother worked at home. She spent all day at the computer. Sometimes she typed. Sometimes she clicked. Sometimes she looked at videos. She was a writer, so being at the computer was her job. The computer was her most important tool. It worked very well. There was only one problem.
It was boring.
The computer wa... | 500 | 2 | null | What does Stacey decide to make beautiful? | A. Mommy’s computer
B. Mommy’s room
C. Mommy’s writing | A | When decorating the computer, what does Stacey do first? | A. put glitter on the computer
B. color the computer purple
C. put stickers on the computer | B | Stacey thinks she is helping her mother by making her computer look beautiful. What sentence from the story best supports this conclusion? | A. “‘This looks almost perfect,’ said Stacey. ‘But what’s missing?’”
B. “Stacey’s mother never complained about this. But Stacey could tell it bothered her.”
C. “And so, one day while her mother was taking a bath, Stacey decided to help.” | C | Based on the story, how does Stacey’s mother feel about what Stacey has done to her computer? | A. She is angry.
B. She is thankful.
C. She is confused. | A | What is this story mostly about? | A. how a girl tries to help her mother
B. how a mother uses a computer for work
C. how a girl is different from her mother | A | Read the following sentences: “She was a writer, so being at the computer was her job. The computer was her most important tool . It worked very well.” As used in the passage, what does the word “tool” most nearly mean? | A. an object used to make things beautiful
B. an object used to do work
C. an object that stops you from finishing something | B | Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Stacey wanted to make Mommy’s computer beautiful, _____ Mommy did not like how Stacey changed her computer. | A. so
B. after
C. but | C |
Family Stories | Yesterday, my second-grade class read Grandpa’s Tractor. It is a children’s book by Michael Garland. In the book, a boy named Timmy spends the day with his grandfather, Grandpa Joe. The story takes place in the present and the past.
Timmy and his grandfather visit an old farm where Grandpa Joe grew up. Timmy sees the o... | 600 | 2 | Social Studies: School & Family Life | What does Timmy do in the book Grandpa's Tractor? | A. Timmy calls his grandpa Cesar on the phone.
B. Timmy spends the day with his grandfather.
C. Timmy picks vegetables on a farm in Mexico. | B | One of the settings of Grandpa's Tractor is the present. What is another setting of Grandpa's Tractor? | A. Mexico
B. the past
C. the future | B | Read this sentence from the story. "Grandpa Cesar's life as a boy was different from Grandpa Joe's." What evidence in the story supports this idea? | A. Grandpa Joe grew up on a farm, and Grandpa Cesar grew up in a small village.
B. Grandpa Joe tells Timmy about his memories of growing up, and Grandpa Cesar shares his memories of growing up.
C. Grandpa Joe grew up on a farm, and Grandpa Cesar's parents picked vegetables on a farm. | A | What effect does the book Grandpa's Tractor seem to have on the second-grader who reads it? | A. It makes the second-grader wonder what riding a tractor would be like.
B. It makes the second-grader wonder what the life of his or her own grandpa was like.
C. It makes the second-grader wonder what living in Mexico would be like. | B | What is the theme of this story? | A. learning about the past
B. learning about the future
C. learning about the present | A | Read this paragraph from the story. "Timmy and his grandfather visit an old farm where Grandpa Joe grew up. Timmy sees the old farmhouse, barn, and tractor. For Grandpa Joe, seeing the tractor brings back special memories. He tells Timmy all about his life on the farm." What does the author mean by writing, "seeing the... | A. Grandpa Joe can only drive the tractor backward, not forward.
B. Grandpa Joe can still remember how to drive the tractor.
C. The tractor makes Grandpa Joe think of special memories. | C | Choose the answer that best completes this sentence. Grandpa Cesar grew up in Mexico, _______ his family later moved to the United States. | A. so
B. because
C. but | C |
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