5.5.1 Skunk Ladder Reading Test (Scott Foresman)

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The spelunkers headed into the cavern.

• park

• cave

• river

• countryide

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She made an attempt to soothe the baby.

• effort

• song

• game

• face

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We abandoned the game after an hour.

• invented

• started on

• played throgh

• gave up on

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The builder let out a bellow.

• cry of pain

• happy laugh

• loud yell

• secret message

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That dog looks like a savage animal.

• friendly

• playful

• old

• wild

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The letter was immensely difficult to read.

• not at all

• somewhat

• very greatly

• equally

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Walking a tightrope is quite a feat.

• act of stupidity

• act of kindness

• act of skill or daring

• act of carelessness

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We agreed that the outcome was impossible.

• possible

• very possible

• not possible

• unknown

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We feel it is improper for students to give gifts to teachers.

• unfair

• understandable

• not appropriate

• decent

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Those details are immaterial.

• invisible

• important

• unimportant

• slightly visible