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Pick the correct verb:

The first Thanksgiving _____ celebrated in 1621.

• was

• were

Read and make an inference:

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Its mass is over 300 times the mass of Earth, but it is still tiny compared to the sun. Scientists call Jupiter a Jovian planet, which means that it is a gas giant. Gas giants aren't made entirely of solid rock like rocky planets. Jupiter has some rock in its core, but it is very little when compared to the whole planet. Besides a small amount of rock, Jupiter is made of very dense gases that have become liquids.

Is Earth a Jovian planet?

Pick the correct verb:

The leaves ________ color in the fall.

• changes

• change

Read and answer the question:

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is called the Red Planet due to its iron rich soil. For several years, two Mars Exploration Rovers have been studying Mars closely. The rovers discovered that Mars has evidence of volcanoes, plate tectonics, and liquid water. It even has polar ice caps, with water in the north and solid carbon dioxide in the south. But Mars is very different from Earth. It has only 40% of our gravity and an atmosphere made of carbon dioxide.

How do we have so much information about Mars?

• It's the closest to us.

• Mars Exploration Rovers

• We know it's very different from Earth

• It is the Red Planet

Do the subject and verb agree?

The children wants to play outside.

• Yes

• No, verb should be want

• No, verb should be wanting

Read and answer the question:

There are two main types of camels. Bactrian camels have two humps on their backs where they store fat. The second type are Arabian camels, called dromedaries and they have only one hump. Both of these types of camels use their stored fat as energy and water when they are far away from food and a freshwater source. They can stand harsh desert conditions for long periods of time because of the way they store fat and water.

What is the main difference between Bactrian camels and dromedaries?

• Bactrian camels have two humps on their backs where they store fat.

• Dromedaries have only one hump

• The number of humps each camel have.

Do the subject and verb agree?

The cups of hot apple cider is hot.

• yes

• no, verb should be are

• no, subject should be cup

• both no's

Read and answer the question:

A skeletal system is important for a number of reasons. Bones provide protection. Your skull for example protects your very important brain. Your ribs protect most of your internal organs like your heart and lungs. Your skeletal system also provides support. Without bones, you would be a blob of water-filled tissues. Bones provide a framework for your whole body. Finally, bones work with muscles to help you move.

List 3 reasons why the skeletal system is important.

• Bones provide protection.

• Your ribs protect most of your internal organs like your heart and lungs.

• Bones provide a framework for your whole body.

• Bones are hard to break.

Select the correct pronoun:

In the fall, _______ favorite thing to do is play in the leaves.

• my

• mine

A symbol is something that represents something else. Some symbols are universal, meaning practically everyone understands them. We encounter these symbols all the time in everyday life. A fork and knife on a highway sign means a restaurant is nearby. A skull and crossbones tells us something is poisonous. Even logos for brands like Nike or Apple are symbols. When it comes to writing, authors make use of symbolism to add deeper meaning to their work. Symbols typically represent a greater idea than the symbol itself and help develop overarching themes. The meaning of these types of symbols rely on context. When we read, the specifics of a story give us clues about what a symbol might mean. For example, lightning may represent power in one story and fear in another. It all depends on the details of each story.

According to the passage, why might an author use symbolism?

• to make their writing longer

• the develop a theme

• to confuse a reader

• to provide context