STARS - D Reading Skills Review

On April 1, people like to play jokes on one another. This day is called April Fools' Day. No one is sure how this custom to fool people began. Some people think the tradition began in France. Until the mid-1500s there, April 1 had been the first day of the new year. The calendar was changed in 1564. The first day of the new year was moved to January 1. Some people, though, still celebrated New Year's day on April 1. Others made fun of them for celebrating the new year on the wrong day. They called these people "April fools."

When the new year had begun on April 1, people gave gifts to one another. After the new calendar changed New Year's Day to January 1, some people still gave presents on April 1. But they chose joke gifts. As a result, people came to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day.

How did people come to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day?

• They were not allowed to give gifts on this day

• They once gave joke gifts to one another on this day

• It was a French custom to play jokes on this day

• They wanted to act like fools

On April 1, people like to play jokes on one another. This day is called April Fools' Day. No one is sure how this custom to fool people began. Some people think the tradition began in France. Until the mid-1500s there, April 1 had been the first day of the new year. The calendar was changed in 1564. The first day of the new year was moved to January 1. Some people, though, still celebrated New Year's day on April 1. Others made fun of them for celebrating the new year on the wrong day. They called these people "April fools."

When the new year had begun on April 1, people gave gifts to one another. After the new calendar changed New Year's Day to January 1, some people still gave presents on April 1. But they chose joke gifts. As a result, people came to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day.

Which clue word or phrase in the article signals the reason that people play jokes on April 1?

• since

• so

• as a result

• because

On April 1, people like to play jokes on one another. This day is called April Fools' Day. No one is sure how this custom to fool people began. Some people think the tradition began in France. Until the mid-1500s there, April 1 had been the first day of the new year. The calendar was changed in 1564. The first day of the new year was moved to January 1. Some people, though, still celebrated New Year's day on April 1. Others made fun of them for celebrating the new year on the wrong day. They called these people "April fools."

When the new year had begun on April 1, people gave gifts to one another. After the new calendar changed New Year's Day to January 1, some people still gave presents on April 1. But they chose joke gifts. As a result, people came to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day.

When the calendar was changed in 1564, ___________________.

• January 1 became New Year's Day

• April 1 became New Year's Day

• the month of January was dropped from the calendar

• people began acting like fools

On April 1, people like to play jokes on one another. This day is called April Fools' Day. No one is sure how this custom to fool people began. Some people think the tradition began in France. Until the mid-1500s there, April 1 had been the first day of the new year. The calendar was changed in 1564. The first day of the new year was moved to January 1. Some people, though, still celebrated New Year's day on April 1. Others made fun of them for celebrating the new year on the wrong day. They called these people "April fools."

When the new year had begun on April 1, people gave gifts to one another. After the new calendar changed New Year's Day to January 1, some people still gave presents on April 1. But they chose joke gifts. As a result, people came to play jokes on one another on April Fools' Day.

Why were people called "April fools?"

• Before 1564, they celebrated the new year on April 1

• They liked to give joke gifts in April

• They thought that January 1 began the new year

• After 1564, they continued to celebrate April 1 as New Year's Day

My best friend, Rajini, and I have a lot in common. We were both born on June 24 in India. I was born in the old city of Delhi. Rajini was born in New Delhi, the capital. Our families moved to the United States when Rajini and I were two years old.

Rajini and I are in the 4th grade at the Estabrook School. she has Mr. Saxon. I have Ms. Ortega. After school, we take dance lessons together. We also have the same piano teacher. I study classical piano. Rajini studies jazz.

At home, I have two older brothers. Rajini has a younger sister. Our fathers are both engineers. My mother is an architect, whereas Rajini's mother is a writer. Our families live in the same apartment building. We're not allowed to have dogs or cats in our building. Rajini, though, does have a goldfish.

Some people think Rajini and I are sisters. We're both tall and thin and have short black hair. Only I, however, wear glasses. If I take them off, it's hard to tell us apart.

How is Rajini like Adina?

• She was also born in Delhi, India

• Her birthday is also June 24

• She also likes jazz

• She also wears glasses

My best friend, Rajini, and I have a lot in common. We were both born on June 24 in India. I was born in the old city of Delhi. Rajini was born in New Delhi, the capital. Our families moved to the United States when Rajini and I were two years old.

Rajini and I are in the 4th grade at the Estabrook School. she has Mr. Saxon. I have Ms. Ortega. After school, we take dance lessons together. We also have the same piano teacher. I study classical piano. Rajini studies jazz.

At home, I have two older brothers. Rajini has a younger sister. Our fathers are both engineers. My mother is an architect, whereas Rajini's mother is a writer. Our families live in the same apartment building. We're not allowed to have dogs or cats in our building. Rajini, though, does have a goldfish.

Some people think Rajini and I are sisters. We're both tall and thin and have short black hair. Only I, however, wear glasses. If I take them off, it's hard to tell us apart.

In what way are the girls different?

• Adina has two older brothers, and Rajini has an older sister.

• Adina's mother is an architect, and Rajini's mother is an engineer.

• Adina does not have a pet, but Rajini does.

• Adina lives in the city, but Rajini lives in a small town.

My best friend, Rajini, and I have a lot in common. We were both born on June 24 in India. I was born in the old city of Delhi. Rajini was born in New Delhi, the capital. Our families moved to the United States when Rajini and I were two years old.

Rajini and I are in the 4th grade at the Estabrook School. she has Mr. Saxon. I have Ms. Ortega. After school, we take dance lessons together. We also have the same piano teacher. I study classical piano. Rajini studies jazz.

At home, I have two older brothers. Rajini has a younger sister. Our fathers are both engineers. My mother is an architect, whereas Rajini's mother is a writer. Our families live in the same apartment building. We're not allowed to have dogs or cats in our building. Rajini, though, does have a goldfish.

Some people think Rajini and I are sisters. We're both tall and thin and have short black hair. Only I, however, wear glasses. If I take them off, it's hard to tell us apart.

Which of these tells one thing the girls have in common?

• Both are in the 4th grade.

• Both attend Brook School.

• Both have the same classroom teacher.

• Both study classical piano.

My best friend, Rajini, and I have a lot in common. We were both born on June 24 in India. I was born in the old city of Delhi. Rajini was born in New Delhi, the capital. Our families moved to the United States when Rajini and I were two years old.

Rajini and I are in the 4th grade at the Estabrook School. she has Mr. Saxon. I have Ms. Ortega. After school, we take dance lessons together. We also have the same piano teacher. I study classical piano. Rajini studies jazz.

At home, I have two older brothers. Rajini has a younger sister. Our fathers are both engineers. My mother is an architect, whereas Rajini's mother is a writer. Our families live in the same apartment building. We're not allowed to have dogs or cats in our building. Rajini, though, does have a goldfish.

Some people think Rajini and I are sisters. We're both tall and thin and have short black hair. Only I, however, wear glasses. If I take them off, it's hard to tell us apart.

Adina compared her looks to Rajini's by saying that _______________.

• no one can ever tell them apart

• both of them are short and thin

• both of them have brown hair

• people think they are sisters

Long ago in England, there was a bold outlaw named Robin Hood. He lived in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men. Robin Hood was considered a hero my many. He stole from the rich and gave what he stole to the poor.

King Henry of England ordered the sheriff of Nottingham to arrest Robin Hood. The sheriff tried to think of a trick to draw Robin Hood out of hiding. He knew that Robin Hood was a quite skilled with his bow and arrow. So the sheriff decided to have an archery contest. The grand prize would be an arrow made of pure gold.

When Robin Hood heard about the contest, he made plans to go. His merry men warned his that the sheriff was laying a trap, but Robin Hood was not afraid. On the day of the contest, he disguised himself as a beggar. No one recognized the stranger.

The beggar ended up being one of the three best archers. On the archers' last turn, only the beggar's arrow landed in the very center of the target. With much fuss, the sheriff congratulated the winner. He then handed the beggar the golden arrow.

Which clue first hints that Robin Hood might win the contest?

• Robin Hood was a bold outlaw

• Robin Hood was quite skilled with his bow and arrow

• No one recognized Robin Hood in his disguise

• Robin Hood was not afraid of the sheriff

Long ago in England, there was a bold outlaw named Robin Hood. He lived in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men. Robin Hood was considered a hero my many. He stole from the rich and gave what he stole to the poor.

King Henry of England ordered the sheriff of Nottingham to arrest Robin Hood. The sheriff tried to think of a trick to draw Robin Hood out of hiding. He knew that Robin Hood was a quite skilled with his bow and arrow. So the sheriff decided to have an archery contest. The grand prize would be an arrow made of pure gold.

When Robin Hood heard about the contest, he made plans to go. His merry men warned his that the sheriff was laying a trap, but Robin Hood was not afraid. On the day of the contest, he disguised himself as a beggar. No one recognized the stranger.

The beggar ended up being one of the three best archers. On the archers' last turn, only the beggar's arrow landed in the very center of the target. With much fuss, the sheriff congratulated the winner. He then handed the beggar the golden arrow.

If the sheriff later called Robin Hood a coward for not participating in the contest, Robin Hood would probably ____________________.

• demand an apology

• send the sheriff a message saying who really won the prize

• tell the sheriff that he disagreed with him

• ignore the insult because of his fear of the sheriff