MSTEP Prep ELA Main

The feelings about the new school were mixed. Helen loved the new gym. Shirley was nervous about the large classes. Mother loved the easy commute. Father was interested in coaching the baseball team. Which sentence contains information about someone who is afraid?

• Helen loved the new gym.

• Shirley was nervous about the large classes.

• Mother loved the easy commute.

• Father was interested in coaching the baseball team.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

The volleyball game was on Saturday. Lisa practiced for weeks. Rose arrived a half hour early. Phillip sat in the first row of benches. Lisa was bored by the first half of the game. Which sentence BEST shows how Lisa feels?

• Lisa practiced for weeks.

• Rose arrived a half hour early.

• Phillip sat in the first row of benches.

• Lisa was bored by the first half of the game.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Nancy baked a vegetable lasagna. She mixed the ingredients. She forgot to add some pepper. She put it in the oven. Then, she sat back and waited. It tasted okay. What sentence shows Nancy's mistake?

• She mixed the ingredients.

• She forgot to add some pepper.

• She put it in the oven.

• Then, she sat back and waited.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Layla cleaned up her room. She also set the table. Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away. Her father gave her some money. She used it to buy a new dress. What sentence BEST shows what Samantha wanted?

• She also set the table.

• Finally, she put all the toys in the playroom away.

• Her father gave her some money.

• She bought a new dress.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

(1) Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill. (2) He laughed. (3) Melissa ate the rest of the pie. (4) Bill became angry. (5) Melissa let Bill play her new game. (6) He forgave her. Which sentence shows WHY Bill got upset?

• Melissa made fun of her brother, Bill.

• He laughed.

• Melissa ate the rest of the pie.

• Bill became angry.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Wendy wanted to get an A in Science. She asked her teacher what she had to study. She paid attention in class. She studied every night. She got an A! What is the lesson, or theme, of this story?

• A girl likes science.

• Hard work pays off.

• A girl pays attention in class.

• Be kind to others.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

India was new to the school. She missed her old friends. She was sad because she sat all alone. Whitney came over and introduced herself. They quickly became friends. India felt much better. What is the theme, or lesson, of this story?

• Be kind to others.

• A girl goes to a new school.

• Crime doesn’t pay.

• A girl feels better.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

(1) Mark wants to be the captain of the soccer team. (2) Betsy wants to be captain too. (3) Katie is the best player on the team. (4) She thinks Mel would be a good choice. Who is going to get the title? Which sentence shows Katie’s point of view?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

The yearbook club wanted to have a party at the end of the year. The leader supplied the drinks. Sam and Tim brought pizza. Susan and Patty brought sandwiches. Tina and Robert made the desserts. The party was a success! What is the lesson of this story?

• Everyone should work together.

• Pizza is delicious.

• Don’t be jealous of others.

• Be a good friend.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Miss Kennedy’s class wanted to throw a party at the end of the year. Lisa suggested a beach party theme. Zeke wanted a camping party. Amy wanted to have an old-fashioned picnic. Miss Kennedy liked Zeke’s idea the best. Everyone had a great time! What theme do you think Miss Kennedy will use for the party?

• Camping

• Beach

• Picnic

• Sports

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1