NWEA 170-180 Practice

Liam was getting ready for the school talent show. He had been practicing his magic tricks for weeks and was nervous about performing in front of the whole school. But when he stepped onto the stage, his nervousness disappeared. The audience cheered, and Liam performed his best trick yet.

What happened when Liam stepped onto the stage?

• He forgot his tricks.

• He felt nervous.

• His nervousness went away.

• He decided to quit.

Sarah stared at the ocean, watching the waves crash against the shore. The sky was a deep blue, and the air smelled salty and fresh. She felt calm and peaceful, happy to be spending the day at the beach with her family.

What is the main feeling Sarah has while at the beach?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Peaceful

• Angry

The sun was setting, casting an orange glow across the sky. Birds flew high above, and the cool breeze made the trees sway. It was the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of the evening.

What does the author describe in the passage?

• The early morning sky

• A busy day at the park

• The calmness of the evening

• The sunrise

Timmy looked out the window and saw the first snowflakes of the season falling gently to the ground. He was excited and couldn’t wait to build a snowman later that afternoon.

Why was Timmy excited?

• He was going to visit his grandparents.

• He was going to play outside in the snow.

• He was going to a party.

• He was going to finish his homework.

Marcus and his friends were at the park playing soccer. They played for hours, laughing and having fun. Eventually, they all sat down on the grass, tired but happy, and shared a snack.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Marcus and his friends are playing soccer.

• Marcus doesn't like playing soccer.

• Marcus and his friends went home.

• Marcus shared his snack with his friends.

The mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks covered with snow. As they got closer, the hikers could feel the cold air and see the rocky terrain ahead. They had been planning this hike for months, and now they were finally here.

What does the word 'loomed' in the passage suggest about the mountains?

• They were far away and hard to see.

• They seemed large and close.

• They were covered in clouds.

• They were very small.

Emily could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance. She quickly ran inside and closed the door. Her dog, Max, was already curled up on the couch, scared of the storm.

How does Emily react to the storm?

• She enjoys the thunder.

• She runs inside to be safe.

• She tries to calm the dog.

• She continues to play outside.

During the science experiment, Jake added the blue liquid to the clear liquid. Almost immediately, the two liquids mixed and turned a bright green color. Jake was amazed at the change.

What happened when Jake added the blue liquid to the clear liquid?

• The liquids stayed separate.

• The liquids turned green.

• The liquids became clear.

• The liquids started bubbling.

Lily looked at the painting she had just finished. She was proud of how the colors blended together. The sunset in her painting looked so real that she almost felt like she could step right into it.

What is the author trying to convey about Lily’s painting?

• The painting was messy.

• Lily enjoyed painting it.

• Lily didn't like the colors.

• The painting was not finished.

A group of children were playing a game of tag in the park. They laughed and ran around, their feet kicking up dust as they tried to catch one another.

What is the main activity in the passage?

• The children are playing soccer.

• The children are playing tag.

• The children are riding bikes.

• The children are eating snacks.