Reading

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

• loud

• tiring

• easy

Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.

• jealous

• confident

• comfortable

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

• ate

• burned 

• slept 

• sunbathed

Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

What is the main idea?

• Floods can cause a lot of damage.

• Floods cause mudslides.

• Floods damage houses and roads. 

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge. 

• clues

• characters

• setting

• theme

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

• Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

• Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

• Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

• Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

A questions that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for...

• inference

• evidence

• selection

• definition

Which of the following is NOT another word or synonym for theme?

• main idea

• moral 

• lesson

• message

Which sentence best illustrates Noah's conflict? illustrates means:

• evidence

• names

• explains 

• infers