Scholastics News

Which sentence from the play shows why the newsies went on strike?

• “People don’t care when the big news is a cat up a tree.”

• “Rose and Boots enter a room packed with newsies.”

• “We’ll force the newspaper owners to lower our price back to 50 cents.”

• D “They throw papers over the side of the bridge.”

What is the main idea of this article?

• how to play Minecraft

• why Minecraft was created

• what made Minecraft such a big hit

• why there are so many Minecraft players on YouTube

Which sentence from the article best explains why the students were excited about the new library?

• A) 'The library was filled with the latest technology and books.'

• B) 'The students walked past the library every day.'

• C) 'The library was closed for renovations.'

• D) 'The students had a meeting in the library.'

What is the main idea of the article about the school play?

• A) The play was a comedy about school life.

• B) The play was performed by the teachers.

• C) The play was a success and enjoyed by all.

• D) The play was canceled due to weather.

Which word best describes the tone of the article about the school sports day?

• A) Melancholic

• B) Exciting

• C) Boring

• D) Frightening

What is the purpose of the article about the new cafeteria menu?

• A) To inform students about the new menu options.

• B) To criticize the food quality.

• C) To discuss the history of the cafeteria.

• D) To announce the cafeteria's closure.

Which sentence uses the word 'scholastic' correctly?

• A) The scholastic fair was a great success.

• B) She wore a scholastic dress to the party.

• C) He cooked a scholastic meal for dinner.

• D) They went on a scholastic vacation.

What is the author's opinion about the new school uniforms?

• A) The uniforms are too expensive.

• B) The uniforms are stylish and comfortable.

• C) The uniforms are outdated.

• D) The uniforms are unnecessary.

Which sentence from the article shows the impact of the new technology in classrooms?

• A) 'The students used tablets for their assignments.'

• B) 'The teachers attended a technology workshop.'

• C) 'The school installed new lockers.'

• D) 'The library was renovated.'

What is the synonym of the word 'innovative' as used in the article?

• A) Traditional

• B) Creative

• C) Old-fashioned

• D) Common