Daily Reading Ready Test - Week 1

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows: Mom knew that Larry wasn’t an early riser, but he would have to get up early today because it was the first day of school. Since he had been staying up late all summer, she knew it would be especially tough to get him up this morning. Mom walked quietly into the room and rubbed his arm. “Wake up, Larry,” she said. He just grumbled like a bear and rolled over in his bed. She rubbed his back a little this time. “Come on, it’s time to wake up, Larry,” she said in a sterner tone. Larry began shooing her away with his hands. “Go on, Mom. I have my alarm set, and I have five more minutes,” Larry grumbled. Soon, Mom heard Larry’s alarm buzzing…and buzzing…and buzzing. Finally, she had had enough. She marched right into his room and uncovered him. “Get up right now, young man!” she insisted. Larry sat up with a grouchy look on his face and his eyes still closed. He mumbled and griped all the way to the bathroom to begin getting ready.

• describes events and actions that took place a long time ago

• exaggerates the abilities of the main character

• tells a story that has been handed down from generation to generation

• tells about events that could happen in life today

Answer explanation

The paragraph describes a relatable morning scenario that many children experience on the first day of school, making it relevant to life today. It does not involve exaggeration or historical storytelling.

In the paragraph above, the prefix un- helps the reader determine that the word uncovered means –

• not covered

• hidden

• not protected

• underneath

Answer explanation

The prefix un- indicates negation. Therefore, uncovered means 'not covered', which directly aligns with the correct answer choice. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning derived from the prefix.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows: Mom knew that Larry wasn’t an early riser, but he would have to get up early today because it was the first day of school. Since he had been staying up late all summer, she knew it would be especially tough to get him up this morning. Mom walked quietly into the room and rubbed his arm. “Wake up, Larry,” she said. He just grumbled like a bear and rolled over in his bed. She rubbed his back a little this time. “Come on, it’s time to wake up, Larry,” she said in a sterner tone. Larry began shooing her away with his hands. “Go on, Mom. I have my alarm set, and I have five more minutes,” Larry grumbled. Soon, Mom heard Larry’s alarm buzzing…and buzzing…and buzzing. Finally, she had had enough. She marched right into his room and uncovered him. “Get up right now, young man!” she insisted. Larry sat up with a grouchy look on his face and his eyes still closed. He mumbled and griped all the way to the bathroom to begin getting ready. 3. What can the reader tell about Larry’s mom based on these details?

• She does not understand why Larry won’t get up.

• She is annoyed that Larry won’t get up.

• She doesn’t like alarm clocks.

• She wanted Larry to clean his room.

Answer explanation

Larry's mom shows annoyance when he refuses to get up, as indicated by her stern tone and actions like uncovering him. This suggests she is frustrated with his reluctance to wake up for school.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows: Mom knew that Larry wasn’t an early riser, but he would have to get up early today because it was the first day of school. Since he had been staying up late all summer, she knew it would be especially tough to get him up this morning. Mom walked quietly into the room and rubbed his arm. “Wake up, Larry,” she said. He just grumbled like a bear and rolled over in his bed. She rubbed his back a little this time. “Come on, it’s time to wake up, Larry,” she said in a sterner tone. Larry began shooing her away with his hands. “Go on, Mom. I have my alarm set, and I have five more minutes,” Larry grumbled. Soon, Mom heard Larry’s alarm buzzing…and buzzing…and buzzing. Finally, she had had enough. She marched right into his room and uncovered him. “Get up right now, young man!” she insisted. Larry sat up with a grouchy look on his face and his eyes still closed. He mumbled and griped all the way to the bathroom to begin getting ready.

• is irritable when he is awakened

• does not like getting ready for school

• becomes irritated when someone bothers him

• is not excited about the first day of school

Answer explanation

Larry's reluctance to wake up and his grouchy demeanor indicate he is not excited about the first day of school, as he struggles to get out of bed and complains when his mom tries to wake him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word tough is used in the selection?

• Meaning 1

• Meaning 2

• Meaning 3

• Meaning 4

Answer explanation

In the selection, 'tough' refers to being strong or resilient, which aligns with Meaning 3. The other meanings do not capture this sense of strength, making Meaning 3 the best match.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

The author included the simile in the underlined sentence to suggest that Larry –

• may attack his mother

• is grumpy

• sleeps the way a bear does

• is uncomfortable

Answer explanation

The simile suggests that Larry sleeps like a bear, indicating a deep, possibly hibernation-like sleep. This choice highlights his sleeping habits rather than his mood or behavior towards others.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does the underlined word quietly mean?

• forcefully

• noisily

• silently

• sternly

Answer explanation

The word 'quietly' means to do something in a manner that is not loud or disruptive. Among the answer choices, 'silently' best captures this meaning, as it implies a lack of noise, aligning with the essence of 'quietly'.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

The problem in the story is solved when ________

• Larry finally gets out of bed.

• Mom uncovers Larry.

• Mom tells Larry to get up.

• Larry shoos his mother away with his hands.

Answer explanation

The problem in the story is resolved when Larry finally gets out of bed, indicating he takes action and engages with the world around him, rather than remaining passive.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

Larry shoos his mother away with his hands most likely because he –

• is swatting at a fly

• is trying to turn off his alarm

• wants her to leave him alone

• needs to go to the bathroom

Answer explanation

Larry shoos his mother away with his hands, indicating he likely wants her to leave him alone, rather than swatting a fly or addressing other distractions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the BEST summary of the story?

• Mom heard Larry’s alarm clock going off, and she got angry. He wouldn’t get up and had a grouchy look on his face. He went to the bathroom to get ready.

• Mom tried to wake Larry up since it was his first day of school. She knew it would be difficult because Larry had stayed up late all summer and wasn’t an early riser. Mom did everything she could to try to wake him up quietly before she became angry. After she uncovered him and insisted that he get up, he grumbled all the way to the bathroom to get ready.

• Mom had trouble waking up Larry since it was the first day of school. She was quiet at first and rubbed his arm. Then, she rubbed his back and told him to get up sternly. His alarm went off, and she uncovered him. He got up.

• Larry wasn’t an early riser, so Mom had trouble getting him to wake up on the first day of school. Even though she made his favorite cinnamon rolls, Larry still wouldn’t get out of bed. So, she uncovered him, and he got out of bed.

Answer explanation

The correct choice provides a detailed account of Mom's efforts to wake Larry on his first school day, highlighting his late summer habits and her escalating attempts before he finally gets up, capturing the story's essence.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2