Reading ISAT Sample

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Reading ISAT Sample Test Questions
Miss Thompsons BEST 5th grade classroom!
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Fill in the blank.

• When we went to Cheyenne, we drove __________ a
  tunnel.
• A. through
• B. threw
• C. though
• D. thorough

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Answer

• A. Through

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Read the sentence and decide which pair of
synonyms could be used in place of the underlined
word.

• The little girl wore an enormous hat.
• A. huge-large
• B. Minute-small
• C. Wonderful-great
• D. Beautiful-lovely

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Answer

• A. Huge-Large

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Which group of words means t he same as the word
lost?

• A. missing, misplaced, hidden, vanished
• B. Missing, misplaced, returned, without
• C. Found, forfeited, misplaced, weak
• D. Leave, disabled, sickly, hidden

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Answer

• A. missing, misplaced, hidden, vanished

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What does the word battered mean in the following
passage?

• A. Attacked
• B. Bread dough
• C. Baseball equipment
• D. lathered

Passage
Answer
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Read the passage.

• Then he jumped. The head was lying a little
  clear of the water jar, under the curve of it
  and as his teeth met, Rikki braced his back
  against the bulge of the red earthenware to hold
  down the head. This gave him just one seconds
  purchase, and he made the most of it. Then he was
  battered to and fro as a rat is shaken by a
  dog--to and fro on the floor, up and down, and
  round in great circles, but his eyes were red and
  he held on as the body cartwhipped over the
  floor, upsetting the tin dipper and the soap dish
  and the flesh brush, and banged against the tin
  side of the bath.

Answer
Question
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Answer

• A. Attacked

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Read the sentence and choose the best synonym for
the underlined word.

• In the gloom of the rainy dawn, Kayla scanned the
  horizon searching for the long-promised arrival
  of the horse-drawn carriage.
• A. Searched
• B. Looked
• C. Glanced
• D. Noticed

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Answer

• A. Searched

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Given the word base, which of the following would
be an appropriate compound word?

• A. Baseball
• B. Baseless
• C. Abase
• D. Bases

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Answer

• A. Baseball

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Read the definition of each root.chron-timephobi
a-fearphile-love

• Given the definitions of these roots, which would
  mean enjoying being afraid?
• Phobophilia
• Acrophobia
• Chronophilia
• Chronophobia

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Answer

• A. Phobophilia

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Read the definitions of the prefixes.anti-against
con-withpre-before

• Given these prefixes, which word would mean
  unfriendly or not wanting to be around others?
• Context
• Predict
• Antidote
• Antisocial

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Answer

• D. Antisocial

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Root Suffixstruct--to build
ion--noun ist--one who ed--past
tense s--many

• Given these definitions, which word means a new
  building?
• Constructs
• Constructed
• Destruct
• Construction

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Answer

• D. Construction

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What word rhymes with bear?

• Tier
• Dear
• There
• Bean

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Answer

• C. There

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Which word ends with the same sound as tough?

• Though
• Cuff
• Fought
• Truth

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Answer

• B. Cuff

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Read the passage.

• Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She
  stood up. Had she been standing when we entered,
  she would have seemed tall. But rising from her
  chair, she soared. And what she carried up and up
  with her was a buxom superstructure, firm
  shoulders, a straight sharp nose, full cheeks
  slightly molded by a curved line along the
  nostrils, ,thin lips that moved like steel
  springs, and a high forehead topped by hair
  gathered in a bun. Miss Hopley was not a giant in
  body, but when she mobilized it to a standing
  position she seemed a match for giants. I decided
  I liked her.

• Which sentence is the best example of the
  opposite of this description of Miss Hopley?
• Miss Hopley rose from her chair, soaring over
  others.
• Miss Hopley lay motionless on the floor.
• Miss Hopley had a pointy nose and full cheeks.
• Miss Hopley was a match for giants when she
  moved.

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Answer

• B. Miss Hopley lay motionless on the floor.

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Complete the Sentence.

• The farmer went into the fields to ______ his
  seeds.
• Sow
• Sew
• So
• Sough

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Answer

• A. Sow

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An ad for hand cream claims the cream moisturizes
and evens skin tone. What does tone mean?

• Quality of color
• Musical sound
• Elegant style
• Interval on a musical scale

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Answer

• A. Quality of color

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Which is a multi-syllable compound word?

• Motionless
• Motoring
• Multi-purpose
• Motorcycle

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Answer

• D. Motorcycle

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From what root word is electioneer made?

• Electric
• Elective
• Elect
• Election

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Answer

• C. Elect

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With the addition of a prefix, which word now
means the opposite of do?

• Redo
• Undo
• Doer
• Doing

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Answer

• B. Undo

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What suffix added to the word breath changes its
meaning?

• s
• ing
• less
• able

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Answer

• C. less

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It was a cold and chilling night, and the cattle
were restless. As the sun dropped behind the
mountain range, the animals all started to come
alive with anticipation. This was a night of the
hunter and the hunted. The wolves were on the
prowl for a meal, and the cattle knew they were
being watched.

• Choose the word that is an antonym for restless.

• Excited
• Anxious
• Tired
• Moving

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Answer

• C. Tired

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It is fear, Mr. Holmes. It is terror. She
raised her veil as she spoke, and we could see
that she was indeed in a pitiable state of
agitation, her face all drawn and gray, with
restless, frightened eyes, like those of some
hunted animal. Her features and figure were those
of a woman of thirty, but her hair was shot with
premature gray, and her expression was weary and
haggard. Sherlock Holmes ran her over with one of
his quick, all-comprehensive glances.

• In this paragraph, what does the word agitated
  mean?

• Upset
• Mixed up
• Confused
• Tired

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Answer

• A. Upset

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Suddenly he wished that he hadnt left his bed,
that hed stayed away from the Hatching Ground.
Now everyone would see his ignominious failure.
So he scrambled as desperately to reach the
shadowy walls of the Hatching Ground as he had
struggled to cross the bowl. He mustnt be seen.

• Which word in this story means the same as
  shameful?

• Desperately
• Ignominious
• Struggled
• Shadowy

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Answer

• B. Ignominious

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Stunned for only a moment, the youth invented a
tale that only giants, the most gullible
creatures on the earth, would believe.
Unfortunately it is a quirk of supernature, a
paradox of the cruelest kind, that whatever
giants believe becomes their truth. What was
your last job? asked the boy, knowing full well
that giants never do manual work and havent the
intellect or dexterity required for other types
of employment.

• From the context of this passage, which pair of
  words are opposites?

• gullible, supernature
• giants, paradox
• cruelest, kind
• invented, truth

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Answer

• D. invented, truth

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Read the passage and answer the question.

• The sun was shining in the g bright, blue sky.
  It was beautiful weather for this time of year.
  Beads of sweat formed on Roberts face as he
  pedaled up the street. I cant wait to swim when
  we get there! he called to Sara, who was riding
  ahead of him.
• Yes, It will feel wonderful!

What are Robert and Sara going to do?

• Go shopping
• Go swimming
• Go to school
• Ride the bus

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Answer

• B. Go Swimming

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Which of the following sentences is an opinion?

• Oregon is a larger state than Rhode Island.
• Crater Lake is in Oregon.
• Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the United
  States.
• Roxanne is a good reader.

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Answer

• C. Crater Lake is the prettiest lake in the
  United States.

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Which is a fact, not an opinion?

• Roxanne kept a daily diary.
• Roxannes handwriting is very sloppy.
• Roxanne is a good friend.
• Roxanne is a good reader.

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Answer

• A. Roxanne kept a daily diary.

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Read the following passage.

• Mary seems to enjoy reading in her free time.
  Mary must be a good reader. She read 35 books in
  eighth grade. She will probably read more in
  ninth grade.

Which statement is a fact, not an opinion?

• Mary seems to enjoy reading.
• Mary will probably read more in ninth grade.
• Mary read 35 books in eighth grade.
• Mary will probably grow up to be a writer.

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Answer

• C. Mary read 35 books in eighth grade.

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Which sentence would not be a part of a factual
news article?

• Crime in the U.S. has steadily dropped in the
  last decade.
• Murderers are bad people.
• Violent crimes include murder and robbery.
• There were 15,180 murders in 2001.

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Answer

• B. Murderers are bad people.

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Read the words listed.

• Jacket, jackknife, jack, jackhammer, jackal

Alphabetize the list of words.

• jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife, jack
• jack, jackal, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife
• jackknife, jackhammer, jacket, jackal, jack
• jackal, jack, jacket, jackhammer, jackknife

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Answer

• B. jack, jackal,jacket, jackhammer, jackknife

J-a-c-k J-a-c-k-a-l J-a-c-k-e-t J-a-c-k-h-a-m-m-e-
r J-a-c-k-k-n-i-f-e
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Mr. Green told Amanda, Kelly, and Veronica to
place the candy bars in the concession stand in
alphabetical order. Only Kelly put them in the
right order.

• Which is the correct order of candy bars?

• Snickers, Twix, Baby Ruth, Kit Kat
• Baby Ruth, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix
• Kit Kat, Twix, Baby Ruth, Snickers
• Twix, Snickers, Kit Kat, Baby Ruth

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Answer

• B. Baby Ruth, Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix

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Definite is to _________ as uncertain is to
guessed.

• Direct
• Misled
• Verified
• Confirm

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Answer

• C. Verified

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Read the sentences.

• The engine coughed.
• The wind sighs.
• Fortune smiled on her.
• The photograph leered from the wall.

These are examples of

• Similes
• Metaphors
• Personification
• Symbolism

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Answer

• C. Personification

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Read the story.

• Mary left her pencil case in a classroom. The
  next day it was in the lost and found. All the
  pencils were gone.

What does Mary know for sure about her pencil
case?

• Someone stole it and then returned it.
• It was turned in to lost and found.
• It was dropped in the hall.
• Her pencils are all broken.

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Answer

• B. It was turned into lost and found.

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Read the advertisement.

• Real men dont cook! Who wants to spend a lazy
  Sunday slaving over a cookbook? With our BigMan
  canned meals, its as easy as dumping it into a
  bowl and turning on the microwave. Keep those
  BigMan dinners comin, Ma!

Who is the most discriminated against in the
advertisement?

• Men
• Children
• Woman
• The elderly

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Answer

• C. Women

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Read the paragraph.

• Junk food is the worst poison to hit society in
  the last hundred years. Everyday millions of
  young people suck down sugary sodas, gulp greasy
  French fries, and gorge on candy bars and potato
  chips. Cigarettes may cause lung cancer, but our
  countrys addiction to junk food will surely be
  our demise as our children grow into adulthood
  unhealthy and unhappy.

What is the assumption underlying this paragraph?

• Junk food should be eaten only on special
  occasions.
• Eating junk food is worse than smoking
  cigarettes.
• Healthy food can cure many diseases.
• Young people eat more junk food than adults.

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Answer

• B. Eating junk food is worse than smoking
  cigarettes.

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Read the following paragraph.

• The most important advance of this century has
  not been in medicine or technology. Its been in
  societys willingness to open practically all
  professions to women. Women can excel in careers
  now that were not even available to them 50 years
  ago.

Which of the following people would be most
likely to agree with this paragraphs opinion?

• Grandparents
• Women astronauts
• Children
• Teenagers

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Answer

• B. Women astronauts

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Read the following paragraph.

• Jane and Henry were the best of friends. They
  grew up on the same street and played together
  all through grade school. They felt like they
  knew everything about each other. Now that they
  were both in high school, they didnt spend as
  much time together. Jane was running for class
  president that year, and most everyone was
  planning to vote for her. Henry felt left out and
  decided to run against her. When he realized that
  Jane was still winning, he challenged her to a
  debate in front of the school. He knew that if he
  promised free pizza for lunch every Friday, that
  he might have a chance of winning.

Question
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Why is Henry running for class president?

• He is jealous of Janes popularity at school.
• He wants to finish high school.
• He loves to eat pizza on Fridays.
• He wants to support Jane.

Passage
Answer
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Answer

• A. He is jealous of Janes popularity at school.

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Read the following paragraph.

• Shelby noticed that her dogs were never excited
  to see her when she came home. She always went
  straight to the kitchen to get herself a snack
  and sat in front of the television until her
  parents came home. It wasnt her job to feed the
  dogs or give them snacks, and she didnt really
  like to pet them or play with them in the
  afternoons. So, the dogs just lay on the carpet
  until it was dinnertime.

Which statement leads to stereotypical thinking?

• Shelby is tired after school.
• Shelby is hungry when she gets home.
• Dogs are lazy.
• Dogs are good pets.

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Answer

• C. Dogs are lazy.

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Read the following paragraph.

• As the teacher started to hand out the science
  tests, Jake felt a lump in his throat. His hand
  was shaking as he wrote his name on the top of
  his test. As he read the first question, beads of
  sweat began to form on his forehead, and he had
  no idea what the correct answers were on the
  entire test.

What can you infer?

• Jake is tired from not getting enough sleep.
• Jake did not study for his test.
• Jake is confident about his test.
• Jakes teacher is mean.

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Answer

• B. Jake did not study for his test.

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Read the following paragraph.

• The spring air was fresh and clean, and the sun
  was warming the hillside. Flowers were beginning
  to bloom, forming a rainbow of colors throughout
  the meadows. All the animals were coming out from
  their homes to welcome the new morning, and I
  knew this was going to be a wonderful day s as I
  peeked out of my tent.

What can you generalize about the authors
opinion?

• The author lives in California.
• The author is a man.
• The author is camping.
• The author is tired.

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Answer

• C. The author is camping.

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Read the following paragraph.

• George Washington was a great man. He was the
  first president of the United States. We have
  been studying presidents in social studies class,
  and we are currently doing research on Ronald
  Reagan. He was an actor before he got into
  politics.

Which is a statement of opinion?

• George Washington was a great man.
• He was the first president of the United States.
• They are studying presidents in social studies.
• Ronald Reagan was an actor.

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Answer

• A. George Washington was a great man.

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Read the passage.

• And did you really have the three wishes
  granted? asked Mrs. White.
• I did, she the sergeant major, and his glass
  tapped against his strong teeth.
• And has anybody else wished? inquired the
  old lady.
• The first man had his three wishes, yes, was
  the reply. I dont know what the first two were,
  but the third was for death. Thats how I got the
  paw. His tones were so grave that a hush fell
  upon the group.

Which statement best supports the conclusion that
the Monkeys Paw will bring heartache?

• The wishes didnt work.
• No one was able to make a wish.
• The third wish was for death.
• The first man had his three wishes.

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Answer

• C. The third wish was for death.

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When buying a new computer, where could you find
the most objective, reliable information about
the overall quality of computers?

• A person who sells computers.
• A friend who has a computer.
• A school computer technician.
• A report from a consumer magazine.

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Answer
D. A report in a consumer magazine.
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Read the passage.
He approached the Bed and Breakfast. He stopped
walking. He moved a bit closer. Green curtains
(some sort of velvety material) were hanging down
on either side of the window. The chrysanthemums
looked wonderful beside them. He went right up
and peered through the glass into the room, and
the first thing he saw was a bright fire burning
in the hearth. On the carpet in front of the
fire, a pretty little dachshund was curled up
asleep with its nose tucked into its belly. The
room itself, so far as he could see in the half
darkness, was filled with pleasant furniture.
There was a baby grand piano and a big sofa and
several plump armchairs, and in one corner he
spotted a large parrot in a cage. Animals were
usually a good sign in a place like this
What can be concluded about the Bed and Breakfast?

• It would be a good place to stay.
• There are no rooms left to rent.
• The owner likes to play the piano.
• The owner is a gardener.

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Answer
A. It would be a good place to stay.
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Read the passage.
True!--Nervous--very, very dreadfully nervous I
had been and am but why will you say that I am
mad? The disease had sharpened my senses--not
destroyed--not dulled them. Above all was the
sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the
heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in
hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken! And observe
how healthily--how calmly I can tell you the
whole story.
What inference can you make about the narrator?

• The narrator is unabashedly happy.
• The narrator is quite mad.
• The narrator is a minister.
• The narrator has a strong sense of smell.

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Answer
B. The narrator is quite mad.
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Read the paragraph.
You dont need to shop around. Furniture Village
has the best-priced leather furniture in town.
They deliver seven days a week and there are no
finance charges.
What information is missing from this paragraph
that you would need to determine its accuracy?

• the prices from other furniture stores
• the colors and styles of the furniture
• the names of the furniture
• where the store is located

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Answer
A. the prices from other furniture stores
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Read the following passage.
His mother clipped coupons from magazines and
newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the
summer, and shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart.
Their family ate a lot of frijoles, which was OK
because nothing else tasted so good, though one
time Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought
they were the next best food in the world. He
didnt ask his mother for braces again, even
when she was in a better mood.
How does Alfonso support his assumption that his
mother will not pay for braces?

• He tells how she likes to go shopping.
• He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles.
• He explains about her garden.
• He details her efforts to save money.

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Answer
D. He details her efforts to save money.
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Read the sentences

• Peter was 13 when he sailed to America.
• Peter lived in New York City.
• Peter probably liked school.
• Peter became a carpenter.

What statement is not conclusive?

• D
• C
• A
• B

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Answer
B. C
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Leo the lion went to the park one day. He sat on
the bench and watched everyone playing on the
toys. Then, he ate his lunch that he had brought
along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches.
Which title tells the main idea of this story?

• Going to the park.
• Leo picnics in the park.
• Lions like peanut butter and jelly.
• Where did Leo go?

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Answer
B. Loe picnics in the park.
100
Read the magazine article and answer the
question.
The Importance of Reading Students in many of
the local schools have discovered a new program
to help them become better readers. This program
is called Accelerated Reader, and it has shown to
improve the reading scores of students in all
grades. Recent studies have shown that many
students are not reading at grade level, and
teachers were looking for a way to help them
catch up and improve. Accelerated Reader helps
students by encouraging one thing--practice,
practice, practice! By reading more and
practicing their skills, students are able to
become better readers.
What is the main idea of this magazine article?

• Students need to improve their reading ability by
  practicing reading.
• Students can learn to read in high school if they
  have the right books.
• Reading is a popular pastime for many people
• Reading is usually taught in first grade.

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Answer
A. Students need to improve their reading ability
by practicing reading.
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It was a cold and chilling night, and the cattle
were restless. As the sun dropped behind the
mountain range, the animals all started to come
alive with anticipation. This was a night of the
hunter and the hunted. The wolves were on the
prowl for a meal, and the cattle knew they were
being watched.
Chose the word that is an antonym for restless.

• Excited
• Anxious
• Tired
• moving

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Answer
C. Tired
104
Read the passage.
How do you like the new library? asked Mr.
Cox, our principal. We were just coming back to
school from summer vacation, and Mr. Cox was very
excited as he greeted us at the entrance. We put
brand new shelves and carpet in this summer, and
we even added a fabulous reading nook for you! I
think you are going to love it as much as Mrs.
Wolf, our librarian, does!
What is the intent in this passage?

• to describe the library
• to describe the librarian
• to describe the school
• to describe the principal

105
Answer
A. to describe the library
106
Read the passage.
Scientists are still not able to predict
earthquakes, but they are continuing to discover
various indicators of possible earthquakes.
Scientists using a Richter Scales, which gives a
numerical indication of the severity of the
earthquake, typically measure earthquakes.
This passage is likely from a

• Journal
• Novel
• Play
• Essay

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Answer
D. Essay
108
Read the passage.
When I was growing up on the farm, we rose every
morning with the sun to start our day. The first
thing that I always did was start the cows to
milking, and then I started cleaning the stalls.
All of the animals had to be fed before we ever
thought about breakfast, and boy oh boy did we
have a lot of animals! There were cows, horses,
pigs, goats, chickens, mules, rabbits, sheep,
dogs, cats, and even a pet rat! It was a tough
childhood, but thats all I knew, so I never
complained. Chores were just part of life, and I
lived a very full lift up until I was 18.
What is the purpose of the passage?

• to describe how to milk the cows
• to show how hard life is in the city
• to describe what life is like on the farm
• to show that he hated doing chores

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Answer
C. to describe what life is like on a farm
110
Read the story and answer the question.
It was my second grade school year. I was
playing on the merry-go-round at the first
recess. My friend, Seth, challenged me to stand
and lean over a bar while he pushed me as fast as
he could for 5 minutes. At first, it was fun! I
was having the ride of my life! Then, I suddenly
felt dizzy. My stomach was moving up and down,
churning wildly. I knew I was going to be sick. I
had to live up to the challenge, I hung on for
dear life. Suddenly, I let out a cry, Stop! Im
sick! Seth stopped the merry-go-round. I thought
I was going to die. Seth helped me into the
bathroom. When I emerged, I vowed never to
participate in a merry-go-round challenge again.
What type of writing is this?

• Autobiographical
• A legend

C. A tall tale D. Poetry
111
Answer
A. Autobiographical
112
Read the non-fiction passage.
One difference between insects and all other
animals is the number of legs they have. Only
insects have six legs in the entire animal
kingdom. Adult insects have four wings and two
antennae on their heads.
If this is true, you can conclude that

• Spiders have wings therefore, they are insects.
  
• All animals are insects.
• Insects are only found in North America.
• A grasshopper is an insect.

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Answer
D. A grasshopper is an insect.
114
Read the passage.
It was starting to get dark when Sally realized
she was late for dinner. She quickly said
good-bye to her friend, Patty, who was helping
her stay for their big chemistry test tomorrow.
Sally lived about 10 blocks from Patty, and she
knew she had better hurry home, or her parents
would start to worry. After walking for about
three blocks, Sally noticed that a strange man
seemed to be starting walking a little faster
too. He wasnt anyone she recognized, and they
seemed to be the only two people on the street
for miles. There were several stores still open
on this block, there was a dark field of trees
and bushes, where no one would be able to see her
until she came to the block with her house. She
was really starting to get scared.
What should Sally do to stay safe?

• Go into the nearest house or store and ask for
  help from an adult.
• Stop walking and approach the strange man.
• Just keep walking and hope for the best.
• Go into the trees and hide.

115
Answer
A. Go into the nearest house or store and ask for
help from an adult.
116
Read the passage and answer the question.
Just as the clock struck midnight, Greg was
awakened by a sound coming from outside his
window. He jumped out of bed to inquire about he
sound. As he approached the window, he saw Robot
R2D4 landing his spacecraft. The bright green
lights from the spacecrafts antigravity boosters
caused Greg to cry out in excitement.
What does the author portray in this paragraph?

• a science fiction setting
• A historical fiction setting
• A tall tale setting
• A mystery setting

117
Answer
A. A science fiction setting
118
Read the passage.
Where the Red Fern Grows is a book of adventure
, compassion and maturity. The main character,
Billy is a young boy who must grow up fast as he
learns to care for and train two hunting hounds.
Billy is faced with many adverse situations,
where he must overcome the obstacles of life and
endure the consequences of nature. This wonderful
book provides both laughs and tears as you are
taken on the adventure of a lifetime.
What type of writing is this?

• essay
• Newspaper article
• Book review
• Non-fiction

119
Answer
C. Book review
120
Read the passage.
Joshua had been locked away in the dark quarters
of the castle door, he observed bands of delicate
pink and orange glowing in the sky. Looking
directly above, he observed dark, gloomy, heavy
clouds. Suddenly, the wind picked up and thunder
roared in the distance. Within seconds, rain
began to poor. In just an hour, Joshua would be
standing in front of the judge for his trial. In
his mind, a thought materialized, what was to
become of his future?
What was the author telling the reader about
Joshuas future?

• Life in the future would be grand.
• He would be rich and famous.
• He would have a chance to run away
• Life in the future would be filled with doom and
  anguish.

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Answer
D. Life in the future would be filled with doom
and anguish.
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Read the passage.
Jenny had a secret that she only told two other
people. They both promised never to tell anyone.
She had confided in her mother and her best
friend, Alice. After school, she saw Alice
talking to another girl and they were both
looking at Jenny and laughing. Well, it looks
like the cats out of the bag. Jenny thought to
herself.
What does the underlined figure of speech mean in
this passage?

• Hope
• Despair
• Sadness
• death

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Answer
B. Alice told Jennys secret.
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Read the passage.
As Marc wrestled for the state championship, his
grandfather called out, Pin him boy! Youre as
strong as an ox!
What can you guess about Marcs grandfather?

• He lacked confidence in Marcs ability to win
  because Marc was weak.
• He had confidence in Marcs ability to win
  because Marc was strong.
• He thought Marc was an ox.
• He thought Marc was wrestling an ox.

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Answer
B. He had confidence in Marcs ability to win
because Marc was strong.
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Read the passage.
Although Frank had been stranded in the icy
arctic for a week now, and there was little hope
of his survival unless someone in the search
party could find him he kept rubbing the lucky
penny in his picket with his frostbitten fingers.
What does the penny symbolize for Frank?

• Hope
• Despair
• Sadness
• Death

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Answer
A. Hope
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Read the passage.
Peter ran into the house after school to get
ready for his soccer game. This was the big
championship, and he had been anticipating it for
weeks. He knew he needed to be there on time, or
the coach would really be upset, and the game was
about an hours drive away. He wanted to leave
early. Peter was starting to feel anxious as he
noticed the time on the hallway clock. He only
had on and half hours to get there. He dashed
into the kitchen to see if his mother was ready
to take him. I have a million things to do
before we can leave! she told Peter.
How does his mothers comment make Peter feel?

• Relaxed
• Hopeful
• Hopeless
• empathetic

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Answer
C. Hopeless
130
Read the passage.
Big, tall John, as he was known in the west, was
the kindest, gentlest man to ever set foot in the
town of Shuckleford. He was 16 feet tall and had
feet as big as tires. He was strong as an ox, but
gentle as a dove. One day, when he was walking
down the street, he noticed a group of men
looking up into the sky. Whats the problem?
asked John. A twister coming in our direction!
They all shouted, and everyone ran for cover.
John knew that the twister was big enough to
destroy the beautiful town of Shuckleford, so he
had to make a plan fast! He jumped right into the
heart of the twister and wrestled it to the
ground. Then, he tied it up with a nearby
railroad track and kicked it off into space. From
that day on, the folks of Shuckleford called him
Jumping John and a twister never dared to visit
the town of Shuckleford again.
Question
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What type of writing is this?

• Poetry
• Non-fiction
• Folk tale
• essay

Answer
Passage
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Answer
C. Folk tale
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Tyler was up early. He had to help his dad with
an important job. They were going to pain Grandpa
Petersons fence. After breakfast, Tyler and his
father gathered up all the necessary supplies.
They carried brushes, drop cloths and buckets of
paint to their truck. Then, off they drove to
Grandpa Petersons house. Driving as close to the
fence as possible,t hey hopped out and removed
the supplies from the back of the truck. Tyler
helped his father spread the drop cloths over the
bushes that decorated the bottom of the fence.
Then they opened the cans of paint and began
working. They worked for several hours. Finally,
the job was done. The dull gray wood was now a
shiny, clean white. Swiftly, they walked to
Grandpa Petersons door to ring the bell. When
Grandpa emerged, he was surprised at the site for
the masterpiece.
Question
134
What does the author mean by the use of the word
masterpiece?

• When someone paints a fence, it is always called
  a masterpiece.
• Painted words of art are sometimes called
  masterpieces, when someone considers the piece a
  great model.
• Masterpieces are usually artistic paintings found
  on fences.
• The author used the word masterpiece incorrectly,
  because masterpieces are only found in art
  museums.

Passage
Answer
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Answer
B. Painted works of art are sometimes called
masterpieces, when someone considers the piece a
great model.
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Read the poem and answer the question.
I wish for a rainbow to color the sky, My friends
would notice as it catches my eye. The colors
would be vivid and bright for all to see, Id
walk through the village with it following
me. Tall tress may stretch to amazing
heights, But keep my rainbow in perfect sight.
My rainbow would bring all who can see a moment
of pleasure, Which everyone would be lucky to
have such a treasure. My rainbow, you see, is a
wonderful treat, My wish, my hope is for
something special to meet.
Question
137
The lines of this poem are an example of

• Personification
• Simile
• Rhyme
• metaphor

Poem
Answer
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Answer
C. rhyme
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Read the passage.
It was Johns birthday. He had his friends over
to celebrate. They were playing games, eating
pizza and drinking grape juice. The doorbell
rang, and in walked Ryan. As Ryan walked through
the door, Buddy, Johns dog, slipped in. Buddy,
happy to be part of the party, started racing
around the room, wagging his tail and jumping up
on everyone. Just as Buddy jumped up on John, a
cup of grape juice flew out of his hand. John ran
to get a towel to wipe up the grape juice. He was
worried the juice would leave a stain.
Which detail helps to build suspense?

• It was Johns birthday.
• John ran to get a towel to wipe up the stain.
• As Ryan walked though the door, Buddy, Johns dog
  slipped in.
• They were playing game, eating pizza and drinking
  grape juice.

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Answer
C. As Ryan walked through the door, Buddy, Johns
dog slipped in.
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Read the passage.
As I walked along the hiking tail, I felt so
happy and peaceful. It was a beautiful day, and I
loved to enjoy nature. The sky was a crystal
clean blue that seemed to go on forever. As I
walked up the hill, I noticed the magnificent
Aspen trees lining the trail. They were tall with
paper white bark that peeled back in spots like
thin tissue paper. They rose up into the sky like
skyscrapers and swayed back and forth in the
gentle breeze. As they danced side to side in the
air, they seemed to make a gentle sound, like a
musical lullaby. It was a wonderful day for a
hike.
How does the author try to help you picture the
trees?

• Describes how they look and sound.
• Compares them to other trees
• Explains what nature is really like on the trail.
• Describes how tall and wide they are.

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Answer
A. Describe how they look and sound
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Read the passage.
Tommy and his family had just moved into a new
house. They green paint was fresh and the carpet
was all brand new. After school, Tommy came
straight home to finish unpacking the boxes in
his room and put away all of his clothes. He was
so excited to finally have his own room, after
having to share a room with his younger brother
for four years. The only real problem was that
every time he went into the bathroom, he would
hit his head on the doorway trim. He was
definitely going to have to learn to duck when he
went in there from now on.
What can you infer from this passage?

• Tommy does not like the house.
• Tommy is very tall compared to the house.
• The boxes are very full.
• There are other people in the house.

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Answer
B. Tommy is very tall compared to the house.
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