Topic: 3.11-3.15 Comprehension of Text/Informational Text
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 3
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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Grade 3
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Identify the topic and locate the author's stated purposes in writing the text
identify the topic and locate the author's stated purposes in writing the text
Use text features to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
use text features (e.g., bold print, captions, key words, italics) to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
Follow and explain a set of written multi-step directions
follow and explain a set of written multi-step directions
Locate and use specific information in graphic features of text
locate and use specific information in graphic features of text
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Read this sentence from paragraph 4. This sentence helps the reader know that the train company —
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has too much food
does not think Tama looks healthy
wants to find a new home for Tama
treats Tama well
Q 2/73
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Throughout the selection, the author describes Tama as being —
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brave
adventurous
friendly
clever
Q 3/73
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Why did the train company decide to operate the station without workers?
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The train station was located in an area where people did not want to work.
The people who came to the train station were there only to see the stationmaster cat.
The train company was not earning enough money to pay people.
The train company was unable to find a person who wanted the job of stationmaster.
Q 4/73
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Tama has been given two cat assistants because she —
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needs more time to rest
needs more time to eat
is too famous to work
is too busy to work
Q 5/73
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The reader can tell that Tama is allowed to stay at the station because she —
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walks people to the train
attracts more passengers
cares for other cats
sits inside the ticket booth
Q 6/73
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Which sentence shows that people are interested in learning about Tama?
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Tama has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles as well as on television shows and in video clips.
From stray cat to famous stationmaster, life is sweet for Tama!
She walks around the station in her uniform and greets passengers.
She spent most of her time at Kishi Station.
Q 7/73
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In what way does Tama’s presence at the train station help the nearby town?
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People who come to see Tama want to move to the town.
People in the town want to work at the train station.
People in the town enjoy taking pictures with the visitors.
People who come to see Tama often spend money in the town.
Q 8/73
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The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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show the reader how cats are different from other animals
explain why some stray cats like to be around people
share an opinion about why cats make great pets
inform the reader about a special cat that lives in an unusual place
Q 9/73
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Which section provides information about the rules of the contest?
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Arturo’s Desert Eagle
The Great Paper Airplane Fly-Off
Ken Blackburn’s Simple Paper Airplane
The Museum Display
Q 10/73
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What is the best summary of the section titled “Arturo’s Desert Eagle”?
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After the contest a team built a giant paper airplane. It was based on the design of the winning paper airplane. A helicopter released the paper airplane into the air. After a short flight the paper airplane crashed into the desert.
A team built a giant paper airplane. It could fly higher and farther than a small paper airplane. A helicopter was used to release the giant paper airplane into the air.
Arturo Valdenegro won the paper airplane contest after several rounds of competition. He worked with experts at the museum to build a giant paper airplane. It was called Arturo’s Desert Eagle.
A boy named Arturo Valdenegro won a paper airplane contest. Winning the contest meant that his airplane design would be used to build a giant paper airplane. The giant paper airplane was called Arturo’s Desert Eagle.
Q 11/73
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The photographs included in the section titled “Ken Blackburn’s Simple Paper Airplane” help the reader —
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select the best kind of paper for making a paper airplane
understand the steps for making a paper airplane
understand how a paper airplane should be thrown
choose the best design for a paper airplane
Q 12/73
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One reason the Pima Air and Space Museum has a paper airplane contest is to —
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give people a reason to visit the museum
encourage children to become more interested in science
show visitors that there are different kinds of airplanes
teach children how to make objects out of paper
Q 13/73
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What happened to Arturo’s Desert Eagle at the end of its flight?
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It was rebuilt to inspire other children.
It got stuck in the sand.
It was carried away by a helicopter.
It broke into pieces.
Q 14/73
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How is the paper airplane in “Ken Blackburn’s Simple Paper Airplane” different from the paper airplane Arturo made in the contest?
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It uses one piece of paper.
It is folded many times.
It has staples.
It uses paper clips.
Q 15/73
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Arturo won the paper airplane contest because his plane —
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flew the greatest distance
had the fewest number of folds
reached the fastest speed
had the most original design
Q 16/73
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Which detail from the selection suggests that Jessica is smart?
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She has become comfortable with the family dogs.
She stayed afloat on the river.
She spends time with other hippos.
She figured out how to unlock a door.
Q 17/73
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Look at the diagram below. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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Joubert knew how to make the milk Jessica needed.
Joubert encouraged Jessica to play with his dogs.
Joubert told Jessica’s fans about her on a website.
Joubert discovered where in the river Jessica was born.
Q 18/73
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The reader can conclude that it is unusual for —
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people to fear large animals
a hippo to live with humans
a hippo to appear on TV
mother hippos to have their babies in the water
Q 19/73
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Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
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When a baby hippo was in danger, Tonie Joubert knew just what to do. Joubert named the hippo and let her stay in his house. When the hippo grew too large for the house, she slept on the back porch.
Tonie Joubert found a weak baby hippo near his house and decided to take care of her. With Joubert’s help, the hippo grew big and strong. The hippo seems to like staying with Joubert, and she is treated like a member of the family.
When Tonie Joubert found a baby hippo, he realized that she needed to be cared for. He fed the hippo a special kind of milk until she became healthy. The hippo became very large and began to break furniture in Joubert’s house.
Tonie Joubert decided to keep a baby hippo he found lying next to a river. The hippo became friendly with the family dogs and now visits other hippos in the area.
Q 20/73
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Which sentence best explains why Joubert was able to provide the care Jessica needed?
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He mixed egg yolks and cream and fed it to Jessica from a bottle.
He knew the baby hippo was very young and weak.
He carried the 26-pound animal into his house and named her Jessica.
He had nursed many orphaned animals back to health.
Q 21/73
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According to the selection, the problem with having Jessica in the house was that she —
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broke things
ate food that was not good for her
wanted to be left alone
bothered the family dogs
Q 22/73
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William Tappenden started making potato chips at home and selling them to grocery stores because he knew that —
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people were tired of buying chips that never stayed fresh and crispy
people liked fried potatoes but wished they could be sliced thinner
people would like to buy chips without having to go to a restaurant
people could get chips only if they made them from their own potatoes
Q 23/73
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When Crum learned that the customer was pleased with the batch of crispy fried potatoes, he most likely felt —
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curious
surprised
thankful
bothered
Q 24/73
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What is the section titled “An Accidental Success” mainly about?
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Why someone complained about some fried potatoes
Why someone wanted to make the first potato chips
How restaurants first came to serve potato chips
How the first potato chips came to be made
Q 25/73
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How were potato chips first sold in some grocery stores?
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In baskets that sat on tables
In paper bags that were filled from a barrel
In wax-coated paper bags that were ironed shut
In piles that were on plates
Q 26/73
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Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that there have been many changes made to potato chips?
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It was not long before people wanted potato chips without having to go to a restaurant to get them.
Bigger and better kinds of packages were designed, and different flavors of chips started appearing.
What an unusual history the potato chip has, from its accidental beginning in New York State to being perhaps the most popular snack food in the world.
Over the years many more people began making and selling potato chips.
Q 27/73
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What can the reader conclude from the information after Step 5 of the recipe?
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Adding ingredients to the potato chips increases the baking time.
Fresh-baked potato chips are tastier than those bought at a store.
The taste of the potato chips can be easily changed.
An adult is needed to add extra seasonings to the potato chips.
Q 28/73
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Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
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Potato chips are crunchy and salty. They are one of the most popular snacks in the world. They have also been around for a long time. The first chips were made because of a complaining customer.
Potato chips had an unusual start, but they soon became a well-known snack. They were sold at restaurants first and then at grocery stores. Today potato chips come in many flavors. They are enjoyed by people around the world.
After potato chips were first made, it did not take long before many people wanted them. However, it was not always easy to get potato chips. Soon, though, people could buy potato chips at many grocery stores.
After potato chips were first made, many people decided to start making and selling their own potato chips. Today potato chips are made in different ways around the world and are seasoned using a variety of flavors.
Q 29/73
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According to the directions in the recipe, which step requires assistance?
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Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
Step 1
Q 30/73
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Read the diagram. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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Crum tries to please the customer.
Crum apologizes to the customer.
Crum fries very thin potato slices until they are crisp.
Crum sends the thick potatoes back to the customer.
Q 31/73
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Look at the diagram below. Which of the following completes the diagram?
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Children push the merry-go-round.
Water is underground.
People get water for drinking.
Pipes drain extra water back underground.
Q 32/73
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Read the diagram. Which of the following correctly completes the diagram?
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How PlayPumps Work
How PlayPumps Help People
How Children Stay Active
How to Get Drinking Water
Q 33/73
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Which sentence from the article tells something that could be a problem with PlayPumps?
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Getting clean water in some areas of Africa is difficult.
It’s a PlayPump, and it’s unlike the merry-go-round you may see at a park.
Making sure the pumps work correctly can be expensive.
The pumps are usually located near schools or community centers.
Q 34/73
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The author wrote this article mainly to —
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tell about an inventor who thought of a creative idea
tell about a different process to pump and store water
provide readers with information about the cost of a PlayPump
show readers how to build a PlayPump
Q 35/73
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Which text feature in the article helps the reader understand how water flows from underground to people?
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The title of the article
The arrows in the diagram after paragraph 6
The photograph next to the title
The photograph next to paragraph 3
Q 36/73
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The main reason for building PlayPumps in southern Africa is to —
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bring clean water to more people
give businesses a place to put messages
give children a new playground
bring more money to a community
Q 37/73
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Which number on the diagram at the end of the article shows the place where people can get water to drink?
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Number 6
Number 4
Number 1
Number 5
Q 38/73
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Why did Allan worry when Rex went to investigate?
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She thought he might get lost.
She did not want to stop working in her yard.
She did not want him to put himself in danger.
She knew he was tired after their walk.
Q 39/73
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After reading paragraph 6, the reader can conclude that Allan was —
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unhappy with the name she selected for the joey
thankful that Rex was able to find a joey in her neighborhood
concerned about having to speak to a newspaper reporter
entertained by the way Rex and the joey played together
Q 40/73
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The author included paragraph 7 most likely to —
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explain that the actions of Rex and the joey were unusual
share an opinion about how Rex should behave around his owner
describe where wildlife experts provided care for the joey
give reasons why Rex and the joey got along with each other
Q 41/73
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What is paragraph 8 mostly about?
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What happened to the joey after his rescue
How the joey acts with other kangaroos
The reaction of wildlife experts to the joey
The dog that found the joey
Q 42/73
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The pointer breed of dog most likely got its name because of its ability to —
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locate wildlife
avoid dangerous situations
get along with other animals
be gentle with wildlife
Q 43/73
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What is the best summary of the selection?
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One day after walking with her dog Rex, Leonie Allan noticed that he was trying to show her something down the road. Then Rex went off and returned holding a joey gently in his mouth. After spending some time in a wildlife sanctuary, the joey was returned to the wild.
After Leonie Allan took her dog Rex for a walk on a spring morning, he was acting strangely. He kept looking down the road and using his nose to show Allan something. She was concerned about how Rex was acting. Then he came to her with a joey in his mouth.
After a walk one morning, Leonie Allan’s dog Rex rescued a four-month-old joey. That afternoon Rex and the joey played together until the joey was taken to a wildlife sanctuary. There the joey received care for a year and a half.
One spring day Leonie Allan took her dog for a walk. After their walk Rex found a joey down the road. Allan and wildlife experts were thankful that Rex rescued the joey.
Q 44/73
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Which word best describes Rex’s behavior toward the joey?
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Nervous
Expected
Confusing
Protective
Q 45/73
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Why did Conner think he would not be able to play sports with Cayden?
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Cayden was interested in other activities.
Conner and Cayden’s mother feared Cayden would get hurt.
Conner and Cayden’s family lacked the proper equipment.
Cayden has a disorder that affects his ability to move.
Q 46/73
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The section titled “More Races” is mainly about the —
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brothers’ goals for the future
amount of time spent with family
cost of buying more equipment
brothers becoming famous
Q 47/73
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Read this sentence from paragraph 2. The sentence shows that Conner is —
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honest
determined
curious
patient
Q 48/73
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The author wrote this article most likely to —
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explain how two brothers found a coach to help them prepare for a triathlon
encourage the reader to participate in triathlons
tell the reader about the events included in a triathlon
share information about two brothers who participate in triathlons together
Q 49/73
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The title of the article, “Never Say Never,” helps the reader understand that Conner believes —
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if you want to do something, you should try to do it 22
if you want to win something, you must ask others for help
if you are interested in something, learn as much as you can about it
if you are not interested in something, you can still do it
Q 50/73
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The reader can conclude that Conner had to train with a coach for the Nashville Kids Triathlon because he —
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was told to do so by the officials in charge of the race
had to be able to pull or push his brother long distances
knew a sports magazine would write a story about him
wanted to be one of the first people to finish the race
Q 51/73
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Which part of the article helps the reader understand how Conner helps Cayden during a race?
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More Races
Getting Ready
The Big Day
The first paragraph
Q 52/73
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The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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persuade the reader to become an inventor
present different ideas about how to stop hiccups
compare homemade recipes to an award-winning recipe
convince the reader that hiccups are easily cured
Q 53/73
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Which section would be most helpful to a person who wants to find information about the causes of hiccups?
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Award-Winning Recipe
A Recipe for Curing Hiccups
Making Hiccups Go Away
What Is a Hiccup?
Q 54/73
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One reason Mallory Kievman thought her lollipop would help stop hiccups was that —
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her friends and family members had researched the idea for her
her friends and family members enjoyed the taste of her lollipops
she knew the ingredients in her lollipops had worked for other people
she was asked to share her recipe with others at a contest
Q 55/73
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The author begins the selection with the ideas in paragraph 1 most likely to —
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suggest what it feels like to have the hiccups
identify the most common time to get hiccups
interest the reader in a subject that many people have experienced
explain to the reader why people have trouble recognizing hiccups
Q 56/73
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What is the best summary of the selection?
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A hiccup starts in a person’s diaphragm. Many ideas on how to stop hiccups have been tried. A lot of those ideas include common items found in a kitchen. These homemade recipes include sugar. Anyone who has the hiccups can make a homemade recipe to help stop them.
People have thought of different ways to cure hiccups. Some people believe that a scare can make the hiccups go away. They think that getting startled causes people to think about something other than their hiccups. Then the muscles in the throat relax, and the hiccups go away.
When people get hiccups, the cure that works for one person may not work for another person. There are many ways to try to make hiccups go away. Some cures can be made from ingredients found in the kitchen. A young girl has invented a lollipop that helps some people cure their hiccups.
People get hiccups for many different reasons. Some people get them because they drink a hot liquid immediately after a cold liquid. Some people become too excited and get the hiccups. There are many ways to cure the hiccups. One way is to hold your breath.
Q 57/73
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The main reason Mallory Kievman wanted to find a cure for hiccups was to —
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have a reason to work in the kitchen
prove that homemade recipes work
invent a product she could sell
find a solution to her own problem
Q 58/73
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A “hic” sound during a hiccup is made when —
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food is swallowed
a deep breath is taken
air strikes the vocal cords
the temperature in the stomach changes
Q 59/73
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Paragraphs 4 and 5 are mainly about —
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why getting scared might work to cure hiccups
different ways people try to cure hiccups
how people with hiccups use ingredients from the kitchen
different types of sweet and sour foods used in recipes
Q 60/73
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Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?
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All this information was available because of the microchip that had been placed under Scrub’s skin many years earlier.
Microchips have helped thousands of owners get their lost pets back.
However, tags and collars can fall off or become difficult to read.
However, thanks to her microchip, Roxy was soon returned to her grateful owner.
Q 61/73
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The diagram of a microchip is included to show —
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how the scanner locates information
where to place a microchip
the differences between pet collars and microchips
a detailed view of a microchip
Q 62/73
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Why is it surprising that Roxy was found?
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Roxy was lost for several years.
Roxy was far from home.
Roxy had wandered away from her owner.
Roxy was on a busy street.
Q 63/73
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The purpose of the questions in paragraph 2 is to —
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share with readers how it feels to lose a pet
give readers details about what is happening in the photograph of Scrub
tell readers about the services available at the animal shelter
interest readers in learning how microchips help reunite owners with lost pets
Q 64/73
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To learn when pets can be microchipped, the reader should refer to the —
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boxed information after paragraph 6
photographs of the animals
diagram of the microchip
caption under the photograph after paragraph 3
Q 65/73
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Look at the diagram below. Which of these completes the diagram?
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Why It Was Difficult for George’s Owners to Find Him
Where George’s Owners Eventually Found Him
What George’s Owners Did to Try to Find Him
How George’s Owners Were Able to Locate Him
Q 66/73
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Read this sentence from paragraph 2. This sentence helps the reader infer —
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where microchips are located
that microchips are helpful for pets
how microchips are inserted
that microchips do not bother pets
Q 67/73
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The caption under the first photograph in the selection explains —
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why the photograph was taken
the age of the photograph
who is in the photograph
where the photograph was taken
Q 68/73
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The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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describe what a teddy bear looks like
tell the reader about a president who liked teddy bears
encourage the reader to buy a teddy bear
inform the reader about the history of teddy bears
Q 69/73
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The reader can tell from the selection that nurses may use teddy bears to —
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keep children busy while they are waiting to see the doctor
provide a fun way to teach children about health and medicine
give children a toy to play with when they stay in a hospital
encourage children to stay in bed when they are sick
Q 70/73
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What does paragraph 1 help the reader understand about the first teddy bear?
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How big the first teddy bear was
How the first teddy bear got its name
How long it took to sew the first teddy bear
How much the first teddy bear cost
Q 71/73
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Read the diagram below. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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Breeze cuddled next to Buttons.
Breeze lived in a national park.
Breeze grew strong and healthy.
Breeze was separated from his mother.
Q 72/73
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What is the best summary of the section titled “Popular Toys”?
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Many toy companies started making teddy bears. Everyone wanted their own teddy bear. Children everywhere held their teddy bears while sleeping. They also enjoyed having their picture taken with their toy bears and reading to their teddy bears.
Teddy bears quickly became a popular toy, and several toy companies started making their own teddy bears. Children wanted to play and snuggle with the bears. Songs and stories were written about the bears. Soon they were seen on all sorts of items, including books and clothing.
At one time everyone wanted to have a teddy bear. Children played with them. Soon writers were writing songs and stories about them. Children enjoyed reading the books about teddy bears. They also sang songs about teddy bears.
Everyone loved the teddy bears. They were so popular that other toy companies started making their own teddy bears. While they were wanted by everyone, children were especially fond of the teddy bears. Parents often bought teddy bears for their children.
Q 73/73
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Details in the selection support the idea that teddy bears —
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help animals more than they help children
are still loved by children today
are no longer the subject of books
have become less useful over time
73 questions
Q.Read this sentence from paragraph 4. This sentence helps the reader know that the train company —
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.Throughout the selection, the author describes Tama as being —
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.Why did the train company decide to operate the station without workers?
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.Tama has been given two cat assistants because she —
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.The reader can tell that Tama is allowed to stay at the station because she —
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.Which sentence shows that people are interested in learning about Tama?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.In what way does Tama’s presence at the train station help the nearby town?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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60 sec
Identify the topic and locate the author's stated purposes in writing the text
Q.Which section provides information about the rules of the contest?
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60 sec
Use text features to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
Q.What is the best summary of the section titled “Arturo’s Desert Eagle”?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.The photographs included in the section titled “Ken Blackburn’s Simple Paper Airplane” help the reader —
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60 sec
Follow and explain a set of written multi-step directions
Q.One reason the Pima Air and Space Museum has a paper airplane contest is to —
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.What happened to Arturo’s Desert Eagle at the end of its flight?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.How is the paper airplane in “Ken Blackburn’s Simple Paper Airplane” different from the paper airplane Arturo made in the contest?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.Arturo won the paper airplane contest because his plane —
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.Which detail from the selection suggests that Jessica is smart?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.Look at the diagram below. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.The reader can conclude that it is unusual for —
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
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60 sec
Use text features to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
Q.Which sentence best explains why Joubert was able to provide the care Jessica needed?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.According to the selection, the problem with having Jessica in the house was that she —
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.William Tappenden started making potato chips at home and selling them to grocery stores because he knew that —
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.When Crum learned that the customer was pleased with the batch of crispy fried potatoes, he most likely felt —
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.What is the section titled “An Accidental Success” mainly about?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.How were potato chips first sold in some grocery stores?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that there have been many changes made to potato chips?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.What can the reader conclude from the information after Step 5 of the recipe?
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60 sec
Locate and use specific information in graphic features of text
Q.Which of these is the best summary of the selection?
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60 sec
Use text features to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
Q.According to the directions in the recipe, which step requires assistance?
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60 sec
Locate and use specific information in graphic features of text
Q.Read the diagram. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.Look at the diagram below. Which of the following completes the diagram?
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60 sec
Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.Read the diagram. Which of the following correctly completes the diagram?
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.Which sentence from the article tells something that could be a problem with PlayPumps?
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60 sec
Draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence
Q.The author wrote this article mainly to —
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60 sec
Identify the topic and locate the author's stated purposes in writing the text
Q.Which text feature in the article helps the reader understand how water flows from underground to people?
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60 sec
Use text features to locate information and make and verify predictions about contents of text
Q.The main reason for building PlayPumps in southern Africa is to —
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60 sec
Identify the details or facts that support the main idea
Q.Which number on the diagram at the end of the article shows the place where people can get water to drink?
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60 sec
Locate and use specific information in graphic features of text
Q.Why did Allan worry when Rex went to investigate?
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Identify explicit cause and effect relationships among ideas in texts
Q.After reading paragraph 6, the reader can conclude that Allan was —
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Q.The author included paragraph 7 most likely to —
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Q.What is paragraph 8 mostly about?
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Q.The pointer breed of dog most likely got its name because of its ability to —
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Q.What is the best summary of the selection?
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Q.Which word best describes Rex’s behavior toward the joey?
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Q.Why did Conner think he would not be able to play sports with Cayden?
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Q.The section titled “More Races” is mainly about the —
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Q.Read this sentence from paragraph 2. The sentence shows that Conner is —
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Q.The author wrote this article most likely to —
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Q.The title of the article, “Never Say Never,” helps the reader understand that Conner believes —
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Q.The reader can conclude that Conner had to train with a coach for the Nashville Kids Triathlon because he —
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Q.Which part of the article helps the reader understand how Conner helps Cayden during a race?
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Q.The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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Q.Which section would be most helpful to a person who wants to find information about the causes of hiccups?
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Q.One reason Mallory Kievman thought her lollipop would help stop hiccups was that —
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Q.The author begins the selection with the ideas in paragraph 1 most likely to —
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Q.What is the best summary of the selection?
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Q.The main reason Mallory Kievman wanted to find a cure for hiccups was to —
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Q.A “hic” sound during a hiccup is made when —
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Q.Paragraphs 4 and 5 are mainly about —
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Q.Which sentence best states the main idea of the selection?
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Q.The diagram of a microchip is included to show —
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Q.Why is it surprising that Roxy was found?
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Q.The purpose of the questions in paragraph 2 is to —
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Q.To learn when pets can be microchipped, the reader should refer to the —
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Q.Look at the diagram below. Which of these completes the diagram?
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Q.Read this sentence from paragraph 2. This sentence helps the reader infer —
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Q.The caption under the first photograph in the selection explains —
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Q.The author wrote this selection most likely to —
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Q.The reader can tell from the selection that nurses may use teddy bears to —
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Q.What does paragraph 1 help the reader understand about the first teddy bear?
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Q.Read the diagram below. Which sentence best completes the diagram?
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Q.What is the best summary of the section titled “Popular Toys”?
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Q.Details in the selection support the idea that teddy bears —
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