In the sentence, “The speaker’s tone was sarcastic, making it hard to tell if he was serious,” what does sarcastic most likely mean? A. Sincere B. Mocking C. Polite

What is a counterclaim?

What is conflict?

What is setting?

The author describes the forest as “peaceful,” “quiet,” and “full of life.” What is the tone? A. angry B. suspenseful C. appreciative D. fearful

In the sentence, “The abandoned house looked dilapidated after years of neglect,” what does dilapidated most likely mean? A. Broken down B. Beautiful C. Crowded

Which is an example of text evidence? A. Your opinion about the story B. A guess about what might happen C. A quote or detail from the text that supports an idea D. A summary of the story

Because the roads were icy, many schools closed for the day. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. sequence C. description D. problem and solution

What is mood?

In the sentence, “Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and focused on the task,” what does composed most likely mean? A. Emotionally controlled B. Slightly confused C. Easily distracted

In the sentence, “The plan was feasible, given the time and resources available,” what does feasible most likely mean? A. Impossible to complete B. Able to be done C. Risky but exciting

What is the central idea of a text? A. A small detail in the story B. The lesson learned by one character C. The main point the author wants to convey D. The first event in the story

First, the scientist mixed the chemicals. Next, she heated the solution. Finally, she recorded the results. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. problem and solution C. chronological order D. compare and contrast