What does "evidence" mean?
a dark brown or black rock that is used for fuel
the framework of bones
a mark left by a shoe or a foot
facts or signs that help you find out the truth
Why did Philip believe that the albertosaurus did NOT die in quicksand.
The fossils he found were all different.
None of the fossils he found were close to each other.
All of the fossils he found were above ground.
There was only one kind of fossil found at the site.
Michelle is the ____ musician in the whole band.
creativest
most creative
creative
more creative
i think great white sharks are the _____ animals in the ocean.
fiercer
fiercest
fierce
more fierce
What word means "dead body"?
footprints
remains
records
discoveries
What is Mr. Rubbish known for?
eating garbage
smelling like garbage
recycling garbage
being a litterbug
Elyse had ___ satisfied expression on her face when she won the competition.
a
an
What does "clue" mean?
the framework of bones
written information about past events
a dark brown or black rock that is used a fuel
something that helps to solve a problem
Katie wants to become ___ athlete and complete in the Olympics.
an
a
What word means "a person with a lot of knowledge"?
record
evidence
investigation
expert
How many nouns is this word talking about: leakiest
two
more than two
The librarian recommended ___ books to Wallace.
the
a
an
What word means "dangerous"?
global
edible
pack
fierce
What problem does Judy have with her pet?
Judy forgets to bring it to school.
Another classmate has the same pet.
It eats Judy's homework.
Judy is worried that she can't show how it eats.
How many nouns is this word talking about: loudest
two
more than two
In "Judy Moody Saves the World!", what problem is Judy trying to solve?
how to get along better with her brother
how to stop Jessica Finch from littering
how to prevent her cat from eating bananas
how to help the environment
Why does Judy invite Rocky to her house?
to help her come up with ideas for a contest
to help her babysit her brother
to help her take care of her cat
to help her make more compost
Which of the following is NOT true?
How the dinosaurs died remains a mystery.
Scientists continue to discover new things about dinosaurs.
Fossils can be used as evidence of how dinosaurs lived.
Scientists can observe how dinosaurs lived.
What word means "to fall in drops"?
recycle
trudge
drips
patrol
Why is Judy against carrying her lunch in a paper bag?
She wants to buy a Sleeping Beauty lunch box.
trees are cut down to make paper bags
the paper bag will break
She will look like a baby.
What word means "natural world"?
shade
project
environment
rubbish
What word means "compost"?
dry sticks, paper, etic., that will burn easily for a fire
a decayed mixture of plant material
any activity that takes great effort or planning
the natural world, including the climate, etc
In "My Smelly Pet", why doesn't Judy choose Mouse for her collage?
Stink is bringing Mouse to his school, so she can't.
Judy doesn't think she's making a choice.
Mouse is Stink's pet, not Judy's.
Mouse is too old.
What word means "rubbish"?
the condition of being dirty, impure, or harmful
trash
a person who leaves trash in public places
dry sticks, paper, etc, that will burn easily for fire
How many nouns is this word talking about: foggier
more than two
two
In "Judy Moody Saves the World!", what are the two settings?
rainforest and playground
playground and rainforest
school and Judy's house
What does "reconstruct" mean?
to build something again
to reveal or remove the cover from
to cover from view
to use facts to show that something is true
What does "location" mean?
written information about past events
a place where something is or can be found
a person with a lot of knowledge
a group of animals that live and work together
Why did the author write this selection?
to show readers how they can become paleontologists
to ask readers to visit a local museum
to tell a story about a family of dinosaurs
to explain how fossils can be used to learn about the past
What word means "an area that is partly dark because light has been blocked off from it"?
kindling
environment
carton
shade
Which sentence shows that uncovering dinosaur fossils is difficult?
Philip thought about his questions again 20 years later.
He put his questions away for many years.
After the work was done, a new question came up.
Philip and his team worked for months to dig out each fossil
How does Judy's problem get solved in, "My Smelly Pet"?
It opens when Judy calls its name.
It tries to bite another student.
It open when Mr. Todd tries to feed it.
The plant opens by itself.
What would be the LEAST useful in helping you record your findings while looking for fossils?
a camera
a pen
a notebook
a newspaper
What does "prove" mean?
to build something again
to reveal or remove the cover from
to cover from view
to use facts to show that something is true
What does "skeleton" mean?
the framework of bones in the body of a human or an animal
a person with a lot of knowledge or skill in subject
written information about past events
a mark left behind by a foot or a shoe
Which animal that is alive today is most like a mammoth?
a tiger
a bird
an elephant
an alligator
Which one is written correctly.
Herman is the more serious person in his family.
Herman is the seriousest person in his family.
Herman is the most serious person in his family.
Herman is the seriuoser person in his family.
Why does Judy's pet smell so bad?
It is full of raw meat.
It is covered in juice.
It died.
It has been in the sun for too long.
Which of the following must happen first for a fossil to be made?
The remains of a living thing must be covered in dirt.
The layers of dirt or sand must build up over time.
A living thing must die.
The layers of dirt or sand must harden.
What is the genre of "Finding Fossils for Fun"?
biography
information text
folktale
humorous fiction
What does this mean, "It was like looking for a needle in a haystack."
the fossils were sharp and pointy like needles.
The fossils were difficult to find.
The fossils were sticking out of the ground.
The fossils were found on a farm.
What is Project R.E.C.Y.C.L.E.?
Judy's plan to get her family to recycle.
Judy's efffort to stop her brother from being loud.
Judy's plan to make a log cabin out of sticks.
Judy's idea to win the Crazy Strips contest.
The truck Devon's father drivers to work is ____than the car his mother owns.
most big
biggest
bigger
more big
What word means "to cover it from view"?
uncover
prove
bury
reconstruct
What word means "the leftover parts of plants and animals that have been dead for a long time"?
paleontologist
packs
records
fossils
What does "pollution" mean?
the condition of being dirty, impure, or harmful
a person who leaves trash in public places
any activity that great effort or planning
a decayed mixture of plant material
What word means "project"?
a cardboard box used to hold goods
any activity that takes great effort or planning
trash
the condition of being dirty, impure, or harmful
What word means "not easy to understand"?
leaky
complicated
global
gooey
How are Mr. Todd and Mr. Rubbish similar?
both are comic book characters in the story
both are teachers at the school
both help Judy collect things around her house
both give Judy ideas about how to save the planet
Eileen is ____ than her sister, Jennifer.
youngest
younger
most young
more young
Kevin was able to come up with a ______ solution to the problem than Paul.
practicaler
most practical
practicalest
more practical
Why is Judy's pet unusual?
Even though it is a plant, it eats insects.
She finds a strange little plant.
It is a Venus flytrap.
Stink feeds her plant too much.
What does "site" mean?
the act of finding or learning something for the 1st time
written information about past events
a place where something important happened
the framework of bones
What did David Shiffler find when he was 3 years old?
a dinosaur bone
the tooth of a dinosaur
the footprint of a dinosaur
a dinosaur egg
What word means "removed the cover from"?
uncovered
reconstructed
proved
buried
What word means "relating to the entire earth"?
global
complicated
leaky
gooey
What word means "carton"?
any activity that takes great effort or planning
a person who leaves trash in public places
a cardboard box used to hold goods
dry sticks, paper, etc., that will burn easily for fire
Which one is INCORRECT.
The wooden ruler is thinner than the plastic ruler.
The hero of the movie was mightyer than the villian.
Hiking up the mountain is riskier than walking around it.
My brother is taller than my mother.
What did Barnum Brown's discovery cause Philip to believe?
that albertosaurus lived alone
that albertosaurus fossils were buried in New York
that albertosaurus were the largest tyrannosaurids
that albertosaurus hunted in packs
What does "paleontologist" mean?
a study to find out new information
a group of animals that live or work together
a scientist who studies fossils
a dark brown or black rock used for fuel