Question 1
Read the passage. Maya was nervous about the spelling bee. Her hands shook as she walked to the front. But when the teacher gave her the first word, she took a deep breath and spelled it correctly. By the third word, Maya was smiling. "I can do this," she thought. How does Maya change from the beginning to the end of the passage?
Correct Answer:
She goes from scared to confident.
Question 2
Read the passage. Devon always rushed through his chores so he could play. One day he raked the leaves quickly, but the wind blew them all over the yard again. Devon groaned and raked them once more, this time slowly and carefully. The leaves stayed in a neat pile. "Doing it right the first time saves time," Dad said with a smile. What lesson does Devon learn in this passage?
Correct Answer:
Careful work the first time saves time.
Question 3
Read the passage. The new puppy chewed Lily's favorite shoe. At first Lily was upset. But then she remembered the puppy was just a baby and did not know the rules yet. Lily decided to put her shoes away and teach the puppy what it could chew instead. Which word best describes Lily by the end of the passage?
Correct Answer:
Understanding
Question 4
Read the passage. Sam wanted to win the race more than anything. When his friend Theo tripped and fell, Sam stopped running. He helped Theo up and they jogged to the finish line together, in last place. Sam's coach said, "You did the right thing." What is the theme of this passage?
Correct Answer:
Helping a friend beats winning.
Question 5
Read the passage. Grandma told stories about growing up on a farm. "We had no television," she said. "We made our own fun." Carlos thought that sounded boring. But when Grandma described chasing fireflies and climbing the big oak tree, Carlos began to smile. "Maybe I would have liked it after all," he said. Which character's perspective changes in the passage?
Correct Answer:
Carlos's view of farm life changes.
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