What words have almost the SAME meaning? a. soft, ripe b. seeds, peel c. harvest, pick d. spoil, squeeze

Which two words have almost the SAME meaning? a. carried, hurried b. curled, snuggled c, found, followed d. sniffed, nibbled

Otters stay closer to the surface of the water. What does surface mean? a. bottom floor b. top layer c. middle part d. above the top

Tommy had already smelled the catnip, its aroma spread through the cabin by the airo-circulating system. What word means the SAME as aroma? a. heat b. smoke c. taste d. odor

Knowing that no animal would stand up to Mama Lion, Mongoose decised a plan. What word means the SAME as devised mean? a. told b. dug out c. wrote down d. came up with

Now his parents circled wildly above him, squawking and shrieking. Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word wildly? a. bravely b. calmly c. faithfully d. merrily

Many inventions came from children just like you. What are inventions? a. actions scientists take b. things people create c. children who record their ideas d. problems that need to be solved

Maybe if he shifted his body, twisted to the left a little-maybe then the straps would loosen just the least little bit. Which word means the OPPOSITE of loosen? a. shorten b. soften c. weaken d. tighten

The stories were filled with trolls and other imagined creatures. What word means OPPOSITE of the word imagined? a. boring b. cheerful c. silly d. make-believe

The flag is always flown at half-staff on Memorial Day to honor soldiers who have died fighting for their country. What word means OPPOSITE of honor? a. disrespect b. to expect c. respect d. stars and stripes

The first thing you should do when you begin a new passage is: a. answer the questions b. read over the questions c. read the passage d. circle the title

If your not sure about an answer to a question, you should: a. guess b. go back in to the passage and reread to find the answer c. raise your hand for help d. leave it blank

For an extended response question, the way to get all points is to: a. TAG your answer B. write neatly C. Squeeze in as many words as you can D. Draw a picture

T.A.G stands for:

Using all of the time given to re read and check answers will guarantee a higher score. True False

'I'm a champion,' I said as I pointed to a medal hanging around my neck. What does champion mean? a. student b. pitcher c. winner d. musician

Exercise also helps reduce stress. What does reduce mean? a. lower b. worry c. repeat d. collect

After a hard day's work, he wearily searches for a cheerful gift for his young daughter, who has been at home with a fever. What does wearily mean? a. carlessly b. joyfully c. nervously d. tiredly

Once in a while, the chrysalises transform before the kids can sell them to the Animal Park. When that happens, the kids set the new butterflies free. What does the word transform mean? a. change b. eat c. fly d. move

The kids are always welcome to visit their gulf frittilaries at the Animal Park's Hidden Jungle, which also has many other varieties of butterflies. What does the word varities mean? a. eggs b. kinds c. nests d. sizes

Everyone should get extra cheese on their pizza because it's the best topping.

Domino's pizza should have the highest ranking among pizza restaurants.

The new Domino's Pizza recipe will be available before the year 2011.

Playing outside is better for your health than playing inside.

The human head can weigh up to 8 lbs.

c. harvest, pick

b. curled, snuggled

b. top layer

d. odor

d. came up with

a. calmly

b. things people create

d. tighten

d. make-believe

b. read over the questions

b. go back in the passage and reread to find the answer

A. TAG your answer

Turn your question around, Answer the question, Give examples and details from the passage

True

c. winner

a. lower

d. tiredly

a. change

b. kinds

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opinion

true