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Example Question #8 : Describe Characters, Setting, And Events

Hardworking Holly and Sporty Sarah

 

Holly and Sarah are identical twins. They both have long, brown hair and big blue eyes. They look and sound so similar that even their teachers mix them up. But Holly and Sarah are very different.

This morning Holly woke up bright and early, an hour before her alarm was set. She made her bed, folded her clothes and did her chores. She had a spelling test on Monday so during breakfast she practiced her spelling words. After breakfast Holly made a “Get Well Soon” card for one of her classmates who had broken his leg on the playground last week and had to get a cast. She took her time to draw a detailed picture of Josh in his bright blue cast and even used bubble letters on the front. Holly was quiet and shy, but she was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She preferred to read and play with her pet dog Buddy than with kids her own age. At the soccer game that afternoon Holly sat quietly on the bench cheering on her teammates. Holly was not very athletic and usually helped the team by passing out water during breaks, but she was happy to help.  

This morning when Sarah’s alarm went off she unplugged it and went back to sleep. Finally Buddy woke her up with slobbery kisses and licks. She threw on an old t-shirt and shorts that she found crumpled up on her bedroom floor along with the rest of her laundry that she forgot to fold. She laced up her shoes and took Buddy out for a run. Sarah’s soccer team had their championship game today and she wanted to warm up so she was ready. One of their best players had broken his leg on the playground last week and she knew she would need to play her best for the team to win. After she got home Sarah glanced at her calendar and saw she had a spelling test on Monday. “I’ll study later” she thought, as she headed downstairs for breakfast. Sarah grabbed a bowl of cereal and turned on the TV, searching for the Saturday morning Cartoons. Sarah was the star of the soccer game that afternoon. She made 3 assists and scored 4 goals, winning the game for her team! After the game Sarah and her friends went and played on the playground until it was time to go home.

What evidence shows that Holly is responsible?

Possible Answers:

She practiced before her soccer game

She liked to play with Buddy instead of other kids

She woke up late and took Buddy for a run

She woke up early to study for her spelling test

Correct answer:

She woke up early to study for her spelling test

Explanation:

 We know Holly is responsible because she woke up early, did her chores and studied for her spelling test. Someone who is responsible works hard and remembers to do important things.

Example Question #9 : Describe Characters, Setting, And Events

Hardworking Holly and Sporty Sarah

 

Holly and Sarah are identical twins. They both have long, brown hair and big blue eyes. They look and sound so similar that even their teachers mix them up. But Holly and Sarah are very different.

This morning Holly woke up bright and early, an hour before her alarm was set. She made her bed, folded her clothes and did her chores. She had a spelling test on Monday so during breakfast she practiced her spelling words. After breakfast Holly made a “Get Well Soon” card for one of her classmates who had broken his leg on the playground last week and had to get a cast. She took her time to draw a detailed picture of Josh in his bright blue cast and even used bubble letters on the front. Holly was quiet and shy, but she was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She preferred to read and play with her pet dog Buddy than with kids her own age. At the soccer game that afternoon Holly sat quietly on the bench cheering on her teammates. Holly was not very athletic and usually helped the team by passing out water during breaks, but she was happy to help.  

This morning when Sarah’s alarm went off she unplugged it and went back to sleep. Finally Buddy woke her up with slobbery kisses and licks. She threw on an old t-shirt and shorts that she found crumpled up on her bedroom floor along with the rest of her laundry that she forgot to fold. She laced up her shoes and took Buddy out for a run. Sarah’s soccer team had their championship game today and she wanted to warm up so she was ready. One of their best players had broken his leg on the playground last week and she knew she would need to play her best for the team to win. After she got home Sarah glanced at her calendar and saw she had a spelling test on Monday. “I’ll study later” she thought, as she headed downstairs for breakfast. Sarah grabbed a bowl of cereal and turned on the TV, searching for the Saturday morning Cartoons. Sarah was the star of the soccer game that afternoon. She made 3 assists and scored 4 goals, winning the game for her team! After the game Sarah and her friends went and played on the playground until it was time to go home.

Why does Holly make a card for her classmate?

Possible Answers:

Her classmate was the best player on the soccer team

Her classmate broke his leg last week

Her classmate did not have many friends

He classmate helped her study for her spelling test

Correct answer:

Her classmate broke his leg last week

Explanation:

 Holly made a get well soon card for her classmate because he had broken his leg on the playground and she wanted to make him feel better.

Example Question #10 : Describe Characters, Setting, And Events

Hardworking Holly and Sporty Sarah

 

Holly and Sarah are identical twins. They both have long, brown hair and big blue eyes. They look and sound so similar that even their teachers mix them up. But Holly and Sarah are very different.

This morning Holly woke up bright and early, an hour before her alarm was set. She made her bed, folded her clothes and did her chores. She had a spelling test on Monday so during breakfast she practiced her spelling words. After breakfast Holly made a “Get Well Soon” card for one of her classmates who had broken his leg on the playground last week and had to get a cast. She took her time to draw a detailed picture of Josh in his bright blue cast and even used bubble letters on the front. Holly was quiet and shy, but she was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She preferred to read and play with her pet dog Buddy than with kids her own age. At the soccer game that afternoon Holly sat quietly on the bench cheering on her teammates. Holly was not very athletic and usually helped the team by passing out water during breaks, but she was happy to help.  

This morning when Sarah’s alarm went off she unplugged it and went back to sleep. Finally Buddy woke her up with slobbery kisses and licks. She threw on an old t-shirt and shorts that she found crumpled up on her bedroom floor along with the rest of her laundry that she forgot to fold. She laced up her shoes and took Buddy out for a run. Sarah’s soccer team had their championship game today and she wanted to warm up so she was ready. One of their best players had broken his leg on the playground last week and she knew she would need to play her best for the team to win. After she got home Sarah glanced at her calendar and saw she had a spelling test on Monday. “I’ll study later” she thought, as she headed downstairs for breakfast. Sarah grabbed a bowl of cereal and turned on the TV, searching for the Saturday morning Cartoons. Sarah was the star of the soccer game that afternoon. She made 3 assists and scored 4 goals, winning the game for her team! After the game Sarah and her friends went and played on the playground until it was time to go home.

What evidence shows that Sarah is messy?

Possible Answers:

She put on dirty clothes from her bedroom floor

She scored 4 goals and helped her team win the soccer game

She watched cartoons instead of studying for her test

She folded her clothes when she woke up

Correct answer:

She put on dirty clothes from her bedroom floor

Explanation:

We know Sarah is messy because she did not fold her laundry and her clothes were all over her bedroom floor. She put on dirty clothes when she woke up.

Example Question #81 : Reading

Hardworking Holly and Sporty Sarah

 

Holly and Sarah are identical twins. They both have long, brown hair and big blue eyes. They look and sound so similar that even their teachers mix them up. But Holly and Sarah are very different.

This morning Holly woke up bright and early, an hour before her alarm was set. She made her bed, folded her clothes and did her chores. She had a spelling test on Monday so during breakfast she practiced her spelling words. After breakfast Holly made a “Get Well Soon” card for one of her classmates who had broken his leg on the playground last week and had to get a cast. She took her time to draw a detailed picture of Josh in his bright blue cast and even used bubble letters on the front. Holly was quiet and shy, but she was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She preferred to read and play with her pet dog Buddy than with kids her own age. At the soccer game that afternoon Holly sat quietly on the bench cheering on her teammates. Holly was not very athletic and usually helped the team by passing out water during breaks, but she was happy to help.  

This morning when Sarah’s alarm went off she unplugged it and went back to sleep. Finally Buddy woke her up with slobbery kisses and licks. She threw on an old t-shirt and shorts that she found crumpled up on her bedroom floor along with the rest of her laundry that she forgot to fold. She laced up her shoes and took Buddy out for a run. Sarah’s soccer team had their championship game today and she wanted to warm up so she was ready. One of their best players had broken his leg on the playground last week and she knew she would need to play her best for the team to win. After she got home Sarah glanced at her calendar and saw she had a spelling test on Monday. “I’ll study later” she thought, as she headed downstairs for breakfast. Sarah grabbed a bowl of cereal and turned on the TV, searching for the Saturday morning Cartoons. Sarah was the star of the soccer game that afternoon. She made 3 assists and scored 4 goals, winning the game for her team! After the game Sarah and her friends went and played on the playground until it was time to go home.

What evidence shows that Holly is creative?

Possible Answers:

She helped the soccer team by passing out water

She drew a detailed picture and bubble letters on her get well soon card

She knew how to do a lot of tricks with the soccer ball

She woke up early to study and do her chores

Correct answer:

She drew a detailed picture and bubble letters on her get well soon card

Explanation:

 We know Holly is creative because she makes a get well soon card for her classmate. She drew a detailed picture and used bubble letters. Someone who is creative has interesting ideas. Holly is makes an artistic and creative card.

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