1) As we were walking along the aisles, I thought I wanted everything. Mom would put things in the cart, but when I grabbed things to put in, she would tell me we didn’t have money for that and I had to place the items back on the shelves. Where did mom and I go? What were we doing? a) You and your mom went to school to get some school supplies. b) You and your mom went shopping at the supermarket. c) You and your mom went to the beach and built a sandcastle. 2) It was Maria’s turn. They blindfolded her, they gave her the stick, and then everyone started to sing. All the children were anxiously waiting for the moment when the candy would start falling down. What where the kids doing? Where would the candies fall from?  a) The children were at a party breaking a piñata. b) The children were camping and making s'mores. c) The children were at Halloween costume party and eating some candies. 3) Mom and Dad had already ordered theirs. Susan didn’t know which flavor to pick; all looked delicious. When she finally made up her mind, she decided she wanted one with two scoops : one strawberry and one chocolate. What were Susan and her parents buying? a) Susan and her parents were buying fruits. b) Susan and her parents were buying candies. c) Susan and her parents were buying ice cream. 4) The teacher took the kids outside so that they could see it. She explained to them that it always appeared as an effect of rain falling while the sun was shining. The children were able to see the seven beautiful colors it was made of. What were the teacher and the students looking at? a) They were looking at the mountain. b) They were looking at the rainbow. c) They were looking at the clouds. 5) People use flowers for various reasons. Some put them out as decorations and accessories. Others mix them in perfume or teas. Cauliflower is a flower too. It is high in fiber and B-vitamins. Which of these inferences is best supported by the paragraph?  a) Some flowers can be eaten. b) Some flowers are poisonous. c) Flowers are popular gifts. 6) Many people enjoy eating fresh fruit. Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals. Most people think cucumbers, squashes, and tomatoes are vegetables. They are actually fruits because they contain seeds. Which sentence best supports the inference that fruits have seeds? a) Many people enjoy eating fresh fruits. b) Most people think cucumbers, squashes, and tomatoes are vegetables. c) They are actually fruits because they contain seeds. d) Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals. 7) Greenland is near the Arctic Circle. It is a territory of Denmark, but it has its own government. The country has a population of about 57,000 people. The people use the Greenlandic, Danish, and English languages. Which sentence best supports the inference that Greenland has a very cold climate? a) Greenland is near the Arctic Circle. b) It is a territory of Denmark, but it has its own government. c) The people use the Greenlandic, Danish, and English languages. 8) Roots store food for the plant. They also hold a plant in the ground and keep it from falling. Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and sweet potatoes are root vegetables. They are good sources of vitamins, protein, and fiber. Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true? a) Some roots can be eaten. b) Roots grow above the ground. c) Plants don’t need roots to store food. d) Some roots are poisonous.

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