1.
If you wanted to make Worms in Dirt, which list would you most likely take to the store?
Correct Answer
C. Needed items
Explanation
To make Worms in Dirt, you would need specific ingredients or items. The serves, directions, and rules for the kitchen are not relevant to the question as they do not provide information about the required items. Therefore, the list that you would most likely take to the store is the one that contains the needed items.
2.
Adding re- to the word seal makes a word that means –
Correct Answer
A. Seal again
Explanation
The prefix "re-" means "again" or "back," so adding "re-" to the word "seal" creates the word "reseal," which means to seal again.
3.
If you wanted to find information on real worms, what would be the best resource to use?
Correct Answer
A. Encyclopedia
Explanation
An encyclopedia is the best resource to use when looking for information on real worms. Encyclopedias contain comprehensive and detailed information on a wide range of topics, including various species of worms. They provide in-depth explanations, descriptions, and sometimes even illustrations or photographs to help readers understand the subject better. Encyclopedias are reliable sources of information that are written by experts in their respective fields, making them a valuable resource for research and learning.
4.
What is the purpose of the rolling pin in this passage?
Correct Answer
C. To crush the cookies
Explanation
The purpose of the rolling pin in this passage is to crush the cookies. This implies that the rolling pin is being used to flatten and break down the cookies into smaller pieces, likely for use in a recipe or dessert.
5.
Look at the chart of the steps to make Worms in Dirt.(see chart under passage)
Which step belongs in the empty box?
Correct Answer
D. Stir in whipped topping and cookies
Explanation
The correct answer is "Stir in whipped topping and cookies" because based on the given steps in the chart, this step is the one that is missing. The other steps are already mentioned in the chart, such as arranging gummy worms on top, putting crushed cookies on top, and refrigerating until ready to serve. Therefore, the missing step must be "Stir in whipped topping and cookies".
6.
According to the passage, what should you do just before serving your Worms in Dirt?
Correct Answer
B. Arrange gummy worms on top.
Explanation
According to the passage, the step that should be done just before serving the Worms in Dirt is to arrange gummy worms on top. This suggests that the gummy worms are meant to be a decorative element on the dish and should be placed on the top before serving it to make it visually appealing.
7.
The author wrote “Kids in the Kitchen” to tell –
Correct Answer
B. How to make a fun treat
Explanation
The correct answer is "how to make a fun treat." This can be inferred from the title of the article, "Kids in the Kitchen," which suggests that the article is about involving children in cooking activities. Additionally, the phrase "to tell" indicates that the author's purpose is to provide instructions or guidance on making something enjoyable in the kitchen.
8.
The imagery in the poem “Cookies” makes the reader want to –
Correct Answer
A. Eat chocolate chip cookies
Explanation
The imagery in the poem "Cookies" creates a strong desire within the reader to indulge in the deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies. The poet's use of vivid and descriptive language paints a mouthwatering picture of these cookies, evoking sensations of taste and aroma. This imagery appeals to the reader's senses and creates a craving for the specific type of cookie mentioned, making them want to eat chocolate chip cookies.
9.
How many stanzas are in the poem “Cookies”?
Correct Answer
C. 4
Explanation
The correct answer is 4. This means that there are four stanzas in the poem "Cookies".
10.
Which of these phrases is an exaggeration?
Correct Answer
B. We can’t survive that long
Explanation
The phrase "we can't survive that long" is an exaggeration because it implies that the situation being referred to is so extreme or impossible that it would result in death if endured for a certain duration of time. This statement is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the severity or impossibility of a certain situation.
11.
Which of the sentences from the passage is
an opinion?
Correct Answer
A. This area should also be covered.
Explanation
The sentence "This area should also be covered" is an opinion because it expresses a personal belief or judgment about the need for the area to be covered.
12.
Why did Lyndsey write this letter?
Correct Answer
C. To persuade the principal to get new equipment
Explanation
Lyndsey wrote this letter to persuade the principal to get new equipment. The other options are not supported by the information given in the question. There is no mention of informing the fourth graders about basketball, describing the school lunch program, or entertaining the reader with a story about monkey bars.
13.
Lyndsey believes that the fourth graders –
Correct Answer
D. Want a nicer playground
Explanation
Lyndsey believes that the fourth graders want a nicer playground. This can be inferred from the given options where the fourth graders are mentioned to need a new soccer field, want a bigger basketball court, need an earlier lunch time, and want a nicer playground. Out of these options, the only one related to the fourth graders wanting something is "want a nicer playground". Therefore, it can be concluded that the correct answer is that the fourth graders want a nicer playground.
14.
According to this letter, Lyndsey believes that if the fourth graders have new playground
equipment they will –
Correct Answer
A. Have fun
Explanation
The letter suggests that Lyndsey believes that if the fourth graders have new playground equipment, they will have fun.