Saturday
Joe sauntered into his room and clenched his teeth. He slammed the door and began to wrestle with the sheets on his bed as he attempted to pull them up and straighten them out. Next, he got down on his hands and knees and started to grab the clothes, books, and shoes shoved under his bed. He let out a deep sigh when he saw the massive heap of items from under his bed and reached for his phone, wondering if they'd started the basketball game without him. Joe quickly stuffed his phone back in his pocket and began sorting laundry and placing books on his bookshelf.
He raced into his sister's perfectly organized room and grabbed the duster and vacuum. Joe wasn't surprised to see that she was already done with them and on the phone with her friend; it usually took Joe twice as long to clean as his sister. He swiftly pushed the vacuum around his room as he dusted the top of his dresser and nightstand. Looking around, Joe felt pleased with what he'd accomplished. He opened his blinds, emptied the trash, and double-checked that everything was done before grabbing his jacket and basketball and darting out the front door towards the park.
What can the reader infer from the passage?
A.
Joe is excited to clean his room because he is looking for his lost basketball.
B.
Joe is frustrated because he has to clean his room while his friends are playing basketball.
C.
Joe is feeling sad, but he feels much better after he sees how clean his room looks.
D.
Joe is upset because his sister won't let him use the vacuum to clean his room.
B. Joe is frustrated because he has to clean his room while his friends are playing basketball.
adapted from An American Robinson Crusoe
by Samuel B. Allison
The matter of keeping track of time puzzled Robinson very much, for it was getting more difficult every day to remember how many days had gone by since he had arrived here. He must write down the days as they passed, but where and how? He had neither pen, ink, nor paper to write with, and he wondered whether he should mark every day with a colored stone on the smooth side of the huge rock wall. But the rain would wash it off, and then he thought of the beach, but there the wind and waves of the sea all around would soon also erase it.
He thought a long time. "I must find something," he said to himself,"on which to keep a record." "I must also know when Sunday is. I must rest one day in the week. Yes, I must find something on which to write," he said. And finally, he found it when he discovered two trees standing near each other. He then searched for a small sharp stone. When he had gotten the pen ready, he cut into the bark of one tree and wrote Sunday, 10th of September 1875. He made seven cuts in a row for the seven days in the week, and the first cut was longer than the others because this was to represent Sunday, and after that, at sunset every day, he made a new cut in the bark.
What can the reader infer from the passage?
A.
Robinson is used to resting on Sundays even as a child.
B.
Robinson is a forgetful person and can never remember things.
C.
Robinson has been living alone on an island for many days.
D.
Robinson likes to write and keeps a record of everything that happened.
C. Robinson has been living alone on an island for many days.
Jonah is from Chicago. One day, his parents decided to take a family vacation in the West. His mother wanted to visit her brother Jim whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Uncle Jim and Aunt Sally lived in Los Angeles. While there, they planned to see the ocean. Jonah was very excited because he had never been to California—or to the ocean! California is nearly 3,000 miles away from Chicago, but his parents wanted to drive.
The family prepared for their trip and packed the car. Suitcases, blankets, snacks, and books were tossed into the trunk. Jonah brought his headphones so he could listen to the music he liked. No classical music for him! Once they were on the road, he closed his eyes and dreamed about the ocean. Jonah could hear the waves washing up on the shore. He could smell the salt air and feel the cool breeze on his neck.
They drove for several days before they arrived in Los Angeles. Jonah's aunt was glad to see them, and she greeted Jonah with a big hug. The families had lunch together, but all Jonah could think about was the ocean. Finally, his uncle Jim turned to him and asked, "How would you like to see the ocean, Jonah?" Jonah responded with a shout, which made his uncle smile.
Jonah's uncle drove them to Ocean Beach and parked the car. When Jonah stepped out, he heard the crashing of the waves. The smell of the ocean filled his head, and the breeze brushed across his body. It was all just as he had imagined.
What conclusion can readers make about why Jonah is excited to see the ocean?
A.
He has never been swimming.
B.
He enjoys whale watching.
C.
He likes adventure and new places.
D.
He wants to learn how to surf.
C. He likes adventure and new places.
Jonah is from Chicago. One day, his parents decided to take a family vacation in the West. His mother wanted to visit her brother Jim whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Uncle Jim and Aunt Sally lived in Los Angeles. While there, they planned to see the ocean. Jonah was very excited because he had never been to California—or to the ocean! California is nearly 3,000 miles away from Chicago, but his parents wanted to drive.
The family prepared for their trip and packed the car. Suitcases, blankets, snacks, and books were tossed into the trunk. Jonah brought his headphones so he could listen to the music he liked. No classical music for him! Once they were on the road, he closed his eyes and dreamed about the ocean. Jonah could hear the waves washing up on the shore. He could smell the salt air and feel the cool breeze on his neck.
They drove for several days before they arrived in Los Angeles. Jonah's aunt was glad to see them, and she greeted Jonah with a big hug. The families had lunch together, but all Jonah could think about was the ocean. Finally, his uncle Jim turned to him and asked, "How would you like to see the ocean, Jonah?" Jonah responded with a shout, which made his uncle smile.
Jonah's uncle drove them to Ocean Beach and parked the car. When Jonah stepped out, he heard the crashing of the waves. The smell of the ocean filled his head, and the breeze brushed across his body. It was all just as he had imagined.
4
What is the most likely reason the family drives to California?
A.
to see the countryside
B.
to take a long drive
C.
to stop at interesting places
D.
to visit Jonah's relatives
D. to visit Jonah's relatives
Jonah is from Chicago. One day, his parents decided to take a family vacation in the West. His mother wanted to visit her brother Jim whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Uncle Jim and Aunt Sally lived in Los Angeles. While there, they planned to see the ocean. Jonah was very excited because he had never been to California—or to the ocean! California is nearly 3,000 miles away from Chicago, but his parents wanted to drive.
The family prepared for their trip and packed the car. Suitcases, blankets, snacks, and books were tossed into the trunk. Jonah brought his headphones so he could listen to the music he liked. No classical music for him! Once they were on the road, he closed his eyes and dreamed about the ocean. Jonah could hear the waves washing up on the shore. He could smell the salt air and feel the cool breeze on his neck.
They drove for several days before they arrived in Los Angeles. Jonah's aunt was glad to see them, and she greeted Jonah with a big hug. The families had lunch together, but all Jonah could think about was the ocean. Finally, his uncle Jim turned to him and asked, "How would you like to see the ocean, Jonah?" Jonah responded with a shout, which made his uncle smile.
Jonah's uncle drove them to Ocean Beach and parked the car. When Jonah stepped out, he heard the crashing of the waves. The smell of the ocean filled his head, and the breeze brushed across his body. It was all just as he had imagined.
5
Based on the passage, what can the reader conclude about Jonah?
A.
He has read books about the ocean.
B.
He has an active imagination.
C.
He has never seen mountains.
D.
He has decided to live in Los Angeles.
B. He has an active imagination.
Jonah is from Chicago. One day, his parents decided to take a family vacation in the West. His mother wanted to visit her brother Jim whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Uncle Jim and Aunt Sally lived in Los Angeles. While there, they planned to see the ocean. Jonah was very excited because he had never been to California—or to the ocean! California is nearly 3,000 miles away from Chicago, but his parents wanted to drive.
The family prepared for their trip and packed the car. Suitcases, blankets, snacks, and books were tossed into the trunk. Jonah brought his headphones so he could listen to the music he liked. No classical music for him! Once they were on the road, he closed his eyes and dreamed about the ocean. Jonah could hear the waves washing up on the shore. He could smell the salt air and feel the cool breeze on his neck.
They drove for several days before they arrived in Los Angeles. Jonah's aunt was glad to see them, and she greeted Jonah with a big hug. The families had lunch together, but all Jonah could think about was the ocean. Finally, his uncle Jim turned to him and asked, "How would you like to see the ocean, Jonah?" Jonah responded with a shout, which made his uncle smile.
Jonah's uncle drove them to Ocean Beach and parked the car. When Jonah stepped out, he heard the crashing of the waves. The smell of the ocean filled his head, and the breeze brushed across his body. It was all just as he had imagined.
6
What can the reader conclude about Jonah's uncle?
A.
He worries about Jonah's health.
B.
He enjoys visiting with Jonah.
C.
He dislikes going to the beach.
D.
He dreams about the ocean.