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Wrapping a gift is easier if you first place it in a box. Then put wrapping paper around the box and tape the edges down. Tape a bow on top of the box. Then write a note to show who the gift is from. How is the story organized?

a) cause and effect

b) time and order

c) problem and solution

d) compare and contrast

Sunflowers have large, round heads. A sunflower head looks like one large flower. It is really made up of many tiny flowers. Each flower turns into a sunflower seed. What happens to the tiny flowers on a sunflower head?

a) They grow into one large flower.

b) They turn into sunflower seeds.

c) They close when the flower grows.

d) answer not given

A rabbit can be a great house pet. You can teach your rabbit to live inside. Use kind words and treats to help your rabbit learn the rules. Give your rabbit chew toys and fresh food and water every day. Why does the rabbit need fresh water everyday?

a) to keep the rabbit healthy

b) to give the rabbit things to do

c) to help the rabbit learn the rules

d) answer not given

a) Wrap paper around the box.

b) Tape the bow on the box.

c) Attach the note to the gift.

d) answer not given

Butterflies spend most of their time flying. Butterflies fly among flowers to get food. Some even fly from their summer homes to their winter homes. Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again. Which is the main idea?

a) Butterflies fly among flowers to get food.

b) Butterflies spend most of their time flying.

c) Even at rest, butterflies are preparing to fly again.

d) answer not given

There are many different kinds of dogs. Dogs can be very big or very small. Some dogs have short, pointy ears. Other dogs have long ears that hang down. Dogs can have lots of hair or no hair at all! Which other sentence would go in the paragraph?

a) Dogs are very friendly.

b) Many people like dog shows.

c) Some dog have long tails.

d) answer not given

Which appeals to the sense of hearing?

a) The cool water felt good on the hot summer day.

b) The river looked as blue as the sky above it.

c) They shouted to each other over the roaring river.

d) The water had a blue, green look.

What is the meaning of international?

a) Having to do with a person’s homeland

b) Relating to more than one country

c) Affecting relationship between people

d) answer not given

Johnny pencil broke in the middle of his test. He was glad that he had an alternate to use. What is the meaning of alternate here?

a) spare

b) older

c) bigger

d) answer not given

A tricolor flag has __________ .

a) one color

b) two colors

c) three colors

d) four colors