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The sensitive plant is native to Brazil. Its Latin name, mimosa pudica, means bashful. When the plant is touched, its leaves fold inward, revealing sharp thorns on the stem. Sensitive plants fold their leaves to keep from being eaten by animals.
a) The sensitive plant has an unusual way of protecting itself.
b) Mimosa pudica meas bashful.
c) Animals like to eat sensitive plants.
d) The sensitive plant is found in Brazil.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! We don't want to leave!
a) Weekends are times to travel.
b) The author's grandparents live far away.
c) The author enjoys spending time with her family.
d) The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
a) Giraffes do make noises.
b) Giraffes talk all the time.
c) Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d) Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
a) Jenny got sick.
b) Her grandmother was in the hospital.
c) Jenny wants to be a nurse.
d) Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together.
a) They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b) They learn how to work together as teammates.
c) Soccer players learn how to dribble.
d) Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

What might be the central idea of a book titled Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?
a) Tomatoes are good for you.
b) It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
c) Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
d) Spinach is good for your bones.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming and snorkeling can be enjoyed at the beach. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
a) There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b) Some people simply like to sunbathe.
c) It is also fun to look for shells.
d) Going to the beach to swim and snorkel can be fun.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
a) John wants to climb a ladder.
b) Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
c) John and Matt want to be firemen
d) They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
a) The kitten sleeps a lot.
b) Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
c) Mary plays with her kitten
d) Mary wants a new pet.

Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People sometimes mistaken Aaron for Angel or the other way around. The boys keep tricking people and they think it is funny. The main idea is:
a) Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.
b) Angel is bigger than Aaron.
c) Aaron is older than Angel.
d) The friendship of Aaron and Angel

Liz went to a carnival. She went on many rides such as roller coasters and a Ferris Wheel. She ate cotton candy. She had a lot of fun at the carnival.
a) Liz ate cotton candy.
b) Liz had fun at the carnival.
c) Liz had fun.
d) The importance of carnivals

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