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Phonics and Word Study Skills Assessments
Directions: Look at the sample inside the box. Think of the sound of the underlined letters. Look at the three words in the row below the box. Which word has the same sound as the underlined letter or letters?Fill in the bubble below the correct word.
Sample pour found hour court ○ ○ ○
1. fourth course flour our ○ ○ ○
2. star stair harm fare ○ ○ ○
3. cheer sleeper beard seem
○ ○ ○ 4. year
clear feeder meat ○ ○ ○
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5. three fifth string throat ○ ○ ○
6. wrap knew wrong strap ○ ○ ○
7. sign sight write gnat
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8. know king sink knight ○ ○ ○
9. moon stood shook balloon ○ ○ ○
10.
school
carpool hooked wool ○ ○ ○
Page 2 Phonics and Word Study Skills- Abbreviations
Directions: Read the sentences below. Then find the abbreviation for the underlined word.
SampleI have a soccer game on Thursday afternoon. Ths. Thurs. Tues. ○ ○ ○
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January 1 is the first day of the new year.
Jay. Jan. Jn. ○ ○ ○
12.
There is a new toy store on Collins Drive.
Dr. Dec. Dv. ○ ○ ○
13.
My desk is 18 inches wide.
is. ichs. in. ○ ○ ○
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Phonics and Word Study Skills – Synonyms
Directions: Find the synonym for the underlined word.Sample
Small means __________. hard kind little ○ ○ ○
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Arrived means the same as __________.
turned owned came ○ ○ ○
15.
Nearly means the same as __________.
fresh almost old ○ ○ ○
16.
Something beautiful is very __________.
square thick pretty ○ ○ ○
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Comprehension Skills Assessment – Details
Directions: Read questions 17 - 20 for this passage. Then read the passage and choose the best answer.
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17.
According to the passage, Dan is best at teaching children how to __________.A.
bat
B.
throw
Dan teaches boys and girls how to play baseball. He teaches them to run fast, to throw the ball, and to bat. He is best atteaching them how to bat. Dan shows thechildren where to stand. “Your feet should be sixteen inches from the home plate,” he says. “Stand evenly on both feet in thebatter’s box. When the pitcher throws the ball, move your body.” He says, “Lean back on your back foot. This helps you get ready to swing.” Next, Dan shows how to swing hard. “Turn your body when you swing,” says Dan. “Don’t close your eyes. says Dan. You will get a hit. You might even get a home run!”
C.
run
D.
stand
18.
According to the passage, you will swing hard if you __________.A.
run fast
B.
throw the bat
C.
stand on both feet
D.
turn your body
19.
According to the passage, what helps you get ready to swing the bat?A.
listening to the coach
B.
watching the catcher
C.
keeping your feet straight
D.
leaning on your back foot
20.
When you bat, you should put your feet sixteen inches from __________.A. the batter’s boxB. the home plateC. the catcherD. the pitcher
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Comprehension Skills Assessment – Making Inferences
Sample
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Tony had a warm bath. After that, he brushed his teeth. Then he went into his bedroom, got in bed, and turned off the light. He put his head on the soft pillow and closed his eyes.
What is Tony starting to do?A.
play a game
B.
go to sleep
C.
read a book
D.
write a letter
Directions: Read questions 21 - 24 for this passage. Then read the passage and choose the best answer.
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21.
What pet did Tom buy?
A.
cat
B.
dog
Tom wanted a pet. His mother said that a cat or a dog would be too big for their apartment. She said he could get a small pet. At the pet store, Tom saw cats, dogs, and even a huge snake. Then he saw just the right pet for him. Tom bought the pet and named him Will. Tom got a little cage for Will. Now he makes sure Will has fresh food and water each day. He put a bowl and a water bottle inside the cage. He also bought a little wheel for Will to run on. Will climbs inside the wheel and runs and runs. Tom and his mom laugh when they see Will running around and around.
C.
hamster
D.
snake
22.
What can you tell about Tom?
A.
He takes good care of his pet.
B.
He makes good grades in school.
C.
He has many friends.
D.
He can do tricks.
23.
Tom and his mom laugh when they see Will running around probably because ____.A.
Tom got a little cage for Will.
B.
Will looks funny running on the wheel.
C.
Will climbs on the wheel.
D.
Tom named the pet Will. 24.
Why was Will the right pet for Tom?
A.
He was furry.
B He was the right size for the
. apartment.C.
He wanted a big pet.
D.
He came with a wheel.
Page 9Comprehension Skills Assessment: Compare and Contrast
Directions: Read questions 25 - 28 for this passage. Then read the passage and choose the best answer.
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Aunt Maggie has a cabin in the country. She stays there for one week in the winter and three weeks in the summer. She thinks it is beautiful at both times of the year. In winter, soft, white snow covers the ground. Aunt Maggie feeds the deer and rabbits that live nearby. She sometimes sees an eagle, but there are not very many birds. It is quiet and peaceful. In the summer the country is warm and green. On hot afternoons, Aunt Maggie swims in the river. She watches all the birds that twitter noisily in the trees. She hears the chugging sound of tractors in the fields. She hears other swimmers enjoying the river.
25.
How is Aunt Maggie’s cabin alike in winter and summer?A. It is beautiful at both times of the year.B. It is quiet and peaceful.C.
Tractors work in the fields.
D.
There is snow on the ground.
26.
Winter at the cabin is different from summer because Aunt Maggie can _________________.A. ride the tractorsB. swim in the riverC.
feed the deer
D.
hear other swimmers
27.
How does Aunt Maggie feel about being at the cabin in the winter and summer?A. beautifulB. noisyC.
crowded
D.
pleased
28.
Summer at the cabin is different because there are more _____________.A. fishB. deerC.
birds
D rabbits
.
Page 11Language SkillsDirections: Choose the best answer for each question.
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Which is the best way to write the underlined word in this sentence?Many man were on the team.A. mansB. menC.
mens
30.
Which is the best way to write the underlined word in this sentence?I washed all the dish.A. dishsB. dishesC.
correct as is
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Sample 1Which word is a noun in this sentence?Look at that silly monkey.A. lookB. sillyC.
monkey
Which is the best way to write the underlined
31.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?Our class will have a picnic in april or May.A. April or MayB. april or mayC.
correct as is
32.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?The flowers are blooming on Kansas avenue.A. kansas avenueB. Kansas AvenueC.
correct as is
33.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?May I visit you on monday or tuesday?A. Monday or tuesdayB. Monday or TuesdayC.
correct as is
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34.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?Thank you for the cookies, mrs. Chan.A. Mrs. ChanB. mrs chanC.
correct as is
35.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?The smile of the baby is sweet.A.
The babys smile
B.
The baby smile’s
C.
The baby’s smile
36.
Which is the best way to write the underlined words in this sentence?The bark of that dog is very loud.A. That dog bark’sB. That dogs barkC.
That dog’s bark
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