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1 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Brett needed more time to finish his chores.

A tasksB mealsC storiesD songs

2 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

We couldnt find the spare tire.

A rubberB smallC extraD new

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3 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Mother said it was time to clean the attic.

A cellarB backyardC front porchD top floor

4 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Aunt Linda carefully labeled the jars.

A sealed with a lidB marked with a tagC packed in a boxD weighed on a scale

5 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Each customer took a ticket.

A person who helps other peopleB person who travels to faraway placesC person who works in an officeD person who buys something

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6 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

The board voted for the new rules.

A head group of peopleB flat piece of woodC children in a schoolD very large family

7 VOCABULARY

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

That package needs more stamps.

A wrapping paperB tapeC postage stickersD ribbons

8 WORD ANALYSIS

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

The directions say to premix part of the cake.

A mix beforeB mix things at the same timeC mix againD mix after

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9 WORD ANALYSIS

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

While Mikes family was on vacation, their grass became overgrown.

A too shortB too longC too wideD too wet

10 WORD ANALYSIS

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Ron stayed up until midnight on New Years Eve.

A dinner timeB the middle of the morningC nap timeD the middle of the night

11 WORD ANALYSIS

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

Janet has many friends because she is outgoing.

A prettyB very friendlyC leaving the houseD shy

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12 WORD ANALYSIS

DirectionsFind the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click thecircle next to the answer.

The train is ready to depart.

A arriveB connectC leaveD load

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13 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

Which generalization can you make about hurricanes based on the information inthe passage?

A Hurricane season always lasts for two months.

B Hurricanes are usually very small storms.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 6 of 21

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C Hurricanes only stay over water.D All hurricanes move in a circle around a center point.

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14 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

Which of the following is an effect of storm surges?

A floodsB strong winds

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D heavy rains

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15 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

What conclusion can you draw from the facts in paragraph 1?

A Hurricanes are the most forceful storms on Earth.B Large tropical storms are stronger than hurricanes.

C Hurricanes that form over land are powerless.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 10 of 21

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D The warmer the ocean water, the stronger the storm.

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16 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

Which of the following is an opinion found in paragraph 2?

A The first hurricane name starts with the letter A.B It can be strange to think of a dangerous storm with a name.

C Naming storms is a way to keep track of them.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 12 of 21

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D Hurricanes are storms that are given names.

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17 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

What conclusion can you draw from the facts in paragraph 3?

A The eye is the scariest part of a hurricane.B Hurricane clouds move straight past the eye.

C A storm with 110 mile-an-hour winds is very strong.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 14 of 21

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D Winds less than 74 miles per hour are ignored.

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18 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

Which of the following details supports the idea that hurricanes are harmful?

A All families have a supply kit.B Hurricanes damage buildings, cars, roads, and trees.

C Scientists watch hurricanes.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 16 of 21

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D Storm surges are large waves that hit the beaches.

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19 COMPREHENSION

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

Which of the following is an opinion held by people who live near the ocean?

A Hurricanes can have winds of more than 120 miles per hour.B Hurricanes bring heavy rains.

C August is the most dangerous month for hurricanes.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 18 of 21

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D Hurricane season is very stressful.

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Hurricanes

Hurricanes are large tropical storms that form over the oceans of the world. Smallstorms gather heat and energy from the warm ocean water. The heat from the watermakes the storms stronger and bigger. Soon some of these storms can form intohurricanes. Hurricanes that stay over warm water can become even larger and moreforceful, but they lose their power when they reach land. Hurricanes are storms that get names. A new list of names is created each year. Thefirst hurricane name starts with the letter A, like Amanda, and the names move through thealphabet as more hurricanes appear. Sometimes it is strange to think of a dangerousstorm having a persons name, but naming storms is a way to keep track of them. Hurricane clouds move in a circle around a point called an eye. The eye is the centerof the storm. In pictures of hurricanes, the eye is the scariest-looking part. To be called ahurricane, a storm must have winds of at least 74 miles per hour. But hurricanes can havewinds of more than 120 miles per hour! When a hurricane moves over land, there are heavy rains, large waves, and strongwinds. These can cause much damage to buildings, cars, roads, and trees. Also, flooding can occur when large waves called storm surges hit the beaches. Stormsurges are the main reason people are told to leave their homes and move to higherground during a hurricane. Scientists who study the weather watch these storms very closely so they can tellpeople how strong they are and where they are going. In the United States, hurricaneseason lasts from June 1 to November 30. People who live near the ocean find hurricaneseason very stressful. The National Hurricane Center says that everyone near the ocean should have afamily plan for dealing with a hurricane. They should also have a supply kit. This kit hasthings that are useful in a disaster, such as tools, water, food, first aid, and clothing. But itsays the best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town at the first reports of high winds.

DirectionsChoose the item that best answers each question about the selection you just read.Click the circle beside the answer.

What conclusion can you draw from the facts in paragraph 7?

A During a hurricane, heavy rainfall comes before high winds.B The National Hurricane Center helps people prepare for hurricanes.

C A supply kit has tools, water, food, and other useful things.______________________________________________________________________________________________Copyright 2005 - 2006 by Pearson Education Page 20 of 21

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D The best way to handle a hurricane is to leave town.

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