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1 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

The view from my window included a mesa.

A Deep rock-lined canyon

B Hill with a gentle slope
C Flat-topped land formation
D Mountain with a high peak

2 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

My sister is wearing a new bracelet.

A Piece of jewelry
B Pair of shoes
C Short-sleeve sweater
D Fancy blouse

3 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

I liked the red bandana with the white pattern.

A Tablecloth
B Handkerchief
C Quilt
D Pillowcase

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4 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

I bought my mother a piece of Navajo pottery.

A Made by a Native American of a certain tribe

B Made by an Asian from a certain country
C Made by an African of a certain nation
D Made by a Pacific Islander of a certain island

5 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

Yi was jostled by Kaia at the concert.

A Forcefully stopped
B Accompanied
C Yelled at
D Bumped against

6 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

Shylock gave his wife a silver ring set with a turquoise.

A Bright red gemstone

B Greenish-blue gemstone
C Multicolored gemstone
D Black gemstone

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7 VOCABULARY
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

The hogan was cozy and warm.

A Type of food
B Type of shelter
C Type of clothing
D Type of furniture

8 WORD ANALYSIS
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

The plaza was a delightful place to sit in the sunshine.

A Town square
B Living room
C Playground
D Park

9 WORD ANALYSIS
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

Hervé gave the burro a lump of sugar.

A Goat
B Lamb
C Donkey
D Horse

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10 WORD ANALYSIS
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

The adobe walls kept the house cool in the summer.

A Stone held together with mortar

B Brick made from mud baked in the sun
C Thatch made of dried hay
D Logs plastered over on the inside

11 WORD ANALYSIS
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

I saw a llama in the mountains.

A Animal that looks like a camel

B Bird that looks like a swan
C Fish that looks like a shark
D Insect that looks like a dragonfly

12 WORD ANALYSIS
Find the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Click the
circle next to your choice.

Salsa always makes me feel happy.

A Type of seafood
B Type of music
C Type of dessert
D Type of story

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13 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

In paragraph 3, the author's purpose is to—

A describe the kind of weather Americans experience during El Niño

B list the good effects El Niño has on some parts of the country
C explain where El Niño got its name
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D show how El Niño differs from La Niña

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14 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

Why does the author include the information in the first paragraph?

A To define the topic for readers

B To show why the topic is important
C To grab readers' interest
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D To explain why he is an expert on the topic

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15 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

Which statement most accurately summarizes the effects of El Niño?

A El Niño causes weather changes throughout the world.

B El Niño hurts fishing for four to five years in South America.
C El Niño creates more rain and snow in the United States.
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D El Niño helps farmers in Africa.

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16 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

How is El Niño different from La Niña?

A El Niño causes fires; La Niña causes droughts.

B El Niño involves cold water; La Niña involves warm water.
C El Niño causes hurricanes; La Niña causes floods.
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D El Niño involves warm water; La Niña involves cold water.

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17 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

Which word makes the second sentence of paragraph 3 a statement of opinion?

A Name
B Appropriate
C Change
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D Weather

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18 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

In paragraph 4 and 5, the author's main purpose is to—

A describe what happens when La Niña occurs

B explain how people can prevent El Niño
C help readers understand why El Niño happens
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D describe the ill effects of El Niño in various places

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19 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

What was the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

A To inform the reader about the effects of El Niño

B To persuade the reader to do something about climate change
C To entertain the reader with a suspenseful true story
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D To explain to the reader why El Niño happens

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20 COMPREHENSION
Read this selection. Then answer the question that follows it.

El Niño: Changing the Weather

1 El Niño is a change in how warm the ocean is. It happens when warm water from
the Pacific moves eastward. No one knows why this happens.
2 It takes place every four or five years and lasts for about a year. No two are the
same. It can change the weather in many places at once. The United States is one of
those places.
3 El Niño means "The Christ Child" in Spanish. This is a very appropriate name for the
change in weather. It was named for the time when it is most powerful. This is often
around Christmas. The warm water kills the food that most fish eat. This makes fishing
hard. Many people fish for a living in South America.
4 During El Niño, places that often get a lot of rain become very dry. These include
rainforests. They can have droughts and fires. Places that don't get much rain often have
flooding. These include deserts.
5 In Africa, India, Australia, and Mexico, drought can cause many problems. Farmers
cannot harvest their crops. This often leads to food shortages and even famine.
6 In the United States, it affects how much rain and snow falls during the winter. The
Pacific Northwest usually has a drier-than-normal winter. States along the Gulf of Mexico
are sometimes wetter than normal.
7 The Great Plains and upper Midwest tend to be warmer. This means fewer
snowstorms. One unfortunate result is that people cannot ski. But on the East Coast, there
are often more winter storms.
8 Not everything about El Niño is bad. Fewer hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean in
the summer. The weather conditions are not right for them. Florida and North Carolina
often get powerful hurricanes, but El Niño helps prevent them.
9 When El Niño ends, it is often followed by La Niña. This is another change in the
ocean's water. Cold water from the Pacific flows east. It takes the place of warm water.
10 In the U.S., the weather during La Niña is often the opposite of El Niño. This means
wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, and dry weather in the South. People do not enjoy
the weather during La Niña.

What was the author's main purpose in writing paragraphs 9 and 10?

A To explain why people don't like it when El Niño happens

B To describe the positive effects of La Niña
C To explain why people like it when El Niño happens
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D To describe the negative effects of La Niña

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