Reading and Language Arts CRCT Review

Use the 16 passages to answer the questions that follow.

PASSAGE 1A Gecko’s Tale

If a gecko could talk, it might tell you an amazing tale. What’s the story? Why, it’s about a tail- a gecko’s tail.

A gecko is a kind of lizard. Geckos live in warm places such as rain forests, deserts, grasslands, and marshes. Many people also keep them as pets. They come in all sizes. Some kinds are only the length of your fingernail, and others are longer than you

foot. Geckos hunt for food at night. They move quickly and silently, so they can catch crickets and roaches. Sometimes they

eat small birds and mice.

A gecko has a short, thick tail. Its tail helps it survive. What happens when another animal catches a gecko? The gecko lets go of its tail and escapes! Later, it grows a new one. Now that’s

an amazing, but true, tale.

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1. Which of the following sentences is a fact found in the passage?

a. Geckos are kind lizards.b. Small birds and mice are

sometimes eaten by geckos.c. A lizard is better than a gecko.d. My gecko’s name is Speckles.

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2. Choose the sentence below that has a compound subject?

a. Geckos and lizards are similar because they both reptiles.

b. Geckos eat crickets and roachesc. The short thick tail helps it survive

and grows back.d. Don’t be afraid of quick geckos.

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3. What is the meaning of that’s as it is used in the passage?

a. that’s is singular possessive nounb. that’s is a plural nounc. that’s is a contractiond. that’s shows ownership

Passage 14. Choose the sentence below that

uses kind the same way it is used in the passage.

a. My pet dog is kind to me.b. You must use a kind voice when talking

to your cat.c. Will you kindly help me give the dog a

bath?d. My sister has a different kind of pet than

I do.

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5. Which word from the passage is a possessive noun?

a. gecko’sb. forestsc. theyd. help

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6. Which of the following is a pair of homophones used in the passage?

a.gecko - lizardb.quick - fastc.tail - taled.catch – let go

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7. This passage is an example of which genre?

a. fictionb. non-fictionc. poetryd. drama

PASSAGE 2Teach Your Dog Commands

If you have a dog that doesn’t obey you, you’ll probably agree that it’s time for a change. Practice the following commands for about ten minutes twice a day. Then begin increasing the length of the session as needed.

Teaching Fido to Come to YouBegin teaching your dog to approach you by standing nearby with a

treat. Say the dog’s name and wait for it to notice the treat. When your dog begins walking toward you, clearly say, “Come.” When it reaches your side, offer the treat with praise for what a wonderful animal it is. Follow this process for your dog’s first few efforts, and then gradually start saying, “Come,” before your dog begins walking toward you.

Teaching Rover to SitTeach your dog to sit by standing to the side with a treat while calling its

name. When your dog comes toward you, slowly raise the treat in the air. This will force it to sit down while following the treat. Then say, “Sit,” in a clear voice and kindly offer the treat.

If your dog won’t sit when you hold up the food, gently hold up the food in one hand. Then guide your dog into a sitting position while firmly saying “Sit.” Then reward it with the treat and a lot of praise. Soon your dog will obey the verbal command alone. Continue to raise your hand over the dog’s head to teach this signal, too.

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8. According to the passage, how long should you practice with your dog each day?

a. 2 minutesb. once a day c. 10 minutesd. 20 minutes

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9. Which of the following words from the passage is NOT a contraction?

a. doesn’tb. you’ll c. dog’sd. it’s

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10. In the last paragraph, which words are used as transition words to help with organization?

a. teach, treat, approachb. then, soon, continuec. food, position, forced. command, raise, signal

Passage 211. What does the underlined word it

refer to in this sentence:

When it reaches your side, offer the treat with praise for what a wonderful animal it is.

a. the treat b. the ownerc. the dogd. the command

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12. Which of the following words is a synonym for the word teaching?

a. scoldingb. trainingc. watchingd. punishing

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13. Who is this passage probably written for?

a. Someone who needs help training a dog.b. An adult who just found a lost cat.c. Children who play outside.d. A family moving with their pets.

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14. This passage is an example of which genre?

a. fictionb. non-fictionc. poetryd. drama

PASSAGE 3

Dear Jenny, July 10, 2009

Because you were not able to come yesterday, I want to tell you about our picnic. We visited the state park where we had a scavenger hunt. Mr. Roberts divided the class into two teams - the Largemouth Bass Team and the Brown Thrasher Team. He picked those names to help us remember the state fish and state bird. Marty and I were both on the Largemouth Bass Team.

Next, Mr. Roberts gave us a list of state symbols that we had to locate in the park. The first item was the state flower, the Cherokee Rose, and when Marty said this, he smiled. He knew that these flowers like to bloom in the Spring, so our team was in luck. We found a place that was entirely covered with white Cherokee Roses. Then we checked state flower off the list.

A few seconds later, a Brown Thrasher landed in a nearby tree and a Honey Bee fluttered past, allowing our team to check the state bird and state insect off the list. We realized we were tied with the other team with only minutes to go. Luckily, we noticed the state flag flying on a flagpole near the park’s headquarters, so we added that to our list and won the game!

Your friend,

Jack

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15. Why were the two teams in the passage tied?

a. Both teams saw the Brown Thrasher.b. Both teams had the same amount of state

symbols checked off their list.c. Neither team could find the Cherokee Rose.d. The Large Mouth Bass team had more points.

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16. Why were the two teams named The Large Mouth Bass Team and The Brown Thrasher Team?

a. Those are the teacher’s favorite animals.b. The students voted on the best names.c. The teacher wanted to help the kids remember

the state fish and state bird.d. The teams drew names out of a bag.

Passage 317. Which of these sentences from

the passage is a compound sentence?

a. We visited the state park where we had a scavenger hunt.

b. Marty and I were both on the Largemouth Bass Team.

c. He knew that these flowers like to bloom in the Spring, so our team was in luck.

d. We found a place that was entirely covered with white Cherokee Roses.

Passage 318. Which word is a synonym for the

verb fluttered?

a. flappedb. bouncedc. felld. buttered

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19. Park’s is used in the last sentence of the paragraph. What type of noun is park’s?

a. singular nounb. plural nounc. singular possessive nound. plural possessive

Passage 320. What is this passage mainly

about?

a. Kids having fun during a scavenger hunt at a park.b. Two kids in a flower garden picking roses.c. Mr. Roberts teaching in his classroom.d. How to win a scavenger hunt.

Passage 321. Which is the best way to

combine these sentences?The Largemouth Bass Team had ten points. The Brown Thrasher Team had ten points.

a. The Largemouth Bass Team had ten points so did the other team.

b. The Largemouth Bass Team and The Brown Thrasher Team each had ten points.

c. The Largemouth Bass Team had ten points, but The Brown Thrasher Team did not.

d. Both teams had ten points.

Continents Seven Zebras live in Africa

Lions and elephants, too.Australia is down under -Home of the kangaroo!

Clap your hands for Asia!It's the largest one.Antarctica is covered in ice.The penguins sure have fun!

North America is where I live.It's where I work and play.In Europe you'll find England,Where the queen rules every day.

South America is home to Brazil.It's the largest country there.The world has seven continents,And I've just named them with care!

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22. According to the passage, which animals live in Africa?

a. England, Brazil, and Europeb. penguins and polar bearsc. kangaroosd. zebras, lions, and elephants

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23. If the author was going to write another poem, what topic might she choose?

a. Careersb. Oceansc. Parts of Speechd. Toys

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24. How does the author feel about the different continents?

a. She thinks only Asia is worth studying.b. The author is afraid to travel and warns you

about the animals.c. She is excited about sharing the interesting

facts she knows about them.d. The author is confused about which continent

should be listed first.

Passage 425. Where is Brazil located?

a. South Americab. Africac. North Americad. Europe

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26. Why should you clap your hands for Asia?

a. Asia is the best continent.b. Asia has the most animals.c. Asia is the largest continent.d. Asia is covered in ice.

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27. According to the passage, where is the kangaroo from?

a. Africab. Australiac. Asiad. America

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28. This passage is an example of which genre?

a. fictionb. non-fictionc. poetryd. drama