The Garden Of Abdul Gasazi CST Formatted Test
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Read this sentence.He turned to leave, but as he did, Fritz gave a tremendous tug and snapped right out of his collar.Which word is a synonym for tremendous?
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Small
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Powerful
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Found
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Believe
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This is a third grade selection test for the HM Theme 3-Sel4 The Garden of Abdul Gasazi story in the CST format.
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Which word does not belong with the others?
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Tow
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Two
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Too
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To
Correct Answer
A. TowExplanation
The word "tow" is the odd one out because it is the only word that does not have the same pronunciation as the others. "Two," "too," and "to" all have the same sound, whereas "tow" has a different sound.Rate this question:
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Read this sentence.Alan nervously climbed the great stairs, convinced Fritz had come this way and been captured.What does the word convinced mean in this sentence?
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Made to believe
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Sad
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Talking
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Impossible
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What is the correct way to write “in a nervous way”?
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Nervously
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Nervousy
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Nervousest
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Nervousing
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A. NervouslyExplanation
The correct way to write "in a nervous way" is "nervously". This is the adverb form of the adjective "nervous" and is used to describe how an action is done. In this case, it describes how someone is doing something in a nervous manner.Rate this question:
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Why was the boy so sad about the dog?
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He wanted to stay at the garden longer.
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He wanted to go with Miss Hester.
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He didn’t want to take him for a walk.
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He was responsible for him and lost him.
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A. He was responsible for him and lost him.Explanation
The boy was sad about the dog because he was responsible for the dog and ended up losing him. This suggests that the boy feels guilty and upset about losing the dog under his care.Rate this question:
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Which of the following words means “not appeared”?
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Biappeared
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Nonappeared
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Misappeared
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Disappeared
Correct Answer
A. DisappearedExplanation
The word "disappeared" means "not appeared." It is a combination of the prefix "dis-" which means "not" or "lack of" and the word "appeared" which means "to be seen or present." Therefore, "disappeared" is the correct word that means "not appeared."Rate this question:
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Read this sentence from the story.Alan blurted out his incredible story.What does the word blurted mean in this sentence?
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Cry
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Sing
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To say out loud
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Whisper
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A. To say out loudExplanation
The word "blurted" means to say out loud without thinking or without intending to. In this sentence, Alan spontaneously and impulsively shared his incredible story without any hesitation or reservation.Rate this question:
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How should the word INCREDIBLE be divided into syllables?
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In-cre-di-ble
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Incred-ible
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Incr-edi-ble
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In-credi-ble
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A. In-cre-di-bleExplanation
The word "INCREDIBLE" should be divided into syllables as "in-cre-di-ble". Each syllable represents a separate sound in the word, and this division accurately reflects the pronunciation of the word.Rate this question:
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A parlor is a
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Room where people entertain
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Bathroom
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Garden
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Kitchen
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A. Room where people entertainExplanation
A parlor is a room where people entertain, meaning it is a space in a home or establishment where guests are received and entertained. It is typically designed to provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for socializing, hosting gatherings, or receiving visitors. The word "parlor" is often associated with a living room or a sitting room, where people can relax and engage in conversation or activities.Rate this question:
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What is the correct way to write the direction of the dog?
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Doges direction
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Dogs’ direction
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Dogs direction
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Dog’s direction
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A. Dog’s directionExplanation
The correct way to write the direction of the dog is "dog's direction." This is because the apostrophe is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this case, the direction belongs to the dog, so the apostrophe is placed before the "s" to show that it is possessive.Rate this question:
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Read this passage.A soon as Miss Hester left, Fritz ran into the parlor. He loved to chew on the chairs and shake the stuffing out of the pillows. All morning long he kept Fritz from sinking his sharp little teeth into the furniture. Finally the dog gave up and fell asleep, exhausted.What is the main idea of this selection?
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Alan was trying to keep Fritz out of trouble.
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Fritz wanted to go for a walk.
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Alan knew Miss Hester left him in charge.
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Alan was going for a walk to Abdul Gasazi’s house.
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A. Alan was trying to keep Fritz out of trouble.Explanation
The main idea of this selection is that Alan was trying to keep Fritz out of trouble. This is evident from the passage where it states that Alan spent the morning keeping Fritz from chewing on the furniture and finally the dog gave up and fell asleep. This shows that Alan was actively trying to prevent Fritz from causing any trouble.Rate this question:
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Which prefix means two?______ “two”
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Non-
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Dis-
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Mis-
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Bi-
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Un-
Correct Answer
A. Bi-Explanation
The prefix "bi-" means two. It is commonly used to indicate the number two in words, such as "bicycle" (two wheels) or "bilingual" (able to speak two languages). Therefore, "bi-" is the correct answer for the given question.Rate this question:
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Which address is written correctly?
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Abdul Gasazi, 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 92335
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Abdul Gasazi 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA, 92335
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Abdul Gasazi, 123 Main, Street, Anytown, CA 92335
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Abdul Gasazi 123 Main, Street, Anytown, CA 92335
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A. Abdul Gasazi, 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 92335Explanation
The correct answer is "Abdul Gasazi, 123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 92335" because it follows the standard format for writing an address with the street number, street name, city, state abbreviation, and zip code all correctly separated by commas.Rate this question:
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How should the word discovered be divided into syllables?
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Dis-cove-red
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Dis-covered
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Dis-cov-ered
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Discov-ered
Correct Answer
A. Dis-cov-eredExplanation
The word "discovered" should be divided into three syllables as "dis-cov-ered". Each syllable consists of a vowel sound followed by one or more consonant sounds. In this case, "dis" is the first syllable, "cov" is the second syllable, and "ered" is the third syllable.Rate this question:
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Which two words are not homophones?
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Tear / tear
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Hour / our
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Its / it’s
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They’re / their
Correct Answer
A. Tear / tearExplanation
The words "tear" and "tear" are not homophones because they have different meanings and pronunciations. "Tear" can mean to rip something apart, while "tear" can refer to the liquid that comes out of your eyes when you cry.Rate this question:
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Read this passage.Down shadowed paths and across sunlit lawns they raced, deeper and deeper into the garden.Which two words in this sentence are antonyms?
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Over there, accross
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Path, garden
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Down, deeper
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Shadowed, sunlit
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Read this passage from the story. He came trotting up the front steps with something in his mouth and dropped it at Miss Hester’s feet. “Why you bad dog, “ she said. “What are you doing with Alan’s hat?From this passage, what can you infer?
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The duck dropped the hat in Miss Hester's yard.
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The hat blew all the way to the house.
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That Miss Hester didn’t want Fritz to ruin Alan’s hat.
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The magician Abdul Gasazi made the hat show up.
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A. That Miss Hester didn’t want Fritz to ruin Alan’s hat.Explanation
From the passage, it can be inferred that Miss Hester didn't want Fritz to ruin Alan's hat. This can be deduced from her reaction of calling Fritz a "bad dog" when he dropped the hat at her feet. Her response suggests that she is displeased with Fritz's actions and implies that she values the hat and doesn't want it to be damaged.Rate this question:
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Which sentence is written in the past tense?
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But instead of landing he just kept on flying, higher and higher.
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As soon as Miss Hester left, Fritz ran into the parlor.
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Alan just stood and stared at the empty sky.
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Lights were on and he knew she must be home.
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A. Alan just stood and stared at the empty sky.Explanation
The sentence "Alan just stood and stared at the empty sky" is written in the past tense because the verb "stood" and "stared" indicate actions that occurred in the past. The use of the past tense verbs indicates that the action happened before the present moment.Rate this question:
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Why should the boy not have gone into Abdul Gasazi’s house?
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You should never go into a stranger’s house.
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He knew the dog wasn’t in the house.
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They needed to go into the garden.
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He needed to keep looking for the dog.
Correct Answer
A. He needed to keep looking for the dog.Explanation
The correct answer is "He needed to keep looking for the dog." This is because the boy's main objective was to find the dog, and going into Abdul Gasazi's house would have distracted him from his search. It is important to stay focused on the task at hand and not get sidetracked by other things, especially when time is of the essence.Rate this question:
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