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    Read this sentence from the story.Off the Quimbys sped to the nearest Whopperburger, where they discovered other families must have wanted to get out of the house on a rainy day, for the restaurant was crowded, and they had to wait for a table.  In this passage, how is the Quimby family and other families feeling the same?

    • They are all feeling very hungry.
    • The are all feeling frustrated by being in the house because of the rain.
    • They all want to be where other families can talk and meet.
    • The rain has caused the families not to be able to cook at their houses.
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This is a third grade selection test for the HM Theme 6-Sel3 Ramona Quimby, Age 8 story in the CST format.

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  • 2. 

    Read this sentence from the passage.“I study the cognitive processes of children,” he answered.Which of the following shows the correct tense for the underlined verb?

    • Am studies

    • Am studied

    • Am study

    • Am studying

    Correct Answer
    A. Am studying
    Explanation
    The correct tense for the underlined verb is "am studying." This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the present. The verb "study" is being used in the gerund form, "studying," which is paired with the auxiliary verb "am" to form the present continuous tense.

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  • 3. 

    Which word is NOT an adverb?

    • Study

    • Silently

    • Vaguely

    • Quickly

    Correct Answer
    A. Study
    Explanation
    The word "study" is not an adverb because it is a verb, not a word that describes how an action is performed. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but "study" does not fit into any of these categories.

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  • 4. 

    Read this sentence from the story.She pressed her nose against the living-room window, watching the ceaseless rain pelting down.Which answer gives the best meaning for the word ceaseless as it is used in the sentence in the box?

    • To stop slowly

    • To stop suddenly

    • To not stop

    • To start and stop

    Correct Answer
    A. To not stop
    Explanation
    The word "ceaseless" in the sentence means that the rain does not stop. The person is watching the rain continuously falling without any breaks.

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  • 5. 

    Which word does not have the same beginning sound as the others?

    • Knowing

    • Gnawing

    • None

    • Kitchen

    Correct Answer
    A. Kitchen
    Explanation
    The word "kitchen" does not have the same beginning sound as the others. "Knowing," "gnawing," and "none" all have the "n" sound at the beginning, while "kitchen" has the "k" sound.

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  • 6. 

    How should the word discouraged be divided into syllables?

    • Dis – cour - aged

    • Di – sco - raged

    • Dis – cou - raged

    • Dis – cour – ag - ed

    Correct Answer
    A. Dis – cour - aged
    Explanation
    The word "discouraged" should be divided into syllables as dis-cour-aged. In this division, the first syllable is "dis", the second syllable is "cour", and the third syllable is "aged".

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  • 7. 

    What word is not spelled correctly?

    • Who's

    • Won't

    • Shoud'nt

    • Aren't

    Correct Answer
    A. Shoud'nt
    Explanation
    shouldn't

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  • 8. 

    Read the following passage.  Still Ramona did not move from the window.  Cleaning up her room seemed such a boring thing to do, no fun at all on a rainy afternoon.  She thought vaguely of all the exciting things she would like to do.What can we infer from the above passage as to what Ramona might  NOT want to do next?

    • Twirl a lariat

    • Clean her room

    • Play a musical saw

    • Do gymnastics

    Correct Answer
    A. Clean her room
    Explanation
    Ramona finds cleaning her room boring and not fun at all on a rainy afternoon. Therefore, it can be inferred that she might NOT want to clean her room next.

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  • 9. 

    Which word is a main heading for the other three words?

    • Car

    • Transmission

    • Windshield wipers

    • Engine

    Correct Answer
    A. Car
    Explanation
    The word "car" is the main heading for the other three words because the other three words are all components or parts of a car. The transmission, windshield wipers, and engine are all elements that make up a car, and the word "car" encompasses all of these components.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following words is NOT a verb and adverb?

    • Walked quickly

    • Walked sulkily

    • Walked away

    • Walked into

    Correct Answer
    A. Walked into
    Explanation
    The word "into" is not a verb and adverb. In this context, "walked into" is a phrasal verb, where "walked" is the verb and "into" is a preposition. Prepositions are used to show a relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Therefore, "walked into" does not function as a verb and adverb.

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  • 11. 

    What would be the correct way to write Ramona’s address?

    • Ramona Quimby, 1313 Klickitat Street, Rialto, CA, 92376

    • Ramona Quimby 1313 Klickitat Street Rialto, CA 92376

    • Ramona Quimby, 1313 Klickitat, Street Rialto, CA 92376

    • Ramona Quimby, 1313 Klickitat Street, Rialto, CA 92376

    Correct Answer
    A. Ramona Quimby, 1313 Klickitat Street, Rialto, CA 92376
    Explanation
    The correct way to write Ramona's address is "Ramona Quimby, 1313 Klickitat Street, Rialto, CA 92376" because it follows the standard format for writing addresses. It includes the recipient's name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code, with each element separated by a comma.

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  • 12. 

    Read this sentence.  On her way to the bathroom hamper, she ______________, down the hall and saw her sister ____________ in the living room, _____________ her hair with a towel.  Which of the following shows the correct tense for the underlined verbs?

    • Looked, standing, rubbing

    • Standing, looked, rubbing

    • Rubbing, standing, looked

    • Looked, rubbing, standing

    Correct Answer
    A. Looked, standing, rubbing
    Explanation
    The correct tense for the underlined verbs in the sentence is "looked, standing, rubbing" because the verb "looked" is in the past tense, indicating an action that has already happened. The verb "standing" is in the present participle form, indicating an ongoing action. The verb "rubbing" is also in the present participle form, indicating an ongoing action. Therefore, the correct order of the verbs in the sentence is "looked, standing, rubbing".

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  • 13. 

    Which statement is NOT an opinion?

    • I love rainy days.

    • Ramona seemed bored today.

    • Picky-picky is the Quimbys’ cat.

    • Whopperburger has the best burgers!

    Correct Answer
    A. Picky-picky is the Quimbys’ cat.
    Explanation
    The statement "Picky-picky is the Quimbys’ cat" is not an opinion because it is a factual statement about the ownership of a cat. Opinions are subjective and based on personal beliefs or feelings, whereas this statement is simply stating a fact about a specific cat belonging to a specific family.

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  • 14. 

    Which group of words is in alphabetical order?

    • pelting, companionable, dismal, cross

    • Ceaseless, discouraged, dreary, sullenly

    • Lariat, indignant, vaguely, sulkily

    • Transmission, car, overtime, hungry

    Correct Answer
    A. Ceaseless, discouraged, dreary, sullenly
    Explanation
    The group of words "ceaseless, discouraged, dreary, sullenly" is in alphabetical order because when arranged in alphabetical order, they appear in the correct sequence.

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  • 15. 

    Read this sentence.“And furthermore," Ramona, Mrs. Kemp did not come ______ out and say so, but she did drop a hint that you are ________ playing as nicely with Willa Jean as you might.Which pair of words makes the sentence correct?

    • Write, not

    • Right, knot

    • Right, not

    • Write, knot

    Correct Answer
    A. Right, not
    Explanation
    The sentence is discussing Mrs. Kemp's hint about the person not playing nicely with Willa Jean. The word "right" in the first blank means that Mrs. Kemp did not explicitly state this, but it is implied. The word "not" in the second blank indicates that the person is not playing nicely with Willa Jean. Therefore, the pair of words "right, not" makes the sentence correct.

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  • 16. 

    Read this sentence.Still stunned into silence, the family struggled into their wraps and splashed across the parking lot to their car.By using the “context clues” in the above passage, you can tell that wraps means:

    • Tortillas

    • Jackets

    • Presents

    • Blankets

    Correct Answer
    A. Jackets
    Explanation
    The context clues in the sentence indicate that the family struggled into their wraps and splashed across the parking lot to their car. This suggests that wraps are something that the family would put on before going outside, and they would need to struggle into them. Jackets fit this description, as they are commonly worn to keep warm and protect against the elements when going outside. Therefore, jackets is the correct answer.

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  • 17. 

    Which sentence is broken correctly into its subject and predicate? 

    • Suddenly Mr. Quimby / slammed shut his book and threw down his pencil.

    • Suddenly Mr. / Quimby slammed shut his book and threw down his pencil.

    • Suddenly Mr. Quimby slammed shut his book / and threw down his pencil.

    • Suddenly Mr. Quimby slammed / shut his book and threw down his pencil.

    Correct Answer
    A. Suddenly Mr. Quimby / slammed shut his book and threw down his pencil.
  • 18. 

    Read this passage“That man paying for our dinner was sort of like a happy ending,” remarked Beezus, as the family, snug in their car, drove through the rain and the dark toward Klickitat Street.  “A happy ending for today,” corrected Ramona.  Tomorrow they would begin all over again.What is the main idea of this selection?

    • The family is reflecting on their evening and realizing that they had a good day.

    • The family is just concerned about getting home.

    • The family can’t wait for today to be done and over and want tomorrow to be a better day.

    • The family is full from dinner, tired and want to get home.

    Correct Answer
    A. The family is reflecting on their evening and realizing that they had a good day.
    Explanation
    The passage suggests that the family is reflecting on their evening and feeling satisfied with their day. Beezus comments on the man paying for their dinner as a "happy ending," indicating that they had a positive experience. Ramona corrects her by saying it was a happy ending for today, implying that they are looking forward to starting anew tomorrow. This implies that they had a good day and are reflecting on it as they drive home.

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  • 19. 

    What is a SYNONYM for feeble?

    • Strong

    • Story

    • Weak

    • Stable

    Correct Answer
    A. Weak
    Explanation
    A synonym for feeble is weak. Feeble and weak both mean lacking strength or power.

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  • 20. 

    Which reference book would I use to find the address for Ramona Quimby?

    • Encyclopedia

    • Thesaurus

    • Dictionary

    • Phone book

    Correct Answer
    A. Phone book
    Explanation
    To find the address for Ramona Quimby, one would use a phone book. A phone book is a directory that contains contact information, including addresses, for individuals and businesses. It is specifically designed to help people find phone numbers and addresses of people in a particular area. Therefore, if someone is looking for Ramona Quimby's address, they would consult a phone book.

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