Coffee has been around for over 700 years. It has been used in foods, wines, and medicine. It grows in several places in the world such as India, Africa, United States, Mexico, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. There are over 100 types of coffee; a coffee is usually named for the area in which it is grown. Different areas of the world prefer different types of coffee. Caffeine, which is a stimulant, is found in coffee, and if it is taken out, the coffee is called decaffeinated. Many people all over the world drink coffee.

You can conclude that a. if a coffee is called Brazilian coffee, it might be grown in Brazil. b. everyone loves to drink coffee. c. South American coffee is the best. d. it is difficult to grow coffee beans. Coffee has been around for over 700 years. It has been used in foods, wines, and medicine. It grows in several places in the world such as India, Africa, United States, Mexico, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. There are over 100 types of coffee; a coffee is usually named for the area in which it is grown. Different areas of the world prefer different types of coffee. Caffeine, which is a stimulant, is found in coffee, and if it is taken out, the coffee is called decaffeinated. Many people all over the world drink coffee.

You can conclude that a. you never can take all the caffeine out of a product. b. people should drink decaffeinated coffee because it acts as stimulant. c. coffee was first introduced in the West Indies. d. coffee is usually grown in warm climates.

The Sahara desert is the largest desert in the world and takes up over three million square miles, which is almost the size of the United States. The Sahara desert is found in Africa. The Sahara isn't all just sand. It has almost 100 oases or springs of water. Oil and gas can be found under this vast desert. There are other natural resources such as: copper, iron, ore, and uranium. The desert doesn't get much rain. There aren't any paved roads, but cars can be driven on the desert floor. There are about two million people who live in the large desert. You can conclude that a. it is difficult to travel in the Sahara desert. b. all plants die since there isn't any water. c. people have used all the oil in the desert. d. people like to live in the desert. Salmon are born in fresh water but travel to salt water to live their lives and then travel back upstream to where they spawn more salmon before they die. Salmon traveling upstream are very determined to get back to where they were born. They fight against currents, whirlpools, and waterfalls; even though, man has placed some obstacles in the salmon's way by building dams or rivers. Once the salmon reaches its birthplace, it lays eggs. These eggs hatch, and the process begins again. You can conclude that a. salmon is a lazy type of fish. b. when man develops more land, it will be more difficult for the salmon to survive. c. salmon like to stay where they are born. d. salmon bury their eggs underneath rocks

What sits on every dinner table in the United States? We use it every day on our food but rarely think about it. Salt is an extremely important mineral that our bodies need, but too much salt is not good for us. China and the United States produce the most salt in the world. Salt comes from dried seawater. Indians long ago evaporated seawater and made salt to season their food. Salt is used in many ways. Glass and soap contain salt. It is used to de-ice roads in winter. Also, it is used in medicine, oil refining, sewage treatment, cattle feed, and even to soften hard water. As you can see, salt is a very important mineral. You can conclude that a. the North might use more salt on the roads than the South. b. the human body can live without salt. c. The Indians used salt to preserve their meat. d. salt makes water better tasting.

Salmon are born in fresh water but travel to salt water to live their lives and then travel back upstream to where they spawn more salmon before they die. Salmon traveling upstream are very determined to get back to where they were born. They fight against currents, whirlpools, and waterfalls; even though, man has placed some obstacles in the salmon's way by building dams or rivers. Once the salmon reaches its birthplace, it lays eggs. These eggs hatch, and the process begins again. You can conclude that a. salmon are born in saltwater. b. salmon can't survive in fresh water. c. salmon is an expensive fish to eat. d. salmon live for a very long time.

What sits on every dinner table in the United States? We use it every day on our food but rarely think about it. Salt is an extremely important mineral that our bodies need, but too much salt is not good for us. China and the United States produce the most salt in the world. Salt comes from dried seawater. Indians long ago evaporated seawater and made salt to season their food. Salt is used in many ways. Glass and soap contain salt. It is used to de-ice roads in winter. Also, it is used in medicine, oil refining, sewage treatment, cattle feed, and even to soften hard water. As you can see, salt is a very important mineral. You can conclude that you might find salt in a. tires. b. erasers. c. detergent. d. paper.

William Shakespeare was an actor, poet, and playwright. His plays are timeless because he deals with the motivating forces behind the daily choices that man makes. He expresses himself in a lyrical way. He was born in England in 1564 and died in 1616. He understood man so well that what he had to say years ago still is appropriate about man today. He continues to influence many philosophers and writers. You can conclude a. that Shakespeare couldn't understand the people in his time. b. that people are able to relate to Shakespeare's characters. c. Shakespeare was the most successful as an actor. d. no one reads Shakespeare's plays.

Carla really wanted a puppy, but her parents didn't care for dogs. Most of her friends had dogs, and she really enjoyed playing with them. Every time she asked her parents, they would say, "They are a lot of responsibility. You have to feed and play with them. Also, when they are puppies, they needed to be trained." Although her parents didn't believe she was mature enough to have a dog, she knew that she take could care of one. Carla knew she wasn't the most responsible person when it came to taking care of her toys, but a puppy would be different. Each day she made a concentrated effort to pick up her toys and help out around the house. She knew her parents were pleased with her new, responsible attitude. She was hoping her hard work would finally pay off. When she came home from school, she heard a whining noise coming from a box with air holes. Could this be what she thought it was? You can conclude that a. Carla started acting more responsible in hopes that her parents would believe she was mature enough to have a dog. b. Carla likes to play with boxes. c. Carla never takes care of her belongings. d. Carla was paid for helping out around the house. Carla really wanted a puppy, but her parents didn't care for dogs. Most of her friends had dogs, and she really enjoyed playing with them. Every time she asked her parents, they would say, "They are a lot of responsibility. You have to feed and play with them. Also, when they are puppies, they needed to be trained." Although her parents didn't believe she was mature enough to have a dog, she knew that she take could care of one. Carla knew she wasn't the most responsible person when it came to taking care of her toys, but a puppy would be different. Each day she made a concentrated effort to pick up her toys and help out around the house. She knew her parents were pleased with her new, responsible attitude. She was hoping her hard work would finally pay off. When she came home from school, she heard a whining noise coming from a box with air holes. Could this be what she thought it was? You can conclude that a. her parents are going to wait for her birthday to give her a dog. b. Carla decides not to beg her parents anymore for a puppy, and she will be happy just playing with her friends' dogs. c. a puppy was in the box. d. she doesn't know what responsibility is.

Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner. Why did Julio and his father not take much food with them on the trip? a. they didn't want to eat too much b. they didn't have any food at their house c. they were planning on eating the fish that they caught d. they don't like to eat fish

Julio and his father had been looking forward to their fishing trip for weeks. They didn't take much food with them on the trip. When they started fishing they were quickly approached by a forest ranger. He asked Julio's father if he had a fishing license. Julio's father reached into his wallet and suddenly got a terrified look on his face. Julio was disappointed that night as he ate dinner. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn about the story? a. Julio was disappointed at dinner because he was hoping to have fish for dinner. b. Julio's mother doesn't like fish c. It takes a long time to catch fish d. Julio's father is a better fisherman than Julio

Richard and Luis had been hiking for hours. Richard had to carry Luis for the last few miles of the hike. Sweat was rolling down his face as the sun shone directly overhead. What conclusion can be drawn about Luis's age? a. He is older than Richard b. He is the same age as Richard c. He just had a birthday d. He is younger than Richard

Richard and Luis had been hiking for hours. Richard had to carry Luis for the last few miles of the hike. Sweat was rolling down his face as the sun shone directly overhead. What time of day is it? a. Morning b. Midday c. Midnight d. Night

Annie could hear the music playing over the loud speaker in the mall. She and her mother were shopping for a present for her father. Annie could see a big line in the center of the mall. She wondered what all the people were waiting for. She then heard a jolly "HO! HO! HO!" from the center of the crowd and she quickly realized what the people were waiting on. As Annie and her mother walked through the mall, she noticed that the store windows were decorated with green, white, and red decorations. Which of the following is a conclusion that could be made from the story? a. Annie and her mother were shopping for a birthday present for Annie's father. b. The people were waiting in line to see Santa Claus c. The mall is close to Annie's house d. The music was coming from a band

Annie could hear the music playing over the loud speaker in the mall. She and her mother were shopping for a present for her father. Annie could see a big line in the center of the mall. She wondered what all the people were waiting for. She then heard a jolly "HO! HO! HO!" from the center of the crowd and she quickly realized what the people were waiting on. As Annie and her mother walked through the mall, she noticed that the store windows were decorated with green, white, and red decorations. What season of the year is it? a. Spring b. Summer c. Winter d. Fall

Annie could hear the music playing over the loud speaker in the mall. She and her mother were shopping for a present for her father. Annie could see a big line in the center of the mall. She wondered what all the people were waiting for. She then heard a jolly "HO! HO! HO!" from the center of the crowd and she quickly realized what the people were waiting on. As Annie and her mother walked through the mall, she noticed that the store windows were decorated with green, white, and red decorations. Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from the story? a. Annie will get what she wants for Christmas b. Annie and her mother go to the mall often c. Santa Claus is coming to town d. the store windows were decorated for Christmas

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. Who is Mary? A. a wife B. a husband C. a baker D. a nice person

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. What time of day is it? A. morning B. afternoon C. evening

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. What was the purpose of the note? A. to inform B. to entertain C. to congratulate D. to thank

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. Who is Dan? A: her husband B: her boss C: her neighbor

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. What is Mary's new job? A. store clerk B. baker C. real estate agent D. not enough information given

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. Who probably made the muffins, orange juice, and, coffee? A. Mary B. Dan

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top. Why was there a present on the table? A. to congratulate B. a thank you gift C. to say sorry D. not enough information given

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. You know the boys are about the same age because A. they met at a hockey tournament B. went to the same school C. are on the same team D. like to play hockey

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. Mike probably lives in A. Mexico B. United States C. Africa D. Australia

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. What word tells you that Mike had gotten other letters from Danny? A. third B. like C. another D. send

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. Where do you think Mike and Danny might see each other again? A. at the mall B. at school C. at the next practice D. at another hockey tournament

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. If Mike doesn’t get a letter from Danny, he will probably feel A. nervous B. scared C. excited D. disappointed

Mike hoped to get another letter from his friend Danny. Mike met Danny at a hockey tournament in Canada. Danny promised to send Mike pictures of his friends. It is fun to have a friend from another country. Mike wondered what Danny did in the summer. Did he play street hockey too? Mike hoped to see his friend again next season. What do you think Mike does in the summer? A. go camping B. go to summer school C. go to the beach D. play street hockey

The true chameleon is an amazing lizard. It has large, independently movable eyes, a quick tongue, and the ability to change its color. Its quick versatility is startling to watch, especially when the chameleon is trying to snare a meal. It can look straight ahead with one eye and backward with the other at the same time. In this way, its tongue can suddenly reach out to a distance of seven to eight inches. The chameleon moves with such great speed that the insect is taken totally by surprise. How does the chameleon snare its food so well? A. It frightens its meal. B. By its quick versatility. C. It is very clever.

The true chameleon is an amazing lizard. It has large, independently movable eyes, a quick tongue, and the ability to change its color. Its quick versatility is startling to watch, especially when the chameleon is trying to snare a meal. It can look straight ahead with one eye and backward with the other at the same time. In this way, its tongue can suddenly reach out to a distance of seven to eight inches. The chameleon moves with such great speed that the insect is taken totally by surprise. How do independently movable eyes help the chameleon? A. They frighten an insect very easily. B. They let the chameleon see a greater distance. C. The chameleon can keep an eye on everything without moving.

The true chameleon is an amazing lizard. It has large, independently movable eyes, a quick tongue, and the ability to change its color. Its quick versatility is startling to watch, especially when the chameleon is trying to snare a meal. It can look straight ahead with one eye and backward with the other at the same time. In this way, its tongue can suddenly reach out to a distance of seven to eight inches. The chameleon moves with such great speed that the insect is taken totally by surprise. How are the eyes of the chameleon different from ours. A. It has a strange coating in the back of its eyes. B. Its eyes are much darker in color. C. Its eyes are independently movable.

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? It is quick. It sails through the air like a kite. It can dive, twist, and turn. But it can never fly up. Its landing place must be lower than the place where it set out. This is because a flying squirrel does not really fly. It glides. It has special flaps of skin on each side of its body. When it stretches out its legs, this skin also stretches. It stretches from one leg to another. The squirrel suddenly looks like a squared kite. The best time to see one of these squirrels fly is at night. When the sun comes up, it disappears. Why does the squirrel never fly up? A. It could hit a tree branch. B. It cannot really fly. C. It will not go too high.

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? It is quick. It sails through the air like a kite. It can dive, twist, and turn. But it can never fly up. Its landing place must be lower than the place where it set out. This is because a flying squirrel does not really fly. It glides. It has special flaps of skin on each side of its body. When it stretches out its legs, this skin also stretches. It stretches from one leg to another. The squirrel suddenly looks like a squared kite. The best time to see one of these squirrels fly is at night. When the sun comes up, it disappears. What do people mean when they say this squirrel flies? A. It flies. B. It jumps. C. It glides.

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? It is quick. It sails through the air like a kite. It can dive, twist, and turn. But it can never fly up. Its landing place must be lower than the place where it set out. This is because a flying squirrel does not really fly. It glides. It has special flaps of skin on each side of its body. When it stretches out its legs, this skin also stretches. It stretches from one leg to another. The squirrel suddenly looks like a squared kite. The best time to see one of these squirrels fly is at night. When the sun comes up, it disappears. What does this squirrel do when it is ready to "fly"? A. It takes off, then jumps. B. It stretches its legs out. C. It moves its wings around.

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? It is quick. It sails through the air like a kite. It can dive, twist, and turn. But it can never fly up. Its landing place must be lower than the place where it set out. This is because a flying squirrel does not really fly. It glides. It has special flaps of skin on each side of its body. When it stretches out its legs, this skin also stretches. It stretches from one leg to another. The squirrel suddenly looks like a squared kite. The best time to see one of these squirrels fly is at night. When the sun comes up, it disappears. How can this squirrel "fly"? A. It has a special set of wings. B. It learned when it was very little. C. Its skin stretches out like a kite.

Lizards have interesting tails. When they have lost one, they can grow another. This ability comes in handy when the lizard is in trouble. It is a very good defense. Most predators try to catch the lizard by its tail. When they do, its tail breaks off. When this happens, the lizard has a chance to escape. Most predators do not see that the lizard is going to escape. They hold on the tail dearly, thinking it is the lizard. After the lizard has made its escape, it grows a new tail. It will be a little shorter but just as good. What is different about the tail of a lizard? A. It can hurt its predator very much. B. When it breaks, it grows back again. C. It is longer than the tails of most animals.

Lizards have interesting tails. When they have lost one, they can grow another. This ability comes in handy when the lizard is in trouble. It is a very good defense. Most predators try to catch the lizard by its tail. When they do, its tail breaks off. When this happens, the lizard has a chance to escape. Most predators do not see that the lizard is going to escape. They hold on the the tail dearly, thinking it is the lizard. After the lizard has made its escape, it grows a new tail. It will be a little shorter but just as good. When does its tail come in handy for the lizard? A. when it is looking for food B. when it is looking for a place to hide C. when it is in trouble with predators

Lizards have interesting tails. When they have lost one, they can grow another. This ability comes in handy when the lizard is in trouble. It is a very good defense. Most predators try to catch the lizard by its tail. When they do, its tail breaks off. When this happens, the lizard has a chance to escape. Most predators do not see that the lizard is going to escape. They hold on the tail dearly, thinking it is the lizard. After the lizard has made its escape, it grows a new tail. It will be a little shorter but just as good. What does the tail do to help the lizard? A. It frightens predators. B. It breaks off. C. It helps the lizard.

Lizards have interesting tails. When they have lost one, they can grow another. This ability comes in handy when the lizard is in trouble. It is a very good defense. Most predators try to catch the lizard by its tail. When they do, its tail breaks off. When this happens, the lizard has a chance to escape. Most predators do not see that the lizard is going to escape. They hold on the the tail dearly, thinking it is the lizard. After the lizard has made its escape, it grows a new tail. It will be a little shorter but just as good. Why is the tail a good defense? A. It frightens predators. B. It grows back very easily. C. It gives the lizard a chance to escape.

The koala bear of Australia is a living "Teddy Bear." Its thick coat of gray fur is just as soft as the beloved toy. The koala has a large head, big ears and small, dark eyes that look at you without expression. Its nose, as black as patent leather, seems too big for the rest of his face. The koala is a gentle little animal. It is almost defenseless. Only its color protects it from enemies. The koala makes no nest. It just sits in the forked branches of a tree. Unlike a bird, it cannot balance itself with its tail -- because it has no tail. It likes gum trees the best because it lives entirely on the leaves of the tree. sometimes the supply of its special diet is used up. The koala, rather than seek food elsewhere, will stay in its own area and starve to death. When faced with a problem, the koala bear A. pretends to be dead. B. uses unusual strength. C. runs as fast as he can. D. shows little action.

The koala bear of Australia is a living "Teddy Bear." Its thick coat of gray fur is just as soft as the beloved toy. The koala has a large head, big ears and small, dark eyes that look at you without expression. Its nose, as black as patent leather, seems too big for the rest of his face. The koala is a gentle little animal. It is almost defenseless. Only its color protects it from enemies. The koala makes no nest. It just sits in the forked branches of a tree. Unlike a bird, it cannot balance itself with its tail -- because it has no tail. It likes gum trees the best because it lives entirely on the leaves of the tree. sometimes the supply of its special diet is used up. The koala, rather than seek food elsewhere, will stay in its own area and starve to death.

It can be concluded that A. koala bears kill gum trees. B. the koala bear is a lazy animal. C. the koala bear is most afraid of snakes. D. Australia is the home of many unusual animals.

The koala bear of Australia is a living "Teddy Bear." Its thick coat of gray fur is just as soft as the beloved toy. The koala has a large head, big ears and small, dark eyes that look at you without expression. Its nose, as black as patent leather, seems too big for the rest of his face. The koala is a gentle little animal. It is almost defenseless. Only its color protects it from enemies. The koala makes no nest. It just sits in the forked branches of a tree. Unlike a bird, it cannot balance itself with its tail -- because it has no tail. It likes gum trees the best because it lives entirely on the leaves of the tree. sometimes the supply of its special diet is used up. The koala, rather than seek food elsewhere, will stay in its own area and starve to death. The conclusion that the koala bear is afraid of man is A. false. B. unproven. C. correct. D. foolish.

The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff? A. Jeff was at school in his son’s classroom. B. Jeff was at the zoo watching the animals eat their lunch. C. Jeff was buying jewelry. D. Jeff was at the grocery store.

Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing? A. He was getting ready for a camping trip. B. He was cleaning out the closet. C. He was getting things ready for his dog. D. He was trying to cool off the room.

Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. What was true about Justin? A. He was very worried that someone might see him. B. He was angry that he had to walk the dog. C. He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down. D. He was very excited and wanted to hurry.

When we stalled, the driver called for help on her cell phone. What is going on? A. a car break-down B. a plane take-off C. a museum visit

When the buzzer rang, Leah came in to find fresh, hot cinnamon buns. What buzzer rang? A. smoke detector B. clock radio C. oven timer The rice was gone, so we made some couscous to go with the meat. What is going on? A. shopping for food B. washing dishes C. making supper

The group knew that without air mattresses, they might have a rough night. Where might the group be? A. ice skating B. camping C. fishing The group knew that empty canteens would mean serious problems. Where might the group be? A. in a desert B. by a stream C. at a movie

When the alarm sounded, the class quickly filed outside and waited for news. What is going on? A. wake-up call B. fire drill C. lunchtime We were out of granola, so we prepared some oatmeal. What is going on? A. grocery shopping B. packing lunch C. making breakfast

It’s lucky that we had on our life jackets when we capsized and that the shore was not far. What was going on? A. a boat tipped over B. a plane landed C. swimmers raced The rising sun turns the temple into a blinding tower of gold. What time of day is it? A. early morning B. midday C. late evening

The setting sun turns the sky a glorious shade of purple and gold. What time of day is it? A. morning B. noon C. early evening The rising sun turns the temple into a blinding tower of gold. What time of day is it? A. early morning B. midday C. late evening