Chris rode his brand new bike down the twisting path. As he rushed along, he began to remember what his mother had told him before he left. “Make sure to wear your helmet,” she pleaded as Chris ran out the door. Suddenly, a dog ran across the path. He swerved to miss it and ended up rolling onto the grass. Guiltily, he kept thinking about his mother’s advice.
What should Chris have done before his ride?

“What would I know about skateboarding?” Kim said to Louis. “I wouldn’t know a skateboard
from a scooter.”
These sentences show that:

“I want that dress,” Kelly said as a beautiful red and blue party outfit caught her eye. She was going to a holiday party with her friends that night and she wanted the perfect thing to wear. It was made from silk and had shiny beads sewn around the trim that sparkled like diamonds. It would truly be the hit of the party.
Kelly’s dress is made from:

John and his mom were shopping for a new set of roller blades. As they looked at several pairs, John said, “Hey Mom, look at these!” His mother replied by saying, “Oh, those are too much, how about these?” John shrugged, and held up another pair. “This pair is on sale,” he said as he walked over to show her.
The words “these,” “those,” and “this,” refer to:

Samantha was dusting the furniture while Peter vacuumed the carpets. Earlier that morning, Peter cleaned the bathroom and kitchen floors. Everyone was getting ready for the party that evening. Soon, Maria would sweep the porch.
Who did the most jobs?

Tara and Tanisha were planning a surprise party for Krystal. They invited a few of Krystal’s friends. They began decorating the house. Tanisha hung streamers along the ceiling while Tara  blew up balloons. Next, they both decided to serve punch and cake. Tara went to the store for punch while Tanisha baked the cake. At last, they were ready for the party.
What did they do to prepare for the party?

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Jordan clamped the handlebars tightly after he made sure his feet were steady on the pegs. He pointed his motorcycle up the hill and increased his speed. Just before he reached the highest part of the hill, he scooted forward to balance his weight. This was going to be the best jump ever!
What did Jordan do right after he increased his speed?

Which of these sentence occurred in the past?

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The dog, with a ferocious growl, jumped over the fence as he chased after the cat. They trampled the flower garden, demolished the garbage cans, and flew across the newly planted grass. The cat climbed up the tree to avoid the dog’s aggressive advances, and the defeated dog laid in the shade to admit his failure.
What happened directly after they demolished the garbage cans?

Read the sentences.
A. The final score was Tigers 6 and Lions 5.
B. The Tiger outfielder slid into home plate, tying the game in the ninth inning.
C. The crowd cheered as the third out in the fourth inning was made.
D. The home team was taking the field for the start of the game.
Which letters put these sentences in the correct order?

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It was a cold and cloudy day outside. The wind began to blow, and then small raindrops started to cover the ground. The wind howled through the trees, and we knew the storm was upon us.
What happened before small raindrops fell?

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John and Michael left for the game around 4:00 p.m. Mary and Tanisha left about the same time to go swimming. The boys finished their game and came home to get an ice cold drink. The girls swam a little longer than the game lasted, but came home and popped some popcorn.
Which events happened at the same time?

Read the sentences and answer the question.
A. I think I will read this book.
B. Sara is going to come over to study.
C. Last year, I got a new bicycle.
D. Tomorrow, we are going to the store.
Which sentence happened in the past?

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Sam bought a heart-shaped locket to give to his sister for her birthday. Sam’s sister told her friend at recess, “I’ve always wanted a locket, but I don’t have enough money to buy one.” Sam overheard what she said and smiled to himself.
What happened first?

Read the sentences.
a. The guard dribbled the ball, made a lay-up and tied the end of the game.
b. The people in the stands stood for the half time show.
c. The crowd cheered in the 3rd quarter as the center made a 3-point shot.
d. The home team was walking out on to the basketball court for the start of the game.
Which event happened last?

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Climbing out of the car, my heart raced, as I was excited to begin our family hiking trip. I skipped up the trail happily. The sun shone brightly, and I was having a terrific time. Then the hill became steeper, but I still bounded up the trail. My parents were calling for me to slow down because we still had a long way to go. Sure enough, my legs began to burn, and my breathing was deeper. I had been hiking too quickly. I slowed down my pace, and started to feel more stable. We finished the hike, and I was glad I had listened to my parents because if I had kept up the fast pace, I would have never made it.
Which event occurred first and last?

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What happened first?

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Which event took place in the middle of this passage?