Verbs
What is the present tense of cooked?
"She cooked rice and beans for dinner?"
cooking
"She is cooking rice and beans for dinner"
Last year I ran the entire 6 mile race. This year, however, I was happy to be a spectator and cheer on the runners from the sidelines.
a person who watches
Have you ever stood beside a monster truck? If you have, you know just how massive these vehicles are. Monster trucks are typically about 11 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Although they have a body that looks like a huge pickup truck, they are actually more closely related to a four-wheel-drive-dune buggy. The front wheels are controlled by a steering wheel, while the back wheels are managed by a toggle switch. Monster trucks are equipped with harnesses, helmets and head/neck restraints to keep the driver safe.
Monster trucks are designed to have certain features.
Given Jacob’s history with hobbies, it was no surprise that Jacob’s father was reluctant to buy him a magician’s kit for his birthday. “Geez, Jacob... You sure you wouldn’t rather I got you more guitar lessons?” He suggested. Jacob was insistent. “Dad, you’ve got to get me the magician’s kit. This time I’ll stick with it for real. I promise! Come on, Dad,” Jacob begged. Jacob’s father sighed and then replied, “Oh, I don’t know, Jacob. Things are awfully tight right now.” But Jacob’s father was reminded of his own youth long ago, when he quit football and started karate practice before hardly getting his equipment dirty.
What can you infer about Jacob's commitment to his hobbies.
Slavery was abolished after the US Civil War.
Outlawed
What is the past tense of think?
"I think it will rain"
thought
"I thought it would rain"
It is easy to see my dad's disdain for my favorite video game. When he finds my playing it, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.
strong dislike
The first potato chips were invented in 1853 in a New York hotel kitchen by Chef George Crum. When he invented them, he hoped that they would tase bad. You see, he was irritated with a cranky guest who had complained that Crum's potatoes were too soggy, thick and bland. The guest had requested that Crum make him a new batch. Chef Crum wanted to "teach the guest a lesson" about insulting the chef, so he make a batch that was paper-thin, overcooked and over-salted. To his surprise, the diner loved the second batch! Word spread quickly and potato chips became a very popular snack.
Chef George Crum invented the potato chips when he was trying to insult a picky diner.
The Pony Express filled an important role for a time, but it did not last. The Civil War started in April of 1861. This was bad news for the owners. The worst for them was yet to come. On October 24th, 1861, the first telegraph line to California was finished. This linked them to the rest of the country. People could send messages in an instant. Two days later the Pony Express closed. But the lore of the brave riders lives on even today.
What effect did telegraphs have on the Pony express?
The frigid water made Clara's teeth chatter.
Cold
What is the future tense of drew?
"She drew a heart"
Draw
"She will draw a heart."
I remember when Buddy was a puppy. He would frolic in the park, chasing rabbits, Frisbees or anything else that caught his attention.
to play
Stories of ancient Egypt have survived for thousands of years. One reason we know so much about their civilization 4000 years later is because of the mummies they preserved so carefully. A mummy is the body of a person that has been preserved after death. Egyptians believed that if they preserved their bodies, they could use them in the afterlife, where they would journey to another world to lead a new life. They also believed that they would need all of the things they had when they were alive, so their tombs were packed with their belongings. When these tombs were discovered, they were filled with artifacts that told us stories about life in ancient Egypt.
Egyptian mummies and their tombs have provided us with clues about life in ancient Egypt.
My grandma may not look very strong, but with the help of hydraulic power, she can stop a car with her foot. How does hydraulic power work? First, fluid is rapidly released into a chamber through a valve. As the fluid collects, the valve is slammed shut. This causes a pressure spike, but since the chamber is sealed, the pressure has nowhere to go. The hydraulic mechanism channels the pressure and provides great power. And that’s how, with the help of hydraulics, my grandma can stop a speeding car with one foot.
Interpret/summarize the passage
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
charming
What is the past tense of forbid?
Mom will forbid it.
Forbade
Mom forbade it.
A new film has been heralded as the best family film in 5 years.
to be announced
There are over a million words in the English language, and some of them have origins that might surprise you! For instance, the word "disaster" originated in Greece. In Greek, "dis" means "bad" and "aster" means "star." What does "bad star" have to do with the word "disaster?" Well, the ancient Greeks used to blame unfortunate events on unfavorable positions of the planets. "Muscle" is another interesting word. It is derived from a Latin root meaning "little mouse" because people used to think muscles looked like little mice under the skin.
It can be interested to discover unusual word origins.
You don't get a reputation like the honey badger by running from danger. The honey badger is fearless and a tireless fighter. They will attack any creature that threatens them, man included. Because of the honey badger's reputation, most predators avoid them...Wouldn't you walk the other way if you saw a honey badger?
Hint...to badger means to annoy/bother persistently.
The impudent boy was rude to the politician.
Bold
What is the past tense of wring?
"Wring the towel when you're finished."
Wrung
"I wrung the towel after the bath."
The sweltering weather made the outdoor wedding quite uncomfortable. Guests made paper fans from the wedding programs, but they provided very little relief.
very hot
Penny licks were popular ice cream treats sold by street vendors in the mid to late 19th century. Buyers would pay one penny to be given a tiny serving of ice-cream in a special glass container. No spoons were used; buyers simply licked the glass dish clean and returned it to the vendor, who reuse it. This obviously raised health concerns, and penny licks were banned in London in 1899. However, they were used in the United Sttates into the 20th century, until the ice cream cones became popular after the World's Fair in 1904.
Penny licks were used to serve ice-cream before the cone was invented.
Despite all of the tiger’s strengths, the future of the species is uncertain. Tigers face a very high risk of extinction. It is estimated that at the start of the 20thcentury, there were over 100,000 tigers living in the wild. By the turn of the century, the number of tigers outside of captivity dwindled to just over 3,000. Interestingly, the most serious threats that tigers face come from a much smaller species, one with an average weight of around 140 lbs.
What do you think is the greatest threat to tigers mentioned in the passage? why?
Hint...there are 2 primary ways Tigers are going extinct.
At first, the infant, mewling and puking in the nurse's arms.