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If the elephants and the tigers and the bears had ever tried to fight me, I should have run myself-- I'm such a coward; but just as soon as they hear me roar they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go." What does the word coward mean?
a)survivor b)stand up c)fearless d)scaredy-cat
d)scaredy-cat
Farming allowed Native American people to grow more food. However, they had to stay in one place to tend their gardens. As a result, people began living in larger, permanent villages. Populations grew and developed more complicated governments. Because they lived in large groups, people could also develop more specific skills.
What is the Main Idea?
Farming had many effects for Native American people.
When you go to the store, can you get ketchup, buns, and mustard?
What are they having for dinner?
Hamburgers
The word “happy” is overused in the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams . What would be a great resource to use to find as “happy”?
a. index b. appendix c. almanac d. thesaurus
d. thesaurus
The Scarecrow sat upon the Lion's back, and the big beast walked to the edge of the gulf and crouched down. The word crouched most likely means.
a)comforted b)squatted c)raised d)leapt
b)squatted
The road was smooth and well paved, now, and the country about was beautiful, so that the travelers rejoiced in leaving the forest far behind, and with it the many dangers they had met in its gloomy shades. The word rejoiced most likely means?
a) necessary b) downcast c) disappointed d) delighted
d)delighted
There are many trillions of cells in your body. There are several hundred types of cells, each with its own job. Nerve cells send signals through your body. Sensory cells help you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the world around you. Blood cells carry oxygen and fight infections. Without these many cells, your body would not work.
What is the main idea?
The cells in your body have many different functions.
I can’t believe it! I swear I put it in my folder when Mrs. Smith gave it to us in class yesterday! I can’t find it! I’m going to get a bad grade!
What did the student lose? Why is the student worried?
The student lost his/her homework, and is afraid of getting a bad grade.
In the verse below from "Happy" by Pharrell Williams what prefix would change the meaning of “truth” to mean a lie? “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”,
a. not b. un c. pre d. re
b. un
Behind them was the dark forest they had passed safely through, although they had suffered many discouragements; but before them was a lovely, sunny country that seemed to beckon them on to the Emerald City. The word beckon most likely means.
a) summon b) dismiss c) fire d) scorn
a)summon
A chorus of boisterous laughter came from the other rocks, and Dorothy saw hundreds of the armless Hammer-Heads upon the hillside, one behind every rock. Boisterous most likely means?
a) warm b) good-natured c) easygoing d) noisy
d)noisy
While erupting volcanoes are beautiful to watch, they can disrupt air travel. For example, a 2001 eruption of Mount Etna sprayed ash high into the atmosphere and closed nearby airports. The grainy ash covered the land and made runways dangerous. The wind also carried the ash and made it difficult to avoid in the air.
What is the main idea?
Volcanic eruptions can cause trouble for air traffic.
That’s it!!! I quit!! I dropped 10 plates and glasses in front of the whole place – how embarrassing!! AND I didn’t even get any tips tonight!
Where does this person work? What is their job?
This person works in a restaurant and is a server/waiter.
Read these lyrics from the song "Mean" by Taylor Swift: “You with your words like knives” is an example of:
a. metaphor b. simile c. personification d. alliteration
b. simile
The hats of the men were blue; the little woman's hat was white, and she wore a white gown that hung in pleats from her shoulders. Over it were sprinkled little stars that glistened in the sun like diamonds. Glistened most likely means?
a) melted b) heated c) sparkled d) dissolved
c) sparkled
Dorothy ate a hearty supper and was waited upon by the rich Munchkin himself, whose name was Boq. Then she sat upon a settee and watched the people dance. Settee most likely means?
a) lamp b) sofa c) table d) book
b) sofa
Tomatoes are a great addition to your garden. They come in many types, from tiny tomatoes the size of marbles to huge ones the size of grapefruits. They also come in different colors, from the usual red to green, purple, yellow, orange, and even striped! Tomato plants need some care to grow, but even a new gardener can grow a crop.
What is the main idea?
Tomatoes are a good addition to a vegetable garden.
Mark was the new kid at school. He desperately wanted to make new friends. Some guys asked Mark to eat lunch with them. Happy to be invited, Mark told them he would. At lunch time, the guys told Mark that they were leaving campus without permission and going to the sandwich shop. The guys said, “We do it all the time, we won’t get caught.” Mark was excited that the guys invited him, but worried about what might happen if the principal found out that he left campus.
What conclusion can you draw about Mark?
a)Mark likes being the new kid at school. b)Mark knows that going to the sandwich shop may get him in trouble. c)Mark does not like to eat lunch at school. d)Making friends is not important to Mark.
b)Mark knows that going to the sandwich shop may get him in trouble.
What is the theme of the song "Mean" by Taylor Swift?
a. Love conquers all obstacles b. Money can’t buy happiness c. What goes around comes around d. Family comes first
c. What goes around comes around
"If you wish," said the Lion, "I will go into the forest and kill a deer for you. You can roast it by the fire, since your tastes are so peculiar that you prefer cooked food, and then you will have a very good breakfast." Peculiar most likely means?
a) regular b) senseless c) strange d) childish
c) strange
Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes Plumage most likely means?
a) voices b) nests c) fur d) feathers
d) feathers
People once thought that the great Egyptian pyramids were built by slaves. But recent discoveries show the pyramids were probably built by skilled craftsmen. To build the pyramids, people had to apply skills in geometry and architecture, and move large blocks of stone. Building the pyramids took time and experienced tradespeople.
The pyramids were probably built by skilled tradespeople, not slaves.
Mike and Jamal went to the movie theater. Mike wanted to see a horror movie that was rated “R.” Jamal told Mike that his mother did not allow him to see movies that were rated “R.” Mike asked Jamal to see the movie with him against his mother’s wishes. “She will never find out,” said Mike. Jamal still refused to see the horror movie. Mike told Jamal, “If you are my real friend, you will watch it with me.” Jamal told Mike to stop asking him to watch the horror movie. “You can watch it alone” said Jamal.
What conclusion can you draw about Jamal after reading the passage?
a)Jamal only likes action movies. b)Jamal does not like going to the movies. c)Respecting his mother is important to Jamal. d)Jamal cannot resist peer pressure.
c)Respecting his mother is important to Jamal.
What is the main idea of the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams?
a. The person in the song doesn’t think happiness will last. b. The person in the song is so happy that nothing can change this. c. The person in the song goes on a hot air balloon ride. d. The person in the song likes to sing & dance.
c. The person in the song goes on a hot air balloon ride.
They now turned and took a last look at the Emerald City. All they could see was a mass of towers and steeples behind the green walls, and high up above everything the spires and dome of the Palace of Oz. Spires most likely means?
a) points b) cellar c) bases d) footings
a) points