A group of words that does not express a complete thought.
a sentence fragment
100
The measurement around an object.
a) circumference
b) length
c) weight
a) circumference
100
Tells what a story is mostly about.
main idea
100
We had to *vacate* the building when the tornado siren sounded because no one could be left in side.
leave empty
100
Happy
excited, joyous, glad
200
A sentence that tells.
a declarative sentence
200
A long pointed tooth that sticks out of each side of the mouth in certain animals.
a) bone
b) musk
c) tusk
c) tusk
200
These tell more about the main idea.
supporting details
200
My body was still *quivering* after my brother jumped out from behind the bush to scare me.
shaking
200
Bad
terrible, awful, horrible
300
A sentence that asks.
an interrogative sentence
300
To shine with reflected light.
a) mirror
b) glisten
c) blink
b) glisten
300
Even money has a price tag. The price that you pay for money is called interest. When you borrow money from a bank, the bank charges you interest. You must pay back the money you borrowed plus the interest. Maybe you pay an extra 5 percent. Maybe you pay an extra 15 percent. That is how a bank makes money. It charges interest.
Interest is paid when money is borrowed.
300
The giant ice cream sundae was so *scrumptious* that I ate the entire thing.
delicious
300
Thick
fat, broad, wide
400
A sentence that gives a command.
an imperative sentence.
400
A person under the care or treatment of a doctor.
a) customer
b) patient
c) employee
b) patient
400
Miss Maddox addressed the class. She said, "The reason it is good to sit up straight is that it helps to keep you from distractions. Slouching is not good for your back, but it also sends your mind a message. It makes the mind feel as if it is time to rest and let our mind wander. Instead, we want to make it ready to learn."
Why sitting up in class is important.
400
The student tried to *assimilate* the information so that he could understand how satellites orbit in space.
learn
400
Anger
rage, mad, upset
500
A sentence that expresses two complete thoughts.
a compound sentence.
500
An important or special event.
a) chore
b) responsibility
c) occasion
What is an occassion?
500
Consider how many activities you do outside of school. Remember that school needs to be a priority. It's great to do extra things--as long as they don't rob you of needed energy for learning. If you feel like you are too busy, ask your parents if you can cut down to one or two favorite things. You may try one activity one semester (i.e. being in a play) and something different the next (playing a sport). We often feel we have to do everything at once , and that can wear us out!
School should be a priority.
500
Where we live in Northern Maine, the winters are quite harsh. Each year we fly to a warm climate for a break from the cold weather. It feels like *utopia* every time we step off the plane at our destination.