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Theme/Mood
100
A dog is a good pet to have. They are always happy to see you and make you feel loved. You can leave them alone for a short period of time. And they always wait patiently for their beloved owner.
What is a dog makes a good pet?
100
Trees need care just as people do. Trees should be planted accordingly to a plan. Trees should not be planted where they may cause damage. It is not wise to plant trees close to driveways, streets, electrical wires, or houses. Trees need water, fertilizer, and care to keep them healthy.
What is to inform?
100
The jars were scalded before the jelly was put into them. lukewarm cool boiled
What is boiled?
100
The rain poured down heavily. I grabbed my rainjacket as I headed for the door. I cringed at the thought of getting wet. Cause- ? Effect - I cringed.
What is the thought of getting wet?
100
The young man paced up and down. His hands were sticky and his stomach was fluttering.
What is nervous?
200
The trees in the background blew in the breeze. The sky darkened to a deep black. The roll of thunder could be heard in the distance. Lightning flashed.
What is a storm is coming?
200
The puppet danced along and sang. His body was shaped like a pumpkin and on his head he had a wavy, white wig. His arms and legs were long, skinny carrots. His eyes twinkled. When you heard him, you had to smile.
What is to entertain?
200
Greg is a voracious reader of mystery books. random greedy occasional
What is greedy?
200
The dog ran in the door leaving a trail of muddy pawprints. He went straight to his food bowl and gobbled every bit of food. He then went to his rug and plopped down. What did the dog do after he came inside?
What is ate?
200
The dark shadows in the room, the eerie wailing of the dogs, and the creaking of the stairs sent shivers up my spine.
What is fright?
300
When Abraham Lincoln was a boy, shools on the Kentucky frontier were very basic. Anyone who could read, write, and do simple arithmetic could be a teacher. There were few books, and paper was scarce. Often the students made their own arithmetic books. Children of different ages went to school in the same room.
What is "When Abraham Linconl was a boy, schools on the Kentucky frontier were very basic"?
300
I think you should vote for my candidate because she is honest and fair. She has lived in our town for ten years. She knows our problems and she will work to solve them. She is trained to do this job well.
What is to convince or persuade?
300
Only a voluble person can tie up the phone for an hour. volunteer nosey talkative
What is talkative?
300
The rabbit clawed frantically at the cage door. He could see the coyote coming. What is the rabbit trying to do?
What is escape the coyote?
300
Jerry pulled out his magnifying glass. He looked through it at the footprints under the bedroom window. The footprints were of average size. The description of the robber was of a very tall man. Would a tall man have a foot like this? The sounds of crashing glass, a slammed door, and a speeding car were heard.
What is mystery?
400
Today we get foods from all over the world, often within a matter of a few days. Think about kiwis. Most of these tasty fruits grow in New Zealand, yet you can buy them at your local store. How do they get there? Ships, planes, trains, and trucks transport them. In the case of kiwis, they leave their country on a ship or plane. When they arrive in the U.S., te fruit gets unloaded and put onto a train. At the train station, a truck picks up the kiwis and drives them to your grocery store.
What is "We can buy foods from all over the world in our grocery stores."
400
The word "percussion" means to strike one body against another with sharpness. A percussion instrument is and instrument played by striking it. Drums, cymbals, and pianos are percussion instruments. These instruments are hit to produce sound.
What is to explain?
400
Grandpa enjoys basking in the sun. running warming jumping
What is warming?
400
Wilma smiled and began to speak. "This is a book report by me, Wilma. The book I read is called Blockade. The book is a true story about a young man who works on a gun boat on the Union side during the Civil War. The gunboat, however, is in rebel waters. It was an exciting book to read. It is likely that: Wilma's book was bad. Wilma enjoyed giving the book report. Wilma is worried about giving the book report.
What is Wilma enjoyed giving the book report?
400
Sitting around the campfire, the scouts told stories. It was the last night of the camping season. The two weeks had been fun. the swimming, boating, and hiking were at an end. Tomorrow every person would go in a different direction.
What is sadness?
500
The biggest sea horse ever found was over a foot long. Large sea horses live along the coasts of New Zealand, Australia, and California. Smaller sea horses live off the coast of Florida, in the Caribbean Sea, and in the Gulf of Mexico. The smallest adult sea horse ever found was only one-half-inch long.
What is " The sea horses' size vary based on where they live."
500
The Asian elephant and the African elephant are alike in many ways. They both like to swim and play in the water. They both use their trunks.
What is to compare?
500
Tom's father suffered a terrible financial setback, but his buoyancy of spirit was heartwarming. cheerfulness sadness tears
What is cheerfulness?
500
Diane and John were waiting for their turns. So far, they were leading by 25 points. But if Ivy and Richard shot one into the bullseye and two into the next circle, they'd catch up. Diane watched as Ivy took her stance, facing the target. Diane could see the target. Ivy straightened her elbow and wrist. She eyed the target. She let go of the string. It was a bullseye! It is likely that: Diane and the others are at an archery contest at school. Diane and the others are shooting pistols at a target. Ivy and Richard will not get 25 points.
What is Diane and the others are at an archery contest at school?
500
The settlers looked ahead. Huge mountains faced them. Would winter arrive before they crossed the mountains? What dangers lay ahead no one knew. The past weeks had been hard. Many had died fo disease and lack of food. Was crossing the mountain really worth the difficulties?
What is worry?
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