Context Clues/Pistas de contexto
Name at least 3 strategies to help figure out the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence.
Part of Speech, Prefix/Suffix, Definition in the sentence, Synonyms, Antonyms, Connotation/Tone
Morola's feet crushed the falling leaves as she ran through the park to beat to the sun home.
Imagery, Personification, Hyperbole
You can find this feature at the beginning of the book and gives readers a general overview of the information in the text.
Table of Content
You use this punctuation when there is a sudden break in thought in a sentence.
Dash
The sugar had a negative (effect/affect) on the science experiment.
effect
The gaunt, careworn features and dusty figures were made plain by this quaint light at the dawning, but it dressed the skin of the men in corpse-like hues and made the tangled limbs appear pulseless and dead.
A person described as gaunt appears
a. tireless b. fierce c. withered d. dangerous
c. withered
Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence.
She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.
personification
This feature is used to identify items in a diagram, or sometimes to match each part of the diagram to its reference in the text
Labels
Name 3 ways you can use a dash in a sentence
a sudden break in thought
an unfinished sentence
a restatement of an idea
Using language that evokes one or all of the five senses is called:
4. Imagery
Jeannie had to seriously consider the MERITS of going to the state college.
Which dictionary entry fits the word merit as it is used in the sentence?
A. merit (n) : excellence
B. merit (n) : the plain facts
C. merit (n) : the state of deserving
D. merit (v) : to deserve
A. merit (n) : excellence
"A fine mess" is an example of which type of figurative language?
oxymoron
Aaron is putting together a bicycle. He has read through the instructions, but he is confused about how one part is supposed to look when it is done.
What feature should Aaron consult for help?
A.the numbered lists
B.the illustrations
C.the index
D.the next step
B. the illustrations
Correct the sentence: There dog was running over they're but they did not know who's it was.
There- Their
They're- there
comma before but
who's- whose
what is the rule of comparative and superlative modifiers when they have 3 or more syllables
you cannot add er/est, you must add more or most/ less or least
The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.
What does the word SWELTERED mean ?
A. ate B. burned C. slept D. sunbathed
B. burned
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
The sun shone on the smooth surface of the pond.
Which feature is in the back of a textbook and is an alphabetical list of all topics and subtopics found in the text?
Index
Correct the sentence: Frightened by the tremendous explosion the soldiers bolted to their dug-out.
comma after explosion
What are some test taking strategies to get a 50/50 chance to getting a correct answer?
Answer may vary.
The police were able to FOIL the criminal’s scheme because of their attention to the clues.
the word foil means—
A. metallic sheeting
B. to wrap with foil
C. a type of sword
D. to prevent from succeeding
D. to prevent from succeeding
Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony. Which statement below demonstrates sarcasm?
4. A soccer fan remarks, "I just love lots of homework during the week of the World Cup!"
David is completing a research project and needs more information to prove the myth is choose is not true. Which text feature would be most helpful to him?
Website
Grammar
The comparative and superlative form of good.
better and well
Grammar:
Change into passive
The teacher grades many tests yesterday.
Many tests were graded yesterday by the teacher.