Main Idea and Author's Purpose
Which sentence does NOT belong? My family goes camping every summer. We sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows, and eat junk food. We fish too! My sister went to the mall last summer. Sometimes we go on long hikes.
My sister went to the mall last summer.
I was FLABBERGASTED when I found out I won the art contest. a) very angry b) amazed c) tired
b) amazed
At the zoo, the gorilla's cage was very derty.
dirty
Sunny - Cloudy
Antonym
Does the word autograph have a prefix or suffix?
prefix
Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon. The main idea is: a) you can't use your hands in soccer b) Joey is trying to score a goal
b) Joey is trying to score a goal
The student replied to the teacher with a WITTY answer and the class laughed. a) funny b) mean c) word
a) funny
My friend nikki made a cake with pink frosting.
Nikki
Remember - Forget
Antonym
Does the word growable have a prefix or suffix?
suffix
The main ingredient in chocolate chip cookies are sugar, eggs, flour, and of course chocolate chips! What is the author's purpose?: a) educate b) persuade c) entertain
a) educate
The boat sailed gently on the TRANQUIL lake. a) upset b) calm c) stormy
b) calm
Will you come walk my dog with me.
?
Old - Ancient
Synonym
I __took my picture after I blinked in the first picture. What prefix do I add the blank to say I took the picture again.
re-
The best treat to make for friends is chocolate chip cookies. They are easy to bake. Try it today! What is the author's purpose?: a) educate b) persuade c) entertain
b) persuade
Jason was in a SOMBER mood when he heard the bad news. a) excited b) sad c) happy
b) sad
I went to Target and bought too new shirts.
two
What is an antonym for brave?
Answers may vary (ex. coward)
What is the meaning of the suffix -less (ex. fearless)
without
Samantha and Adrian raced off the bus and into their housed. "I want a snack," said Adrian. On the counter they found a plate of chocolate chip cookies! What is the author's purpose?: a) educate b) persuade c) entertain
c) entertain
Ms. Chen ADMONISHED her students to complete their homework. a) warned b) questioned c) promised
a) warned
oh no! Someone dropped their stuffed animal in the parking lot!
Oh
What is a synonym for joy?
answers may vary (ex. happy)
not