Unscramble the Word
Main Idea
Context Clues
Character Traits
Inferences
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RETACERH

TEACHER

100

The passage tells about how bees make honey and store it in hives.

Bees make and store honey in hives.

100

In the sentence, “The puppy was timid and hid under the table,” what does timid mean?

Shy.

100

Liam always helps his classmates when they don’t understand a question.
What trait describes Liam?
A. Rude
B. Helpful
C. Lazy
D. Silly

Helpful

100

Sara grabbed her umbrella and rain boots before leaving the house.
What can you infer about the weather?

It's raining or going to rain.

200

KOOB

BOOK

200

What is the main idea of a text?

What the story is mostly about.

200

“The bright, radiant sun shined on the playground.”
What does radiant mean?
A. Dark
B. Bright
C. Round
D. Dull

Bright

200

Mia kept practicing her song even when she made mistakes.
What trait does she show?
A. Forgetful
B. Determined
C. Careless
D. Nervous

Determined

200

When the teacher walked in, the students quickly hid something behind their backs and smiled.
What can you infer?

They're hiding a surprise. 

300

NPMATROIT

IMPORTANT

300

The paragraph describes how Ava packs her backpack, checks her supplies, and walks to school with her brother every morning.

Ava has a morning routine before school.

300

“After running the race, Maya was exhausted and needed to rest.”
What does exhausted mean?

Tired.

300

When the new student walked in, Ava invited her to sit together at lunch.
What trait does Ava show?
A. Shy
B. Kind
C. Impatient
D. Bossy

Kind

300

Marcus’s hands were covered in flour, and he smiled as the smell of cookies filled the room.
What can you infer Marcus is doing?

He's baking cookies.

400

RATS KCITS

STAR STICK

400

A passage tells about why recycling is important, how to recycle at home, and what happens when we don’t recycle.

Recycling helps protect the environment.

400

“The classroom was chaotic as students ran around, papers flew through the air, and the teacher tried to get everyone’s attention.”
What does chaotic mean?
A. Quiet and calm
B. Messy and out of control
C. Clean and organized
D. Fun and exciting

Messy and out of control

400

Even though Jordan didn’t win the race, he clapped and congratulated the winner.
What character trait does Jordan show?
A. Jealous
B. Angry
C. Sportsmanlike
D. Impatient

Sportsmanlike

400

The grass was wet, the sky was gray, and puddles covered the playground.
What can you infer happened earlier?

It recently rained.

500

TOBEROC

OCTOBER

500

To find the main idea of the passage you should look for repeated...

words and phrases.

500

“After the long hike, the group was parched and quickly drank all their water.”
What does parched mean?
A. Full
B. Cold
C. Thirsty
D. Excited

Thirsty

500

Ella forgot her lunch, and without being asked, Noah shared half of his sandwich.
What character trait best describes Noah?
A. Generous
B. Careless
C. Quiet
D. Tired

Generous

500

When Jasmine walked into the room, everyone shouted “Surprise!” and she smiled with wide eyes.
What can you infer about what’s happening?

It's a surprise party for Jasmine. 

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