Editing Task
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Many people around the world visit zoos to see koalas. They can live 13 to 18 years in the wild, but the __________ [ A. old B. most old C. oldest D. older] zoo koala on record lived to be 23 years old.
C
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! [ A. Eric plays baseball. B. Eric scores a homerun. C. How to play baseball. D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base. ]
D
Joel studied for his math test. What could be an effect of studying for his math test?
Joel got a good grade on his test.
What does the work unbreakable mean?
No able to break
Wyatt is as slow as a turtle. What is this an example of?
Simile
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are herbivores, which means they eat plants. They live in trees and love to climb. Koalas are __________ [ A.knowen B.known C.none D.knowne] to sleep up to 20 hours a day.
B
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way. Pictures help tell about the weather.
Jaslene won her cheering competition. What may have caused her team to win.
Her team practiced before the competition. They listened to their coach.
What does the word prepaid mean?
To pay before the item is received or pay before services
The soup is as hot as the sun. What is this an example of?
Simile
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Do you enjoy using your imagination? Do you love building things______ (A- . B- ! C- ?)
C
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. [A. The Wright Brothers worked hard. B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. C. Inventors build kites and bicycles. D. The first flight was in 1903.]
B
I never brush my teeth. What could be an effect of not brushing your teeth?
I have 5 cavities.
What does the word recycle mean?
To reuse a material
The roaring lion sat in his cage. What is this an example of?
Onomatopoeia
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Koalas are animals that live in Australia. They __________ [ A look B will look C looks D looked] a little bit like small bears, but they are not bears.
A
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.
Hurricanes are dangerous storms. Hurricanes are large, intense storms.
We received 8 inches of rain during the storm. What could be an effect of all the rain?
It flooded.
What is a bi-athlete?
An athlete that plays 2 sports
It is raining cats and dogs. What does this idiom mean?
It is raining very hard.
Choose the letter that comes before the correct answer choice. Climbing a rock wall is a challenging and enjoyable activity. Kids ________ (A. gain B.gane C.gaine D.gaen) physical strength and mental confidence. But safety is very important.
A
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals.
Sydney broke her arm. What could have caused Sydney to break her arm?
She fell at recess.
What does the word mislead mean?
To direct in the wrong direction or to guide incorrectly
I walked a thousand miles to get here. What is this an example of?
Hyperbole