Context Clues
Word Work
Genre
Main Idea
Prefixes/Suffixes
100
Keisha's surname is Turner, and her middle name is Olivia. What does "surname" mean? a. teacher b. last name c. street name
b. last name
100
Which sentence uses homophones correctly? 1. I see that you like ice cream, to. 2. I see that you like ice cream, too.
Number 2 -- I see that you like ice cream, too.
100
This genre may have characters, setting, problem, solution and dialogue.
Fiction
100

A story is mostly about a boy who trains every day to get better at soccer.
What is the main idea?
A. The boy likes watching TV
B. The boy works hard to improve at soccer
C. Soccer is played outside
D. The boy has many friends

B. The boy works hard to improve at soccer.

100

What does the prefix re- mean in the word redo?

To do again

200
The man walked down the long corridor in the dark building. What does "corridor" mean? a. table b. fan c. hall
c. hall
200
How would you divide the word "loving"? 1. lo-ving 2. lov-ing
2. lov-ing
200
This are stories that tell about events that could happen in real life
Realistic Fiction.
200

A paragraph tells how plants need water, sunlight, and soil to grow.
What is the main idea?
A. Plants are green
B. Plants grow in many places
C. Plants need certain things to grow
D. Sunlight is very bright

C. Plants need certain things to grow.

200

What does the prefix un- mean in the word unfair?

Not

300
Jack is approximately 9 years old; I'm not really sure. What does "approximately" mean? a. about b. badly c. carefully
a. about
300
What is a synonym for the word enormous?
large or big
300
This genre might contain photographs, diagrams, timelines, maps, recipes, tables, graphs and facts.
Non-fiction
300

A story explains how a girl helps her neighbor by feeding their pet and watering plants.
What is the main idea?
A. The girl is helpful
B. Pets are fun
C. Plants need water
D. The neighbor is busy

A. The girl is helpful.

300

What does the suffix -less mean in the word hopeless?

Without

400
The stars were brilliant in the night sky. What does "brilliant" mean? a. dim b. walking c. bright
c. bright
400
What guide words could be seen on a dictionary page with the word "notebook?" 1. nothing - octopus 2. narwhal - now
2. narwhal - now
400
Contains lines, stanzas and might rhyme.
Poetry
400

A paragraph describes different ways to stay healthy, like eating fruits, exercising, and sleeping well.
What is the main idea?
A. Fruits taste good
B. Exercise is fun
C. Sleep is important
D. There are many ways to stay healthy

D. There are many ways to stay healthy.

400

What does the suffix -ful mean in the word joyful?

Full of joy

500
She turned her biggest foe into her best friend. What does "foe" mean? a. enemy b. shoes c. teacher
a. enemy
500
Which word means "to order again"? 1. preorder 2. reorder 3. misorder
2. reorder
500
A story of a real person's life written by another person.
Biography.
500

A story tells about a class going on a field trip to a museum and learning new things.
What is the main idea?
A. Museums are big
B. The class learns during a field trip
C. Field trips are on buses
D. Students like snacks

B. The class learns during a field trip.

500

What does the prefix pre- mean in the word preview?

To view before

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