The Past Tense
Vocab
Figurative Language
Comprehension
For Fun
100

This is the past tense of RUN.

RAN

100

adjective

fit or suitable to be eaten


Edible

100

Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning, allowing for variety in writing

Synonym

100

The main subject or message an author conveys, such as "good versus evil" or "the necessity of courage"

Theme

100

The number of bases on a baseball field.

4

200

This is the past tense of MAKE

MADE

200

verb

state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof


Claim

200

Words that have opposite meanings, used to show contrast.

Antonym

200

The narrator is a character in the story, using "I," "me," or "we". I

First Person

200

MLB team has won the most World Series championships.

New York Yankees

300

This is the past tense of EAT.

ATE

300

adjective

not expected or regarded as likely to happen.


Unexpected

300

Words that have the same sound, different spelling/meaning. 

Homophone

300

The logical process of drawing conclusions or forming opinions based on evidence, reasoning, and prior knowledge rather than direct observation.

Inference

300

The only team in the NFL to neither host nor play in the Super Bowl.

Cleveland Browns

400

This is the past tense of GO.

WENT

400

verb

formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).


Abolish

400

Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different, unrelated meanings.

Homonym

400

An outside narrator holds the perspective of only one character, knowing only what they think or feel.

Third Person Point of View

400

Two national sports of Canada.

Lacrosse and Ice Hockey

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