Inference
Point of View
Figurative Language
D.O.L.
Context Clues
100
Kim turned off the lights and everyone found a place to hide. Nicky hid under the table where everyone had put their presents. He peeked out and saw the front door starting to open.
Why are they hiding?
Surprise party
100
The house was old. The paint was peeling and some of the boards on the porch were missing. The lawn was completely overgrown and full of weeds. Some of the windows were broken, too. I wondered how long the house had been vacant as I carefully climbed the front steps and made my way to the door.
first person
100
"With your words like knives and swords and weapons that you use against me..."
simile
100
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
A. She hated going to the park, but she loved spending time with her best friend.
B. He loves hotdogs and pizza.
C. "Please don't do that," said Mom.
D. She just bought a new dress that is red, yellow, and blue.
A.
100
The children danced to the music with merry jubilation.
The word jubilation means:
A. delight
B. distress
C. surprise <
A. delight
200
David was walking home from school. He was thinking about his science project, so he didn't see Brian and his friends up ahead. "Where do you think you're going?" Briand asked in his meanest voice, blocking the sidewalk with his body. David was already starting to cry. Brian couldn't believe what a wimp that kid was.
third person - omniscient
200
CRASH! The bookshelf came tumbling down.
onomatopeia
200
Put that away before you leave.
Declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory?
imperative
200
Denise stared at the immense pile of laundry and wondered how her children could go through so many clothes in a week.
The word immense means: A. dirty B. large C. unhappy
B. large
300
Mr. Jones stood on his front porch watching the boys run away down the street. He walked slowly to the sidewalk and picked up the bat that was laying there. Then he looked at the broken window on his house and sighed.
Why were the boys running away?
The broke his window playing baseball
300
It had been raining for hours and the trail was muddy. Every time Jenna took a step, her foor sunk into the sloshy muck. Her pack was heavy and she was so hungry. At least they wouldn't have to set up tents tonight. The counselor had said that there were cabins in the campsite. Jenna hoped they would get there soon.
third person - limited
300
That boy is an encyclopedia!
metaphor
300
The frightened puppy hid under the bed DURING the storm.
Is the word "during" a verb, adverb, or preposition?
Preposition
300
It was cold at the summit of the mountain, but the view was unbelieavable!
The word summit means:
top
400
Dad and Krystal were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Krystal. "Sure," said Dad, "Then when the paint dries, we can find a place to hang it in the backyard."
What are Dad and Krystal making?
Birdhouse
400
Mrs. Linn put the last item in her cart and headed for the check stand. She made polite conversation with the checkout girl. She was out the door when she heard someone calling behind her. "Wait, you forgot your toilet paper!" called the checkout girl. Mrs. Linn suddenly felt the urge to bolt.
third person - limited
400
The waves danced on the beach.
personification
400
Which one is correct?
A. The boy has played the flute tomorrow. B. The boy will play the flute yesterday. C. The boy will play the flute tomorrow. D. The boy plays the flute yesterday.
C.
400
The black plague swept through Europe in the Middle Ages killing millions of people. In some villages half the population perished.
The word perished means:
died
500
Sasha handed the book to the librarian. The librarian opened the book and found crayon scribbles on almost every page. "I'm really sorry," said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."
What happened to Sasha's book?
He little brother/sister colored in it.
500
It was a bright, sunny day; a perfect day for going to the beach, or at least that is what Jayden thought. But Mom and Dad had other ideas. Mom was looking forward to spending the day in the garden. Dad wanted to start building a tool shed in the backyard.
third person - omniscient
500
Sally sold sea shells down by the seashore.
alliteration
500
Give the comparative and superlative forms of "pretty."
Prettier, prettiest
500
Even though Paul was excited about the project, he wanted the other kids to think he was cool, so he answered the teacher's question in a nonchalant tone.
The word nonchalant means:
relaxed
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