Reflexive nouns
Complete the sentence: I made this card all by ____
Myself
On Saturday morning, Emma planted flower seeds in her garden. She watered the soil every day and madesure the plants received sunlight. After a few weeks, colorfulflowers began to bloom.
Cause: Emma watered the seeds and made sure they received sunlight.
Effect: Colorful flowers began to bloom.
Sam grabbed his coat and gloves before going outside. What can you infer about the weather?
It is cold.
The students walked into the gym and stared at the enormous balloon display. The balloons reached almost to the ceiling and covered an entire wall. Everyone was amazed by how big it was.
A. Very small
B. Very large
C. Very colorful
B. Very large
Which word signals the beginning of a story: finally, first, or afterward?
Marcus taught ____ how to juggle. (himself / herself)
himself
Marcus stayed up late playing video games on Friday night. The next morning, he had trouble keeping hiseyes open during breakfast. He felt very tired throughout the day.
Cause: Marcus stayed up late playing video games.
Effect: He felt very tired the next day.
Lily yawned several times and struggled to keep her eyes open. How might she feel?
Tired or sleepy.
Jamal was reluctant to speak in front of the class. He looked at his notes nervously and took a deep breath before standing up. His teacher encouraged him to try.
What does the word reluctant mean?
A. Unwilling or hesitant
B. Excited and eager
C. Angry and upset
A. Unwilling or hesitant
Put these events in order: ate breakfast, woke up, brushed teeth.
Woke up, ate breakfast, brushed teeth
The girls made the posters by herself.
The school library was hosting a reading contest. Sofia read a few chapters of her book every night andpracticed summarizing what she had read. When the contest ended,she won first place.
Cause: Sofia read every night and practiced summarizing.
Effect: She won first place in the reading contest.
The classroom smelled like cookies, and flour covered the counter. What probably happened?
Someone baked cookies.
After weeks without rain, the pond began to dry up. Water became scarce, and the animals had to travel farther to find something to drink. The ducks searched the muddy ground for small puddles.
What does the word scarce mean?
A. Easy to find
B. Very cold
C. Not enough or hard to find
C. Not enough or hard to find
Which transition word shows that the last event is happening?
First
Next
Finally
finally
Which word is the reflexive pronoun? “We prepared ourselves for the test.”
ourselves
Dark clouds gathered over the soccer field just before the game began. Soon, heavy rain poured down, andthe grass became slippery. The coach decided to cancel thegame to keep the players safe.
Cause: Heavy rain made the soccer field slippery.
Effect: The coach canceled the game.
Marcus practiced his spelling words every night and earned the highest score. What can you infer?
Practicing helped him prepare for the test.
Maya walked carefully across the icy sidewalk. She took small steps and held the railing so she wouldnot slip and fall. She was cautious because the ground was slippery.
What does the word cautious mean?
A. Careful to avoid danger
B. In a hurry to finish
C. Too tired to move
A. Careful to avoid danger
Put these events in order: opened the gift, received the gift, thanked the giver.
Received the gift, opened the gift, thanked the giver
Correct the sentence: “He hurt hisself while playing.”
Himself
Ethan noticed that his classroom's recycling bin was overflowing with paper and plastic bottles. He asked his classmates to help sort the recyclables and empty the bin into the larger recycling container. By the end of the day, the classroom recycling area was clean and organized.
Cause: Ethan and his classmates sorted and emptied the recycling bin.
Effect: The classroom recycling area became clean and organized.
Ava smiled as she opened a card, hugged her friends, and thanked them. What can you infer about the card? Use evidence.
It was likely a kind or thoughtful card that made Ava happy
When Noah opened the classroom door, he saw his classmates holding a surprise birthday party for him. His eyes widened, and his mouth dropped open. He had no idea they had planned such a big surprise.
What does the word astonished mean?
A. Bored
B. Very surprised
C. Disappointed
B. Very surprised
Tell a short personal story about a time you learned something new. Include a beginning, middle, and end.
Logical
in order