Alexis and Andy
Context Clues
Grammar
The Big Dessert Showdown
Author's Purpose
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Alexis and Andy: What word best describes the friendship of Alexia and Andy in the story? a) inseparable b) respectful c) easy d) distant
a) inseparable
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What does key mean in this sentence: When will you learn that practice is the key to a good performance?
Important Necessary
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What is the verb used in this sentence: The scientist has discussed his discovery.
has discussed
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The Big Dessert Showdown: What is the meaning of the word aspiring as used in paragraph 1? a) dreaming, hoping to become b) tired, over-worked c) worried, nervous d) waiting
a) dreaming, hoping to become
100
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered,"I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
To entertain
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Alexis and Andy: What is the setting of this story? a) a neighborhood b) the inner city c) a farm d) a mountain
a) a neighborhood
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Define slink: After Mr. Franklin broke the window with the baseball, he tried to slink away without being seen.
Sneak
200
Which word (was, were) best completes the sentence: The quiz, as well as the chapter exercises, ____ collected.
were
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The Big Dessert Showdown: Which phrase best describes Grandma Ella's character? a) cranky, scolding b) loud and jolly c) clam, encouraging d) excited and nervous
c) calm and encouraging
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Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
To persuade
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Alexis and Andy: Which paragraph from the text best summarizes the central idea of the text? (choose two) a) paragraph 5 b) paragraph 1 c) paragraph 7 d) paragraph 3
b) paragraph 1 c) paragraph 7
300
Define erected: In Egypt and Mesopotamia, they erected huge obelisks and pyramids.
Build
300
Correctly place the comma or commas in this sentence: My roommate was short a musician a writer and from Georgia.
My roommate was short, a musician, a writer, and from Georgia.
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The Big Dessert Showdown: Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Rachel is feeling discouraged? a) Rachel trembled uncontrollably as she waited for Chef Rubin to announce the names of the finalists. b) "Rachel, we are so proud of you!" said her dad as he drove back to the hotel. c) Although Rachel turned in early, she had trouble falling asleep. She worried about choosing the wrong dessert and not impressing the judges. d)Just relax. Don't worry about the other competitors. Don't worry about trying to make a dessert that will impress the judges.
c) Although Rachel turned in early, she had trouble falling asleep. She worried about choosing the wrong dessert and not impressing the judges.
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Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals.
To inform
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Alexis and Andy: Which of the following sentences best support the theme of friendship? a) I sometimes wonder if it will always be this way between us. b) Our classmates, other kids in the neighborhood, and our families knew if we weren't at each others houses on the weekends and all summer, we'd be at the pool c) When school was out we'd go a few times a week
b) Our classmates, other kids in the neighborhood, and our families knew if we weren't at each others houses on the weekends and all summer, we'd be at the pool
400
Define flustered: With the game on the line, the player became flustered, and missed the easy shot.
Nervous or anxious
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Correctly place the comma or commas in this sentence: TV commercials sometimes the most entertaining parts of a program are essentially flashy propaganda.
TV commercials, sometimes the most entertaining parts of a program, are essentially flashy propaganda.
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The Big Dessert Showdown: Read the sentence from the text and the question that follows: Chef Rubin paused for what seemed like an eternity to the contestants and then said, “And Rachel Green from New Jersey!” What does the description "seemed like an eternity" suggest about the contestants? a) They were nervous and excited to hear their name called b) They were sad to hear their name called c) They were upset at how long it took to say the names d) They were angry with how slow Chef Rubin was saying the names
a) They were nervous and excited to hear their name called
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In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
To inform
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Alexis and Andy: How are paragraphs 6, 7, and 8 important to the theme of the story? a) they describe what the girls do together in winter? b) They explain why the girls would argue sometimes. c) They show that the girls were close friends and spend the whole summer together d) They show the girls are in middle school
c) They show that they girls were close friends and spend the whole summer together
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Define ultimatum: The teacher gave the student an ultimatum; this was his last chance to start behaving or he would go to the principal.
last chance or last choice
500
Revise the sentence: Noone has ever saw a giant squid in it's natural habitat.
No one has ever saw a giant squid in it's natural habitat.
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The Big Dessert Showdown: Which of the following sentences support the central idea/ theme of the story? (choose two) a)Before the big competition began, Rachel wished David and Alex good luck. She happily hummed and at times looked as if she was dancing while making dessert. b)Rachel smiled and said, “It’s just a simple recipe my Grandma Ella taught me.” c)She worried about choosing the wrong dessert and not impressing the judges. Then she panicked at the though of having to compete against David Wu. d)Just relax. Don't worry about the other competitors. Don't worry about trying to make a dessert that will impress the judges.
c)She worried about choosing the wrong dessert and not impressing the judges. Then she panicked at the though of having to compete against David Wu. d)Just relax. Don't worry about the other competitors. Don't worry about trying to make a dessert that will impress the judges.
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William is a strong and bossy boy. His athletic body is very tall and almost higher by one head than his classmates. He has dark and tough skin that looks muscular and is often wet and sweaty. Actually, he looks like a wrestler. Since he fights with several kids without any help and won finally, he has become an idol of his classmates and has a bunch of followers. Because of the power, William is arrogant and domineering. For example, when his thundering boasts rise in the boiling class, everybody keeps quiet and listens carefully. William is easily mad and jealous if someone disagrees with him.
To entertain
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