Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Grammar
Prefixes
100
What does the word contagious mean in the sentence below? I stayed home from school because my cold was contagious. A) painful B) annoying C) spreadable
What is (C) Spreadable
100
What does the word brandishing mean in the sentence below? Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew in front of her. A) washing B) polishing C) holding up
What is (C) holding up
100
Which sentence best states a theme of a play? A) People who keep secrets are bad people. B) People from different places have trouble getting along. C) The strongest teams stick together and support each other.
What is (C) The strongest teams stick together and support each other
100
Which scene contains the resolution of the play? A) Scene VIII B) Scene IX C) Scene II
What is (B) Scene IX
100
Which of these is an exclamatory sentence? A) The tree just blew over! B) My sister drove to the city. C) Eann lives in Cape Girardeau.
What is (A) The tree just blew over!
100

I misunderstood the directions and completed the wrong page of my homework. What does misunderstood mean?

Had the wrong idea

200
What does the word secretive mean in the sentence below? Greg's parents got secretive just before his birthday. A) excited B) anxious C) mysterious
What is (C) Mysterious
200
What does the word nonsense mean in the sentence below? Sydnee wondered what nonsense the children were up to since it was too quiet in the classroom. A) foolish actions B) sweet dreams C) library research
What is (A) foolish actions
200
Read these sentences from the play. Althea: Okay, so I don't have anything that I'm good at back home. Here, I'm good at stuff...If I take home the camp trophy, then I can remember I'm good at something. Which theme do these sentences illustrate? A) You should not brag about your strengths and talents. B) Everyone needs to feel special and talented at something . C) Not everyone can be talented.
What is (B) Everyone needs to feel special and talented at something .
200
Which word describes Althea? A) Fearful B) Competitive C) Humorous
What is (B) Competitive
200
Which of these is an interrogative sentence? A) I used to know a girl name Katie. B) Do you know why tornado's have names? C) Grandma and Grandpa are finally coming to visit!
What is (B) Do you know why tornado's have names?
200

My grandma asked me what the capital of Idaho was and I was uncertain of the answer. 

What does uncertain mean in the sentence?

Not sure

300
What does the word immersed mean in the sentence below? We were so immersed in the game that we did not see Conner arrive. A) behind B) involved C) upset
What is (B) involved
300
What does the word uneasy mean in the sentence below? The dog seemed uneasy as the storm approached. A) lazy B) angry C) disturbed
What is (C) disturbed
300
Which sentence from the play best supports the theme of being open-minded about people? Open-minded means you accept people who are different than you, and you are "open" to new ideas. A) "Now I know why Rena is being so secretive." B) "That's not a good sign-but never judge a book by its cover, right?" C) " I know you hate swimming and that you're only taking lessons because you said you'd help me win."
What is (B) "That's not a good sign-but never judge a book by its cover, right?"
300
Which statement best states what Althea and Rena have in common? A) They speak in similar ways. B) They are from the same town. C) They both want to do their best.
What is (C) They both want to do their best.
300
Which of these is an imperative sentence? A) The volcano is erupting! B) Please go patch the roof. C) Debbie has to clean her room.
What is (B) Please go patch the roof.
300

I am unfamiliar with the location of my new doctor's office. I will have to look the address up on the GPS. What does unfamiliar mean?

not aware of or familiar

400
What does the word disorder mean in the sentence below? When Mr. Crosnoe saw how much disorder was in my classroom, he ordered the class to come to order right away. A) put in order B) lack of order C) too much order
What is (B) lack of order
400
What does the word misunderstand mean in the sentence below? Halle feared she would misunderstand the directions to the fair and get lost. A) never read B) give away C) not figure out
What is (C) not figure out
400
Which of the following is NOT a reason Althea thinks Rena is a princess? A) Rena thinks the lake is too cold. B) Rena wins the horse-jumping competition in the tournament. C) Rena is very formal when she speaks.
What is (B) Rena wins the horse-jumping competition in the tournament.
400
How does Rena change during the play? A) She becomes better friends with Julio. B) She becomes more comfortable at camp. C) She learns that she dislikes horseback riding.
What is (B) She becomes more comfortable at camp.
400
Which of these is a declarative sentence? A) Zack played basketball. B) Where is the art teacher? C) Stop beating on the drums!
What is (A) Zack played basketball.
400

My friend and I disagreed and now we are arguing. What does disagreed mean?

to have a different opinion.

500
What does the word discomfort mean in the sentence below? An ice pack eased the discomfort in his sprained ankle. A) shrinking B) unease C) weakness
What is (B) unease
500
What does the word unnoticed mean in the sentence below? Many people walked by the nest, but the baby birds were unnoticed. A) not seen B) not moving C) not playing
What is (A) not seen
500
What is the main plot event of Scene IV? A) Althea mimics Rena's accent. B) Rena agrees to jump charger. C) The first event of the tournament begins.
What is (B) Rena agrees to jump charger.
500
What happens when Althea and Rena meet for the first time? Use text to support your answer.
What is: Althea is unsure what to think of Rena and her fancy luggage. Althea's uneasiness grows as Rena asks questions about the closest, bed and restroom. Althea and Misty make teasing comments about Rena.
500
Which of these is an interrogative sentence? A) Dad cannot find his keys. B) Where did Joel put the remote? C) Take out the trash before school.
What is (B) Where did Joel put the remote?
500

I was misinformed about the time of the party and did not arrive on time. 

What does misinformed mean?

to have the wrong information. 

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