Vocabulary
The layer of gas that surrounds Earth is called its
A. atmosphere
B. streambed
C. preparation
A. atmosphere
What is the signal word in this cause/effect sentence?
There is rain in the rainforest, so I will take my umbrella today.
so
Which word is a coordinating conjunction?
A. for
B. but
C. was
but
The landing of a space shuttle on Earth is best compared to a
A. hot-air balloon
B. graceful bird
C. gliding plane
c. gliding plane
Which word contains the Latin root meaning pull?
A. awfully
B. tractor
C. balloon
B. tractor
Part of a spacecraft that can be detached is a
A. decoy
B. kindling
C. module
C. module
What is the signal word in this cause/effect sentence?
Since you are an excellent artist, you should make the drawings for our project.
since
Which word fits best in this sentence?
We can do one thing, either go fishing ____visit the zoo.
A. and B. but
C. so D. or
or
Why are astronauts strapped in when they sleep?
A. so they do not float away
B. objects might strike them
C. because the flight is bumpy
A. so they do not float away
Which word contains the Latin root meaning mark?
A. design
B. starve
C. different
A. design
What does the word mission mean in this sentence?
The group planned the mission carefully.
A. a new building
B. a special job
C. a musical show
B. a special job
What is the signal word in this cause/effect sentence?
Sasha came to say goodbye because she is moving to Denver.
because
Which word fits best in this sentence?
Close the door _____ the cat will get out.
A. but C. so
B. were D. or
or
Why do people who fly in space feel nervous?
A. The ride into space is risky.
B. They miss their family.
C. They are not trained well.
A. The ride into space is risky.
Which word contains the Latin root meaning hand?
A. expand
B. fantastic
C. manually
A. manually
A circle of light is called a
A. groove
B. halo
C. swab
B. halo
What is the signal word in this cause/effect sentence?
Because Jamie is so tall, she can always reach the top shelf.
because
Which word fits best in this sentence?
A. The day was windy _______ rainy.
A. since C. so
B. and D. therefore
and
Which of these events happens first?
A. Astronauts feel full gravity.
B. The shuttle detaches from the ISS.
C. The pilot slows the shuttle.
B. The shuttle detaches from the ISS.
Which word contains the Latin root meaning pull?
A. extract
B. baggage
C. manifest
extract
When one object strikes another, it is called
A. impact
B. sprouting
C. muffler
A. impact
What signal word is used in this cause/effect sentence?
There are clear skies tonight; therefore, we will be able to see many stars.
therefore
Which word fits best in this sentence?
The tree was tall, _______ the leaves were colorful.
A. but C. and
B. so D. or
and
The wildest part of an astronaut's return to Earth in a capsule is
A. After the parachute opens
B. upon entering the atmosphere
C. as gravity affects the landing module
A. After the parachute opens
Which word contains the Latin root meaning hand?
A. manicure
B. protract
C. signature
manicure