Reading Skills
What do we call the main idea or lesson of a story?
What do we call words that have opposite meanings?
antonyms
What punctuation mark belongs at the end of an imperative sentence?
period
Why are body systems considered interconnected?
They work together to help the body function.
What is the value of the digit "5" in the number 5,482?
5,000
If a character says one thing but means another, what kind of language might that be?
figurative language
What is the meaning of the prefix "un-"?
not, opposite of
Name the four types of sentences.
Declarative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Imperative
Ancient civilizations often settled near rivers. Why?
Rivers provided water, food, and transportation.
What operation would you use to find the total number of groups combined together?
addition
What text feature helps readers find information quickly in nonfiction books?
table of contents, index
Which fits, a superlative or comparative adjective? Fill in the blank: The class was even ________ than the construction outside the building. Louder or Loudest
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To tell the main idea of the paragraph.
How is a planet different from a star?
Planets orbit a star and do not make their own light.
What is 8 x 6?
48
In a story, what is the conflict?
the problem the characters face
What is a synonym for the word "gigantic"?
huge, enormous, giant, massive
Fill in the blank: The cat licked ____ paws. it's or its
its
Name an important characteristic of all living things.
They create energy from food, have babies, have a life cycle, change to fit into their habitat.
A rectangle has 4 rows with 7 squares in each row. What equation represents the array?
4 x 7 = 28
dialogue
What is a noun, verb, and adjective?
Noun: person, place or thing
Verb: action word
Adjective: a word that describes a noun
What are transition words used for in writing?
To help connect ideas and organize our writing
What do we call a group of people who move from place to place?
Migratory
What fraction is shown if 3 out of 8 equal parts are shaded?
3/8