Vocabulary
What's the meaning of the word "spotted?"
I spotted my teacher walking down the hallway.
a) spit
b) see
c) trip
d) covered in spots
b) see
What text structure is this?
When it rains, the ground gets wet because the water falls from the sky. The wet ground makes it muddy, so you have to be careful not to slip. If you run on the wet ground, you might fall down and get dirty. Therefore, it's important to wear boots or rain shoes to keep your feet dry and clean. In conclusion, being prepared for rainy weather helps you stay safe and comfortable.
a) cause and effect
b) problem and solution
c) sequence
d) compare and contrast
a) cause and effect
I don't know the reason ____ she won't tell me.
a) why
b) when
c) where
d) whom
a) why
My team ____ playing very well today.
a) was
b) smells
c) were
d) is
d) is
Firsthand or secondhand account?
In the busy teacher's room, people whispered about Ms. Johnson's science project that didn't go as planned. Some said her lab mice got loose and caused a lot of trouble in the school. Even though the tale got bigger each time it was told, it reminded everyone to be careful in the lab to stay safe.
Secondhand
What's the meaning of the word "consume?"
She was so hungry that she consumed everything on her plate.
a) to sleep
b) to throw away
c) to eat
d) to look at
c) to eat
What's the main idea of this paragraph:
When it rains, the ground gets wet because the water falls from the sky. The wet ground makes it muddy, so you have to be careful not to slip. If you run on the wet ground, you might fall down and get dirty. Therefore, it's important to wear boots or rain shoes to keep your feet dry and clean. In conclusion, being prepared for rainy weather helps you stay safe and comfortable.
a) When it rains, the ground gets wet because the water falls from the sky.
b) Being prepared for rainy weather helps you stay safe and comfortable.
b) Being prepared for rainy weather helps you stay safe and comfortable.
Asia is the continent _____ Mrs. Tsouchlos is going over the summer.
a) why
b) when
c) where
d) whom
c) where
Which progressive verb phrase should fill in the blank below?
David ___________ my Chromebook last week during lunch.
a) is fixing
b) will be fixing
c) was fixing
d) were fixing
c) was fixing
Firsthand or secondhand account?
As I was setting up my science project, my lab mice suddenly got out of their cage and started running all over the classroom! I tried to catch them, but they were too fast, and soon they were scurrying down the hallways causing chaos. It was a big mess, but it taught me to always double-check the locks on the cages to keep my experiments safe.
Firsthand account
What does the word "amusing" mean in the sentence?
It was amusing when Mrs. Daniels told the class her favorite joke.
a) dreadful
b) funny
c) serious
d) scary
b) funny
What are some cause and effect SIGNAL WORDS?
a) problem, issue, solve
b) first, next, last
c) difference, same, compare
d) causes, affects, happens
d) causes, affects, happens
August is the month ______ worldwide temperatures are hottest.
a) why
b) when
c) where
d) whom
b) when
Conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Which one should fill in the blank?
It is cold outside, ____ I'm going to put on my coat.
SO
If something is written in first person point of view, what would we know that we couldn't know from third person?
a) character's names
b) what characters are doing
c) character's thoughts and feelings
d) nothing different from third person point of view
c) character's thoughts and feelings
What does "disrupt" mean in the sentence?
The boy disrupted the class when he walked in late.
a) to cause a change in the amount of light
b) to cause a break or problem in something
c) to change direction when driving
d) to win a prize
b) to cause a break or problem in something
What is the verb phrase in this sentence?
(Main verb + helping verb)
My allergies have worsened this year.
a) My allergies
b) have worsened
c) this year
d) worsened this
b) have worsened
On Fridays we always have pizza, _____ is my favorite food.
a) whom
b) that
c) which
d) who
c) which
Which uses punctuation correctly?
a) "The door is closed, Dad said."
b) I asked, "Can we get Chinese food tonight?"
c) Chocolate is the best, "Sally whispered."
d) Greta said, greek food is my favorite?"
b) I asked, "Can we get Chinese food tonight?"
What is the setting of this passage?
Under the shimmering moonlight, the aquarium transformed into a mesmerizing underwater paradise. Neon fish glided gracefully through the dark waters, their scales glowing like tiny stars. Visitors marveled at the magical sight, feeling as if they had been transported to a mysterious nocturnal world beneath the sea.
a) daytime, park
b) nighttime, pool
c) daytime, zoo
d) nighttime, aquarium
d) nighttime, aquarium
The word "left" has multiple meanings. Match:
1. The girl left her jacket outside.
2. The car turned left into the subdivision.
3. The family left the country last week.
a) went away, b) forget something, c) opposite of right
1. B
2. C
3. A
Mrs. Tsouchlos loves to eat strawberries they're really good with Nutella.
Fix the run-on sentence:
a) Mrs. Tsouchlos loves to eat. Strawberries they're really good with Nutella.
b) Mrs. Tsouchlos loves. To eat strawberries they're really good with Nutella.
c) Mrs. Tsouchlos loves to eat strawberries they're really good. with Nutella.
d) Mrs. Tsouchlos loves to eat strawberries. They're really good with Nutella.
d) Mrs. Tsouchlos loves to eat strawberries. They're really good with Nutella.
That is the girl ______ breakfast was spilled this morning.
a) whom
b) whose
c) who
d) that
b) whose
Which homophones correctly fill in the blanks?
1.__________ going to sit over 2.________ today.
a) their
b) there
c) they're
1. c (they're)
2. b (there)
The solar system is made up of the sun, eight planets, and other celestial objects like moons, asteroids, and comets. The sun is at the center of the solar system and all the planets orbit around it. Each planet in our solar system is unique in size, composition, and features. Studying the solar system helps scientists learn more about space and our place in the universe.
What's the main idea?
A) The solar system is composed of the moon, nine planets, and various stars like asteroids and comets.
B) The sun is positioned on the outer edge of the solar system, while the planets revolve around it.
C) Each planet in the solar system has identical size, composition, and features.
D) Studying the solar system aids scientists in expanding their knowledge of space and our position in the universe.
D) Studying the solar system aids scientists in expanding their knowledge of space and our position in the universe.