Reading Comp.
If it rains and the picnic is canceled, what is the cause?
The rain.
What type of writing explains facts or gives information?
Expository writing.
What is the past tense of “eat”?
Ate.
What sound does “ar” make in “car”?
The /ar/ sound.
The sky grew dim as the sun went down. What does dim mean?
Not bright.
What is the effect if you don’t study for a test?
You might get a low grade
How many sentences should a strong paragraph usually have?
5 to 8 sentences.
What is the past tense of “see”?
Saw.
What sound does “or” make in “fork”?
The /or/ sound.
She was timid and did not want to speak in front of the class. What does timid mean?
Shy.
What does “sequence” in a text mean?
The order of events.
What do you do at the beginning of a paragraph to show it is starting?
Indent.
Which mark do you use to separate items in a list?
A comma.
Name one r-controlled vowel that sounds like /er/.
er, ir, or ur.
The boy was drenched after playing in the rain. What does drenched mean?
Soaking wet.
What is a key detail?
An important fact that supports the main idea.
What do you put at the end of every sentence?
Punctuation.
Which marks show when someone is speaking?
Quotation Marks.
In the word “kitten,” is the first syllable open or closed?
Closed.
He was eager to open his birthday present. What does eager mean?
Excited.
What is the main idea of a text?
What the story or passage is mostly about.
Which punctuation mark shows excitement?
An exclamation point.
What is the future tense of “walk”?
Will walk.
In the word “habit,” is the first syllable open or closed?
Open.
Mom asked us to scrub the dishes until they were clean. What does scrub mean?
To rub hard while cleaning.