Reading & Writing
Clues in the surrounding text of an unfamiliar word that help you understand its meaning are called -
context clues
Is the following equation balanced?
8 x 2 = 4 x 4
YES
During the process of photosynthesis, what kind of food do plants make?
glucose (simple sugar)
True or False:
Colonial Virginia had lots of banks.
FALSE
Look at the back of a dollar bill. You will find the words In God We Trust. This motto was first used on a coin. But it wasn't printed on paper money until 1957. Now it is printed on all United States paper money.
In this paragraph, the word motto means -
a. puzzle b. song c. saying d. money
c. saying
What is the missing digit needed to balance this equation?
7 + ____ = 5 + 5
3
What is the name for the green pigment that gives leaves their color?
chlorophyll
Putting money aside to spend at a later time is called -
savings
Fireflies aren't flies at all. They are beetles. These bugs can light up their bodies. The light flickers off and on. The flashing light signals other fireflies.
In this paragraph, the word flickers means -
a. swims b. laughs c. shadows d. shines
d. shines
What is the missing digit needed to balance this equation?
8 + _____ = 3 x 5
7
What is the name of the inactive state that plants go into during the late fall and winter?
dormancy
Buying something now and paying for it later is called -
credit
The Ringing brothers started a very small circus. At first, they did everything themselves. They made tents. They set up the circus acts. This tough life helped them become very famous. Now, their "Greatest Show on Earth" goes all over the country.
In this paragraph, the word tough means -
a. slow b. hard c. old d. hungry
b. hard
The following equation is an example of which property?
4 x 3 = 3 x 4
Commutative Property of Multiplication
Because plants need light, they will _________ in the direction of the sun.
grow
Trading one object for another instead of using money is called -
bartering
The stingray uses its long tail to protect itself. On its tail is a sharp, poison hook. The hook can pierce an attacker's skin.
In this paragraph, the word pierce means -
a. change into b. look around
c. go through d. stay beside
c. go through
The following equation is an example of which property?
67 + 0 = 67Identity Property of Addition
Because plants need water, the _________ will grow in the direction of a water source.
roots
Money owed to another person is called -
debt