Main Idea
Context Clues
Word Choice
Punctuation
Making Inferences
100

What is the main idea?

What the story is MOSTLY about

100

In the sentence, "The curious child was always eager for new information," what does the word "curious" mean?

Eager to learn or know something.

100

In the sentence, "The old house exuded an eerie atmosphere," what does 'eerie' most likely mean?

  • a. Comfortable
  • b. Strange and frightening
  • c. Beautiful
  • b. Strange and frightening
100

Correct the sentence: Write your response on paper. 

He said, please take the trash out when you get home.

He said, "Please take the trash out when you get home."

100

Why do you think Andy is saying goodbye to his mom? Where is he going?

College

200

What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?

Main idea - visualize the STOOL (what the story is mostly about)

Theme - the message/moral of the story

200

The detective examined the cryptic message for clues. He didn't exactly know the answer. What does 'cryptic' suggest about the message?

a. Clear and straightforward

b. Confusing and mysterious

c. Detailed and informative

b. Confusing and mysterious

200

The poet employed vivid imagery, describing the sunset as a 'blaze of crimson and gold.' What does 'blaze' suggest about the sunset?

  • a. Dimness
  • b. Intense brightness
  • c. Rapid movement
  • b. Intense brightness
200

Correct the sentence: Write your response on paper. 

Jackie exclaimed "watch out"

Jackie exclaimed, "Watch out!"

200

What can you infer about Darth Vader's character in this scene?

He is a kid

He can do magic

He started the car by himself. 

300

Different rocks are used in different ways. The way a rock is used depends on its color, feel, shine and hardness. For example, some rocks, such as granite and marble, are both hard and beautiful. They are used for buildings and monuments. Another type of rocks, graphite is soft and dark. It is used in lead pencils.

Rocks are used in many different ways.

300

The athlete's tenacity during the championship match was truly admirable. He never gave up. What does 'tenacity' mean in this context?

a. Skill

b. Determination

c. Luck

b. Determination

300

I am a very gregarious person, I say hi to everyone I see and interact with them!

  • a. Shy
  • b. Outgoing and sociable
  • c. Serious
  • b. Outgoing and sociable
300

Place the comma in the correct spot in the sentence. 

After finishing her homework Maria went to the park. 

After "homework"

300
  • Who do you think was probably in the car?


His dog dad??? 

400

It takes more than food to make babies grow up to be healthy and happy. If babies are not patted and hugged, they grow more slowly and are less healthy. Also they will not be as smart or happy when they become adults. Many studies show that love is the most important thing in children's lives.

Babies need love in order to grow and flourish.

400

Social studies is an enigma to me, I can never get anything correct.

a. Simple explanation

b. Complicated puzzle

c. Uninteresting discovery

b. Complicated puzzle

400

The storm clouds were ominous, it kept getting darker by the minute.

  • a. Calm
  • b. Threatening or menacing
  • c. Beautiful
  • b. Threatening or menacing
400

Place the comma in the correct spot in the sentence. 

Grayson said "Enjoy the movie tomorrow night!"

Grayson said, "Enjoy the movie tomorrow night!"

400

How do you think he will feel when he finds out what his real gift is?

 

Dissapointed

500

Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.

If you wear glasses you should make sure your glasses fit you properly and you keep them protected.
500

After such a heart-breaking loss, every member of the team was more resolute than ever to win the next game against their arch-rivals.

a. Hesitant

b. Determined

c. Uninterested

b. Determined

500

Everyday I do the same thing, it feels rather mundane. I wish I would try something different.


a. Exciting

b. Boring and ordinary

c. Adventurous

  • b. Boring and ordinary
500

Place the comma's in the correct spot in the sentence. 

Mary went to the store to pick up apples oranges and chicken.

Mary went to the store to pick up apples, oranges, and chicken.

500

What can you infer about what the dogs are watching on TV? 

Football

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