Word Choice
In the summer’s morning sunlight, the water was gleaming and the surf felt refreshing on Jacob’s feet. He had nothing to do that day, and was enjoying the fresh air. Gathering seashells and skipping stones as he went, Jacob was having a ball exploring the seemingly never-ending beach. After a while, Jacob noticed a rundown house nestled in the trees. It looked to be unoccupied. The porch was in total disarray, covered with dust, sand, dead leaves, and overturned furniture.
The student wants to make more precise word choices in the paragraph. Which word BEST replaces the underlined word in the paragraph?
A. jogged B. moved C. passed D. wandered
D. wandered
Read this sentence from the story. “. . . what if these potential friends were not interested in family gatherings or the time and effort it took to produce the feast he had promised them?” Which word can be used in place of potential to keep the same meaning of the sentence?
A. apparent B. athletic C. possible D. problematic
C. possible
A student is writing a persuasive essay about the use of digital technology in classrooms. Which source would MOST LIKELY give the student relevant information?
A. a biography about the creator of computers B. a newspaper article about types of cell phones C. an interview with a local teacher about technology D. a website timeline of how technology has changed
C. an interview with a local teacher about technology.
Find a tall glass. Spoon in two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Slowly pour root beer into the glass. The root beer will foam very quickly. Allow the foam to rise and then recede. Add more root beer if needed. Part A Which sentence BEST introduces the paragraph?
A. Make a float carefully, but enjoy it slowly. B. Be careful because root beer floats are foamy. C. You will have enough for two people to have a float. D. This recipe for a root beer float uses two ingredients.
Why is your choice in Part A the BEST choice?
A. It includes a useful transition. B. It provides additional information. C. It describes the intended audience. D. It reveals the topic of the paragraph.
D. This recipe for a root beer float uses two ingredients.
D. It reveals the topic of the paragraph
“As Ethan and Raj enthusiastically agreed, Luca shared a confidential smile with Nonna.” What does confidential mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. asking a question quickly B. sharing something secretly C. giving something generously D. feeling pride for an accomplishment
B. sharing something secretly
These describe verbs
What is an adverb?
According to Jimmy Stamp from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., the very first football was accidentally shaped into an oval. The original football was intended to be completely round but ended up being an oval shape. Many believe it was engineered specifically for football and made out of pigskin.
Which introductory sentence should the student use to increase sentence variety?
A. Today’s football has a long history. B. People wonder if a football is shaped like a sphere. C. Based on the first football, today’s football is quite a change. D. It began as a ball, and it ended up as something else entirely.
A. Today’s football has a long history.
What does Nonna mean when she says that “Food is the glue that brings people together”?
A. Creating new friendships is built on shared experiences. B. Finding new friends means connecting with many people. C. Joining together for a meal helps repair broken friendships. D. Building new friendships takes effort combined with patience.
A. Creating new friendships is built on shared experiences.
These describe nouns
What is an adjective?