Context Clues
I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly.
Using the antonym clue, the word picturesque in this sentence means:
A) attractive
B) large
C) colorful
D) gross
A) ATTRACTIVE
What is theme?
A) the summary of the story
B) the message of the story
C) the thesis of the story
B) the message of the story
An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.
A) entertain
B) persuade
C) inform
C) inform
I hurried to the checkout line so I wouldn't be late for the game.
A) 1st person
B) 2nd person
C) 3rd person
A) 1st person
How many days of school are left NOT INCLUDING TODAY?
11
The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents.
Using the antonym clue, the word omnipotent in this sentence means:
A) almighty or all powerful
B) weak
C) powerless
A) almighty or all powerful
Everyone thought that the kid with glasses was a nerd so nobody liked him. When they were forced to work in a group with him for school, they realized he was actually really cool.
What is the theme of this story?
A) Kids with glasses are nerds.
B) Group work is stupid
C) Don't judge a book by its cover.
C) Don't judge a book by its cover
A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids
A) inform
B) persuade
C) entertain
B) persuade
Drake walked into the kitchen. He was feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Then he ate two sandwiches and he felt much better.
A) 1st person
B) 2nd person
C) 3rd person
C) 3rd person
What boy band recently got back together after breaking up for a couple years?
A) One Direction
B) Jonas Brothers
C) The Beatles
D) Big Time Rush
B) Jonas Brothers
After being unable to get a good night's sleep for many days, Allyson became lethargic. She didn't have the energy to get out of bed.
Using the comparison clue, the word lethargic in this sentence means:
A) active
B) bubbly
C) exhausted
D) lively
C) exhausted
A photograph from the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Primary or secondary source?
Primary source
An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better cell phone choice than an Android phone
A) persuade
B) inform
C) entertain
A) persuade
Drake walked into the kitchen and ate two sandwiches. He told his mother that he was feeling much better.
A) Third Person Objective
B) Third Person Limited
C) Third Person Omniscient
A) Third person objective
What country singer remixed "Old Town Road"?
Billy Ray Cyrus
The mother was determined to prove her son's innocence; the father was resolute as well.
Using the comparison clue, the word resolute in this sentence means:
A) wavering
B) determined
C) not determined
D) unsure
B) determined
An article written in 2019 on Wikipedia about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
Primary or Secondary source?
Secondary source
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s
A) inform
B) persuade
C) entertain
A) inform
Rebecca knew her mother was right. She should have written down the combination. The lock would not open. She heard the bell. "Great!" she thought.
A) Third Person Objective
B) Third Person Limited
C) Third Person Omniscient
B) Third Person Limited
What swept the Portland Trailblazers to make it to the NBA finals?
Golden State Warriors
The girls languidly put on their jackets as if they had no energy at all.
Using the comparison clue, the word languidly in this sentence means:
A) energetically
B) quickly
C) energy-less / without energy
D) actively
C) without energy / energy-less
Why is it important to hear or read multiple perspectives?
A) Because it gives us good advice
B) Because it gives us more information to form an opinion or viewpoint
C) Because hearing multiple viewpoints is more entertaining
B) Because it gives us more information to form an opinion or viewpoint
A) inform
B) entertain
C) persuade
B) entertain
Happy that her team had won, Jan ran up to Scott and hugged him. Surprised but thrilled by the show of affection, Scott felt like his search for a date to the school dance was over.
A) Third Person Objective
B) Third Person Limited
C) Third Person Omniscient
C) Third person omniscient
What season did Fortnite just move into?
Season 9