Homophones
My ______ is so excellent that I can see even from a far distance! (sight/site)
What is sight?
The phrase "scream broke through like rock through the window" suggests that-
The scream was very loud.
First person or not?
Going to the mall was a zoo.
Not first person
Edit this sentence: I went to the store to buy grapes apples and oranges.
I went to the store to buy grapes, apples, and oranges.
The big, scary ______ roared so loudly, I was afraid it was going to attack our campsite. (bare/bear)
What is bear?
The phrase: "he was at a loss for words" suggests that-
He does not know what to say.
First person or not?
We decided it was a good idea to apologize to mom.
Yes! This is first person.
Edit this sentence: What do you think about the upcoming math test.
What do you think about the upcoming math test?
While I was at a friend's house yesterday, ______ dog was so excited to see me! (their/there)
What is their?
The phrase: "their adventures must be as thrilling as a roller coaster" suggest that-
their adventures are exciting
Yes or no: does the narrator know thoughts and feelings of all the characters?
I was so afraid when I walked into the store that my hands were shaking. When I saw Carrie, I felt so much better. She looked puzzled, though I am not sure why.
No
Edit this sentence: Well be going to the park in an hour if you would like to join us!
We'll be going to the park in an hour if you would like to join us!
My favorite kind of ______ is a strawberry because red is my favorite color. (berry/bury)
What is berry?
"It was 102 degrees outside. Her skin felt it was boiling like pasta water on the stove."
What does this simile suggest?
She felt very hot because of the weather.
Yes or no: Does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters?
Bob and Lucy were discussing matters between themselves. They were just as excited as they were nervous, but they had hope that everything would work out.
Yes
Edit this sentence: Earlier today I saw a dog on the sidewalk with brown fur, a pink collar, and the biggest eyes.
Earlier today, I saw a dog on the sidewalk with brown fur, a pink collar, and the biggest eyes.
We took a trip down the river. I learned how to paddle the boat using an ______. (ore/oar)
What is oar?
"Be careful out there! It's raining cats and dogs."
This idiom suggests that-
It is raining very hard.
Yes or no: Does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?
Sarah and Phoebe were a different story. They felt so confident about the talent show because they had won every year before. Tim was not so confident. He had never performed in a talent show before, and he was feeling nervous.
Yes
Edit this sentence: When you leave work can you please stop at the store to get me glue scissors and paper?
When you leave work, can you please stop at the store to get me glue, scissors, and paper?