Vocabulary in context
What does the word “enormous” mean in this sentence: “The enormous elephant filled the room”?
very large
Which word is a noun: run, cat, quickly?
cat
What is the main idea? “Lions, tigers, and leopards are all big cats that live in different parts of the world.”
Big cats live in different places.
What does this simile mean: “He was as quiet as a mouse”?
He was very quiet.
If it’s raining and a boy has an umbrella, what can we infer?
He didn't want to get wet.
Which word means the same as “happy”:
glad, sad, mad?
glad
Choose the correct sentence:
A) He go to school.
B) He goes to school.
B) He goes to school.
What detail supports the main idea: “Apples are healthy. They have vitamins and fiber.”
They have vitamins and fiber.
Which is a metaphor:
A) Her smile was sunshine.
B) She smiled brightly.
A) Her smile was sunshine.
“Anna’s hands were shaking as she held her test.” How is Anna feeling?
Nervous or scared.
If someone is “reluctant” to try something, what are they feeling?
unsure or unwilling
What is the past tense of teach?
taught
If a paragraph talks about “how to plant a seed,” what is it mostly about?
How to plant a seed
What does “The leaves danced in the wind” mean?
The leaves moved gently in the wind.
The story says, “Ben wore a big coat and saw his breath in the air.” What season is it?
Winter
In this sentence, what does “precious” mean? “Grandpa keeps a precious photo from his childhood in a special box.”
very valuable or special
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) Neither the teacher nor the students was late.
B) Neither the teacher nor the students were late.
B) Neither the teacher nor the students were late.
Which is the best main idea? “Rain forests are disappearing because people cut down trees for farming and building.”
People are destroying rain forests for human use.
Identify the figurative language and explain it: “The city never sleeps.”
Personification – the city is described as if it were alive and always active.
Read: “Maya’s report had red marks all over it. She sighed and pulled out a new sheet of paper.” What can you infer?
She made many mistakes and plans to start over.
The word “generate” means “to cause something to happen.” Which sentence uses generate correctly?
Create a sentence that uses the word generate correctly.
Answers will vary
Combine these sentences correctly: “The dog barked loudly. The mail carrier ran away.”
The dog barked loudly, so the mail carrier ran away.
A passage explains how bees help plants grow, how they make honey, and how they live in colonies. What is the main idea of the whole passage?
Bees are important insects that help the environment and make honey.
What is the effect of this metaphor: “Hope is a fragile bird that sings even in storms”?
It shows that hope is delicate but keeps people strong during hard times.
The story says, “When the coach handed Alex the team captain badge, his heart pounded.” What can you infer about Alex’s past or feelings?
He probably worked hard, feels proud or surprised, and this is an important achievement.