Word Analysis
What is the vocabulary term for two words put together to make a new word?
Compound Word
Scott was getting ready for his mom's birthday. He made her a gift. he also decorated the house. he helped his dad frost the cake. Then Scott put candles on the cake.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Scott is getting ready for his mom's birthday.
The family was going on a trip. Mother said, "We will leave soon." We had to hurry. It was a hectic morning. We had many things to do.
The word hectic means: a. quiet b. busy c. rainy
Busy
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio.
He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He
would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a
sunny morning.
From this passage what can you conclude:
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.
Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
Turner had heard a weather forecast.
The music at the concert was wonderful. The violins sounded like angels gliding through the air.
What is being compared?
Violins and Angels
All of the following are compound words EXCEPT–
A. airplane B. newspaper C. rainbow D. smarter
D. Smarter
Tigers are a type of cat, but they are very different from house cats. Cats make noises like purring and meowing. Tigers roar very loudly. Tigers would not make good pets.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Tigers are different that house cats.
There was snow on the ground. A _____ wolf came out of the woods. He was thin and very weak. He hunted for food. He could not find any.
Which word best fits in the blank? a. large b. gray c. hungry
Hungry
Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal’s office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher’s voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. Tommy sneered at John, and John returned the angry glare. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones’ office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn’t have to look her in the eye.
From this paragraph you can conclude which of the following:
The boys were best friends.
They had disappointed their teacher.
The principal was a nice man.
The boys disappointed their teacher
Shel Silverstein is a famous poet. I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit. Is the line "I think everyone can relate to his poetry a little bit" a fact or opinion?
Opinion
I don’t make cookies very well, so I usually buy mine prebaked.
In which word is pre used the same way as in prebaked?
A. preacher B. Pretty C. Pretest D. Pretzel
C. Pretest
Swing
1 Swing low,
2 Swing high.
3 Until your tiptoes
4 Touch the sky.
5 Swing high,
6 Swing low.
7 Swing where grownups
8 Cannot go.
This poem is mostly about–
A. touching the sky
B. riding on a swing
C. standing on tiptoe
D. swinging your arms
B. Riding on a swing
There are many people in the city who sell things. Some merchants sell food. Some sell clothes. I like the merchants who sell toys best.
The word merchant means: a. people who sell things b. people who buy things c. people who throw things
People who sell things- A
I stepped up to the plate and dug my cleat into the dirt. I tapped the home plate three times with my bat for good luck. Bringing the bat into position, I eyed the pitcher and he eyed me. He pitched. Keeping my eye on the ball the best I could, I swung with all my might. In a flash, I heard a sound that was music to my ears: "crack!"
Based on the passage, we can infer that the author has... A. just hit the ball with the bat B. just been hit by the ball C. returned to the dugout D. broken his bat
A. Just hit the ball with the bat
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. The pyramid was built near __________ river.
The Nile River
Why could a rainbow be described as colorful?
It is full of color
There are lots of neat things to do at the beach. You can swim or make a sandcastle. You can also look for neat shells or dig for clams. You can play volleyball too.
Another supporting detail that could be added to the passage is... A. you can have a picnic at the beach B. the beach offers something for everyone to do C. the beach is hard to find D. the beach is dirty and polluted
A. You can have a picnic at the beach
Lewis called on his good friend William Clark to be his co-captain. Together, the two of them chose a group of about 40 men with good wilderness skills to find a safe route.
What does co-captain mean in this sentence? A. captain who leads the way B. captain who draws the maps C. captain who shares the job
C. captain who shares the job
The Ant and the Dove
A Dove saw an Ant fall into a river. The Ant struggled to reach the shore. In pity, the Dove dropped a blade of straw close beside it. Hanging on to the straw, the Ant floated safely to shore.
Soon after, the Ant saw a man getting ready to kill the Dove with a stone. But just as he threw the stone, the Ant stung him in the heel. The pain made the man miss, and the startled Dove flew to safety in a distant forest.
A kindness is never wasted.
Why did the Ant sting the man’s heel?
A.the Ant was afraid the man would try to step him after he killed the Dove
B.the Ant was tired and cranky after swimming to shore and took it out on the man
C. the Ant wanted to help the Dove because the Dove had been kind to the Ant
D. the Ant was hungry, so he decided to take a bite out of the man’s heel
C. The Ant wanted to help the Dove because the Dove had been kind to the Ant
Susie baked three cakes and iced cookies for the party tonight.
Tell the verbs
baked and iced
What does "uncomfortable" mean?
Not able to be comfortable
When I was in the third grade, I made a really big mistake. My teacher assigned a spelling test, but I decided I would play video games all night instead of studying. That wasn't the biggest mistake I made, though. What I did after that was worse!
When my teacher, Miss Crabtree, told us to clear our desks for the test, I took my word list and put it on top of my books inside my desk where I could see it. Miss Crabtree started calling out the words and I copied each of them from my word list. Suddenly, Miss Crabtree noticed what I was doing. She walked over to my desk and took my word list from me. She told me she wanted to see me after class. I knew I was in trouble then! I left class quickly that day before Miss Crabtree could talk to me about it.
By the time I got home, I had forgotten all about the spelling test. I was watching television when the telephone rang. It was Miss Crabtree! She told my mother what happened in class. Boy was she mad! She took away my video games and wouldn’t let me go anywhere or do anything fun for a whole month. Plus, I had to study and retake the spelling test. So, I guess what they say really is true - cheaters never win!
The main idea of this story is—
A. Miss Crabtree is a really good teacher
B. I learned that cheating on a test is a horrible mistake
C. My mother gets mad when I get in trouble at school
D. I like to play video games
B. I learned that cheating on a test is a horrible mistake
Aunt Julia believed the people in her neighborhood didn't deserve this eyesore, so she decided she would do something about it.
What does eyesore mean in the sentence above? A. a black eye B. a view from high up C. an ugly view
C. an ugly view
Costa Rica is a tropical country with warm weather all year long. It rains a lot there, but it never snows. Some people have reported seeing snow falling on the tops of the mountains, but the Costa Rican weather service has always dismissed these reports. Costa Rican meteorologists say that when people in Costa Rica think they see snow, it's usually hail. There's no need for skis or other cold weather gear in Costa Rica, so people do not have to worry about buying them.
Which can you infer about what you just read?
2. People in Costa Rica do not need to own snow boots.
We went to Worlds of Fun and rode the Mamba. It was tall, scary, fast, and twirly.
What are the adjectives?
Tall, scary, fast, and twirly