Grammar
What is the term for a word that modifies a noun?
adjective
"The sky looked ominous as dark clouds gathered, and a strong wind began to blow." What does the word "ominous" mean in this sentence?
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
Who are the three main siblings in "The Bad Beginning"?
Violet, Sunny, and Klaus / Baudelaire Orphans
A chill crept through the empty house
creepy/eerie/suspense/scary
"We go to the museum yesterday to see the new exhibit."
"We went to the museum yesterday to see the new exhibit."
Which part of speech expresses action or a state of being?
Verb
"After hours of studying, Maya felt completely lethargic and could barely keep her eyes open." Based on this sentence, what might "lethargic" mean?
lacking energy; tired; quiet
What is the name of the villain who takes care of the Baudelaires?
Count Olaf
Rain pattered softly against the window, and a calm settled over the room.
Peaceful/relaxing
"I call you when I reached the station."
"I will call you when I reach the station."
What punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?
Apostrophe
"The little boy was ecstatic when he opened his present and found the toy he had wanted all year." What does "ecstatic" mean?
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
What does Count Olaf want to steal from the Baudelaires?
Their Fortune
Bright colors and laughter filled the fairgrounds as music played.
Joyful/happy
"If you studied harder, you would pass the test last week."
"If you had studied harder, you would have passed the test last week."
Landon ____________ (walking/was walking/walk) to the cafeteria.
was walking
"Because the forest was so dense, sunlight barely reached the ground, and it was hard to walk through the thick brush." What does the word "dense" mean in this context?
thick/heavy/condensed
What does Count Olaf ask the children to do for him?
cook
Leaves crunched underfoot as the wind whispered through the trees.
Quiet/reflective
"He forgets his keys every day this week."
"He has forgotten his keys every day this week."
Delante' ___________ (had been/have been/be) asked to give a speech.
had been
"Sarah was skeptical of the claim that the product could instantly erase wrinkles." Based on this sentence, what do you think "skeptical" means?
unsure of something
Describe what has happened thus far in the book.
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He slammed the door, and the room fell silent.
Angry/tense
"I watching TV when he knocks on the door."
"I was watching TV when he knocked on the door."