Context Clues
Hodge Podge
Multiple Meaning Words
Editing Title, Addresses, and Dialogue
Editing Sentences
100
What is the meaning of the word located as it is used in this sentence? “The students can live in one country, and the teacher can be located in a different country.” A bordered B found C moved D searched
What is B. found?
100
What does the author suggest with the phrase turn up in the sentence: Many adult elephants turn up to protect the calf. a. hold their trunks up b. look toward the sky c. look toward the calf d. arrive suddenly
What is d. arrive suddenly?
100
Jason watched a school of minnows swim past his boat. What does school mean as it is used in the sentence? a. a large group of fish b. lake c. a place to learn d. aquarium
What is a. a large group of fish?
100
Choose the address that is correct? a. 18 west lane, Orlando, Florida b. 18 West Lane Orlando Florida c. 18 West Lane, Orlando, Florida d. 18 West Lane, orlando, Florida
What is c. 18 West Lane, Orlando Florida
100
Many people around the world visit zoos to see koalas. They can live 13 to 18 years in the wild, but the __________ [ A old B most old C oldest D older] zoo koala on record lived to be 23 years old.
What is C. oldest?
200
What does the word crater mean in the sentence? "He saw that there were mountains and cup-shaped holes, called craters, on the moon." a. mountain b. tool c. moon d. hole
What is d. hole?
200
What does the author suggest by the word ecstatic in the following sentence? The man was ecstatic when he won a million dollars. a. enthusiastic b. okay c. sad d. mad
What is a. enthusiastic?
200
Mom was in a jam when she could not find the correct address. Which sentence uses the word jam the same way as in the above sentence? A. I was in a jam because I was late for my appointment. B. The wreck on East Street caused a huge traffic jam. C. Please put jam on my toast. D. Try to jam this under the door.
What is a. I was in a jam because I was late for my appointment
200
Which sentence is correct? a. "Billy announced." It's a fossil. b. Billy announced."It's a fossil." c. Billy announced "It's a fossil." d. Billy announced, "It's a fossil."
What is d. Billy announced, "It's a fossil."
200
Koalas are animals that live in Australia. They __________ [A look B will look C looks D looked] a little bit like small bears, __________ [ A or B nor C because D but] they are not bears.
What is A. look and D. but?
300
The fur on polar bears helps them repeal, or keep away, cold water. What does the word repel mean? a. to fight b. to push something away c. to make something warm d. to soak up or take in What words help you understand the meaning of repel?
What is b. to push something away and "keep away"?
300
Once in a forest lived two bears. The bears go to the river to find some fish. Fix the word go to make it correct. a. gone b. going c. went d. goed
What is c. went?
300
Jessica and her family are going on a trip to North Carolina this summer. What does the word trip mean in the sentence? A. light, quick steps B. a short journey C. a piece of cake D. to stumble on something
What is b. a short journey?
300
Choose the correct title. a. dr Neil Jones b. DR. Neil Jones c. Dr. Neil Jones d. doc Neil Jones
What is c. Dr. Neil Jones?
300
Koalas are __________ [ A knowen B known C none D knowne] to sleep up to 20 __________ [ A owers B howers C hours D ours] a day.
What is B. known and C. hours?
400
Select the two correct meanings of the phrase good to go as it is used in the sentence. “Students who live far apart, students who can’t leave home, students who want to take a class they can’t take nearby—all they need is a computer and an Internet connection and they’re good to go!” A okay to leave B able to learn quickly C able to begin D prepared to travel E ready to start to learn
What is C. able to begin and E. ready to start to learn?
400
What does the author suggest by the phrase "cut the lion off" in the sentence? The elephants cut the lion off each time he tries to dash between them. a. removes a part of the lion b. keeps the lion from other lions c. block the lion's way d. stop the lion from roaring
What is c. block the lion's way?
400
Which sentence uses the word chair to mean "the leader of a group?" A. Harry sat on the soft, orange chair. B. Sam moved the chairs for the president. C. Chairs are made out of many materials. D. Chris is the chair of the party committee.
What is d, Chris is the chair of the party committee.
400
Choose the title that is correct. a. The Planets and the Stars b. The planets and the stars c. The Planets AND the Stars d. The Planets and the stars
What is a. The Planets and the Stars?
400
After school, Sam and his mom began to practice spelling. Sam __________ [ A frown B frowned C frowns D frowning] when he heard the first word: “muscle.”
What is b. frowned?
500
"Galileo’s work helped humans to gain a better understanding of space." What does the word gain mean as it is used in the article? a) acquire b) release c) overlook d) collapse
What is a. acquire?
500
The poem "America the Beautiful" was written by Katharine Lee Bates. The original version was penned in 1903 when she was atop Pikes Peak, one of the highest mountains in Colorado. Miss Bates was inspired by the beauty of the sky, land, and mountains she saw around her. In 1926 there was a contest to put her poem to music. People have always loved "America the Beautiful," and many consider it the United States' second national anthem. In the second sentence of the passage, what does the word penned mean? A. attached B. fenced C. written D. wrote
What is c. written
500
I have a lot of fun at the circus because my entire family usually goes together. Before we find our seats, we get lots of snacks. I like to get cotton candy, but my dad gets peanuts. He always saves me some peanuts so that when the elephants are performing, I can imitate them. Going to the circus is one of my family's favorite traditions. When we walked up to the giant tent, I couldn't stop smiling. We were about to enter a magical place known as the big top. Once the show got started, I patiently waited for the elephants to come out. They are some of the smartest animals. They can be taught lots of tricks like picking up peanuts and sitting on a stool. According to the passage, what does the word "patiently" mean? A. to act or wait in a calm way B. a person in a hospital C. to be very excited D. to act in an unpleasant manner
What is a. to act or wait in a calm way?
500
Rewrite the heading correctly. 1520 sprinkle drive jacksonville florida 32211 march 17 2016
What is 1520 Sprinkle Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32211 March 17, 2016
500
She made a silly, funny face. Sam was surprised, and __________ [ A she B he C I D we] started to laugh.
What is b. he?
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