Context Clues
Error Correction
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Surprise Me!
100
Bobby thought that Clyde's theories about their substitute teacher being an alien were ABSURD.
crazy
100
The cake burn yesterday!
burned
100
What is one thing Arthur does to show he will be a just king?
give land back to the rightful owners
100
Evidence helps to _____?
prove something
100
What word tells you that a story is written in first person point of view?
I, me, my
200
Max was sick of QUARRELING with his wife about money when all he wanted to do was enjoy her company.
fighting
200
The race is over now.
no errors
200
Who are the heroes in "A Job for Valentin?"
Teresa and Valentin
200
What is the opposite of genuine?
fake, not real
200
What is foreshadowing?
warning or indication of a future event
300
The curling iron was so hot that Martha SINGED her hair when she tried using it
burned
300
It is tuesday and Susan has lot of homework.
It is Tuesday and Susan has a lot of homework.
300
True / False: The King Arthur story is non-fiction.
False, it is a legend based on historical evidence.
300
When you read conscientiously, you _____.
read with care
300
In an introductory paragraph, where does the thesis statement usually occur?
the last sentence
400
The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a REMEDY for his condition
cure
400
My friends gone to the fair.
My friends have gone to the fair.
400
How does Teresa's opinion of Valentin change through the story?
bothered to understanding
400
State the prefix, root word, and definition of prejudice.
prefix = pre judge = root it means to pre-judge someone; form an opinion without the facts
400
True / False: A first person narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
false
500
Megan did not like the new girl because she was rich, HAUGHTY, and kept her nose up high.
conceited
500
I would like more tea she said to the waiter.
"I would like more tea" she said to the waiter.
500
What do Arthur and Valentin have in common?
various
500
Give an example of a tragedy.
various responces
500
If a person is an innovator, they _____.
introduce something new
M
e
n
u