Main Ideas
Vocabulary
Inferences
Passages
Fun Facts
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What is the most important idea in a paragraph that is supported by evidence an examples?
A main idea
100
What does prosperity mean?
Having money and being successful
100
Name one thing you need to make an inference.
Textual evidence, background information, critical thinking skills
100
Why is sustainability important?
To protect the environment To have resources for future generations
100
What other language does Kira speak?
German
200
True or False: The main idea is always the first sentence in a paragraph?
False
200
Use the word hybrid in a sentence.
Ex: My hybrid car uses both gasoline and electricity.
200
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “I sure could use some help with these groceries." There was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she ran outside. What happened to the window?
Tommy threw a baseball through the window and broke it.
200
True or False: The global population is falling
False: it is rising
200
If Ms. Olena could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
New Zealand
300
What is the main idea of this paragraph? The idea of sustainability is very popular with today's consumers. However, sustainability works best if it is also profitable. Businesses are more willing to do something good for the environment if it is also good for them. Walmart decided to show the world it was serious about helping the environment by selling "green" lightbulbs that last longer, but use less energy. By 2007, it had sold more than 100 "green" lightbulbs.
Businesses can be sustainable and profitable.
300
Name one word in the same word family as promote
Noun: promotion, promoter Adjective: promoted
300
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. She slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. Why is Cassie in a hurry?
She is late for school.
300
Name two reasons people migrate?
To find a better job To escape war or terrorism To join their family
300
What sport did Kira compete in before she came to university?
Sailing
400
Some governments are trying to solve the problem of falling fertility rates by encouraging people to have more children. They are making it easier for women to work and have a family at the same time. In many European countries, the government pays for maternity leave and childcare for working mothers. Some governments also offer financial rewards to families who have more than two children.
Some governments have programs to encourage larger families.
400
What is migration?
The movement of people from one area to another
400
Ryan was excited to go over to his friend Dave's house. After his mom dropped him off, they did their secret handshake and went to play outside. Later, when they went inside for a snack, Ryan saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. His eyes started getting red and itchy and he began to sneeze. "I'm sorry, Dave," Ryan said. "It's been fun, but I have to call my mom now." Why is Ryan calling his mom?
He needs her to pick him up because he is allergic to Dave's cat.
400
What is one way migration can help the host country?
Migrants can fill the labor shortage Migrants can provide childcare so both parents can work
400
Tue or False: Ms. Olena can't swim
True
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