Phonics
Which word has the same sound as the underlined part of the word frown?
a) noun
b) room
c) blue
d) should
a) noun
What does the word possible mean in the sentence below?
The invention of airplanes made it possible for humans to fly.
able to be done
What does the word imagine mean in the sentence below?
Can you imagine a world without color?
form a mental picture of; make a picture in your mind
What revision should be made in the sentence below?
"Hurry up and get your things ready said Mom."
"Hurry up and get your things ready," said Mom.
What can you tell about Grant from the sentences below?
Grant always has his homework ready for class. He pays attention during the lessons and does a great job of participating. He takes his tests carefully and normally gets good scores.
Grant is a good student.
Which word has the same sound as the underlined part of the word yawn?
a) frown
b) dog
c) hat
d) frail
b) dog
There was a fire in the classroom, so we all went outside.
What word could better replace went in the sentence above?
ran
sprinted
dashed
What does the word sketches mean in the sentence below?
The artist made a few sketches before she decided on what to draw.
rough drawings
What revision should be made in the sentence below?
Giraffes stood up to six meters tall.
Change stood to stand.
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.
What is the pie being compared to in the sentence above?
a person inviting/calling out to someone
Divide the word believe into syllables.
be / lieve
Give a synonym for the word big in the sentence below:
Elephants are big animals.
huge
gigantic
enormous
What does the word applause mean in the sentence below?
The crowd gave Tom a round of applause after his violin performance.
clapping to show approval
What revision should be made in the sentence below?
Calves stays with their mothers for three years.Change stays to stay.
Detail: You can sled down snowy hills.
Detail: You can build a snowman.
Detail: You can have a snowball fight with your friends.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do in the snow.
Which word has the same sound as the underlined part of the word wrong?
a) lake
b) whale
c) will
d) round
d) round
I clutched my things tightly, so they wouldn't blow away in the wind.
What does the word clutched mean in the sentence above?
hold tightly
What does the word research mean in the sentence below?
Our teacher asked us to research our topics before writing our reports.
fact finding
It's your responsibility to do your homework.
responsibility
Where will Rachel be at 12:30 PM?
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Taking a nap.
Which word has the same sound as the underlined part of the word audit?
a) grass
b) strange
c) bear
d) talk
d) talk
Which meaning BEST fits the way the word suppose is used in the sentence below:
I am supposed to meet my friend for lunch.
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Meaning 3
What does the word genius mean in the sentence below?
Albert Einstein was a genius who gave the world many important ideas.
Revise the sentence below.
There are many lunch options including chicken and beef and you can choose what you want.
There are many lunch options, including chicken and beef, and you can choose what you want.
What text feature is highlighted and how does it help the reader?
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A heading helps the reader find important information in the text.