Main Idea
Context Clues
Fact & Opinion
Grab Bag
Synonym/Antonym
100

Swordfish have long, sharp beaks. They may grow up to 15 feet long and weigh as much as 1,000 pounds. However, most are not that large. A. Swordfish, with their sharp beaks, may be long and heavy. B. Swordfish have long, sharp beaks. C. Swordfish usually weigh 1,000 pounds.

What is A

100

"Winds may be hazardous. Remain indoors." What does the word "hazardous" mean? A. fast B. cold C. unsafe D. steady

What is C. unsafe

100
George Washington was born many years ago in the month of February. 
What is a: FACT
100
What are the three purposes author's have in writing?
to entertain, to inform, to persuade
100

What is an antonym for shout?

whisper
200

Truman grabbed his fishing pole and tackle box and hurried down to the pond. Sitting down on the dock that jutted into the pond, he opened his tackle box and chose a blue plastic worm. Carefully, Truman worked the hook through the water and began working the fishing line. After five casts, a fish hit the line. Carefully Truman pulled back to set the hook, and began reeling in his catch. Truman pulled in the biggest fish he had ever seen in his life. He could hardly wait to run home and show it to his family. What is this passage mostly about? a. A day at the pond b. Fishing at the pond c. Baiting a hook d. Sitting on the dock

What is (b) Fishing at the pond

200

My aunt's perfume is so strong and fragrant that I sneeze every single time she hugs me. What does fragrant mean in this sentence?

a) is not happy

b) is full of germs

c) has a sweet smell

d) is contagious 

What is:  C - has a sweet smell
200

Which phrase shows an example of an opinion? A. "The ground was white with a blanket of snow." B. "Peanut disappeared from his yard two days ago." C. "He could see tracks made by tiny bird feet and by large deer hooves." D. "He always has good luck."

What is D. "He always has good luck."

200
What is the base word in:


unfriendly



friend
200

What is a synonym for enormous

huge
300

When they were going to carry in the dinner they all went out of the room and he was left alone. He saw an old key lying in the window, and this he took and stowed away among the flax on the spinning wheel. So they ate and got on well together, and when the lad thought he has been there long enough, he said good-bye and went his way. They asked him to come soon again, which he promished, but he did not speak of the matter he had at heart, although he liked the lass very well. What would be a good title for this paragraph? A. Visiting with a Farmer's Daughter B. A Plan to Discover the Truth C. The Longest Spinning Day C. Searching for a Bride

What is B?

300

"Louisa pushed it open and entered the garden." Which word is an antonym of the word "entered?" A. crashed B. ran C. arrived D. left

What is D. left

300
Have you ever ate glue before? It tastes disgusting! 
What is an:  OPINION
300
This type of story usually has animals as characters and teaches you a lesson.
a fable
300

What is an antonym for bright?

dark
400

A lot of animals live in different places on Earth. Some exotic animals live in zoos. You can go visit them there and learn about them. Some animals, like cats and dogs, live in our homes with us. Other animals live in the wild. Animals like deer and rabbits live in the forest. Some other animals, like dolphins and whales, live in the sea. Other animals like groundhogs, live underground. Bats, which are flying animals, live in caves in large groups. Some animals such as camels and snakes can live in the desert. What is the main idea? a. Rabbits live in burrows. b. Different animals live in many various places. c. Dolphins and whales are animals that live in the sea.

What is B

400

"In some cases prescription glasses are necessary to correct the vision of a patient." In this sentence, the word correct means 

A. fix 

B. right 

C. change 

D. judge

What is A. fix

400
Some people have allergies to food like peanuts and milk.
What is:  FACT
400
What famous author was born on March 2nd, 1904?
Dr. Seuss 
400

What is a synonym for deeper in this sentence? 

Let's take a deeper look at why mice can be harmful for humans.

closer
500

In the 1960's, a runner, Phil Knight, wanted shoes that would have a better grip on the ground. On day he put a piece of rubber on a hot waffle iron. He glued this waffled-shaped rubber to the sole of his shoe. Soon Knight and his track coach at the University of Oregon went into business making a new type of running shoe. This shoe had tread and a sole that would grip the ground. The called the shoes Nikes. thirty years later Nike is the largest sport and fitness company. A. Nike shoes are lightweight and comfortable. B. Knight and his coach created a new running shoes and developed a successful business. C. Nike shoes are an improved design based on Keds. D. Before Nikes, runners work uncomfortable shoes that poorly gripped the ground.

What is B

500

The most significant thing I learned in school this year is to work hard even when I feel like giving up. What is a synonym for significant?

a) great

b) education

c) useless

d) important

What is:  d - important
500
Pluto is no longer considered a planet because it is too small. 
What is a: FACT
500
What is a story written about a person called? 
biography
500

What is an antonym for harmful in this sentence?

Let's take a deeper look at why mice can be harmful to humans. 

helpful
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