Vocabulary in Context
What does the word reluctant most likely mean in this sentence? “She was reluctant to give up her free time to do extra work.”
Unwilling or hesitant
What is the main idea of a text?
The central point or most important idea the author wants to convey
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
A. She said "Let’s go now!"
B. She said, “Let’s go now!”
B. She said, “Let’s go now!”
What is the author’s purpose if a text is written to make you laugh?
To entertain
Which sentence is the best hook for an essay about climate change?
A. Climate change is a serious problem.
B. Imagine waking up in a world with no clean air or water.
B. Imagine waking up in a world with no clean air or water
In the sentence “The dog’s bark was incessant,” what does incessant mean?
Constant or never-ending
What does the author want the reader to learn in a nonfiction article?
The central idea or key takeaway
Which word is a preposition: before, jump, blue, quietly?
Before
Identify the text structure: “First she packed, then she left for the airport.”
Sequence or chronological order
Which sentence needs a transition word?
“We went to the beach. We saw a dolphin.”
Needs: “We went to the beach, and then we saw a dolphin.”
Which word is a synonym for elated?
Overjoyed or thrilled
How do supporting details help the central idea?
They give evidence, examples, or explanations to clarify or prove the central idea
Fix the subject-verb agreement error: “The students was excited about the trip.”
The students were excited about the trip.
Which signal word shows compare and contrast?
However, similarly, on the other hand
Revise this sentence to make it stronger: “The movie was good.”
The movie was exciting and full of unexpected twists.
“He felt vindicated after the truth came out.” What is the best definition of vindicated?
Proven right or justified
What inference can you make based on this sentence: “He slammed the door and stormed out of the room”?
He was angry or upset
Identify the simple predicate in this sentence: “The cat chased the mouse through the house.”
Chased
How does the structure of a problem and solution text help the reader?
It shows an issue and how it can be fixed
Which sentence is the best conclusion for a persuasive essay?
A. That’s why you should think about it.
B. Clearly, recycling is a simple way to help protect our planet.
B. Clearly, recycling is a simple way to help protect our planet.
Identify the prefix and root word in misunderstanding.
Prefix: mis-; Root word: understand
Compare and contrast two characters’ points of view in a story you’ve read.
Open-ended, sample: Character A believes in teamwork while Character B prefers to work alone.)
1 + 1 =
What is the author’s tone if they use words like “outrageous” and “unbelievable”?
Excited, shocked, or exaggerated
What are two ways to strengthen your argument in an essay?
Use evidence (facts, quotes) and address counterarguments