Body Parts
What is your cranium?
Your skull
The gymnast is very flexible and can move easily across the gymnasium.
a. Able to make a muscle
b. Bendable
c. Fast
d. Smooth
b. Bendable
If you are reading a story about a flying dog, what is the author's purpose?
a. To entertain the reader with a make believe story.
b. To inform the reader of a type of dog.
c. to persuade the reader to buy a dog.
d. to ask readers what kind of dog they like best
a. To entertain the reader with a make believe story.
What is the prefix in the word misunderstanding and what does it mean?
Mis
It means wrong
Lucy has long hair, but _______ wants to cut it.
She
What is the bone in the center of your chest?
Sternum
The mockingbird can imitate the sound of a car, which can be quite frustrating if you think your car alarm is going off!
a. To copy
b. To sing
c. To annoy
d. To laugh
a. To copy
If you are reading an article describing the human body, what would the author's purpose be?
a. To entertain the reader with a fictional story.
b. To persuade the reader to become a doctor.
c. To tell readers or inform them about the human body
d. To ask readers how they feel about the human body
c. To tell readers or inform them about the human body
What is the prefix in the word disrespect and what does it mean?
Dis
It means not
The toy was loud. _______ was driving everyone crazy!
It
What is the smaller bone in your leg?
Fibula
The optometrist examined my eyes and reported that I would need glasses.
a. A doctor who specializes in studying bones
b. A doctor who specializes in vision
c. A doctor who specializes in hearing
d. A doctor who specializes in cancer treatment
b. A doctor who specializes in vision
If you are reading a research paper on the effects of the sun on skin, what would the author's purpose be?
a. To entertain the reader with a fictional story
b. To educate readers on the sun's rays
c. To persuade the reader to listen to their mothers when they say put on sunscreen.
d. To ask readers how they feel about playing in the sun.
b. To educate readers on the sun's rays
What is the prefix in unbelievable and what does it mean?
Un
It means not
Tommy blew out the candles. _______ was so happy!
He
What is the bigger part of the bone on the bottom part of the leg?
Tibia
I am overcoming my fear of public speaking by taking deep breaths, practicing my speech, studying my notes carefully, and making sure I look at a focal point.
a. To pay
b. To go over something
c. To successfully deal with something
d. To extract
c. To successfully deal with something
If you were to read an article on the dangers of prolonged cell phone usage and why you should just put the phone down, what is the author's purpose?
a. To entertain the reader with a fictional story
b. To explain to the reader what cell phones are for
c. To inform the reader of the different kind of cell phones
d. To challenge or persuade readers to not use cell phones as much
d. To challenge or persuade readers to not use cell phones as much
What is the prefix in preview and what does it mean?
Pre
It means before
Jennifer and Jackie went to the movies. ________ love to watch action packed movies!
They
What is the thigh bone?
Femur
Since I hurt my scapula while on the trampoline, I cannot throw a baseball for three months.
a. Leg
b. Skull
c. Toe
d. Shoulder blade
d. Shoulder blade
If you were to answer a questionnaire on how children get home after school, what would the author's purpose be?
a. To entertain with a fictional story
b. To persuade readers to ride their bikes more
c. To ask readers about how they travel home each day
d. To educate readers on the importance of carpooling
c. To ask readers about how they travel home each day
What is the prefix in rearrange and what does it mean?
Re
It means to do again
The boys were playing outside. _______ made quite a mess!
They