Word Recognition, Fluency, Vocab
Nonfiction Text
Literary Text
Writing
Language Conventions
100
"We try to keep our flashlights with us, but I misplace mine sometimes and have to find it." What does the word misplace mean?
To put in the wrong place.
100
New Hampshire became a state in 1788. It is nicknamed "The Granite State" because it has a lot of natural granite. The capital is Concord. Of all the New England states, New Hampshire is the prettiest state. Which sentence is an opinion?
New Hampshire is the prettiest state.
100
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is false. Nonfiction is not false (true).
100
"Molly wished she wasn't alone in the dark and old house." The author uses the words dark and old to suggest that Molly...
is afraid to be alone in the dark.
100
Growing herbs in your garden is simple because they can grow anywhere. What are the pronouns in this sentence?
YOUR and THEY
200
The trail stretched from Missouri to areas of Oregon and California. What is a synonym for the word stretched?
Extended, made longer, etc.
200
County Number of Boxes Produced Polk 39,074,000 Hendry 32,165,000 DeSoto 27,298,000 Martin 12,624,000 Which county produced more than 35 million boxes?
Polk County
200
Donnie was the son of a farmer in Ireland. One day, when he was out walking in the meadow, he heard a faint groaning sound. Donnie followed the sound to a hole and was shocked to find a leprechaun at the bottom of it. Next to the leprechaun was an enormous pot of gold. How do you know this passage is fiction?
It refers to a leprechaun.
200
Paul Bunyan was a giant from the very beginning. As an infant, it took five storks to carry him! (Normally, one stork could carry several babies at one time.) When baby Bunyan clapped and laughed, the vibration broke every window in the house. Seven-month-old Bunyan liked to saw the legs off of his parents' bed. What was the author's purpose for writing the above passage? (Teach, persuade, entertain, or inform)
Entertain
200
Which is a sentence fragment? A.) Looking up at the sky, the old woman smiled. B.)Kendra promised her uncle a game of dominoes. C.)Wandered around the neighborhood for an hour. D.)The young man knew he arrived at the shop early.
C.) Wandered around the neighborhood for an hour.
300
I tried to conceal my injuries by wearing a long-sleeved sweater. In this passage, the word conceal means...
Hide, cover up, etc.
300
You might think that water skiing and snow skiing are very much alike. Although both use skis, there are many differences in the sports. One of them is the clothing that you wear. When you snow-ski, you certainly wouldn't want to wear a bathing suit. Your clothes need to be much warmer for snow-skiing. You also need to lean forward more when you are on the snow. If you pull back too much, you will soon find your skis going one way while you go another. This is an example of what type of organization? Chronological Order, Sequence, Narrative, Compare/Contrast
Compare/Contrast
300
“Hey, Jake,” Bobby said. “I was just checking to make sure you didn’t forget to walk my dog like you promised.” “Oh, no! I forgot this was the night you were spending at your grandma’s house!” “Well,” Bobby replied, “it’s not too late to walk him. Just go over there now. I told you where the key is hidden.” “It’s not that,” Jake said sadly. “My parents just left for the movies, and they said I can’t go outside while they’re gone.” “Can’t you sneak out?” Bobby asked. “They’d never have to know.” “Hmmmm. I’d get in an awful lot of trouble if anyone found out.” “But you’ve gotta do it. You promised me!” Bobby pleaded. What is the problem (conflict) of this passage?
Jake promised to walk Bobby's dog, but he is not allowed to go outside when his parents aren't home.
300
Janie really wanted a dog, but her parents did not think she was very responsible. She decided to start a dog-walking business in the neighborhood. She would prove that she was very responsible. She quickly lined up three customers for the next week. The first day, Janie took out Mrs. Donnerby's poodle, Lulu. Lulu was not a good dog. She wanted to chase everything! Janie had a hard time keeping Lulu from running all over the neighborhood. Janie's next two dogs were much better. They were Dr. Bunch's cocker spaniels, Captain and Gilligan. They walked slowly and liked to sniff a lot. Janie liked walking them because they were so calm. Janie's parents were very impressed. She was very good with the dogs. After a month, Lulu even stopped trying to chase things and stayed by Janie's side. For her birthday a week later, Janie got her wish. She had a new puppy! Summarize this passage.
Janie wanted a dog, but she had to show her parents that she was responsible. She started a dog-walking business and proved that she was good with the dogs. She was rewarded with a new puppy.
300
You will _______ the test by three o'clock. What goes in the blank? A.) have finished B.) are finishing C.) must finish D.) had finished
A.) have finished
400
"At just $1, most people could buy the Kodak Brownie camera. It was cheap and easy to use." What is an antonym for cheap?
Expensive
400
It is very easy to grow seedlings. First, fill seed pots with finely sifted potting mix. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, one seed to a pot. Keep the pots in a warm, bright place to avoid tall, spindly seedlings, which don't transplant well. Keep the soil moist but not soaked. Spraying the top of the soil with a spray bottle works well. In three or four days, seedlings will sprout. When these seedlings have several leaves, they are ready to be planted outdoors. What is the passage mostly about?
How to grow seedlings
400
The police arrived in a few minutes to investigate. Mike kept his tools in the back of his truck, which was covered by a camper top. Unfortunately, it had a simple lock, and the thief had used a screwdriver to pry it open. The police officer shook her head. "We see a lot of people in the construction trades get their tools stolen," she said. "Because they are always using their tools, they leave them unsecured in their vehicles. That makes it easy for thieves." She suggested Mike get a better lock for the camper top and cover his tools with a tarp. "You made it too easy for a thief. Your safest bet is to park your truck in the garage." What is the theme of this passage?
Secure your belongings to prevent theft.
400
There will be no summer school in July at Hawkford Elementary. After a year of fundraising, including a huge bake sale in April, the school can finally pay to repaint the halls and classrooms. The school will be closed to all teachers while the painting takes place. The painting will start on July 1 and should be completed by July 26. If a teacher needs to get into his or her classroom, please speak to Principal Veering. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage? (Inform, Persuade, Teach, Entertain)
Inform
400
Don't forget to wear your coat, Mom said this morning as I left for school. What punctuation is this sentence missing?
Quotation Marks "Don't forget to wear your coat," Mom said this morning as I left for school.
500
The Great Bell cracked, was rebuilt and cracked again, giving us the famous, flawed, resonating boom. Why Big Ben? There are two answers—either can be chosen. It could have been named after a large man named Sir Benjamin Hall, who was commissioner of works. Or, it might have been named by workmen whose hero of the day was a prize fighter named Benjamin Caunt. In the passage above, what is the meaning of the word flawed?
Imperfect
500
Most people think of the heart, the lungs, or the liver when the word “organ” is mentioned. Did you know that your skin is considered an organ, too? An organ is a part of the body that has at least two kinds of cells that work together. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. Based on the passage, you can conclude...
The skin is made up of different layers.
500
Victor walked off the field as proud as a peacock. Everyone was so excited that they were high-fiving him and cheering him on. Victor was a rock star! What is a simile in this passage and what is a metaphor in this passage?
Simile- "...proud as a peacock." Metaphor- "Victor was a rock star!"
500
crop, n. fruits, gathering, product (PLANT) crop, v. trim, cut, detach (CUTTING) crop, v. emerge, arise, drop in, show up (ARRIVAL) Which word would best replace crop in the sentence below? We had to crop the picture because it was too big to fit in the frame
Trim, cut, detach
500
It is found off australia’s northern coast. What needs to be capitalized?
Australia's It is found off Australia's northern coast.
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