Why does the author begin the article with the words "if you were a jellyfish?"
to make you think about what it is like to be a jellyfish
100
Why does the author show pictures of jellyfish?
to show what different kinds of jellyfish look like
100
What does the word choices mean? You have two choices of sandwich meat.
things to pick from
100
What does the word decides mean? Peg decides to wear her pink dress to the party.
makes up her mind
100
Which word is the correct contraction for CAN NOT? (can't, canot, cann't)
can't
200
What words does the author use to help the reader understand how a jellyfish stings?
like a bow and arrow
200
Why does the author compare some jellyfish to a cobra?
to explain how dangerous jellyfish are
200
What does the word disgusting mean? The rotten, old tomato looks disgusting.
ugly
200
What does the word drift mean? The balloons drift slowly through the air.
float
200
Which word is the correct contraction for DO NOT? (d'nt, do'nt, don't)
don't
300
Why does the author say that an upside-down jellyfish is like a greenhouse and a grocery store?
because a jellyfish grows its own food
300
The article says a jellyfish is "shaped like a bell". Why does the author use the word bell?
to tell you what a jellyfish looks like
300
What does the word millions mean? There are millions of people living in our country today.
a very big number
300
Which word best completes the sentence? The fruit here is _____ than the fruit there. (fresh, fresher, freshest)
fresher
300
What change should be made in the sentence? Kiki visited her new school tomorrow.
change visited to will visit
400
Which sentence from the article gives an opinion? 1. The Portuguese man-of-war is not a real jellyfish. 2. Jellyfish are almost all water and a little protein. 3. They look slimy and disgusting when they wash up on the beach.
They look slimy and disgusting when they wash up on the beach.
400
Which sentence from the article gives an opinion? 1. In the sea, jellyfish are beautiful. 2. They don't hunt and they can't chase. 3. They are called Arctic lion's mane jellyfish.
In the sea, jellyfish are beautiful.
400
Which word best completes the sentence? Of all the fruit stands in town, Baker's is the _____. (newer, older, oldest)
oldest
400
Which word best completes the sentence? Baker's prices are _____ than Rocha's Market. (highest, lower, lowest)
lower
400
What change should be made in the sentence? Allie waiting at the bus stop while Gina runs to catch up.
change waiting to waits
500
Which of these ideas from the article is a fact? 1. People who see jellyfish are very lucky. 2. Some jellyfish look very elegant. 3. Jellyfish sting for protection.
Jellyfish sting for protection.
500
Seeing an ocean full of jellyfish is unforgettable. How can you tell that this is an opinion?
It tells what the author thinks.
500
Which word best completes the sentence? Of all the stores in town, Baker's has the _____ workers. (nice, nicer, nicest)
nicest
500
Which word best completes the sentence? Some people tell Mr. Baker that his store is too small and he should build a _____ one. (bigger, biggest, littlest)
bigger
500
What change should be made in the sentence? Ryan will wonder why the ducks left the pond yesterday.