Context Clues
What does the author mean by "it was not a pretty sight" in paragraph 3 of reading?
the family ate loudly and messily
This is the word for where the story takes place
The Setting
From Internet Reading: which of the following means the opposite of INITIATE in the passage?
a. finish b. reduce
c. introduce d. transport
a. finish
What is an INFERENCE?
An inference is an EDUCATED GUESS based on clues found in the text plus prior experience and knowledge
What is a prefix? Give an example.
One or more letters attached to the beginning of a root word - ex, pre, un
What were the two things the Carson family hoped to accomplish when they selected the Chinese food buffet? (Paragraph 1 from Reading)
To eat and to meet some other local families
The point of view where you'll see the words I, ME, WE, US, OUR
1st Person
Utensil is to eating as bed is to _________?
a. jumping b. sleeping
c. blankets d. bedroom
b. sleeping
In the reading, why does the teacher say, "there goes the neighborhood?"
Because the Carsons were rude and sloppy eaters
Give an antonym for the word MASSIVE
small, miniature, tiny, little etc.
The word STORE has multiple meanings. Use context clues to choose the correct definition for STORE: They usually store their old clothes in the attic
a. an establishment selling items b. to keep or accumulate c. a quantity kept for use as needed
b. to keep or accumulate
This is in the back of a non-fiction book and lists the topics covered and page numbers on which they are found.
Index
Which of the following has a negative connotation?
FIND, DETECT, SNOOP
snoop
What is the MAIN IDEA?
The main idea is the central idea or message. The main point the author wants to make.
What reference material would you use to find a synonym for the word SEND?
Thesaurus
In the reading, what does the word FAMISHED (paragraph 3) most likely mean?
extremely hungry, starving
What is the TONE of a story?
The TONE shows how the writer feels about their subject. Its revealed through choice of words. (Could be funny, sarcastic, enthusiastic, etc.)
Which of the following has a positive connotation?
guest, visitor, intruder
What is the MAIN IDEA of President Kennedy's words?
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and success of liberty."
He wants to make it clear that the USA will protect democracy (the "survival and success of liberty")
What is a synonym for the word MASSIVE?
Enormous, giant, gigantic, huge, large, tremendous
Read this sentence from the passage on the Internet:
"Its abundant supply of information has made it a popular tool in schools across the United States"
What does ABUNDANT mean?
Plentiful, large amount,
What is a PROTAGONIST?
The main figure in a story (The person the story is mostly about)
Look at this dictionary entry.
RELISH: (n.) 1. a pleasing flavor 2. a trace 3.with great enjoyment 4. a condiment
Which definition is the correct meaning for the word RELISH as used in paragraph 3 (of reading)
3
In a non-fiction text, where will a reader most often find the main idea stated?
In the topic sentence
Which word from paragraph 1 contains a root word that means "to know personally" (from reading)
aquainted