Synonyms
Rip
Ex: After playing outside, the boy noticed he had a rip in his shirt.
Tear
Play
Ex: After completing his homework, Timmy was finally able to play outside.
Work
Find the coordinating conjunction:
Pizza and burgers are my favorite meals.
And
Give an example of the right way to introduce yourself to someone new.
Hi, my name is ______. Nice to meet you! What's your name?
Answer this riddle...
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
An eraser
Error
Ex: My math teacher told me I made an error on my homework.
Mistake
Narrow
Ex: It was hard to walk down the hallway at school because it was too narrown.
Wide
What do the letters FANBOYS stand for?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
True or false: When talking to someone, you want to make sure you get as close as possible to let them know you're interested.
False.
You want to maintain personal space between yourself and your conversational partner.
Which multiple meaning word fits in both blanks-
The phone didn't _____ because it was on mute, but my boyfriend still bought me a diamond ________.
Ring
Recall
Ex: I don't recall telling my mom that I would do the dishes.
Remember
Rough
Ex: After working in the backyard all day, the man's hands felt very rough.
Smooth
True or False: The following sentence uses the word "but" correctly.
"The dog but the cat ate the food."
False
True or False: It is now your turn to talk when your conversational partner says "Um..." or "Uh...".
False.
Idioms...
What does it mean when someone says to "hold your horses".
Ex: I told him "hold your horses" because we weren't leaving until another hour.
To wait or slow down.
Confess
Ex: My dad made me confess why I hid my report card.
admit
Arrive
Ex: I couldn't wait for my grandparents to arrive from Florida!
Depart/leave
Give a sentence using the coordinating conjunction: BUT
Name two ways that you can let someone know you're actively listening.
A head nod, eye contact, asking questions, smiling, etc.
What is the antonym for the following word:
Anxious
Ex: The girl was anxious because this was her first time performing in front of a big crowd
Carefree (not worried), or unconcerned.
Imitate
Ex: We watched the parrot imitate everything the lady said.
copy
Temporary
Ex: My teacher explained to me that tutoring would only be temporary until I raised my grade.
Permanent
For this question, you either lose 500 points or gain 500 points.
Find the (1) coordinating conjunction.
Sarah went to the movies and bought popcorn, and Tyler went to McDonald’s and bought a milkshake and large french fries.
“,and” in the middle of the sentences.
Is this a good example of a conversation? Why or why not and give 1 reason.
Partner 1: Wow what a great football game last Friday!
Partner 2: Yeah
Partner 1: Tommy really helped the team by scoring the winning touchdown, I'm glad he's going to playing next year.
Partner 2: Yes.
Partner 1: Okay, I got to go. I will see you around.
Partner 2:....okay.
This is NOT a good example of a conversation
Making Inferences...
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What problem is Cassie having? What text evidence supports this finding?
Cassie woke up late for school. "9:48," she shouted, "Holy Cow!" Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she could grab, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.