CONTEXT CLUES
Use the definitions of the following words to determine the meaning of the root word bi:
Bicycle: a vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame
Binocular: involving or designed for both eyes
Bilateral: having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
Two
Read this sentence from the story. There are two other reasons my mother has not tied me to my bed and refused to let me go. The author uses figurative language in this sentence in order to —
F emphasize how unfair Sophie’s mother tends to be G show how much Sophie will be missed by her mother H establish how important safety is to Sophie’s mother J exaggerate how protective Sophie’s mother is of her
What is J
Catie and Katie had the same name. It sounded the same when anyone said it. But one Catie started with the letter "C" and the other with the letter "K." How could they know who was being called? They decided that "Catie" would stay the same and "Katie" would shorten her name to "Kate" to avoid confusion. A. Catie didn't want to change her name to "Cate." B. Catie and Katie solved the problem of having similar names. C. "Catie" looked prettier in print than "Katie." D. Catie and Katie thought it was fun to have the same-sounding name.
Select the Supporting Detail to this sentence: It rained last Fourth of July. a) I enjoy the red fireworks the best. b) My cousin once shot his eye out with a bottle rocket. c) The entire town seemed bummed to have missed the show. d) Fireworks are made out of interesting mixes of explosive powder.
c) The entire town seemed bummed to have missed the show.
What type of figurative language is the following sentence and what is its literal meaning?
Jordan was burning the midnight oil on Thursday night because his science fair project was due by 8:00 am the next morning.
Idiom; he was working late
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
Capone soon became Torrio’s right hand man in his bootlegging business, where they would illegally make, distribute, and sell alcohol.
illegally make, distribute, and sell alcohol.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
It is raining and he cannot go outside to play.
The next time you come face to face with a mouse, take a good look at it. Isn't the mouse a sleek and beautiful little creature? Look at its bright and lively eyes. How wide awake the little mouse looks! How well formed it is! How quickly it moves!
What makes a mouse so good-looking
The velociraptor was six feet tall, and powerfully built, although its strong legs and tail were hidden by the tables. Tim could see only the muscular upper torso, the two forearms held tightly alongside the body, the claws dangling. What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
Tim could see only the muscular upper torso, the two forearms held tightly alongside the body, the claws dangling.
What point of view is the following excerpt? Provide evidence for your answer.
“Harry stared from his purple-faced uncle to his pale aunt, who was trying to heave Dudley to his feet. “All right,” said Harry, “all right…” Uncle Vernon sat back down, breathing like a winded rhinoceros and watching Harry closely out of the corners of his small sharp eyes.
Ever since Harry had come home for the summer holiday, Uncle Vernon had been treating him like a bomb that might go off at any moment…” (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets).
Third person; mostly from Harry’s perspective: the nouns and pronouns of Harry and “him” and “his.”
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
Capone’s life of crime started when he was arrested for a disorderly conduct charge, which means his actions were bothering others, or he was “disturbing the peace.”
Disturbing the peace; not doing what he should have been doing in public.
The decision was difficult. No one would find out. She was the only one that would know. It would guarantee her a good grade, but was it worth it? Would she really feel proud passing this way?
What was her struggle?
whether or not to cheat
One of the best ways to lock a door is with a time lock. The lock is set for a certain time. It will not open before the time that has been set. It won't open when that time has passed. Banks find that time locks help keep your money safe.
What a time lock is and how it works
On one corner of my dresser sits a smiling toy clown on a tiny unicycle―a gift I received last Christmas from a close friend. The clown's short yellow hair, made of yarn, covers its ears but is parted above the eyes. What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
The clown's short yellow hair, made of yarn, covers its ears but is parted above the eyes.
Based on the following excerpt from a novel, what genre of book is this excerpt from? Provide evidence to support your answer:
“The Jews must disappear from Europe. That’s what Hitler said.” Uncle Moshe said, reaching for another pastry. “I don’t know how much more clear he could be.” I shivered. I’d heard Hitler, the German fuehrer, give speeches on the radio. Fuehrer meant “leader” in German. It was what the Germans called their president now. Hitler was always talking about the “Jewish menace” and how Germany and the rest of Europe should be “Jew free.”
Historical or historical fiction because of the references to Hitler, Jews, and Europe
Use the definitions of the following words to determine the meaning of the root word sub:
Subway: an underground electric railroad.
Subsoil: the soil lying immediately under the surface soil.
Substitute: a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
Under; beneath
"Tommy!" Mom called out as she walked in the front door. "Tommy," she continued shouting, "I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. "I'm going to kill you, Tommy!" Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy's shoes were gone.
Why did Tommy leave?
Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the 'The Ring of Fire.' This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up 'The Ring of Fire.' These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.
Most volcanoes are part of the 'Ring of Fire.'
Many birds and crocodiles swallowed small stones, which collected in a muscular pouch in the digestive tract, called the gizzard. Squeezed by the muscles of the gizzard, the stones helped crush tough plant food before it reached the stomach, and thus aided digestion. Some scientists thought dinosaurs also had gizzard stones. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Many birds and crocodiles swallowed small stones, which collected in a muscular pouch in the digestive tract, called the gizzard.
Correct the following sentence:
Eye wood use a mechanical pencil if their we’re enough four are class too use.
I would use a mechanical pencil if there were enough for our class to use.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
Inch by inch Vinny made it to the ledge. He stood, swaying slightly, the tips of his toes one small movement from the precipice.
An overhanging or extremely steep area or rock; cliff
Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so of course it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. Susie counted her tips and headed home to take a long, hot bath.
What is Susie's job.
Waitress
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.
Several events can change the Earth's surface.
Raptors were at least as intelligent as chimpanzees. And, like chimpanzees, they had agile hands that enabled them to open doors and manipulate objects. What is the supporting detail?
And, like chimpanzees, they had agile hands that enabled them to open doors and manipulate objects.
Ann and Mary were twins. They were born on September 21. They are ten now. Ann and Mary did everything together. They dressed alike. They were in the same class. They were identical in the way they looked. People were always getting them confused. This really made Ann and Mary laugh. Teachers were always getting them mixed up at school. Everyone just smiled and tried to figure out which one was which. Their Dad even had trouble telling them apart. Ann and Mary had the same friends. Their friends always mixed them up. It didn't matter to Ann and Mary. One day, their dad told their mom to get one of them a different haircut so he could tell them apart. Ann and Mary were very upset. They didn't want to be different. They liked being the same. The girls were happy just the way they were and didn't want to change. Dad just shook his head and stayed confused. Ann and Mary didn't care. They knew which one was which. They were sisters, and that was all that mattered. 39. Which is the best summary of the story? A. Most twins enjoy looking just like their brother or sister. Ann and Mary laughed when people could not tell them apart. Their father could not tell them apart, and they did not care. B. Ann and Mary's father often had trouble telling the twin girls apart. The girls were very happy the way they were, so they were upset when he made them cut their hair differently. C. Ann and Mary loved being twins. It was hard to tell them apart. Their dad wanted one twin to cut her hair so he could tell them apart, but Ann and Mary decided to stay the same. D. Ann and Mary were identical twins. They were born on September 21. Ann and Mary had the same friends, and their friends always mixed them up. They liked being the same.
What is C?