Cause and Effects
Main Idea and Details
Facts and Opinions
Making Inferences
Wildcard
100
Sue ran into the store as fast as she could because it was pouring rain outside. Identify the cause in that sentence.
What is the pouring rain.
100
At the mall Jen couldn't stop buying things. She got three pairs of shoes at Macy's. For her mom's birthday she purchased a gift certificate at Barnes and Nobles. At Claire's she found a pair of earrings. Finally, she spent $8.50 for lunch at the Food Court. The best title for this passage is: A) Lunch At The Mall B) Jen's Spending Spree C) Buying A Present D) Jen Loves Shoes
What is B, Jen's Spending Spree.
100
Fact or opinion? Cindy has on a fantastic pair of jeans!
What is opinion.
100
While hiking through the woods behind his house, Jason came upon a small bird on the ground. At first he thought it was dead, but then he heard it chirp. Jason cupped the sick bird in the palm of his hand gently, afraid to squeeze too tightly. He ran home, hoping his mom would take it to the vet's. What word would you use to describe Jason, and why?
What is ...?
100
Some letters put on the end of a word to change its meaning.
What is a suffix.
200
Which word is a key word to signal a cause and effect relationship in a sentence? A) try B) even C) so D) and
What is so.
200
If you were reading an encyclopedia entry on alligators, which detail would you be most likely to find in it? A) Alligators are really scary creatures. B) I saw an alligator in a lagoon last week. C) The eyes, ears, and nose of an alligator are on the top of its head. D) Andy the alligator got up on his hind legs and danced.
What is C, "The eyes, ears, and nose of an alligator are on top of its head."
200
Fact or Opinion? Alligators have adapted to living in swamps.
What is fact.
200
People came and went constantly all around Jordan. They carried suitcases of all sizes and colors. Many had the kind on wheels. Jordan had been waiting with his mom for an hour, eating a hot dog and drinking a Coke, while checking the arrivals monitor every few minutes. As he anxiously gazed past the security gates and down the long corridor where they weren't allowed to go, his mom said, "It won't be long now Jordan. Dad should be landing soon." Where were Jordan and his mom?
What is an airport.
200
An antonym for hottest is...
What is coldest.
300
What is the effect in the following sentence: So Joe wouldn't get angry, his little brother hid Joe's broken PS2 under the couch.
What is "...his little brother hid Joe's broken PS2 under the couch."
300
Candles come in many shapes and colors. There are candles shaped like animals, castles, and mushrooms. The colors range from candy apple red to the darkest night black. Some candles have multiple colors in them. Wherever you want to put a candle, you can probably find one that will fit in perfectly. Which detail best fits in this passage? A) Other candles are simple geometric or swirly shapes. B) Never leave a room with a candle burning. C) I love watching candles burn in the dark. D) Some people buy scented candles.
What is A) "Other candles are simple geometric or swirly shapes."
300
Fact or opinion? The best cure for a cold is eating chicken soup.
What is opinion.
300
It was pretty quiet in the cavernous room. Occasionally Pam could hear the clinking of silverware on china plates, or the muffled cough of a guest. Classical music played ever so softly in the background. Everything was so expensive looking, with white linen tablecloths and tall candles in the center of each table. The uniformed man who kept coming to her table walked with a perfectly straight back, and answered her parents' questions with large, fancy words that sounded like a foreign language. Pam didn't like wearing her dressy shoes that pinched her feet, but her parents insisted because it was a special occasion. I just want a plain old hamburger and fries, she thought, knowing she wouldn't likely get those here. Where is Pam? How do you know?
What is a fancy restaurant.
300
A homophone for plane is spelled...
What is p-l-a-i-n.
400
The chicken crossed the road to get to the other side and eat. What's the cause?
What is "...to get to the other side to eat."
400
Come up with a topic sentence for the following passage: A dog never stays angry with you. If you accidently step on its paw, it'll yelp and then kiss you one second later. You're never lonely if you have a dog for a pet. A dog will listen attentively to everything you say. Snuggling with your dog makes you feel calm and loved.
What is "A dog makes the best pet ever," or something along those lines.
400
Which word or words signals that the following is an opinion: I believe the weather in the south is better than the weather up north.
What is "I believe...".
400
The lions sat still under the tree. Occasionally one stuck its nose in the air, as if an interesting scent had just drifted by on the breeze. At one time or another, each one twitched its tail, swishing away flies that tried to land on golden fur runways. Is there enough information here to positively identify the setting of this passage? If so, what's the setting? If not, what are possible settings?
What is not enough information, as it could be a zoo or in the wilds of Africa.
400
Spell 2 homophones for their, and state their meanings.
What is t-h-e-r-e, which refers to location, and t-h-e-y-'r-e, the contraction for they are.
500
Create a sentence to give a cause for the following sentence: So, the snake hissed and struck out at the boy.
What is "The boy stomped his foot next to the snake's nest," or something along those lines.
500
Ben hated recess. Whenever he went out there Andy, the 3rd grade bully, teased him, embarrassing him in front of the other students. He yelled back at Andy the first time he got teased, but that just seemed to get Andy more fired up. Lately Ben had been asking Mrs. Dawes for a nurse's pass right around recess time. He'd rather go there than face Andy and his mean ways. Where in the passage would the following sentence best fit? When Ben tried sitting under the slide and ignoring him, Andy sat nearby throwing wood chips at him.
What is right after "...Andy got more fired up."
500
State an opinion.
What is ...
500
The two teams lined up on opposite ends of the field. Jamie's team had the ball first. Jamie passed the ball to a teammate, who rushed it down the right hand side of the field. The crowd went wild when Jamie's teammate scored for their team. Is there enough information to identify the game being played? If there isn't, what are the possibilities? Back up your answer with evidence from the passage.
What is not enough information. Possibilities are soccer, football, rugby, and lacrosse.
500
Create a simile, and then change it into a metaphor.
What is ...(answers will vary).
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