Synonyms
encompass
*surround
*cover
A. carry
B. display
C. measure
D. reject
How do you know this is realistic fiction?
The setting, characters, and plot could be real.
On Fridays, we have a reading test.
on
Mom parked her car in the driveway.
in the driveway
enthusiasm
*excitement
*interest
PROJECTED
A. breathed in
B. threw forward
C. made soft
D. made small
What did Abuelita show Amalia to make her feel better?
*a box of cards and letters
Before school, I have to make sure I have my backpack.
before
Bob found a bucket behind the garage.
behind the garage
inseparable
*never apart
*unable to split up
THE STATE OR ACT OF SAYING
A. information
B. dictation
C. leader
D. conversation
Why did Uncle Manuel go back to Mexico?
*to work and save the rancho
The tigers were in Gammill Stadium ready to play, or should I say slay?
in
My dog went under the porch.
under the porch
reassuring
*giving comfort
*not to worry
PORTABLE
A. large in size
B. hard to hold
C. easy to carry
D. keeps water out
What did Amalia notice when her grandmother talked about distant memories?
Her eyes sparkled.
The students were being loud in the cafeteria.
in
The police officer chased the crook into the store.
into the store
shattered
*damaged; broken
*destroyed
TERRAIN
A. store
B. land
C. house
D. walk
Why did Amalia's mother call her Amalia?
It was her mom's sister's name.
Ms. Hawthorn's class is beside mine.
beside
Jessica sprayed water on the car, and a cat scurried out beneath the bumper.
*on the car
*beneath the bumper