Read this sentence from the story.
"He's just a squirt," one of the older boys said, laughing.
Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young?
to sound like real kids talking
100
What happens BEFORE Grandma shows Luke the tickets?
Luke tells Grandma that he finally had a chance to play ball.
100
What does the word hurried mean in the sentence below?
We were late for school, so we hurried.
moved quickly
100
Which word mean the OPPOSITE of the word over in the sentence below?
Here is a good way to cook over a campfire.
under
100
What change should be made in the sentence below?
We likes to make tacos for supper.
change likes to like
200
Read these sentences from the story.
"He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block."
What do the sentences tell you about Luke?
how hard he practices
200
Read these sentences from the story.
Luke shouted with the crowd. "Give it to 'em, Jackie! You show 'em!"
Why does the author shorten the word them?
to show the way Luke's shouts really sound
200
What does the word extra mean in the sentences below?
After supper, Mom put the extra sandwich in a bag. She will eat it for lunch tomorrow.
more than is needed
200
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word down in the sentence below?
Wrap foil around the food. Wait until the flames die down.
up
200
What change should be made in the sentence below?
He are working at my school.
change are working to works
300
What happens BEFORE Luke plays in the game?
Franky has to go to his aunt's.
300
What happens AFTER Jackie Robinson hits a home run?
the crowd goes wild
300
What does the word curb mean in the sentence below?
Everyone sat on the curb and watched the parade go down the street.
edge of the street
300
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word ask in the sentence below?
Ask a grownup to set the packets in the coals and take them out when they are done.
answer
300
What change should be made in the sentence below?
It take a lot of practice to play basketball well.
change take to takes
400
How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?
sad
400
What happens AFTER Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?
Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him
400
What does the word cheered mean in the sentence below?
The crowd cheered when the singer walked onto the stage to sing.
clapped and yelled
400
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word slowly in the sentence below?
The packets will be hot, so open them slowly.
quickly
400
What change should be made in the sentence below?
They goes swimming every Tuesday.
change goes to go
500
What does Luke do AFTER Franky comes back?
he sits on the curb
500
What does Luke learn at the END of the selection?
he should never give up
500
What does the word final mean in the sentence below?
The class's final trip for the year will be to the zoo.
last
500
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word never in the sentence below?
Never cook by yourself.
always
500
What change should be made in the sentence below?
She pitch the ball very fast.