Definitions
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Conjunctions
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Definitions 2.0
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She used inconsistent terminology to describe her results. What does the word inconsistent mean? a. not complete b. not accurate c. not the same d. hard to understand
What is c. not the same
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Never judge a book by its cover. What is the theme of this statement? a. overcoming obstacles b. just keep swimming c. clever people don't have to work hard d. sometimes things are not what they seem
What is d. sometimes things are not what they seem
100
I went to the store with John ____ Jessica. What is the best conjunction? a. and b. but c. nor d. or
What is a. and
100
He could lift up a house! What phrase best summarizes this sentence? a. he was annoying b. he was smart c. he was strong d. he left the house
What is c. he was strong
100
I clubbed the golf ball with my golf club. What does the word clubbed mean? a. gave away b. put away c. hit d. held
What is c. hit
200
I would dictate the teacher's instruction to a girl that missed class. what does dictate mean? a. to command someone to do something b. to convince someone to do something c. to write down information that has been presented d. to say something with the intent for it to be written down
What is d. to say something with the intent for it to be written down
200
It was raining up to their knees. What is the purpose of this sentence if it was written in a story? a. to provides a clue b. it tells you theme c. it's not important d. it describes the setting
What is d. it describes the setting
200
I forget my coat, ___ I had another jacket in the car. what is the best conjunction? a. and b. but c. nor d. or
What is b. but
200
Home is where the heart is. What is the theme of this sentence? a. homes can be scary b. small places are too small for people c. roofs are the best way to protect you d. special places hold special memories
What is d. special places hold special memories
200
She put her school paper away in her file. What does the word file mean? a. list b. group c. folder d. chair
What is c. folder
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The students would not compromise with the teacher's proposal. what does the word compromise mean? a. to give something up that your wanted in order to save time and money b. to settle an argument by giving something to both sides c. to make a promise d. to forget about it.
What is b. to settle an argument by giving something to both sides
300
She was a foolish girl and left her keys at home. In a story, what would be the purpose of this sentence? a. it tells you what grade she is in b. it explains where she is going c. it tells you what kind of person she is d. it tells you why she didn't fit in
What is c. it tells you what kind of person she is
300
Neither you, ____ your brother can go to the baseball game because of the messy house. what is the best conjunction? a. and b. but c. nor d. or
What is c. nor
300
The ants went marching one by one by one by one. why did the writer repeat one by one? a. each ant is special and unique b. counting ants is annoying c. give readers a rhythm of how the ants marched d. let readers know there was more than one ant
What is c. give readers a rhythm of how the ants marched
300
If you are trying to find the best restaurants in town based on other's opinions, what words would you search for them on the internet? a. restaurant menus b. restaurant prices c. restaurant reviews d. local restaurants
What is c. restaurant reviews
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Synonyms for the word expel are: dismiss, get rid of, oust Which sentence uses "expel" correctly? a. my dog is such an expel, he is always doing the wrong thing. b. the principal is going to expel me from school for my bad behavior. c. She and expel went to the movies last night. d. I have to take the expel assessment before I can leave the sixth grade.
What is b. the principal is going to expel me from school for my bad behavior.
400
The teacher was sick and the students needed a new classroom and substitute fast! If this sentence was in a story, what would its purpose be? a. explains how the teacher was sick b. tells you theme c. tells you setting d. leads to a turning point in a story
What is c. tells you setting
400
Either you figure it out now, ____ you can figure it out later. what is the best conjunction? a. and b. but c. nor d. or
What is d. or
400
What does P.I.E. stand for? a. pie b. persuade, inform, engage c. persuade, inform, encourage d. persuade, inform, entertain
What is d. persuade, inform, entertain
400
If you were on the internet and you were trying to find information about buying inexpensive magazines, what words would you search? a. used reading materials b. bestseller lists c. price of publishing d. local libraries
What is a. used reading materials
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Synonyms for the word apt are: appropriate, inclined, and fitting. which sentence uses the word apt correctly? a. After passing my test, I was apted to leave. b. I didn't know Dan's apt, but I knew he wasn't feeling the same. c. I think we should apt together to get a good grade on this benchmark. d. Sarah moved the food away because she knew I was apt to eat it before the party began.
What is d. Sarah moved the food away because she knew I was apt to eat it before the party began.
500
He had been lad down the wrong path before. what does the idiom "led down the wrong path" refer to? a. he was on a walk b. he went on vacation c. he enjoys running d. he had experienced the wrong side of things before
What is d. he had experienced the wrong side of things before
500
I would like to see you, ___ I have missed you. What is the best conjunction? a. and b. but c. for d. nor
What is c. for
500
What is theme? a. main setting b. main lesson c. main consequence d. main character
What is b. main lesson
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If you wanted to learn to speak French, what would be the words to search for on the internet? a. French/ English translation b. language training in French c. French words d. how to learn a foreign language
What is b. language training in French
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