Vocabulary Detectives
What does the word "carefully" mean in the sentence below?
“He was always drawing plans for flying machines that would never leave the ground, no matter how carefully he built them.”
A. Without care
B. Before there was care
C. In a way that is careful
D. After being careful
C. In a way that is careful
What does the simile in the sentence tell readers about the character's view of the kite?
“Its enormous wings drooped flat on the ground like a wearied eagle’s.”
A. She believes the kite cannot actually fly.
B. She thinks the kite has been flown too much.
C. She thinks the kite is very grand and beautiful.
D. She believes the kite will soar higher than a bird.
A. She believes the kite cannot actually fly.
What should be changed in the sentence below?
The Statue of Liberty stand proudly in New York Harbor.
A. Change stand to stands.
B. Change stand to standing.
C. Change stand to stood.
D. No change is needed.
A. Change stand to stands.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Each country raised money and built the pieces, they met to put the statue together.
B. Each country raised money and built the pieces and they met to put the statue together.
C. Each country raised money and built the pieces, and then they met to put the statue together.
D. No change is needed.
C. Each country raised money and built the pieces, and then they met to put the statue together.
What is the rising action of a story?
A. The part where the story’s problem is solved.
B. The events that build suspense and lead up to the climax.
C. The part where the characters and setting are introduced.
D. The lesson the reader learns from the story.
B. The events that build suspense and lead up to the climax.
What does the suffix -ment mean in the word adjustments?
“Many people believe that chameleons make adjustments to their looks to match their background.”
A. Colors
B. Changes
C. Preparations
D. Examinations
B. Changes
What is the setting described in the passage?
“The day could not have been finer for flying a kite. The sky was huge and inviting, its deep blue softening to white at the edges. Not a single cloud spoiled its beauty.”
A. A place with windy weather
B. A beautiful, cloudless day
C. An airport
D. This year
B. A beautiful, cloudless day
What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
My class is learning about the american revolution in social studies.
A. American Revolution
B. American revolution
C. american Revolution
D. No change is needed.
A. American Revolution
What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
“In 1984, almost 100 years later, a team of french and american people came together again to repair the statue.”
A. French and American people
B. French and American People
C. french and American people
D. No change is needed.
A. French and American people
What is the climax of a story?
A. The part where the characters are introduced.
B. The events that happen after the problem is solved.
C. The turning point or most exciting moment of the story. Also known as the "peak"of the story.
D. The part where the author describes the setting.
C. The turning point or most exciting moment of the story. Also known as the "peak"of the story.
What does the word "regulate" mean in the sentence below?
“As a reptile, the chameleon uses its surroundings to help it regulate its body temperature.”
A. Fix
B. Learn
C. Protect
D. Control
D. Control
What do the father’s words reveal about his character?
“Daughter,” he said, eyes glowing, “if we succeed today, we will have given ourselves wings. On those wings, nothing will be out of reach: not the highest mountaintops, the clouds, the moon, the sun.”
Select TWO correct answers.
A. He knows the future.
B. He makes unwise plans.
C. He has very big dreams.
D. He wants to be admired.
E. He believes he’ll succeed.
C. He has very big dreams.
E. He believes he’ll succeed.
What should be changed in the sentence below?
“The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886.”
A. Change was to were.
B. Change was to has been.
C. Change was to would be.
D. No change is needed.
D. No change is needed.
Which sentence correctly changes the fragment into a complete sentence?
The enormous statue near the harbor.
A. Near the harbor and the enormous statue.
B. The enormous statue stood near the harbor.
C. While the enormous statue near the harbor.
D. The enormous statue. Stood near the harbor.
B. The enormous statue stood near the harbor.
What is the falling action of a story?
A. The events that happen after the climax as the story moves toward its ending.
B. The events that introduce the main characters.
C. The part where the main problem first appears.
D. The moment when the story reaches its highest tension.
A. The events that happen after the climax as the story moves toward its ending.
What is the meaning of the word "course" is used in the sentence below?
“We will have set human beings on a course for the stars!”
A. A way of moving quickly
B. A track where cars race
C. A dish that makes up part of a meal
D. A path on which something moves
D. A path on which something moves
Why does the author mention elephants, zebras, and bears in the passage?
“Most adult animals are a certain color or set of colors. Elephants are gray. Zebras are black and white. Other animals may be found in a surprising range of colors. For example, black bears can be black, blue-gray, cinnamon, white, or brown. Yet individual bears cannot change from one color to another.”
A. To make sure readers know what colors these animals are
B. To explain that these animals would be safer if they could change color
C. To show that most animals cannot change color, unlike chameleons and octopuses
D. To say that their colors can be hard to describe, like those of chameleons and octopuses
C. To show that most animals cannot change color, unlike chameleons and octopuses
What is the correct way to write the underlined words?
“The statue honored the declaration of independence, a document that recognized the United States as a free country.”
A. Declaration Of Independence
B. Declaration of independence
C. Declaration of Independence
D. No change is needed.
C. Declaration of Independence
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. The workers built the statue, they carefully put the pieces together.
B. The workers built the statue and, they carefully put the pieces together.
C. The workers built the statue, and they carefully put the pieces together.
D. The workers built the statue and they, carefully put the pieces together.
C. The workers built the statue, and they carefully put the pieces together.
Read the situation below. Which event is most likely part of the rising action?
Mia is competing in a spelling bee. She has practiced for weeks and made it to the final round. Only one word stands between her and the championship.
A. Mia wins the spelling bee and celebrates with her family.
B. Mia correctly spells several difficult words and advances through the competition.
C. Mia receives a trophy after the competition ends.
D. Mia goes home and tells her family about the spelling bee.
B. Mia correctly spells several difficult words and advances through the competition.
What is the meaning of the word "determine" is used in the sentence below?
“The muscles get tighter or looser, closing or opening the sacs, to determine the skin color.”
A. To judge
B. To cause a change to
C. To make up your mind
D. To believe in something
B. To cause a change to
What does the simile tell readers about the octopus?
“The octopus is like an actor switching costumes to match the scene.”
A. It pretends to be different characters.
B. It is a character commonly seen in plays.
C. It can look like animals that live on land.
D. It changes its look based on what is around it.
D. It changes its look based on what is around it.
Which sentence correctly changes the fragment into a complete sentence?
“The statue’s body in France.”
A. While the statue’s body was made in France.
B. The statue’s body was made in France.
C. The statue’s body. Made in France.
D. While the statue’s body in France.
B. The statue’s body was made in France.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. After the workers finished building the statue. They celebrated their hard work.
B. After the workers finished building the statue, they celebrated their hard work.
C. After the workers finished, building the statue they celebrated their hard work.
D. After the workers finished building. The statue they celebrated their hard work.
B. After the workers finished building the statue, they celebrated their hard work.
Read the situation below. Which event is most likely the climax of the story?
Jake is hiking with his family when he realizes he has lost the trail. He tries to find his way back but becomes more worried as it gets darker. Suddenly, he hears someone calling his name from nearby.
A. Jake and his family begin their hike in the morning.
B. Jake packs his backpack before leaving home.
C. Jake hears his dad calling his name and must decide which direction to follow to reach him.
D. Jake returns home and tells his family about the hike.
C. Jake hears his dad calling his name and must decide which direction to follow to reach him.