Context Clues
What does the word "anxious" mean in the sentence "Mia felt anxious and worried"?
A. uneasy or nervous
B. happy and excited
C. sad and worried
Anxious means A. feeling uneasy or nervous.
What does the simile "as excited as a puppy" mean?
A)Feeling very happy and energetic.
B)Feeling very lonely and afraid
C) Feeling very playful and loving.
Answer: It means feeling very happy and energetic.
What does the prefix "un-" mean when added to a word, like "unafraid"?
A) Very
B) Not
C) Always
B) Not
What is the central idea of "The Adventure of the Lost Puppy"?
A) Pets are fun to play with.
B) Mia learns the importance of responsibility in caring for her curious puppy, Max.
C) Max enjoys chasing butterflies and playing outdoors.
B) Mia learns the importance of responsibility in caring for her curious puppy, Max.
How does the author use the text structure of cause and effect to develop the theme in the story?
A) By listing events in chronological order
B) By showing how one event leads to another, emphasizing the results of actions
C) By providing background information about the characters
B) By showing how one event leads to another, emphasizing the results of actions
What is the correct meaning of park as it is used in the story?
1. an enclosed area or a stadium used for sports
2.an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public
3.to place or leave (a vehicle) in a certain place for a period of time.
What is 2. an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public.
Where does Mia find Max, and how does he look when she sees him?
A) At the store, looking sad
B) At the park, happily playing with children
C) At home, sleeping
B) At the park, happily playing with children
What does the word "celebration" mean?
A) The act of ignoring
B) The act of honoring or observing something special
C) A type of game
B)The act of honoring or observing something special
What is the primary purpose of the author in writing "The Adventure of the Lost Puppy"?
A) To answer the question of "What to do when you lose your puppy?"
B) To explain to readers about different dog breeds
C) To describe a lesson about responsibility and the bond between pets and their owners
C) To describe a lesson about responsibility and the bond between pets and their owners
What would be an appropriate heading for this paragraph?
"Mia was playing in her backyard with her puppy, Max. Max loved to run and play, but he was also very curious. One day, he noticed a butterfly fluttering by and decided to chase it."
A) A Day in the Life of Max
B) Mia and Her Curious Puppy
C) The Importance of Playing Outside
B) Mia and Her Curious Puppy
What does the word "fluttering" mean in this context: "a butterfly fluttering by"?
A.slowly and crawling
B. lightly and quickly.
C.Falling down slowly.
B. It means moving lightly and quickly.
What does Mia do when she first notices that Max is missing?
A) She calls for him
B) She continues playing
C) She goes inside the house
A) She calls for him.
Which of the following words is pronounced like the word "rough"?
A. through
B. though
C. Tough
C. Tough
What does the author want readers to understand about the importance of community in the story?
A) Community members are often too busy to help each other
B) Community support can be essential in times of need
C) Communities do not affect individual lives
B) Community support can be essential in times of need
In what way does the author use descriptive text structure to enhance the reader's understanding of the setting?
A) By providing a line-by-line summary of the plot
B) By using vivid imagery and sensory details to create a mental picture
C) By including dialogues that do not relate to the setting
B) By using vivid imagery and sensory details to create a mental picture
If "gate" has two meanings, what does it mean in this story?
A) A type of dog
B) A movable barrier
C) A kind of food
B) A movable barrier.
What role does Mr. Johnson play in Mia's search for Max?
A) He distracts Mia from her search
B) He provides important information that guides Mia to Max
C) He scolds Mia for losing her puppy
B) He provides important information that guides Mia to Max
What does "happily" mean when it has the suffix "-ly"?
A) In a sad way
B) In a happy manner
C) In a quick way
B) In a happy manner
Which of the following best represents the author's claim about pet ownership?
A) Pets are a lot of work and can be a nuisance.
B) Owning a pet teaches important life lessons about care and responsibility.
C) Pets should be allowed to roam freely without supervision.
B) Owning a pet teaches important life lessons about care and responsibility.
Which of the following is an effect of Max the dog chasing the butterfly?
A. Max and Mia play with their toys.
B. Max barks at the butterflies.
C. Max ran away.
C. Max ran away
How can context clues help you understand the meaning of "relief" in "Mia exclaimed with relief"?
A) They help you find the opposite meaning
B) They provide hints about the word's meaning
C) They give you the definition directly
B) They provide hints about the word's meaning.
How does Mia's experience with Max contribute to her character development by the end of the story?
A) She becomes more carefree and less responsible
B) She learns the importance of being attentive and responsible for her pet
C) She decides to get another dog
B) She learns the importance of being attentive and responsible for her pet
Which word has the /c/ sound like in the word cycle?
A. Scissor
B. Cell
C.Size
B. cell
In the paragraph where Mia finds Max at the park, what is the central idea?
A) Max is playing with other children.
B) Mia feels relieved and happy to see Max again.
C) The park is a fun place for dogs to play.
B) Mia feels relieved and happy to see Max again.
Based on this passage, what heading fits best?
"Mia learned that day to always keep an eye on Max, especially when he was curious. She was glad to have him back home safe and sound."
A) Lessons Learned About Responsibility
B) The Adventures of a Curious Puppy
C) Keeping Pets Safe
A) Lessons Learned About Responsibility