Vocabulary
Foundational Skills
Informational
Literature
Language and Writing
100

If something is "gigantic," what is another word that means the same thing?

big

100

What is the beginning sound in ....?

check

100
  • In a nonfiction book, what do we call the words that are bold or in a bigger font to show they are important?


bold words

100

What do we call the people or animals in a story?

Characters

100

The first word in a sentence should always start with what kind of letter?

Capital

200

This word can mean "to use your eyes" or "a place to visit." What word is it?

watch

200

I rhyme with "cat" and start with "h." What word am I?

hat

200

It rained all day, so the soccer game was canceled." What was the cause?

it rained all day

200

In the story "Jack couldn't reach the top shelf, so he got a stool," what is the problem?

Jack couldn't reach the top shelf

200

What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?

Question mark

300

Apple, banana, and grape all belong to what group?

fruit

300

Put these sounds together to make a word: /th/ /ing/ /s/. What word do they make?

things

300

f you read a book about butterflies and a book about bees, how could you compare them?

They are both about insects/bugs

300

f a character is packing a suitcase, what might they do next?

go on a trip

300

In the sentence, "The playful puppy chased the ball," which word is an adjective?

playful

400

Emma was shivering because she forgot her jacket on a cold day. What does "shivering" mean?

shaking

400

These two words sound the same, but one means "not heavy," and the other means something that helps us see. What are the two words?

light, lite

400

What part of a nonfiction book lists the chapters and the page numbers where you can find them?

table of contents

400

If a story is told using "I" or "we," what point of view is it written in?

1st person

400

Which word joins these two sentences together? "I wanted to play outside, ___ it started to rain."

but

500

After running the race, Mia was exhausted and needed to rest. What does "exhausted" mean?

very tired

500

In the sentence, "The puppy was famished after playing outside all day," what does "famished" mean?

very hungry

500

What do we call the list at the back of a nonfiction book that tells the meaning of important words?

glossary

500

Emma saw a lost puppy shivering in the rain and decided to take it home. She gave it food, dried it off, and found its owner by posting signs around the neighborhood. The owner was so grateful and thanked Emma for her kindness. 

What is the central message of this story?

Kindness and helping others is important

500

Which sentence is complete? 

a) "The dog in the park."
b) "The dog runs in the park."

"The dog runs in the park"

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