Smokejumpers!
How does a firebreak help stop a fire?
It takes away the trees and materials a fire needs to keep burning
This word means you are very careful and often fearful
timid
What is the meaning of the word breakable
capable of breaking
Where is the homophone error in this sentence: Its going to be a gorgeous day for the beach.
Change Its to It's
Why do the gods visit Perseus in Medusa’s bedroom?
to give him the tools he needs to beat her
How does the author organize the selection called "Practice, Practice, Practice!"
by giving examples about why a smokejumper is a lot of work
This word means to be a person who lives and dies
mortal
What is the meaning of the word sensible?
able to make sense
Fix the homophone error: I heard their was a new movie playing at the movie theater.
Change their to there
What does Andromeda do when Perseus tells her who he is?
She tells him that the king has punished his mother.
Why are smokejumpers called to put out a fire?
They are able to get the fire quicker than firefighters
What word means to be very worried and upset
distress
What is the meaning of the word dependable
able to be depended on
Fix the homophone error: The student was aloud to go to the gym.
Change aloud to allowed
Which event is most important and should be part of a summary of the play?
Perseus saves Andromeda from a hungry sea monster
Which best tells the main idea of the passage?
Smokejumpers work hard using their special training and tools to fight fires!
What word means to take a great effort or a lot of energy
strenuous
What is the meaning of the word reversible
able to be turned the other way around
Fix the homophone error: I want to play in the reign and jump in the puddles!
Change reign to rain
Why does King Polydectes ask Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa?
He hopes it will cause Perseus to leave his mother behind
How are smokejumpers different from firefighters?
They are specially trained to jump from a plane!
devised
What is the meaning of the word comfortable
able to be at ease and relax
Fix the homophone error: He tried to steel that book from the library!
Change steel to steal
What are stage directions and what do they do for each character?
the actions and emotions the characters should show when speaking