Punctuation/Grammar
Which sentence is correct?
A. i like to read books.
B. I like to read books.
C. I Like to read books.
D. i Like to Read books.
Fix this sentence:
my dog likes to run
B. I like to read books.
Sentence: My dog likes to run.
“The sun smiled at us.” This is:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
BONUS: What is a simile?
C. Personification
BONUS: comparison using like or as.
Which genre usually has magic?
A. Drama
B. Folktale
C. Fairytale
D. Biography
BONUS: What is a folktale?
C. Fairytale
BONUS: A story passed down through generations, often teaching a lesson.
Which structure tells events in order?
A.Sequence
B.Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
BONUS: What does “sequence” mean?
A. Sequence
BONUS: Putting things in order.
What is the main idea?
A. A small detail
B. A character
C.What the text is mostly about
D. A setting
BONUS: What helps support the main idea?
C. What the text is mostly about
BONUS: details
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?
A. Where are you going.
B. Where are you going!
C. Where are you going?
D. Where are you going,
BONUS: Add commas where needed
I bought apples oranges and bananas.
C. Where are you going?
BONUS:
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
“She is as fast as a cheetah.” This is:
A.Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
BONUS: Give an example of a metaphor.
A. Simile
BONUS: time is a thief
What makes a drama different?
A. It rhymes
B. It has animals
C. It is always true
D. It is written to be performed on stage
BONUS: Name one feature of poetry.
D. It is written to be performed on stage
BONUS: Rhyme, rhythm, lines, or stanzas.
Which structure shows how two things are alike and different?
A. Sequence
B. Cause and effect
C. Description
D.Compare and contrast
BONUS: Give one clue word for cause and effect.
D. Compare and contrast
BONUS: Because, so, since, therefore.
Which is a main idea?
A. Dogs bark loudly
B. Dogs are popular pets because they are loyal and friendly
C. My dog is brown
D. Dogs eat food
BONUS: How do you find the main idea?
B. Dogs are popular pets because they are loyal and friendly
BONUS: Look at key details and what the text is mostly about.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. The cats tail is fluffy.
B. The cat's tail is fluffy.
C. The cats' tail is fluffy.
D. The cat tail's is fluffy.
BONUS: did you see sarahs new bike
B. The cat's tail is fluffy
BONUS: Did you see Sarah's new bike?
“I’ve told you a million times!” is:
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
BONUS: What is personification?
C. Hyperbole
BONUS: Giving human traits to non-human things.
Which is most likely a folktale?
A. A true story about a president
B. A story explaining why the sun rises
C. A play with actors
D. A science article
BONUS: How is a fairy tale different from a folktale?
B. A story explaining why the sun rises
BONUS:
Fairy tales often include magic/fantasy; folktales are traditional stories that may or may not include magic.
What structure shows a problem and how it is solved?
A. Description
B. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
D. Compare
BONUS: Explain cause and effect.
B. Problem and solution
BONUS: One event (cause) makes another event happen (effect).
Choose the best main idea:
Text: “Bees help flowers grow by spreading pollen. Without bees, many plants would not survive.”
A. Bees are insects
B.Plants need water
C. Flowers are pretty
D.Bees are important for plant growth
BONUS: Why is the main idea important?
D. Bees are important for plant growth
BONUS: It helps you understand the whole text.
Which sentence is correct?
A. The girl's hats were blue.
B. The girls hats were blue.
C. The girls' hats were blue.
D. The girl's hats were blue.
BONUS: my friends mom said we can go to the park on saturday
C. The girls' hats were blue
BONUS: My Friend's mom said we can go to the park on Saturday.
“The classroom was a zoo.” This is:
A. Simile
B.Personification
C. Hyperbole
D.Metaphor
BONUS: Explain why this is figurative language:
“The stars danced in the sky.”
D. Metaphor
BONUS: Stars can’t really dance; it gives them human actions (personification).
Which feature belongs to a drama?
A. Chapters
B. Stage directions
C. Magic spells
D. Headings
BONUS: What lesson is usually taught in a folktale?
B. Stage directions
BONUS: A moral or life lesson (e.g., be kind, be honest).
Read: “First, mix the batter. Next, pour it into a pan. Finally, bake it.”
What structure is this?
A. Cause and effect
B. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
D. Compare and contrast
BONUS: Name TWO clue words for sequence.
C. Sequence
BONUS: First, next, then, last
Which detail BEST supports the main idea:
Main Idea: “Exercise is good for your health.”
A. Running helps your heart stay strong
B. Exercise can be fun
C. I like to play outside
D. Some people don’t exercise
BONUS: Write a main idea for:
“Cats sleep a lot, clean themselves, and like to chase mice.”
A. Running helps your heart stay strong
BONUS: Cats have many interesting behaviors.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. "Let's go to the store," said mom.
B. "Let's go to the store" said mom.
C. "Let's go to the store" said, mom.
D. "Let's go to the store", said mom.
BONUS: where did you put the childrens books
A. "Let's go to the store," said mom.
BONUS: Where did you put the children’s books?
Which sentence uses a simile?
A.He ran like the wind
B. The test was a breeze
C. The wind howled loudly
D. Time flew away
BONUS: Create your own example of hyperbole.
A. He ran like the wind
BONUS: “I’m so hungry I could eat a mountain.”
Which genre BEST fits this description:
“A story with talking animals that teaches a lesson”
A. Drama
B. Fairy tale
C. Folktale
D. Poetry
BONUS: Compare drama and poetry (one difference).
C. Folktale
BONUS: Drama is written to be performed with dialogue; poetry uses rhythm, rhyme, and structure.
Read: “The plant died because it didn’t get water. As a result, the leaves turned brown.”
What structure is used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect ✅
C. Sequence
D. Description
BONUS: How can you tell the difference between compare/contrast and cause/effect?
B. Cause and effect
BONUS: Compare/contrast shows similarities and differences; cause/effect shows why something happens.
Choose the best main idea:
“Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. They use their wings to glide through water and catch fish.”
A. Penguins are birds
B. Penguins live in cold places
C. Penguins are strong swimmers even though they can’t fly
D. Penguins eat fish
BONUS: Explain the difference between a topic and a main idea.
C. Penguins are strong swimmers even though they can't fly
BONUS: A topic is what the text is about (one word/phrase); the main idea is what the text says about the topic.