Cause/Effect
Context Clues
Main Idea
Fact/Opinion
Potpourri
100
Jack was alone in the house. He heard a strange sound upstairs. He tiptoed up the stairs and peeked into his bedroom. A big moth was fluttering against the window. Effect: Jack tiptoed upstairs. Cause: A. He heard a strange sound. B. He wanted to go to bed. C. A moth was on the stairs.
What is A. He heard a strange sound.
100
I played a game with my sister. When she used the spinner, it landed on high numbers. She was able to ADVANCE in the game very quickly, and she won. The word ADVANCE means: A. get ahead B. fall behind C. stay in the same place
What is A. get ahead?
100
Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the United States, the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up buildings. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines. The main idea is: A. The auto industry is the most important. B. Steel is used for many purposes. C. The United States produces the most steel in the world.
What is B. Steel is used for many purposes.
100
McDonald's has the best french fries.
What is opinion?
100
It's a twisting windstorm shaped like a funnel.
What is a tornado?
200
Looking through the trees, we saw a campfire. We were surprised. "That's strange," said Stu. "Nobody ever comes here but us!" Cause: We saw a campfire. Effect: A. Nobody comes to the woods. B. We were surprised. C. We ran though the trees.
What is B. We were surpised.
200
Everyone has EMOTIONS. Sometimes you may get angry or you might be afraid. You may be very sad one day or you might jump up and down for joy. All of these are EMOTIONS and there are many more. The word EMOTIONS means: A. ideas B. feelings C. pictures
What is B. feelings?
200
Ed had promised to meet Wayne at the skating pond after school. They were going to have a race. Everyone from school was going to be there. Ed knew Wayne could skate fast, but he was sure he could beat him. He just hoped he would skate his very best against Wayne. The main idea is: A. Ed was scared to race Wayne. B. Wayne was the best skater in town. C. Ed and Wayne planned to race against each other.
What is C. Ed and Wayne planned to race against each other?
200
You must own a puppy. You can find no better friend. Nothing can cheer you up like a pup. When you buy your puppy, get it from us.
What is opinion?
200
What 3 coins have a total of 35 cents?
What is quarter, nickel, nickel?
300
It is a good idea to lock your door at night. Mr. Griswold forgot to lock his door last Monday. When he returned home, he found that his new TV set had been stolen. Effect: Mr. Griswold's TV was stolen. Cause: A. He went to a show every Monday. B. He forgot to lock his door. C. It was very late.
What is B He forgot to lock his door.
300
I could see Neal and Jeff from a block away. They walked in my direction. As they APPROACHED, I could from the looks on their faces that they were happy. The word APPROACHED means: A. walked farther away B. skipped C. moved nearer
What is C. moved nearer?
300
Fruits are an important in our diet because of the vitamins and minerals they contain. Fruits are eaten in a number of ways.Fruits can be eaten fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. Fruits are made into jellies and jams. Fruit juices can be canned or frozen. What is the main idea? A. Fruits can be eaten in many ways. B. Everyone must eat fruit every day. C. All fruits contain the same vitamins.
What is A. Fruits can be eaten in many ways?
300
Save $10.00. We have reduced the price of our real rabbit fur jackets. They were $49.00. Now they are $39.00. The jackets come in sizes small, medium, and large.
What is fact?
300
The ocean you cross when you fly from California to Hawaii.
What is Pacific Ocean?
400
A sudden noise made us look around. Two dark shapes were moving toward the river. "There thery are!" cried Captain Higgins. "They are getting away!" Cause: There was a sudden noise. Effect: A. We looked around. B. We ran toward the river. C. Two men got away.
What is A. We looked around?
400
We have had our cat for six years. He is soft, and lets us play with him. He is a good pet, and we ARE FOND OF him. What does the phrase ARE FOND OF mean: A. dislike B. like C. punish
What is B. like?
400
George was glad he entered the bike race. His bike was all clean. He even polished the fenders and the handlebars. The tires were filled with the correct amount of air. The race was to be a five-mile ride through the park. George felt sure he would beat the other 24 riders. What is the main idea? A. Gearge wins the race. B. George loses the race. C. George enters a race.
What is C. George enters a race?
400
Buy our hot cocoa mix. Get a hot start on a cold winter morning. All you add is the hot water. We put everything in the mix.
What is fact?
400
This grain is sometimes thrown at a bride and groom after the wedding.
What is rice?
500
Mrs. Moore was planting flowers in the yard. Her shovel hit something hard. "Howard, come here!" she called. "I have found something strange!" Effect: Mrs. Moore called to Howard. Cause: A. She was planting flowers. B. Her shovel hit something hard. C. She found a shovel in her yard.
What is B. Her shovel hit something hard.
500
Many CREATURES live in the forest. Some live under the ground in hols they dig. Others live up in the trees. Some of these CREATURES sleep at night and some sleep during the day. The word CREATURES means: A. living things B. owls C. mice
What is A. living things?
500
The crop that gives the most food to humans and animals in the United States is corn. Most of the corn grown is for use as animal feed. The farmers of the United States produce about one half of all the corn grown in the world. The main idea is: A. Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals. B. Corn is grown all over the world. C. Corn is important as it is used for many things.
What is A Corn is grown as feed for humans and animals.
500
Which sentence is an opinion? A. There will be a magic show on October 23 at 8 p.m. B. This will be the best show of the season. C. It will be at the city high school.
What is B?
500
Name the state which has the capital Atlanta.
What is Georgia?
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