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James and Helen were eager to play basketball in her driveway. They searched the garage and the basement, but couldn't find a basketball. After 20 minutes, Helen did, however, find a volleyball. james suggested they try to play basektball with the volleyeyball. Strangely, for a short while, it worked. 1. Who found the Volleyball? A. Helen B. James C. Hannah
What is...Helen
100
Mom's Apple Cobbler is the best-selling cobbler in the country. It's sold through every major grocery store chain. And it costs less than $ 3.00. You won't find better-tasting cobbler anywhere. Just pop it in the oven for 20 minutes and enjoy! It's especially good with ice cream!! This story states: A. Fact B. Opinion C. both fact and opinion
What is...both fact and opion Can you find the fact? Can you find the opinion?
100
One of these sentences states a fact. Which one is it? A. That puppy is not worth $100. B. That puppy costs more than $ 100. C. That puppy is a lot more trouble than it's worth.
What is..The puppy costs more than $ 100
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Tarantulas are big, creepy spiders, but they make cool pets. Just give them a clean aquarium, feed them twice a week, and give them plenty of clean water. Be aware, though, that they can live for 20 years, so make sure you really like them before you take one home!! This story states: A. Facts B. Opinions C. Both fact and opinion
What is...Both fact and opinion
100
Cathy's class was having a Cinco de Mayo party. She volunteered to bring tortilla chips and homemade salsa. She went to the store after school and bought tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and seasonings. It wasn't until she got home that she realized she had forgotten something. If she didn't go back, the kids would have to eat their salsa with spoons!! 1. What did Cathy forget? A. to pay for the groceries B. to buy the tortilla chips C. to add the tomatoes
What is...to buy the tortilla chips
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While trying to shoot a basket, Lewis slipped on the pavement. "I want to keep playing," Lewis said, holding his arm. "Okay, but first let's go inside so you can get a bandage on that scrape," Vic said. Lewis pulled a bandage from his pocket. "We can do that right here. I planned ahead." What part of his body did Lewis scrape? A. Elbow B. Knee C. Chin
What is.....Elbow
200
Sarah and Jenny learned how to waterski at their summer camp in Maine. Sarah had been snow skiing and seemed comfortable on waterskis. Jenny had not done any kind of skiing before. She wanted to learn waterskiing early in the morning when fewer kids were at the lake. Spectators made her nervous!!! What made Jenny nervous? A. Spectators B. Water C. Camp
What is...spectators
200
Hip-Hop music first became pop-ular in the 1980s. In Hip-Hop, rappers talk to the beat of music. Some rap musicaians use their music to describe what they think is wrong in the world. Some talk about growing up in the poor city neighborhoods. Other talk about the hard lives their parents led. This story states A. Facts B. Opinion C. Both fact and opinion
What is...FACT
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Rachel and Pavel were playing catch during lunch. They watched Lori walk by with her baseball glove on. She was tossing a ball up in the air and catching it by herself. Rachel and Pavel saw Lori watching them play catch. Rachel gae Pavel a look. Pavel nodded and smiled. He caught the ball and tuned to say something to Lori. Pretty soon all three kids were having a fun time. What did Pavel say to Lori? A. He told her to leave B. He asked her to play catch. C. He asked to use her glove.
What is...He asked her to play catch.
200
Eric and his friend Yorin decided to sail the dangerous West Sea in search of King Kranor's lost treasure. Eric and Yorin had chosen a special crew for their voyage. Each person was an experienced sailor. None would give up, no matter how difficult the trip might become. They sailed for three weeks on the West Sea. The wind was good, and there was no storms. Finally, they saw land. It was an island. Why did Eric and Yorin want to sail the West Sea? A. King Kranor was living there. B. They liked sailing. C. They wanted to find a treasure.
What is..They wanted to find a treasure
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Daria stood before a wall of sneakers. The salesperson said, " We have sneakers for walking , running, tennis, basketball, and other sports." Daria said, " You certainly do. I'm surprised yo udn't have some for jumping rope." The salesperson smiled. " They're coming in next week. Where were the shoes displayed? A. On a table B. On the floor C. On the wall
What is....on the wall
300
Elesa was working day and night on her art project. There was a big contest coming up and she wanted to enter her artwork. She knew her painting of horses in a field had a good chance of winning. Her art teacher had held it up in front of the class to show them superior student work. Elesa couldn't wait to see her painitng hung next to all the other great pieces of art. How did Elesa feel about entering the contest? A. She was excited. B. She was worried. C. She was sad
What is..She was excited
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A simile is a comparison of two unlike things. Similes use the words "like" or "as." In the simile "The seashells on the beach shone like coins in the moonlight," two very different htings are compared: seashells and coins. Writers use similes so readers can "see" what is being described. This story states: A. Fact B. Opinion C. Both fact and opinion
What is..FACT
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Marcus's beloved football was four years old. He used it a lot and it was quite worn. His dad helped him order a new one on the Internet. It arrived only two days later. Marcus unpacked it excitedly. Then he raced over to Joe's to toss it around. When did the new football arrive? A. Two days after he ordered it B. Four days after he ordered it. C. A week after he ordered it.
What is...Two days after he ordered it.
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"Our boat is gone!" Cara cried. She and her friend Noreen looked at the spot where they had tied their rowboat during the storm. Suddenly, there was the sound of a motorboat. The girls turned around to see a man waving to them from a boat. As the man dragged his boat on the beach, he cried, "Thank goodness you two are safe. I was sent by the hotel to find you. How did the man feel? A) he felt sad and curious B) he felt relieved and excited C) he was disappointed
What is...he felt relieved and excited
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Kelly's dad used to be a professional boxer. His most crowd-pleasing flight took place in Las Vegas. In the early rounds he was losing, then he came back and won the fight. A year after that, he retired from boxing. When did Kelly's dad retire from boxing? A. A year after his most crowd-pleasing fight. B. Two-years after his most crowd-pleasing fight. C. 10 years after his most crown pleasing fight
What is....a year after his most crowd-pleasing fight
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What is the the difference between a fact and an opinion?
What is..Fact: is proven Opinion: is a feeling/emotion of an idea.
400
Sphinx moths are often mistaken for hummingbirds because they can hover, or stay in one place in the air, by flapping their wings rapidly. Sphinx moths hide during the day. At dusk, they emerge to feed on thenectar in flowers. They can fly 30 miles per hour. This story states? A. Fact B. Opinion Both fact and opinion
What is...FACT
400
English has three different words to describe geese, depending on what the geese are doing. A group of geese in the water is called a "gaggle," a group of geese in flight is called a "skein," and a group of geese on the ground is called a "flock." Is that confusing, or what? Please list an FACT from the passage.
What is... 1. A group of geese in the water is called a "gabble." 2. A group of geese in flight is called a "skein." 3. A group of geese on the ground is called a "flock."
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The wind howled on the deserted island. The rain came down hard all day and night. Cara and Amy were stranded on the island because of the storm. Luckily, they found shelter. The next morning, Cara and Amy headed for the beach wher ethey had left their small rowboat. When they reached the spot where they had left it, only the rope was still tied to the tree. What had probably happened to the boat?
What is...the storm washed it away.
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Brandy and Lianne took a ballet class together. Their friend Theresea also signed up, but she missed the first class. After the last day of the eight week class, the girls held a recital at the music center. Their parents and siblings came to watch the performance. Who missed the first ballet class?
Wht is....Theresea
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Miles was looking forward to playing kickball at recess. Ten minutes before it started, snowflakes began to fall. It developed into a heavy storm. The principal canceled outdoor recess. Devin said they would have to wait until spring to play kickball again. Who was looking forward to playing kickball?
What is...Miles
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Christopher Reeve played Super-man in the movies. One day he fell off a horse while competing in a horse show. His injuries caused him to be paralyzed. He spent the remainder of his life working to help others with spinal injuries. Reeve was definitely a superman both on and off the screen. Choose a OPINION from the story.
What is..Reeve was definitely a superman both on and off the screen
500
Name the four context clues.
What is antonym, synonym, direct definition, and example.
500
Hector decided he had waited long enough for Dr. Moban to arrive. Just as he opened the door to leave, a man entered. " Are you my first patient?" the man asked. "I'm sorry to be so late, but I was stuck in traffic." Hector looked at the man and said, " I'm sorry. I must leave right now. Perhaps I'll make another appointment." How did Hector feel about this appointment ?
What is..he was not looking forward to it.
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