Main Idea
Topic & Tone
Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary in Context
Direct Info & Suggest Questions
100
What is the main idea of Passage One?
Sully had always dreamed of getting a Jack Russell Terrier puppy, and she reminded her mother of this frequently. Eventually, Sully finally had the puppy for which she had always wished!
100
What is the topic of Passage One?
Sully had always dreamed of getting a Jack Russell terrier puppy.
100
Identify the meaning of the word MICROSCOPE and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "The scientist used a MICROSCOPE -- an instrument that magnifies small objects -- to see the bacteria."
A MICROSCOPE is an instrument that magnifies small objects. This type of context clue is a definition clue.
100
Identify the meaning of the word FUNGUS and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming noticed a reaction when a bacteria touched a certain FUNGUS (a plant-like growth)."
A FUNGUS is a plant-like growth. This type of context clue is a definition clue.
100
In Passage Six, why is Brenda moving so slowly? How do you know?
She is sick. The passage says her nose is clogged, she is dizzy, and her muscles hurt.
200
What is the main idea of Passage Two?
The piano and how it has mostly remained the same as it has always been.
200
What is the topic of Passage Two?
The piano.
200
Identify the meaning of the word BACTERIA and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "BACTERIA -- tiny living things -- exist everywhere in the environment."
BACTERIA means tiny living things. This type of context clue is a definition clue.
200
Identify the meaning of the word RANCOR and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "His RANCOR, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person."
RANCOR means the same as hatred. This is a synonym clue.
200
In Passage Six, what is Brenda going to talk about with the manager on the phone? How do you know?
Brenda is calling work because she is sick. She wants to talk with the manager so she can get the day off. She says "actually" which makes it sound like she will say something opposite of what Deidre thinks.
300
What is the main idea of Passage Three?
Computers and how they have gotten smaller and more useful over time.
300
What is the topic of Passage Three?
Computers and how they have changed.
300
Identify the meaning of the word GERMS and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "Sometimes, the word GERMS is used to describe harmful bacteria."
GERMS means harmful bacteria. This type of context clue is a general idea clue.
300
Identify the meaning of the word ANXIOUS and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "Although Tom was ANXIOUS about the test, Tina was not worried at all."
ANXIOUS means the opposite of "not worried", so it must mean that Tom was worried. This type of context clue is an antonym clue.
300
In Passage Seven, where do you think April went?
She has sunburn. It sounds like she went someplace warm, hot, and sunny. Maybe she lied about Jury Duty and went on vacation.
400
What is the main idea of Passage Four?
America's two-party system of Republicans is ineffective and unfair.
400
What is the topic of Passage Four?
America's two-party system of Democrats and Republicans.
400
Identify the meaning of the word PASTEURIZATION and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "Bacteria in milk can be destroyed when it is heated to a high temperature. This heating process is called PASTEURIZATION."
PASTEURIZATION means heating milk to a high temperature. This type of context clue is a restatement clue.
400
Identify the meaning of the word CHRONOLOGICAL and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "The events for the conference were listed in CHRONOLOGICAL order. They began with the first event of the day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening."
CHRONOLOGICAL means in order, beginning with the first and ending with the last. This type of clue is a restatement clue.
400
In Passage Seven, what do you think Mr. Ericson will talk to April about?
He might talk to her about her job or punish her for taking a week off and lying about it. Maybe she will get a warning or maybe she will be fired.
500
What is the main idea of Passage Five?
The CAT scan was a very important invention that helped doctors to see inside the human body better.
500
What is the tone of Passage Four?
It does not support the two-party system that America uses.
500
Identify the meaning of the word ANTIBIOTIC and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "Some medications, like penicillin, can help the human body destroy harmful bacteria. This type of medicine is called an ANTIBIOTIC."
An ANTIBIOTIC is a medication that helps destroy harmful bacteria. This type of context clue is a restatement clue.
500
Identify the meaning of the word CAUTIOUS and decide what kind of context clue this sentence uses: "While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as CAUTIOUS and was seen!"
CAUTIOUS means the opposite of "careful not to be seen", so it must mean that Phil was not careful. This type of context clue is an antonym clue.
500
In Passage Seven, why does April have white circles around her eyes?
It sounds like she was wearing sunglasses and got sunburn where she did not have sunglasses covering her face.
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