Vocabulary
What is the meaning of territory?
The dogs growled at the stranger on their territory because they didn't know him.
Land
Which word has almost the same meaning as whined in the sentence below?
"I have too many papers to grade," Ms. LoCicero whined.
Complained, explained, repeated, or shouted?
Complained
Which detail BEST supports the main idea that Lewis and Clark were leading a large expedition?
They needed a guide to lead them.
They used a keelboat and two canoes.
They had forty men traveling with them.
They needed horses to cross the mountains.
They had forty men traveling with them.
Which word in the sentence is an example of onomatopoeia?
The crew built creaky, clumsy wagons to carry their boats and supplies.
What is the correct abbreviation for Mister and inches?
Mr. and in.
What is the meaning of route?
The fourth-grade teachers walk the same route after school for exercise.
Which word has almost the same meaning as amazed in the sentence below?
Mrs. Whiting was amazed when she won 2nd place in the science experiment contest.
Alert, astonished, pleased, or puzzled?
Astonished
Which detail supports the idea that it was too difficult for the Corps of Discovery to travel in the winter of 1804?
The explorers built a fort.
The Missouri River was muddy.
The Shoshone lived in the mountains.
Every member of the crew had a special skill.
The explorers built a fort.
Which phrase from the article does NOT help readers follow the sequence of events?
"On April 7, 1805"
"By the middle of July"
"Nearly two weeks later"
"Battered by hail, rain, and wind"
"Battered by hail, rain, and wind"
What is the correct abbreviation for August and feet?
Aug. and ft.
What is the meaning of clumsy?
The clumsy kitten fell when it tried to jump on the table.
Awkward
Which word has almost the same meaning as weary in the sentenced below?
Mrs. Broussard felt weary after a hard day at school.
Annoyed, bored, exhausted, or upset?
Exhausted
Which sentence from the article supports the idea that Sacagawea helped the crew?
"Sacagawea jumped up, threw her blanket over her brother, and wept."
"Just a few minutes after drinking the mixture, Sacagawea gave birth to a baby boy."
"As Sacagawea walked along the riverbank, she carried Pomp on her back, in a cradleboard or wrapped up snug in her shawl."
"Sacagawea stayed calm and rescued the captains' important things--journals, gunpowder, medicines, scientific instruments--every bundle she could reach."
"Sacagawea stayed calm and rescued the captains' important things--journals, gunpowder, medicines, scientific instruments--every bundle she could reach."
When did Sacagawea discover that the Shoshone chief was her brother?
While she was translating at a council with the Shoshones.
What is the correct abbreviation for Road and post office?
Rd. and P.O.
What is the meaning of duty?
A student's duty is to do their homework.
Responsibility
Which word has almost the same meaning as fearless as the sentence below?
Ms. Calderon is our fearless leader.
Boastful, courageous, strict, or terrifying?
Courageous
Which sentence does NOT support the idea below:
They journey across the Rockies almost killed the explorers.
They didn't have enough to eat.
Their feet froze in the cold mountain air.
They mounted horses and left their boats behind.
The mountain paths were narrow and dangerous.
They mounted horses and left their boats behind.
What did Sacagawea want to do BEFORE returning home to the Knife River Villages?
See the Pacific Ocean.
What is the correct abbreviation for quart and Doctor?
qt. and Dr.
What is the meaning of accompany?
I appreciate your parents accompanying us on the field trip next Thursday.
Go with
Which word has almost the same meaning as chuckled in the sentence below?
Mrs. Nolte chuckled as she told us a story about birds.
Laughed, smiled, stammered, or whispered?
Laughed
What is the main idea of the article?
Lewis and Clark made friends with the Shoshone people.
Lewis and Clark explored lands that doubled the size of our nation.
Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark explore the route to the Pacific Ocean.
Sacagawea carried her baby on cradleboard when she served as an interpreter.
Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark explore the route to the Pacific Ocean.
How does the author organize the information in this article?
By telling the events in the order they happened.
What is the correct abbreviation for Friday and miles?