Reading for Meaning
What is the most important part of the passage called?
The central idea.
What part of speech is the underlined word?
"She ran quickly to catch the bus?"
Adverb
What is the tone in this sentence:
"She stomped into the room and slammed her books onto the desk."
Angry, frustrated
What does the word reluctant most likely mean:
"He was reluctant to join the group because he didn't know anyone."
A. Excited
B. Nervous
C. Unwilling
D. Curious
C. Unwilling
What type of text is a news article?
A. Narrative
B. Informational
C. Opinion
D. Argumentative
B. Informational
What is Mrs. Gotham's first name?
Allison
What is a good supporting detail to support this central idea: "Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change"?
Answers may vary. For example:
"Hotter temperatures have extended fire seasons"
"Less rain means more dry brush to catch fire."
Which of the following is a compound sentence:
A. I was tired.
B. I was tired, so I took a nap.
C. Because I was tired, I took a nap.
D. Being tired, I took a nap.
B. I was tired, so I took a nap.
Which figurative language device is used:
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees."
Personification
Which synonym best replaces the word abandon.
"She had to abandon the project due to limited time."
A. Complete
B. Start
C. Leave
D. Celebrate
C. Leave
Which structure is used when a text explains how one event leads to another?
A. Problem and solution
B. Chronological
C. Cause and effect
D. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
Which TWO are Mrs. Gotham's favorite hobbies?
A. Puzzles
B. Kayaking
C. Crocheting
D. Playing Fallout
E. Crossword Puzzles
A. Puzzles
E. Crossword Puzzles
What is the author's attitude towards school based on this sentence:
"She dragged her feet across the parking lot, clutching her backpack like a shield".
She doesn't want to go; she's anxious or nervous.
Her favorite pair of shoes ____ stained from the mud.
A. Is
B. Are
A. is
What point of view is this sentence:
"You must turn left at the corner, then walk three block to the library."
Second person
"The glowing review bolstered his confidence."
What does bolstered mean?
Grew, strengthened, boosted.
You are writing an informational essay about space exploration, specifically about the dangers for humans when they go to space.
What text structure would be most useful?
Cause and effect
What is something that Mrs. Gotham actually collects?
A. Coffee mugs
B. Stickers
C. Rocks
D. Magnets
C. Rocks
"The noise of the engine roared like a lion"
What does this suggest about the engine?
The engine is loud, powerful, or works really well.
The dogs and cat of the house across the street ___ incredibly loud after midnight.
A. Are
B. Is
What point of view is used in this sentence:
"I couldn't believe what I was seeing."
First person
What is the meaning of the prefix "un-" in the word "unpredictable"?
"not", or the opposite of.
Which text structure would be most useful for explaining how a new invention was developed over time?
Chronological
What is the name of the book that Mrs. Gotham wrote? (It can be found in her classroom library!)
Falling
How can a writer develop the idea of perseverance in a story about a basketball player?
Answers may vary, for example:
Details about the hard work, repeated failures, determintion.
Fix the grammatical error.
"Me and my friend is going to the movies later."
My friend and I are going to the movies later.
What two types of figurative language are in this sentence:
"Peter pounced on the pancakes, his stomach a bottomless pit."
Hyperbole and metaphor
"She was meticulous about every detail in her painting."
What is a synonym for the word meticulous?
detailed, careful, thoroughly
"Plastic in the ocean is a growing problem. It harms wildlife, damages ecosystems, and even affects human health. Scientists are working on solutions, such as biodegradable materials and cleanup efforts."
Problem and solution
What is Mrs. Gotham's secret talent?
A. She can spell words backwards and forwards.
B. She can do a handstand.
C. She can cook a pie without a recipe.
D. She can run a 5-minute mile.
B. She can do a handstand.