Homophones
Choose the correct homophone to complete this sentence: The children watched as the brown _ ran up the tree.
A. bare
B. bear
C. bair
D. baer
Bear
The word "transport" contains the root "port." Based on this root word meaning "to carry," what does transport mean?
A. To sleep deeply
B. To carry across or move from one place to another
C. To speak loudly
D. To write neatly
To carry across or move from one place to another
What would happen if many families moved to your town at the same time?
A. The schools would have more students and new houses would be built
B. Everyone would move away immediately
C. The town would disappear
D. The weather would change
A. The schools would have more students and new houses would be built
Look at these sentences: "The brave and courageous firefighter ran into the building. She was fearless as she rescued the cat." What does "courageous" mean?
A. Scared and afraid
B. Brave and fearless
C. Tired and weak
D. Slow and careful
B. Brave and fearless
Which group of clue words would help you identify a CAUSE AND EFFECT text structure?
A. First, next, then, finally, last
B. Because, as a result, since, therefore, consequently
C. However, but, although, in contrast, different from
D. Similar to, like, just as, also, both
B. Because, as a result, since, therefore, consequently
Which homophone correctly completes this sentence: Please _ your jacket before we go outside.
A. where
B. wear
C. ware
D. wair
Wear
2. The word "bicycle" contains the root "bi" meaning "two." What does this tell us about a bicycle?
A. It has two seats
B. It has two wheels
C. It has two colors
D. It has two handles
It has two wheels
3. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of not watering a plant for two weeks?
A. The plant will grow taller
B. The plant will produce more flowers
C. The plant will grow new leaves
D. The plant will begin to wilt
D. The plant will begin to wilt
Read these sentences: "The night was peaceful and tranquil. Everything was quiet and still." What does "tranquil" mean?
A. Dark and scary
B. Noisy and busy
C. Calm and peaceful
D. Bright and sunny
C. Calm and peaceful
Read this sentence: "_ whales and dolphins are mammals, _ they both need to come up for air." Which pair of clue words shows COMPARISON?
A. First, then
B. Because, so
C. Both, and
D. However, but
C. Both, and
Select the correct homophone for this sentence: The strong wind _ the leaves around the yard.
A. through
B. threw
C. thorough
D. thru
Threw
3. In the word "submarine," the root "sub" means "under." What would a submarine most likely do?
A. Fly in the sky
B. Float on water
C. Travel under water
D. Travel under land
Travel under water
3. During the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built in cities. What NEGATIVE effects did this have on urban areas or cities?
A. Cities became smaller and people moved to farms
B. Air and water pollution increased, and living conditions became crowded
C. Everyone became wealthy and pollution decreased
D. Factories closed and jobs disappeared
B. Air and water pollution increased, and living conditions became crowded
Look at these sentences: "The crowd was boisterous and rowdy during the basketball game. The noisy and energetic fans cheered loudly for their team." What does "boisterous" mean?
A. Quiet and calm
B. Sad and disappointed
C. Loud and excited
D. Bored and sleepy
C. Loud and excited
Which group of clue words signals a SEQUENCE text structure?
A. First, afterward, next, finally, at last
B. Same as, similar to, alike, also, as well
C. But, however, on the other hand, although
D. If, because, due to, as a result
A. First, afterward, next, finally, at last
Choose the correct homophone: The baseball team won _ games this season.
A. they're
B. there
C. their
D. thair
Their
The word "autobiography" contains the root "auto" meaning "self." What type of book would an autobiography be?
A. A story about animals
B. A book of poems
C. A story about someone else's life
D. A story about one's own life
A story about one's own life
During the California Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of people moved to California to search for gold. Which TWO effects did this MOST LIKELY have on California?
A. The population decreased and farms were abandoned
B. The population increased rapidly and new towns were built
C. The gold mines closed and people moved away
D. Native Americans gained more land and resources
B. The population increased rapidly and new towns were built
Read these sentences: "The new student was apprehensive and nervous about starting school. She felt worried and uncertain about making new friends." What does "apprehensive" mean?
A. Excited and eager
B. Angry and frustrated
C. Happy and cheerful
D. Worried and anxious
D. Worried and anxious
Which clue words would you find in a PROBLEM AND SOLUTION text structure?
A. Different from, unlike, however
B. First, second, third, finally
C. The problem is, one solution is, to solve this
D. Similar to, likewise, also
C. The problem is, one solution is, to solve this
Which homophone fits this sentence: I can _ the birds singing in the morning.
A. hear
B. here
C. heer
D. heir
Hear
The root word "graph" means "to write or draw." What would a photograph most likely be?
A. A written letter
B. A drawn picture
C. A captured image
D. A sound recording
A captured image
If deforestation (or cutting down forests) continues in the Amazon rainforest, which sequence of events would MOST LIKELY occur?
A. New trees will grow immediately and animals will return
B. The forest will become healthier with fewer trees competing for resources
C. Wildlife habitats will be destroyed
D. The forest will transform into fertile farmland without any problems
C. Wildlife habitats will be destroyed
Read these sentences: "The principal was adamant and firm about the new school rules. She remained unyielding and determined despite student complaints." What does "adamant" mean?
A. Flexible and changing
B. Strict and unwavering
C. Confused and uncertain
D. Gentle and kind
B. Strict and unwavering
Look at these clue words: "unlike, whereas, but, however." What type of text structure would these words signal?
A. Sequence
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
B. Compare and Contrast