Inferencing
Mom made sandwiches and put them in a basket along with some chips. Dad grabbed a checkered blanket and Robbie got the frisbee. Then the whole family got in the car. Where is the family going?
A. the beach C. the lake
B. a picnic D. the movies
B. a picnic
What do you call the words beneath, beside, or above a picture in a book?
A. Glossary C. Photograph
B. Index D. Captions
D. captions
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Charlotte. She lived in a beautiful castle with her father and mother. Charlotte was the most beautiful girl in the kingdom.
What is the author's purpose?
to entertain
What do we call sound words?
Onomatopoeia
True or false?
Main idea and central idea are synonyms.
True! They mean the exact same thing :)
My mom picked up the milk and eggs from the fridge. She pushed the cart with my baby sister in it and went through the check-out line. Where is my mom?
A. the grocery store C. at the park
B. Six Flags D. a horse farm
A. the grocery store
What do you call words that are slanted?
A. Bold Print C. Illustrations
B. Labels D. Italic print
D. Italic Print
Frogs are amphibians. They can live on either land or in water. A frog can lay thousands of eggs called frog spawn.
What is the author's purpose?
to inform
When we give human qualities to objects or things we call that:
A. Onomatopoeia B. Personification
C. Alliteration D. Hyperbole
B. Personification
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. The main idea of this passage is:
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
It was very quiet when James walked inside. He returned the books in the book return box and went to the children’s section. He checked out two books and left with his parents. Where was James?
A. the grocery store C. the library
B. a museum D. at church
C. the library
What do we call an image taken with a real camera?
A. illustration C. drawing
B. photograph D. glossary
B. photograph
You should eat ice cream because it is so good. You can choose from many flavors. You can eat it in a bowl or in a delicious cone.
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
This is an exaggeration.
A. Simile B. Hyperbole
C. Text Evidence D. Personification
B. Hyperbole
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The central idea of this passage is:
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
Sally was already tired as she brushed her teeth and combed her hair. She left her bathroom and set her alarm for 6:00am and then she laid down in her bed. What was Sally doing?
A. getting ready for school C. making dinner
B. getting ready for bed D. waking up
B. getting ready for bed
What do you call a list of important words and their definitions found at the back of the book?
A. Glossary C. Table of Contents
B. Index D. Heading
A. Glossary
You should vote for Peter! Peter would make a great class president. He wants to make snack time 20 minutes instead of 10 minutes. Peter is the best!
What is the author's purpose?
to persuade
Uses the same letter or sound at the beginning of each word in a phrase
A. Alliteration B. Hyperbole
C. Onomatopoeia D. Personification
A. Alliteration
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat! The central idea of this passage is:
a. Pizza is made from flour
b. How to make homemade pizza
c. Pizza is easy to make
d. Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious
b. How to make homemade pizza
John sat in the seat, put his seat belt on and pushed the pedal. He rammed into the wall. He turned around and began to laugh as he tracked through the course and made it to the finish line. What is John doing?
A. go-karting C. learning to drive
B. learning at school D. drawing a picture
A. go-karting
A few words that tell what a paragraph or section will be about.
A. Section C. Heading
B. Index D. Footing
C. Heading
A tulip is a type of flower. Tulips come in many different colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and pink. Tulips are not grown from seeds but from bulbs buried under soil.
What is the author's purpose?
to inform
Compares two things by saying one is the other:
A. Metaphor B. Simile
C. Personification D. Alliteration
A. Metaphor
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges. The main idea of this passage is:
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
b. Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
c. One type of storm is called a hurricane.
d. Hurricanes are different from other storms.
a. Hurricanes are dangerous storms.