Word Work
The cars are going very fast.
The -s in cars means...
1. There is more than one car
2. There are no cars
3. There is one car
1. There is more than one car
Tommy prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla.
What does the word prefer mean?
1. to like one thing more than another
2. to dislike something
3. to eat quickly
1. to like one thing more than another
The small, brown rock is hard.
Which word tells how the rock feels?
1. small
2. brown
3. hard
3. hard
Liam saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. He smiled and invited the student to sit with him. Soon, they were laughing and talking together.
What lesson does this paragraph teach>
1. Being kind can help others feel welcome.
2. New students should always sit quietly.
3. It is fun to eat lunch alone.
1. Being kind can help others feel welcome.
I brushed my teeth after I ate breakfast.
The -ed in brushed means...
1. There is more than one brush.
2. I will brush my teeth.
3. I already brushed my teeth.
3. I already brushed my teeth.
Stella observed the birds peeking out of their nests as she walked through the park.
What does the word observed mean?
1. to ignore
2. to watch carefully
3. to catch
2. to watch carefully
Which sense does this sentence appeal to most?
1. hearing
2. smell
3. sight
Maya forgot to feed her dog one morning. She noticed her mistake and fed him as soon as she remembered. After that, she made a reminder to help her remember every day.
What did Maya learn in this paragraph?
1. Forgetting is never okay.
2. Taking responsibility means fixing mistakes.
3. Reminders are only for adults.
2. Taking responsibility means fixing mistakes.
Sophie won't be able to play outside until she finishes her homework.
What two works make the contraction won't?
1. we don't
2. will do
3. will not
Emma's mom told her to separate her clean clothes from the dirty ones.
What does the word separate mean?
1. to mix things together
2. to put things apart from each other
3. to throw things away
2. to put things apart from each other
The crunchy apple made a loud snap when I bit into it.
Which sense does this sentence appeal to most?
1. Hearing
2. Touch
3. Smell
1. Hearing
Ethan had trouble learning how to ride his bike. He fell many times and wanted to quit. With practice and help from his dad, he finally learned how to ride.
What lesson does this paragraph teach?
1. Riding a bike is easy for everyone.
2. Quitting makes things faster.
3. Practicing can help you succeed.
3. Practicing can help you succeed.
Mia's new kitten was too playful, so she decided to declaw it.
What is the prefix in the word declaw?
1. claw
2. de
3. playful
2. de
The bird flew down from the tree with a swift swoop.
What does the word swoop mean?
1. to fly quickly downward
2. to fly straight up
3. to stay still in the air
1. to fly quickly downward
The scent of fresh popcorn filled the movie theater.
Which sense does this sentence appeal to most?
1. Sight
2. Taste
3. Smell
3. Smell
Sofia accidentally broke a classroom ruler. She felt nervous but told her teacher the truth. Her teacher thanked her for being honest.
What did Sofia learn?
1. Telling the truth can be hard but important.
2. Rulers break easily.
3. It is better to hide mistakes.
1. Telling the truth can be hard but important.
What does the word bank mean in the following sentence?
The children sat on the bank and watched the ducks swim by.
1. a place where people keep their money
2. the side of a river or lake
3. a building with many offices
2. the side of a river or lake
The children suppose there might be hidden treasure buried in the backward.
What does the word suppose mean?
1. to forget
2. to know for sure
3. to guess or imagine
3. to guess or imagine
The sour lemon made my lips pucker, and I could hear my friends laughing.
Which sense is described in the first part of the sentence?
1. Hearing
2. Taste
3. Touch
2. Taste
While hiking, Noah saw trash near a stream. He picked it up and put it in a trash bag so animals would not get hurt.
What lesson does this paragraph teach?
1. Trash belongs in nature.
2. Animals do not notice trash.
3. People should help take care of the environment.
3. People should help take care of the environment.