Context Clues
Read line 24 of the poem.
"And a table spread with choicest meat."
What does the poet mean by the line?
A. The web allows the spider to share his meals with others.
B. The web is near the spider’s favorite food.
C. The web is the spider’s favorite place to eat dinner.
D. The web helps the spider get his meals.
D.
How do lines 5-8 contribute to the overall structure of the poem "The Spider's Lesson?"
A They show that the spider enjoys learning from the experiences of others.
B They show that the spider has taught many others about the importance of spiders.
C They show that the spider cares about keeping the little girl safe from others.
D They show that the spider believes he can change the little girl’s mind about him.
D.
What is the theme of the poem "The Spider's Lesson?"
A One should study nature to learn more about the world.
B One can understand the weather by paying attention to signs in nature.
C One can learn from others even if they are different.
D One may have difficulty understanding new ideas when young.
C
Which phrase from paragraph 2 of "Accidentally Delicious" helps the reader understand the meaning of the word vendor?
A “...ran out of dishes...”
B “...set up next to him...”
C “...continue selling ice cream...”
D “...they could eat the cone.”
C.
How was the invention of cheese puffs different from other accidental food creations in "Accidentally Delicious?"
A Cheese puffs were created using a large number of different ingredients instead of a few.
B Cheese puffs were created using extremely hot temperatures instead of cold.
C Cheese puffs were created using a person’s home kitchen instead of a restaurant.
D Cheese puffs were created using items intended to be eaten by animals instead of humans.
D Cheese puffs were created using items intended to be eaten by animals instead of humans.
What does the poet mean by the phrase “I’m weather-wise” in line 29 in "The Spider's Lesson?"
A. The spider is able to tell what the weather will be like.
B. The spider has seen many different types of weather.
C. The spider knows what to do when the weather changes.
D. The spider enjoys teaching others about weather.
A. The spider is able to tell what the weather will be like.
How does the overall text structure used in paragraph 7 of “Accidentally Delicious” compare to the overall text structure of the additional text "The Episcile?"
A Both use cause and effect to show how Popsicles became so popular among customers at beaches and parks.
B Both use chronological order to show how the Popsicle was first created and then earned its popularity.
C Both use compare and contrast to show the similarities and differences between how Frank Epperson first created the Popsicle and how it is made today.
D Both use problem and solution to show the reason why Frank Epperson wanted to patent his process for making Popsicles before others started copying it.
B Both use chronological order to show how the Popsicle was first created and then earned its popularity.
How does the speaker’s point of view influence how events are described in "The Spider's Lesson?"
A. It allows the reader to understand the reasons why a spider wanted to teach a little girl a lesson.
B. It allows the reader to understand the differences between how a spider and a little girl each deal with fear.
C. It allows the reader to understand why a conversation with a spider teaches a little girl about how to make friends.
D. It allows the reader to understand how an interaction with a spider helps a little girl develop an appreciation for others.
D. It allows the reader to understand how an interaction with a spider helps a little girl develop an appreciation for others.
How does the author support the point that almost anything can be put into ice cream in "Meet an Ice Cream Scientist?"
A by explaining the most popular ingredients that are used to flavor ice cream
B by listing the different questions that Maya Warren asks when judging a new ice cream flavor
C by describing an interesting flavor of ice cream that Maya Warren once created that was actually liked by others
D by comparing an old flavor of ice cream that is no longer popular to a new flavor of ice cream that has strange ingredients
C by describing an interesting flavor of ice cream that Maya Warren once created that was actually liked by others
Which choice best explains how paragraph 7 of “Accidentally Delicious” and the additional text differ in the points of view they represent?
A “Accidentally Delicious” provides an explanation of the process that Frank Epperson used to create his first Popsicle, but the additional text provides examples of how Frank Epperson changed the way he made Popsicles over time.
B “Accidentally Delicious” provides information about how young Frank Epperson was when he created the first Popsicle, but the additional text provides information about how old Frank Epperson was when he sold the patent for the Popsicle.
C “Accidentally Delicious” provides a brief overview of how the Popsicle was invented and given its name, but the additional text provides details about how Frank Epperson was able to grow his Popsicle business across the United States.
D “Accidentally Delicious” provides details about why the Popsicle was originally called a different name, but the additional text provides a more detailed explanation of how Frank Epperson decided on the name for his Popsicle.
C “Accidentally Delicious” provides a brief overview of how the Popsicle was invented and given its name, but the additional text provides details about how Frank Epperson was able to grow his Popsicle business across the United States.
What does the word relate mean as it is used in paragraph 11 in "Meet An Ice Cream Scientist? ?
A achieve
B connect
C research
D speak
B connect
What is the text structure of paragraph 8 in "Meet an Ice Cream Scientist?"
A. Description
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem and Solution
D. Chronological
A. Description
Which choice summarizes the “Chocolate Chip Cookies” section?
A A woman created chocolate chip cookies when she decided not to follow her usual cookie recipe. After listening to her husband’s suggestion, she put chocolate pieces in her cookie dough instead of melted chocolate.
B A woman created chocolate chip cookies when she ran out of the correct type of chocolate needed for a recipe and used chocolate pieces instead. Although the recipe did not turn out the way she expected, the cookies she made became very popular.
C A woman created chocolate chip cookies when she forgot to melt the chocolate before adding it to her cookie dough recipe. Because of their popularity, she named the cookies after the inn that she and her husband owned.
D A woman created chocolate chip cookies when she chopped up the chocolate used in her cookie recipe instead of melting it. Because she was disappointed that her cookies did not turn out quite right, she did not give them to her guests at first.
B. A woman created chocolate chip cookies when she ran out of the correct type of chocolate needed for a recipe and used chocolate pieces instead. Although the recipe did not turn out the way she expected, the cookies she made became very popular.
Bonus!!!!
Say something nice to another group for 300 points.
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In "Meet an Ice Cream Scientist," how does paragraph 3's text structure compare with paragraph 4's text structure?
They are both compare and contrast.
What are the main ideas of the text?
A Being an ice cream scientist is a fun and interesting job. An ice cream scientist must know how to make ice cream and be able to create new flavors for people to enjoy.
B An ice cream scientist must be good at science and chemistry. Ice cream can be made in a number of different ways depending on the ingredients used to make it.
C An ice cream scientist has an interesting but challenging job. Ice cream is a food that must be made using special equipment in order to freeze it quickly.
D Becoming an ice cream scientist takes a great deal of work. An ice cream scientist must understand how different oils can be used instead of milk to make ice cream creamy.
A Being an ice cream scientist is a fun and interesting job. An ice cream scientist must know how to make ice cream and be able to create new flavors for people to enjoy.