Vocabulary
What does the word archaeologists mean?
The archaeologists discussed how to determine the age of the stone tablet.
Scientists who study items from the past
Which word is an indefinite pronoun in the sentence below?
I hope Dad has fixed something good for us to eat.
a. I
b. has
c. something
d. us
c. something
What text structure does the author use to describe the discovery of the terracotta soldiers?
Sequence
What does the word distinct mean?
The words their and there may sound the same, but they have distinct meanings and spellings.
Different or Unique
Which is a demonstrative pronoun?
These are my photographs of our vacation at the coast.
a. These
b. my
a. These
The author writes that the the weapons of the terracotta army were all so perfectly made that, after cleaning, their ancient tips are still sharp enough to split hair! The author uses hyperbole to show what weapons are what?
Extremely Sharp
Which word belongs to the same word family as graphic and biography?
a. autograph
b. grapple
a. autograph
Which word is an indefinite pronoun?
Does she know if Ray asked anyone to help him with the decorations for his party?
a. she
b. anyone
c. him
d. his
b. anyone
A young soldier looks both excited and nervous; an older officer, perhaps a veteran of many wars, appears tired, resigned.
Why did the author choose to focus her description on these two soldiers?
Because they are good examples of how distinct and lifelike the figures are.
What does the word precede mean?
The flash of light from a lightning strike will always precede the sound of thunder.
Come before..
Which word is an interrogative pronoun?
Who is going to be "it" when we play our game of tag?
a. Who
b. it
a. who
Which idea conveys an opinion?
a. The terracotta army is among the most incredible discoveries of modern times.
b. The warriors were created by hundreds of craftsmen from all over the empire.
a. The terracotta army is among the most incredible discoveries of modern times.
Which word belongs to the same word family as meter and metric?
a. meeting
b. perimeter
b. perimeter
Which is an intensive pronoun?
He always looks for the quickest way to get something done, but I myself am a perfections
a. I
b. myself
b. myself
Which opinion could be best supported by the facts in the article?
a. Qin should be admired as a great hero who faced death fearlessly
b. Qin should be seen as a fierce leader who sacrificed others' lives for his own glory.
b. Qin should be seen as a fierce leader who sacrificed others' lives for his own glory.