Vocabulary
What is the meaning of inspector?
The inspector looked at all the evidence to solve the mystery.
examiner
What is the meaning of thermometer?
My mom took my temperature with a thermometer when I wasn't feeling good.
instrument for measuring heat
Why does the author give a date in the first paragraph of the passage?
To show the story takes place in the future.
Describe Margie's teacher.
It is a computer.
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct it.
The captain's announcement informed the passengers that the plane would be landing in Durango, Colorado in ten minutes.
No.
Add a comma after Colorado.
What is the meaning of dispute?
I had a dispute with my sister over whose turn it was to clean the dishes.
What is the meaning of audible?
The substitute teacher was barely audible in the noisy classroom with the unruly students.
able to be heard
How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books the children usually read?
The old book is printed on paper.
Which question does the author MOST likely want the reader to think about?
Should children read books?
Where will families in the future?
Why do children need to learn geography?
Are human beings better teachers than computers are?
Are human beings better teachers than computers are?
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Have you ever seen Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa.
No.
Change the period to a question mark.
What is the meaning of calculated?
The students calculated how much money they earned for the fund raiser.
added up
What is the meaning of manufacture?
The Apple factory will manufacture the new iPhone 17 soon.
make
Why does the author have Margie and Tommy talk about the old book?
To show how schools have changed.
Which sentence from the passage is the BEST example of informal speech?
"How could a man be a teacher?"
"He knows almost as much, I betcha."
"Can I read the book with you some more after school?"
"Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions."
"He knows almost as much, I betcha."
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct it.
"I've studied American history, but I haven't read the Declaration of Independence" said Dan.
No.
Add a comma after Independence.
What is the meaning of insert?
You need to insert your debit card into the ATM to get cash.
Put in
What is the meaning of thermostat?
The students wanted the thermostat to be on 75 degrees, but the teacher wanted it on 70 degrees.
a device for controlling heat in the room
What word BEST describes the inspector's language in this sentence:
"Actually, the over-all pattern of her progress is quite satisfactory."
Formal.
How does the author MOST likely feel about the kind of school described in the book Tommy finds?
That kind of school is a great place for children to learn.
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Mr. Hill's students read a book about amphibians called Unusual Life Cycles, they really enjoyed it.
No.
Add the word and after the comma.
What is the meaning of progress?
The teacher used a spreadsheet to keep track of her students' progress throughout the year.
development
What is the meaning of audition?
The student will audition for the part of Annie in the school play.
try out
How do the illustrations help show that the passage is science fiction?
They show a futuristic world.
What is the author's MAIN purpose for writing this passage?
To inform readers about the future and prepare them for mechanical teachers.
Is the sentence correct? If not, correct it.
Many of the countries landfills are filling up, so people are searching for other ways to get rid of trash.
No.
Change countries to country's.