Vocab
Definition of blaring
loud
What does the word figure mean in the sentence: Lily drew a figure on the chalkboard and told the class is was a square.
a shape
Who is the narrator of the story, and what point of view is the passage told from?
Humphrey, first-person
What is Humphrey's big idea?
to unplug the television
Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb to complete the sentence. I am ________than my sister. (tall)
taller
Definition of introduce
present
What does the word pet mean in the sentence: Ron's pet is a cat named Ollie.
an animal kept by a person
What does the idiom "at the crack of dawn" mean: At the crack of dawn, DeeLee tiptoed into the room.
very early in the morning
What is the FIRST thing that happens after the television stops working?
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas tell the children stories
Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb to complete the sentence. She is the _________person I know. (nice)
nicest
Definition of nocturnal
active at night
What does the word stall mean in the sentence: Ira put the horse in the stall.
a small area of a barn
Why are the Thomases always yelling?
They cannot hear each other over the sound of the television.
What does the idiom "get it over with" mean: We'll clean his cage and get it over with.
complete an unpleasant task
Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb to complete the sentence. My bed is _______________than yours. (comfortable)
more comfortable
Definition of appreciate
to be grateful for / to know what is good about something
What does the word spring mean in the sentence: Last spring, Carlos planted vegetables in his garden.
a season of the year
At first, how does everyone in the Thomas family feel when the television stops working?
upset
What is one message that this passage conveys: A) Families should watch more TV. B) Students should do their best in school. C) Friends should work out their differences. D) You should learn about your friends' families.
C-friends should work out their differences
Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb to complete the sentence. Health is _______________than money. (important)
more important
Definition of promptly
quickly/ right away
What does the word cover mean in the sentence: Mom put the cover on the baby to keep him warm.
a blanket
What is funny about he sentences below: Mostly, I like cartoon shows. Sometimes they have mice and rabbits and other interesting rodents, although I've never seen a hamster show. Yet. A) It is not an accurate description of cartoons on TV. B) It describes TV shows from an adult's point of view. C) It describes TV shows from a hamster's point of view. D) It describes the funniest scenes from some favorite cartoons.
C-It describes TV shows form a hamster's point of view.
What is the main theme in this passage: A) Hamsters are smart and make great pets. B) No one should watch television while eating. C) Teachers should not send pets home from school. D) Families should spend more time doing things together.
D-Families should spend more time doing things together.
Choose the correct form of the adjective or adverb to complete the sentence. What is the ________movie you have seen? (good)
best