Inferences
Text Structure
Capitalization
Comparative/Superlative Adjectives
Could Be Anything
100
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries." There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
What happened to the window and how do you know?
The window was broken by a baseball because it says a baseball was not far from the shattered glass.
100
Both birds lay eggs that are a pretty turquoise blue. When robins are babies, they have spotted chests like the wood thrush. Both birds migrate in the winter. However, the wood thrush prefers deep forests, while the robin can live in towns and backyards. The wood thrush builds a neater nest than the robin. Both birds are fun to see flying around.
What is the structure of this text?
Compare and Contrast because it's talking about two species of bird.
100
sam first met pam while camping in tampa, florida.
What words should be capitalized in this sentence?
The words that should be capitalized are Sam, Pam, Tampa, and Florida.
100
What is the comparative and superlative form of the word TOUGH?
Tougher and Toughest
100
What is Mr. Wahpekeche's favorite candy?
Reese's
200
"Nico!" Erin shouted at the top of her lungs as she bounded through the meadow, "Come back, Nico!" She was nearly out of breath but she kept running through the tall grass. "Nico, come on, boy! It's time to go home!" Erin continued shouting, her voice hoarse from shouting similar expressions all day. Then she stumbled over the leash that she was carrying, "Whoa... Come on Nico!" Erin shouted, regaining her balance.
Who or what is Nico and how do you know?
Nico is a dog because it said Erin stumbled over the leash she was carrying.
200
Streams face many problems. Chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and oil can wash into streams during storms. Dirt and debris from construction sites and bare ground cause problems too. But there is a solution. A buffer zone, or an area of trees and shrubs along a waterway, can dramatically improve water quality.
What is the structure of this text?
Problem and solution because it mentions streams facing many problems and a buffer zone is one solution.
200
pam's favorite part about puppy partners was a crazy character called petey the parakeet.
What words should be capitalized in this sentence?
The words that should be capitalized are Pam's, Puppy Partners, and Petey the Parakeet.
200
What is the comparative and superlative form of the word ANGRY?
Angrier and angriest.
200
What reading skill were we learning when we talked about this image?
Synthesizing Information
300
Gina looked in the mirror at the bright red pustule on her nose. She poked at it carefully, afraid that it might burst on her dress. It was large and painful. The more she prodded it, the larger it got. This is not how it was supposed to go! Gina thought to herself. Her mother yelled up the stairs, "Gina! Eric is here!" This news made Gina start crying. Now her makeup was running, and some got on her dress. "Why me? Why today?"
Why is Gina upset and how do you know?
Gina is upset because she has a huge pimple on her nose and she has a date with Eric.
300
When you spend your hard-earned savings on a pair of shoes, you want to get the most for your money. One way to do this is to clean your shoes. When you get done, they’ll almost look brand new. First, get out a toothbrush and some cleaning spray. Spray the shoes over a sink with no dishes in it and gently scrub the shoes with a toothbrush. Wash the dirt off of the toothbrush repeatedly while you are scrubbing. When you finish scrubbing the foot covering, it is time to clean the soles. Get out some steel wool or an SOS pad, wet it, and then scrub the soles of your shoes clean. You may need to use a paperclip to free any pebbles stuck in the treading. Lastly, scrub the shoes off with a paper towel or clean rag. If you did a good job, your shoes should look almost as nice as when you first got them.
What is the structure of this text?
The structure of this text is sequence.
300
then pam and sam got into a fiery dispute about the impact of amazon's kindle on the act of reading.
What words should be capitalized in this sentence?
The words that should be capitalized are Pam, Sam, Amazon's, and Kindle.
300
What is the comparative and superlative form of the word GOOD?
Better and best.
300
What is the name of the annoying president of the Welcome Wagon Committee?
Mrs. Mulberry
400
Benjamin was nervous for Saturday. He knew that the team would gather in the morning for a pep talk from their coach. Eleven of them would get on the eld. Benjamin would nd his spot between the goalposts and wait for the action to arrive.
What sport if Benjamin about to play and how do you know?
Benjamin is about to play football because it mentions goalposts.
400
Most people have had red pizza, or pizza covered with red sauce, but have you ever had white pizza? White pizza is made in almost the same way as red pizza: the dough rises and is rolled out, toppings are applied, and it is cooked in an oven—but the key difference is that white pizza does not have any tomato sauce on it. Instead, a white pizza may have olive oil or no sauce at all. I like white pizza more than red pizza because you can really taste the ingredients. Adding some fresh tomatoes to a white pizza will give it that tomato flavor without the completely overwhelming taste of the red sauce that covers most pizzas. If you have not had a white pizza, I recommend that you order or make one today.
What is the structure of this text?
The structure of this text is description.
400
sam and pam might get into another dispute while learning about american literature and british literature.
What words should be capitalized in this sentence?
Sam, Pam, American, and British.
400
What is the comparative and superlative form of the word CAREFUL?
More careful and most careful.
400
What is the name of Ben's hamster in The Sasquatch Escape?
Snooze
500
Virgil slammed his fist against the locker. The hallway had been packed one minute ago, but now most of the students had filed into their classes. The bell would ring shortly. Virgil looked around urgently but saw no friendly faces. He faced the locker again and started spinning the lock, first right, then left, then right. He took a deep breath and pulled the lock. It held tight. Virgil grabbed the handle of the locker and yanked it repeatedly in a fit of frustration. Then he threw his arms against the locker and burrowed his head into his arms. Finally, he pushed himself off of the locker and went to look for a custodian.
Why is Virgil upset and how do you know?
Virgil is upset because he forgot the combination to his locker. I know because it talks about him spinning the lock but it doesn't open and he needs to find a custodian to open it for him.
500
Most mobile phones sold today have an operating system that was either designed by Apple or Google. Apple makes the iOS operating system powering their iPhones and iPads. Google makes the Android operating system that can be found on many different mobile phones and tablets. Both of these operating systems allow users to connect to app stores and download applications. To launch these applications, users press small square buttons that appear on their home screens. One major difference between these two operating systems is that Apple makes all of its own hardware. That is to say, the iOS operating system only appears on products created by Apple. On the other hand, many different manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, and LG use the Android operating system. Which one do you like better: Android or iOS?
What is the structure of this text?
The structure of this text is compare and contrast.
500
Dear cinderella and Prince Charming,
there must be a terrible mistake! the stepsisters and I have not yet received an invitation to your wedding. i keep telling the stepsisters that the invitation will arrive soon. i’m getting worried that our invitation got lost. i hear you often have problems with the unicorns that deliver the palace mail.
I’m sure you intend to invite us! After all, you were always my special favorite. How i spoiled you! i let you do all the best chores around the house. are you still mad about that trip to disney world? i don’t know how we could have forgotten you! anyway, florida is too hot in the summer.
so cinderella dear, please send along another invitation as soon as you can. i know how busy you are in your new palace! if you need any cleaning help, i can send one of your stepsisters along. they both miss you so much!
Best wishes,
Your Not-Really-So-Wicked Stepmother
How many capitalization mistakes are there in this letter?
There are 20 capitalization mistakes in the letter.
500
What is the comparative and superlative form of the word POPULAR?
More popular and most popular.
500
What was the title of the short story about people living on Venus?
(One bonus paper ball if your team can remember the character's name who gets locked in the closet.)
"All Summer in a Day" and Margot