Idioms and Headings
What does "working around the clock" mean?
working on something for a long time or many hours
A main idea is _____________.
the most important thought or central point of a paragraph, text, or conversation
He pressed on, working hard on his homework assignment.
What does "pressed on" mean in this sentence?
continued to try hard despite potential difficulty
A cause is ____________.
an event that makes another one happen as a result
A synonym is ________.
a word that means the same thing as another word
(ex: clear, translucent)
Leaving someone "high and dry" means ___________.
abandoning them without help
True or false: summarizing a text can help you find the main idea by focusing on the most important information.
True
“The puppy was famished, so he quickly ate his entire dinner.” What does famished mean?
really hungry
An effect is _________.
something that happens as a result of another event
An antonym is ________.
a word that means the opposite of another word
(ex: big, small)
How can a heading help you answer questions from a text?
it tells you what that section is about and is a shortcut to finding answers
Olivia reads a passage about how leaves change color in the fall, what happens inside the tree for this to occur, and the many colors you could see. She says the main idea is "Seeing leaves change is a pretty sight." Why is this not correct?
It doesn't have anything to do with what the passage is about; it's an opinion someone could have.
“Unlike her timid brother, Veronica eagerly volunteered to speak in front of the entire school.” What does timid mean?
shy or lacking confidence
An effect of waking up late for school is ___________.
any of these: being late, being rushed, not getting to eat breakfast, etc.
An antonym for "ancient" is ___________.
new, young, fresh, etc.
A passage explains how bees collect nectar, carry pollen, and help plants reproduce. Which heading would fit best?
A. How Bees Help Plants
B. Where Bees Sleep
C. Different Kinds of Insects
How Bees Help Plants
They live in neighborhoods, prairies, forests, and in many other types of environments
“The scientist was meticulous when recording her results. She checked every measurement twice and carefully organized all of her notes.” What does meticulous mean?
Very careful and/or precise
A possible cause of failing a test is ________.
any of these: not studying, not paying attention in class, being confused on the material, etc.
In the sentence, “The puppy was reluctant to enter the water,” name a word that is an antonym for reluctant.
unsure, nervous, afraid, etc.
A section explains that dolphins communicate using clicks and whistles, use sounds to find objects, and can recognize individual dolphins by their calls. Which heading would BEST fit?
A. Dolphin Communication
B. Where Dolphins Live
C. What Dolphins Eat?
A. Dolphin Communication
A passage explains that octopi can change color, squeeze through tiny spaces, use tools, and solve problems. It gives several examples of their unusual abilities. Name a possible main idea for this passage.
Octopi have remarkable abilities that help them survive.
"The old castle was dilapidated. Several windows were broken, the roof leaked, and parts of the walls were crumbling.” What does dilapidated most likely mean?
old and in poor condition
An example of a cause and effect is _____________.
answer varies
Read the sentence: “Although the path was treacherous, the experienced hikers continued carefully.” Name a word that could replace treacherous.
dangerous, unsafe, perilous, etc.