Inferencing/Theme
Describe what the theme of a story is
The theme of a story is the message, lesson, or moral of the story that the author wants you to learn
Correct order of adjectives:
a. I ate the chocolate tasty brownie
b. I ate the tasty chocolate brownie
b. I ate the tasty chocolate brownie
Based on the table, which sentence uses a relative adverb to correctly refer to a place?
a. We will meet at the store where hats are sold.
b. Do you remember the day when we went to the mall?
c. I don't know why she cannot come to the mall with us today.
a. We will meet at the store where hats are sold.
Next week Mark ________ for the state championship.
a. is playing b. will be playing c. was playing d. am playing
b. will be playing
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
A new hotel just opened near us.
near us
Justin worked at the grocery store and one day his manager asked him to carry a heavy box to a customer’s car. As the customer waited outside in her car, Justin tried to lift the box several times on his own but he knew he would end up dropping it. So Justin asked a few of his friends to help, and together they were able to get the big box out to the woman’s car.
*Identify at least one theme of the story.
Possible answers:
Two heads are better than one
Never be afraid to ask for help
Help others in need
Correct order:
a. I have a large German three year old shepherd.
b. I have a three year old large German shepherd.
c. I have a large three year old German shepherd.
c. I have a large three year old German shepherd.
Choose the correct relative pronoun for the sentence:
The student ____ name was called, won the award and went on the stage to get their prize.
a. that b. who c. whom d. whose
d. whose
Yesterday we __________ flowers in the backyard.
a. are picking b. will be picking c. were picking d. was picking
c. were picking
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence:
Will you sit beside me?
beside me
The theme of a story must be _________ meaning that it cannot be _____________ to the characters or events of the story.
universal, specific
a. The old comfortable leather shoes.
b. The comfortable leather old shoes.
c. The comfortable old leather shoes.
c. The comfortable old leather shoes.
Choose the correct relative adverb for the sentence:
I love the month of May ____ the weather is warmer and school gets out for summer.
a. when b. where c. which d. why
a. when
Currently, I _________ for the football team.
a. was cheering b. will be cheering c. am cheering d. are cheering
c. am cheering
Earthquakes can occur on the moon, too.
on the moon
Mr. Sawyer handed back the written reports. Rudy smiled when he saw the gold star on the top of his paper. "For our next project," Mr. Sawyer announced, "you will be asked to read your reports aloud to the class." Rudy began to tremble, and his heart sank to his feet.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
a. Rudy doesn't like speaking in class
b. Mr. Sawyer is Rudy's favorite teacher
a. Rudy doesn't like speaking in class
Which comes first in the order of adjectives: Age or color?
Age
Choose the correct relative pronoun for the sentence:
The condo _____ I stay in at the beach is 20 stories tall.
a. who b. that c. where d.which
b. that
Last week, we ______________ in PE and all completed the race.
a. are running b. was running c. will be running d. were running
d. were running
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence:
This summer Karen and Mia will travel with me.
with me
Raymond checked the time on his computer. Perfect! he thought. It will take twenty minutes to finish my report, three minutes to pack my bag, and thirteen minutes to travel to school. I'll arrive at school at exactly 8:07.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
a. Raymond takes too long to pack his bag
b. Raymond plans his time carefully
b. Raymond plans his time carefully
Which comes first in the adjective order? Material or Origin
Origin
Which relative pronoun best completes this sentence?
My favorite teacher, _______ I respect, retired last year.
whom
I ________________ with my sister last night.
a. was shopping b. will be shopping c. am shopping d. were shopping
a. was shopping
Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence:
The drive to my new house was long.
to my new house