Context Clues
Chronological Order
Plot
Plot
Chronological Order
100

"Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing SEDENTARY activities like reading, watching television, or playing video games."

Which of the following correctly defines the meaning of the word SEDENTARY?

  1. To engage in physical activity.
  2. To spend time using minimal brain function.
  3. To engage in criminal activity.
  4. To spend much time seated.



  • To spend much time seated.
100


Which type of non-fiction text structure tells a story IN ORDER?



Cause & Effect
Chronological
Sequence of Events
Problem & Solution


Chronological
100


The sequence of events that occur in a story is called ______?


answer choices


character
point of view
plot
Bob


plot

100



Which of these describes the  rising action?


answer choices


The turning point of the story
When the story begins gain momentum and the conflict is explained
Shows how the conflict is resolved
The most intense part of the story


When the story begins gain momentum and the conflict is explained
100


What are some clue words for sequencing?


answer choices


as a result of, therefore
first, next, then, finally
main idea, details
summarize, re-read


first, next, then, finally
200

There are interlaced flavors of chocolate candy in the valentine present. What does the word "interlaced" mean?

  1. Meshing together
  2. Establishing the truth, to certify
  3. Looking back in time, to think about something
  4. Not the same, random
  • Meshing together
200


Which of the following does NOT contain key words in Chronological Text Structure?



First...
In the year 1953...
Besides...
Finally...


Besides...
200


A struggle between two or more opposing forces.


answer choices


climax
conflict
character
chapter


comflict

200


Which part of the plot is the
turning point of the story?


answer choices


Exposition
Falling Action
Climax
Resolution


Climax
200


Seth came home from school and wanted to make a bowl of cereal for a snack. He looks in the cabinet and picks his cereal. After that he gets a bowl and spoon and goes to the refrigerator and he gets the milk. He then makes his snack and eats it up. What did Seth do before he ate his snack? 


answer choices


He came home from school
He picks his cereal
He gets the milk
He makes his snack


He makes his snack
300

The woman's ERRONEOUS statements about the safety of her company's products led to a number of lawsuits alleging false representation.


What is the meaning of ERRONEOUS?

  1. mistaken
  2. incorrect
  3. argumentative
  4. singular
  • incorrect
300

My family and I went to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The first thing we did when we got there was to take a tour of a space shuttle that once flew into space.During our tour, an astronaut showed us her spacesuit. I even got to try on the space boots. Next, we tasted the food astronauts eat while they are in space. It was really different from other foods that I had eaten but it tasted pretty good. Finally, we got in a special booth that showed us what it is like to be weightless! It was an amazing day.
What words signal the author has used the chronological order text structure?


First, during, next

300

The correct order of plot stages is...


exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

300


Which part of the plot
ties up loose ends?


answer choices


climax
resolution
falling action
rising action


resolution

300


Misty did not feel well when she woke up this morning. The first thing her mother did was feel Misty's forehead. She felt hot, so her mother got out the thermometer and took Misty's temperature. "103 degrees!" exclaimed her mother. "No school for you today." Then she went to the kitchen to get Misty a cup of juice.
What did her mother do after she took Misty's temperature?


answer choices


Misty did not feel well
Woke up this morning
No school for you today
Went to the kitchen to get a cup of juice


Went to the kitchen to get a cup of juice
400

Kenny's older brother Jeff always makes straight A's at school. Jeff keeps his room clean, eats all of his vegetables, and does his chores without being asked. Jeff makes Kenny feel inadequate.


Using context clues to help you, what does "inadequate" mean in this passage?

  1. not good enough
  2. angry
  3. hungry
  4. good about himself
  • not good enough
400


Read the informational text below.  What is the FIRST step to do AFTER you freeze the grasshoppers?
1. Catch or buy your grasshoppers.
2. Clean the grasshoppers and remove their legs and wings.
3. After cleaning, freeze them for 1-2 hours.  
4. Next, cook them in the oven or fry them.  They are even yummy added to fritters.
5. You can add seasoning before or after cooking them.
6. Finally, squeeze a little lemon juice on them and enjoy!



Cook the grasshoppers in the oven or fry them.

400


Which part of the plot
introduces the characters and setting?


answer choices


Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action


Exposition
400



Which part of the plot shows the consequences of the climax?


answer choices


rising action
climax
exposition
falling action


falling action
400


It was spring. Cathy decided to plant seeds in her garden. First, she planted the seeds. Then, she watered them everyday. Soon the seeds grew into beautiful flowers.

What happened right before she watered the plants? 


answer choices


She decided to start a garden. 
It was spring. 
The seeds grew into flowers. 
She planted seeds.


She planted seeds.

500

As Kammi woke up, she remembered that it was the morning of her birthday. She was giddy with excitement as she thought about all the things she was going to do that day.


Using context clues to help you, what does "giddy" mean in this passage?

  1. disappointed
  2. thrilled
  3. nervous
  4. worried
  • thrilled
500

Read the informational text below.  What is the FIRST step to do AFTER you cook the grasshoppers?
1. Catch or buy your grasshoppers.
2. Clean the grasshoppers and remove their legs and wings.
3. After cleaning, freeze them for 1-2 hours.  
4. Next, cook them in the oven or fry them.  They are even yummy added to fritters.
5. You can add seasoning before or after cooking them.
6. Finally, squeeze a little lemon juice on them and enjoy!  

You can add seasoning before or after cooking them.

500


Which part of the plot
develops the conflict?


answer choices


Resolution
Falling Action
Climax
Rising Action


Rising Action
500


Which part of the plot is
the most intense?


answer choices


falling action
exposition
exposition
climax


climax
500


Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down.
What happened second? 


answer choices


Father got the frisbee off the roof. 
Rob threw the frisbee too hard.
Father came home from work. 
Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee. 


Rob threw the frisbee too hard.

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