Pronouns and Antecedents
I’m In the sentence below, what does ‘they’ refer to?
“When the students were done reading they put the books away.”
They
"The clock goes tick-tock, the time moves fast,
A whistle blows, and the race is passed.
The leaves rustle as the wind blows through,
A buzzing bee hums the morning dew."
What is the effect of the onomatopoeia in the poem?
A. It helps the reader understand the emotions of the characters.
B. It adds a sense of mystery to the setting.
C. It creates vivid sounds that bring the scene to life.
D. It helps the reader focus on the theme of the poem.
C. It creates vivid sounds that bring the scene to life.
What type of text feature is the small print underneath a picture (which usually describes the picture) called?
Captions
In the sentence, how does the adjective affect the meaning of the noun?
"The large golden dog ran after the ball."
The dog is Large and Golden
What does it mean when a word contains the prefix "mid"?
EX: Midgame
It's in the 'middle'
In the sentence below, what should the missing pronoun be?
“When Mikey was done with his Takis ____ balled up the bag and shot it in the trashcan.”
He
"The wind will call, the wind will cry,
The wind will sing a lullaby.
It whispers soft, it whispers low,
It whispers things we'll never know."
What is the purpose of the repetition in the poem? (Multiple Choice)
A. To create a sense of mystery and emphasize the wind’s many sounds.
B. To describe the physical strength of the wind.
C. To show the wind as a destructive force in nature.
D. To provide a detailed list of all the wind’s actions.
A. To create a sense of mystery and emphasize the wind’s many sounds.
What is the section called at the end of Text Books which contain an alphabetical list of all the information in the book, alphabetically, then by page number?
The Index
In the sentence, how does the adverb affect the meaning of the verb?
"The young student carefully ran to get to class on time."
He ran carefully
What does it mean when a word contains the prefix, "Anti-"
Antihero
Against or Opposite
In the sentence below, which word would be the Antecedent?
JoAnne didn’t want to study today, so instead she went to the mall.*
*not a positive choice, right?!
JoAnne
"The moonlight dances on the sea,
A silver trail so wild and free.
Waves whisper secrets, soft and clear,
As stars above draw ever near."
What does the imagery of "moonlight dances on the sea" in the stanza represent? (Multiple Choice)
A. The peacefulness of the ocean
B. The movement and beauty of nature
C. The danger of the sea at night
D. The coldness of the moonlight
B. The movement and beauty of nature
Which text feature would be most useful for quickly finding the meaning of unfamiliar terms bolded or underlined in the text?
Glossary/Dictionary
What is an Adjective?
A descriptive word that Modifies a Noun
EX: Prideful
Full of something
In the sentence below, which word would is the Pronoun ‘their’ referring to?
The Illuminated Manuscripts created by Monks have long been held as treasures by their respective cultures, therefore their conservation is mandated by international law.
The Illuminated Manuscripts
"The wind is like a whispering friend,
It dances softly, then will bend.
It moves through trees, so light and free,
A gentle touch for you and me."
What does the simile "The wind is like a whispering friend" illustrate? (Multiple Choice)
A. The wind is loud and strong.
B. The wind moves quickly and forcefully.
C. The wind is gentle and calm.
D. The wind is unpredictable and wild.
C. The wind is gentle and calm.
What information would you expect to find in an article titled, "Why Michael Jordan is the Greatest of All Time"?
Many answers work here, Example:
Biographical Information about Michael Jordan
Statistics on his career
Images of him dunking
Air Jordans
What is an Adverb?
A descriptive word that modifies a verb
What does the suffix "-able" mean in the word below?
lovable
In the sentence below, what are the correct pronoun/antecedent?
“Jack and I went to the library to grab some books. ____ read them during study block in silence ”
Antecedent: Jack and I
Pronoun: We
"The moon is a lantern in the sky,
Lighting the dark where shadows lie.
It whispers soft as night unfolds,
A quiet glow, a story told."
What does the metaphor "The moon is a lantern in the sky" indicate about the moon? (Mulitple Choice
A. It gives light and guides in the darkness.
B. It is a tool used to tell stories.
C. It is a symbol of peace and calm.
D. It is a source of loud noise.
A. It gives light and guides in the darkness
What is the main purpose of the title "Ocean Plastics Contribute to Climate Change"?
The main purpose is to educate readers about the dangers of ocean plastics and how their tied to a warming world.
In the sentence, how does the adverb affect the meaning of the verb?
"The cat swiftly jumped onto the counter."
The jump was swift
What are the prefix and suffix in the word below and what do they mean?
visible
vis - to see
ible - able to