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Vocabulary
Nonliteral Language
Sequencing
Main Idea
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This is a synonym for wept.
cried
100
Some students ____________ about the new school uniforms.
Some students muttered about the new school uniforms.
100
What are the two things that are being compared in this simile? "My dad is tough as nails because he never shows weakness."
The two things being compared are dad and nails.
100
Put the following events in sequence: 1. put the peanut butter and jelly back in the cabinet 2. get the bread 3. get a plate 4. spread peanut butter and jelly on the bread 5. eat the sandwich
3, 2, 4, 1, 5
100
Tommy ran down the street chasing his dog. “Bobby! Bobby!” he yelled. He knew he should have checked the gate before letting Bobby into the backyard. His mother has told him a hundred times. How had he forgotten? If he had closed it, Bobby would still be in the backyard. The main idea of the paragraph is: a. Bobby ran away. b. Tommy forgot to make sure the gate was closed. c. Tommy was forgetful. d. Tommy’s mother was bossy.
B. Tommy forgot to make sure the gate was closed.
200
This is pronoun that refers to the speaker.
myself
200
The students _______________ down the pier in Santa Monica.
The students strolled down the pier in Santa Monica.
200
What are the two things that are being compared in this simile? "The boy was smart as a fox when he answered the question."
The two things that are being compared are the boy and a fox.
200
Put the following events in order: 1. buy the ingredients 2. find a recipe 3. bake the cake 4. mix the ingredients 5. ice the cake
2, 1, 4, 3, 5
200
Joy sat on the bench at the baseball field and waited. She didn’t like waiting alone. All of the other kids had been picked up by their parents. Where was her mother? Suddenly, her mother came running to her. “Oh Joy, I’m so sorry. Next time I will make myself a note.” The main idea of the paragraph is: a. Joy’s mother forgot to pick her up. b. Joy hated sitting alone. c. Joy plays baseball. d. Joy’s mother writes notes.
A. Joy's mother forgot to pick her up.
300
This is a reference to a land mass surrounded by a body of water.
island
300
Definition: to walk in a relaxed manner
strolled
300
What are the two things that are being compared in this simile? "The twins were like two peas in a pod."
The two things that are being compared are the twins and two peas in a pod.
300
1. call 911 2. get out of the house 3. hear the smoke alarm 4. wake up 5. see smoke
3, 4, 5, 2, 1
300
I went to the ice cream shop and ate a huge sundae. When I got home, supper was ready. Mom had cooked my favorite meal. No matter how I tried, I couldn’t make myself eat. The main idea of the paragraph is: a. I like ice cream. b. Mom is a good cook. c. I was too full to eat supper. d. I was sick.
C. I was too full to eat supper.
400
This is a synonym for "catered."
provided
400
Definition: to make sounds or words in quiet voice that cannot be easily understood
muttered
400
What are the two things that are being compared in this simile? "The table wasn't very heavy and was as light as a feather."
The two things that are being compared are the table and a feather.
400
Put the following events in sequence: 1. Next, I get dressed. 2. When I wake up in the morning, I brush my teeth and then wash my face. 3. Afterwards, I eat breakfast before I leave. 4. I finally arrive at Van Gogh 5. Then my mom drives me to school.
2, 1, 3, 5, 4
400
Sandy sings in the school choir. She usually is chosen to sing a solo. Everyone looks forward to hearing her sing. During the last concert, Mrs. Smith said, “Sandy has the voice of an angel.” We all agreed with her. I think she will be famous one day. he main idea of the paragraph is: a. The school has a choir. b. Sandy goes to school. c. Sandy is a great singer. d. Sandy was usually chosen to sing a solo.
C. Sandy is a great singer.
500
This is a synonym for "forfeit."
sacrifice
500
Harry and Ron _____________ into Professor Snape's potions class.
Harry and Ron strolled into Professor Snape's potions class.
500
What are the two things that are being compared in this simile? "Elena had studied so the answers to the test were as plain as day."
The two things that are being compared are answers to a test and day.
500
Put the following events in sequence: 1.) 1937: Amelia disappears near Howland Island 2.) 1921: Amelia takes her first flying lesson and buys her first plane. 3.) 1935: Amelia becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. 4.) 1897: Amelia Earhart is born. 5.) 1932: Amelia is the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
4, 2, 5, 3, 1
500
Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own. The main idea of the paragraph is: a. The koala is not a bear. b. The kangaroo is nothing like the koala. c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences. d. The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.
c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
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