Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose and what words told you this? If you are looking for a great dog, get a beagle. They have beautiful long ears and brown, black and white fur. Beagles are better than other dogs because they don't bark; they howl. There is nothing more lovely than the bay of a beagle chasing a rabbit. Beagles are the best dogs ever.
This word can mean an insect or to move through the air. a. soar b. glide c. fly d. rocket
Examples: The fly landed on my food.
"I would love to fly someday," said John.
A. bad B. not C. almost D. against
Ants are interesting creatures that have been around since prehistoric times. Their unique appearance makes them look different from other insects. Ants survive by going out in groups and looking for food. Like an astronomer searching for a distant star, these ants continue until they find something to eat. Ants can lift up to 20 times their body weight. This is the same as you lifting something that weighs about 1,600 pounds! Their antennae help them taste the moist, delicious bits of food that people leave behind. Once their bodies absorb the nutrients, they head back to the colony and prepare to do it all over again the next day. What does an astronomer and an ant have in common? A. astronomers and ants have unique appearances B. ants and people live in groups C. Ants and people can lift 20 times their body weight. D. spend lots of time searching for things
The bag floats with precision
Dancing through the air
On wings of delight
How many syllables are in the word precision?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
In 1912 Garrett A. Morgan was worried about the large number of terrible fires in the factories of his city. He wanted to make something that would protect the people who had to fight the fires. They were often hurt. Sometimes they were killed by gas and smoke. They needed something that would keep them safe. Morgan made the device known as the "safety hood" to protect firefighters. It was a hood to be worn over the face. Two tubes ran down the back leading to an air trap of clean air below. This device allowed the firefighters to remain in smoke-filled rooms longer and with less danger. On July 25, 1916, Cleveland, Ohio, was rocked by an explosion. The explosion trapped thirtytwo workers in a tunnel under Lake Erie. Morgan was called to help. Morgan and his brother, Frank, and two other men put on safety hoods. They went into the tunnel. They brought out all the workers who were still alive. For his help, Morgan received medals from the city of Cleveland and the International Association of Fire Engineers. Which statement best summarizes the passage? A. The gas mask was created in the early 1900's. B. The original name for the gas mask is the safety hood. C. The safety hood was created and used to save people. D. The safety hood recieved awards.
Which of the following is the BEST summary of the last paragraph? Without the sun there would be no life as we know it. There would be no spiders spinning their silken webs or elephants lumbering across the plains. All living things need the sun to survive. Plants use sunlight to make food. While doing this they give off oxygen. Animals and people eat plants and breathe in their oxygen. They breathe out carbon dioxide. Plants use carbon dioxide, energy from sunlight, and water to make more food. People, animals, and plants are not the only things that depend on the sun. Earth's climate and temperature depend on the sun, too. Every 365 days Earth makes a trip around the sun. For six months the northern half of Earth is tilted toward the sun. This causes spring and summer in that part of the world. When the northern half of Earth points away from the sun, it is cooler. This causes fall and winter there. The sun forces people to adapt to their environments. Everyone must adapt in order to survive. A.Fall and winter are caused by Earth's distance from the sun. B.When it is summer in the north, it is winter in the south C. People have to change in order to survive on Earth. D. The Earth takes 365 days to revolve around the sun.
What is C. People have to change or adapt to their environment in order to survive
Dancing through the air
The bag flys with precision
On wings of delight
The poet uses figurative language by comparing: a. bag and wings b. dancing and the bag's movement c. wings and the bag's movement d. dancing and flying
Thomas was not happy one little bit. His sister, Susan was making honor roll again with a 4.0. His parents would allow her to do anything she wanted to do. Thomas was not making honor roll this time because of a poor grade in science. Poor Thomas was only getting a 3.83! He would just have to study harder and get back on the honor roll. With only 100 kids in his class, he was worried that he would no longer be a top student. The author's purpose is to.... explain
SURVEY
VERB: a. to question a group of people b. look closely at someone or something and make a decision c. to measure a plot of land NOUN: d. a specific set of questions used to gather information
What would be the correct definition for the word surveyed as it is used in the following sentence? The Captain surveyed the mountain and reported back to his General.
Thinking about these inventions may make you feel dizzy. Can you imagine life without electric lights? What about living without television, computers, or automobiles? Nowadays we do not even think about all these handy things that give us so much independence. But there was a time when they did not exist. Before the wheel was invented, people had to carry loads on their backs. They also had to drag heavy things behind them. With the wheel, people built carts and wagons. This helped them move heavy things without trouble. It also helped them move larger loads. Before the seed drill, farmers planted seeds by throwing them on the ground. This wasted a lot of seeds. With the seed drill, farmers could make straight rows of holes in the ground. Then they could drop seeds into these holes. Farmers used fewer seeds and had more control over where they planted crops. This helped them grow more crops, which meant more food for people. Which statement correctly compares the seed drill and the wheel? A. both changed the way people worked B. both were created by famous people C. both were created hundreds of years ago
A. both changed the way people worked
Dancing through the air
The bag flys with precision
On wings of delight
Determine the theme of this poem?
a.bags b.flying c. freedom d.dancing
What is the author's purpose for telling this story? Give a reason why
It was Gordon's first day on the baseball team. Today his team was facing Billy Fallon, the best pitcher in the league. Fallon's fastball was legendary. Gordon's team had never won a game against him. Fallon struck out the first three players on Gordon's team. But in the second inning, their first batter got on base with a single. The next player hit another single. They had two players on base! Fallon struck out the next two batters. Now Gordon was up. This was his chance to really help the team, but there were already two outs. If Fallon struck him out, the inning would be over. "You don't stand a chance," the catcher muttered under his breath as Gordon walked up to the plate. Gordon knew the catcher was just trying to make him nervous. So he ignored the catcher's insult and paid attention to the pitch instead. Fallon's first pitch came so fast that Gordon flinched. Fallon smiled from his spot on the mound. "It doesn't look like it is going to happen," the catcher said, snickering behind Gordon. The second pitch blazed by Gordon so fast that he barely saw it. The fielders on the other team moved in from the outfield. They knew that this batter would not hit the ball very far. Gordon swung hard on the third pitch. He felt the bat connect with the ball. Everyone gaped with wide eyes and open mouths as the ball sailed over the fence. He had hit a home run! The score was three to zero. It was the best his team had ever done against Fallon. When the inning was over, Fallon walked up to him. "That was a fluke!" he hissed. "Maybe it was," Gordon admitted. "But the next time you face me, you won't be so sure of yourself." This time it was Billy Fallon who flinched.
Which of the following best fit in the sentence below?
The thought of the terrible tragedy was almost too much to ______________ for Molly.
A. bear B. bare
a. bear
Next, which of the following definitions best fits for the sentence now. The thought of the terrible tragedy was almost too much to ___bear___ for Molly.
1. (of a person) carry.
"he was bearing a tray of brimming glasses"
2. have or display as a visible mark or feature.
"a small boat bearing a white flag"
3. support.
"walls that cannot bear a stone vault"
4. endure (an ordeal or difficulty).
"she bore the pain quietly while carrying the piano"
5. turn and proceed in a specified direction.
a. is glowing b. are glowing c. glows d. was glowing
It was Gordon's first day on the baseball team. Today his team was facing Billy Fallon, the best pitcher in the league. Fallon's fastball was legendary. Gordon's team had never won a game against him. Fallon struck out the first three players on Gordon's team. But in the second inning, their first batter got on base with a single. The next player hit another single. They had two players on base! Fallon struck out the next two batters. Now Gordon was up. This was his chance to really help the team, but there were already two outs. If Fallon struck him out, the inning would be over. "You don't stand a chance," the catcher muttered under his breath as Gordon walked up to the plate. Gordon knew the catcher was just trying to make him nervous. So he ignored the catcher's insult and paid attention to the pitch instead. Fallon's first pitch came so fast that Gordon flinched. Fallon smiled from his spot on the mound. "It doesn't look like it is going to happen," the catcher said, snickering behind Gordon. The second pitch blazed by Gordon so fast that he barely saw it. The fielders on the other team moved in from the outfield. They knew that this batter would not hit the ball very far. Gordon swung hard on the third pitch. He felt the bat connect with the ball. Everyone gaped with wide eyes and open mouths as the ball sailed over the fence. He had hit a home run! The score was three to zero. It was the best his team had ever done against Fallon. When the inning was over, Fallon walked up to him. "That was a fluke!" he hissed. "Maybe it was," Gordon admitted. "But the next time you face me, you won't be so sure of yourself." This time it was Billy Fallon who flinched.
What happened before Fallon struck out the two batters before Gordon? a. 1 player got on base b. He was the first batter c. 2 players got on base d. Gordon go the first hit.
Which picture is created by the imagery used in the haiku?
Dancing through the air
The bag flys with precision
On wings of delight
Tell about the picture created and what you are imagining.
Ants are interesting creatures that have been around since prehistoric times. Their unique appearance makes them look different from other insects. Ants survive by going out in groups and looking for food. Like an astronomer searching for a distant star, these ants continue until they find something to eat. Ants can lift up to 20 times their body weight. This is the same as you lifting something that weighs about 1,600 pounds! Their antennae help them taste the moist, delicious bits of food that people leave behind. Once their bodies absorb the nutrients, they head back to the colony and prepare to do it all over again the next day.
What is the author's purpose for telling this story?
a. to teach people about ants b. to share an entertaining story about ants c. to describe different types of ants d. to explain how to build an ant farm for your classroom
The author's purpose is to teach you about the different qualities that ant's possess.
A. different B. many C. the same D. large number
a. bathe b. will bathe c. bathed d. bathes
Which title BEST summarizes the passage? Thousands of years ago, a powerful king named Qin Shi Huangdi ruled China. He belonged to one of China's great dynasties, or ruling families. He is famous today, but not for the same reasons as other kings. Some kings have become famous for the temples they built. Others are famous for their ideas. Huangdi is famous for his army. That is, he is famous for the army he left behind when he died. Huangdi was a great general who defeated many enemies. He believed that his enemies might attack him after he died. For that reason, he did not want to be buried alone. He thought that if he had an army with him, he would be safe. He ordered his workers to make thousands of clay soldiers. These soldiers looked just like a real army. Each clay soldier was as big as a real person. Many of them had real weapons. When the king died, his body was placed in a huge tomb. The clay soldiers were put in the tomb, too. They were lined up in rows like a real army. After a while, people forgot about the tomb. Thousands of years later, it was found. Today, many of the soldiers look just as they did when they were put in the tomb. Some of the soldiers are on horses. Some of the soldiers look very angry. All of the soldiers stand tall. They hold their weapons as if they are ready to fight. A. Huangdi: The World's First Clay Army B. Huangdi: Powerful, Even After Death C. China's Clay Army D. China's Greatest Dynasty: Huangdi
B. Huangdi: Powerful, Even After Death
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