Vocabulary
A scientist who studies fossils and ancient bones.
A paleontologist
What is the main boy's name in the story?
Javier
Gerunds are verbs that end in which three letters?
-ing
True or False: Dinosaurs are alive on Earth today.
False
Name two words from the unit that use the ie pattern with a long "e" sound (like in "field")
thief, grief, relief, piece, brief, or niece
A deep, narrow valley, often with a stream running through it.
A ravine
Which country does Javier live in?
Spain
Fill in the blank: "Javier enjoyed __________ with his friends." (playing / played)
playing
Is "water" a count noun or a noncount noun?
a noncount noun
Fill in the blank with the correct verb: "Many dinosaur bones (was / were) buried under the ground."
were
Soft gray powder left after something has burned, such as from a volcano.
Ash
What were Javier and his friends playing with when it fell into the ravine?
Kite
Identify the gerund in this sentence: "Thomas liked examining fossils as a pastime."
examining
This type of rock is formed in layers under the ground.
sedimentary rock
What part of a descriptive report tells the reader about the subject you will describe?
introduction
An activity that you enjoy doing in your free time, like a hobby.
A pastime
What animal's bone did Javier find in the ravine?
Dinosaur
Identify the main verb and the gerund: "When it began raining, they went inside."
began (verb) and raining (gerund)
The bone structure that protects the brain of animals and humans.
a skull
What type of noun always takes a singular verb: count plural or noncount?
a noncount noun
To dig up bones or ancient objects from the ground.
Excavate
Did Javier find a small rock or a dinosaur bone?
A dinosaur bone
Correct the sentence: "The museum staff finished to clean the bones."
"The museum staff finished cleaning the bones"
What do paleontologists look for above and below the rock layer to determine its age?
volcanic ash
In a descriptive report, what should you use in the body paragraph to help paint a picture in the reader's mind?
What are your senses (and details)