Context Clues
What does the word "tempt" mean when Little Red Riding-Hood's mother says it?
It means to make someone want to do something, like eat the food.
How does Little Red Riding-Hood feel when she first meets the wolf?
She feels friendly and talks to him.
What lesson does Little Red Riding-Hood learn by the end of the story?
She learns not to trust strangers.
What event starts the story of Little Red Riding-Hood?
Little Red Riding-Hood's mother asks her to visit her grandmother.
What is the noun suffix in the word "sensitivity"?
-ty
What does "lingered" mean when Little Red Riding-Hood takes a long time to arrive?
It means to stay longer than necessary.
What does the wolf do when he sees Little Red Riding-Hood?
He pretends to be friendly to trick her.
How does the story demonstrate the theme of bravery?
The wood-cutters show bravery by confronting the wolf.
What does Little Red Riding-Hood do when she meets the wolf?
She tells the wolf where she is going.
What punctuation should be used to set off the nonrestrictive clause in this sentence: "My neighbor who I admire is a veterinarian"?
"My neighbor, who I admire, is a veterinarian"?
What does "gruff" mean when the wolf speaks to Little Red Riding-Hood?
It means rough or harsh in voice.
How does Little Red Riding-Hood respond when she sees that her grandmother looks different?
She starts to question why her grandmother looks strange.
What does the story suggest about the importance of family?
It shows that family members care for one another.
What happens when Little Red Riding-Hood arrives at her grandmother's house?
She finds the wolf disguised as her grandmother.
What prefix is in the word "implausible" and what does it mean?
"im-" and it means that it cannot happen.
What does "hearty" mean when describing Grannie at the end of the story?
It means healthy and strong.
What do the wood-cutters do when they arrive at the cottage?
They rush in to save Little Red Riding-Hood from the wolf.
How does nature play a role in the story's theme?
The beauty of the forest is contrasted with the danger of the wolf.
How does the story end?
Little Red Riding-Hood and her grandmother are safe after the wolf is defeated.
Rewrite this sentence to make it consistent: "The pyramids were tombs ancient Egyptians built for their pharaohs. Can you imagine how long it must have taken to build these ginormous things in the middle of the desert?"
The pyramids were tombs ancient Egyptians built for their pharaohs. It took a long time to build these large structures in the desert.
What does "dreadful" mean when Little Red Riding-Hood thinks about her grandmother?
It means very bad or terrible.
How does Little Red Riding-Hood grow or change throughout the story?
She becomes more cautious and learns to be careful around strangers.
What does the story teach about consequences?
Little Red Riding-Hood faces consequences for not being cautious.
What important decision does Little Red Riding-Hood make during her journey?
She decides to talk to the wolf instead of ignoring him.
What is the prefix in "dissatisfied" and what does it mean?
"dis" and it means not happy or not content