Context Clues
Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of passage 1. "Fortunately, everyone came through this event without injury, but the outcome could have been much worse".
What is the meaning of outcome?
a. end result b. escape plan
c. starting point d. length of time
a. end result
How does the author structure paragraph 2 of passage 1?
a. by comparing and contrasting underground shelters to other types of shelters.
b. by relaying the steps needed to build an underground shelter.
c. by stating the causes behind getting an underground shelter and how it effects the people who get one.
d. by describing what an underground shelter is and why they are useful.
d. by describing what an underground shelter is and why they are useful.
Fix the sentence below....
I went to a delicious pizza parlor. Located on the next street over.
a. It is located on the next street over.
b. Pizza parlor on the next street over.
c. The pizza parlor is on the next street over.
d. Correct as is.
a. It is located on the next street over.
*Double Jeopardy*
With regard to passage 2, which sentence about the author's perspective toward the voyage is most likely true?
a. From her mistakes, she probably does not think tornadoes are dangerous.
b. From her knowledge of tornadoes, she probably finds them interesting.
c. From her actions to prepare for a tornado, she probably takes them seriously.
d. From her comments about Missouri, she is probably very excited to live there.
c. From her actions to prepare for a tornado, she probably takes them seriously.
Select the sentence that belongs in a summary of passage 2.
a. A tornado warning means to take shelter immediately.
b. Tornadoes are signaled by a siren.
c. Knowing the signs of a tornado and having a plan can prevent panic.
d. The sky changes when a tornado is approaching.
c. Knowing the signs of a tornado and having a plan can prevent panic.
Correct the sentence below...
My friend and I went to a new restaurant, and it was the best food I have ever eaten.
a. My friend and I went to a new restaurant. And it was the best food I have ever eaten.
b. My friend and I went to a new restaurant; and it was the best food I have ever eaten.
c. My best friend and I went to a new restaurant and it was the best food I have ever eaten.
d. Correct as is.
d. Correct as is.
What does the word distinguishing mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of passage 2?
a. paying close attention b. sleeping soundly
c. recognizing the difference d. suddenly waking
c. recognizing the difference
How does the map contribute to the meaning of passage 1? Select 2
a. It shows readers that there are few tornadoes in the southern states.
b. It shows readers which areas have as many as ten tornadoes each year.
c. It shows readers that there are more tornadoes in the West than in the East.
d. It shows readers that most tornadoes happen in the middle part of the united states.
e. It shows readers that there is no part of the united states that has no tornadoes.
b. It shows readers which areas have as many as ten tornadoes.
d. It shows readers that most tornadoes happen in the middle part of the united states
Correct the sentence below...
The elephant loved to play in the water getting her trunk wet brought her a lot of joy.
a. The elephant loved to play. In the water getting her trunk wet...
b. The elephant loved to play in the water, getting her trunk wet...
c. The elephant loved to play in the water. Getting her trunk wet..
d. Correct as is.
c. The elephant loved to play in the water. Getting her trunk wet...
What does the heading Reinforced Construction mean as it is used in paragraph 5 passage 1?
a. creating shelters beneath buildings
b. making building with safe rooms
c. putting warning systems in new buildings
d. adding supports to make buildings stronger
d. adding supports to make buildings stronger
Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of passage 1.
"Engineers have invented several ways to help prepare people to survive tornadoes."
Which detail from passage 1 supports the claims in the sentence?
a. "In some places, it is impossible to build underground." (Paragraph 4)
b. "Builders can create strong concrete box frames on the outside of buildings." (Paragraph 5)
c. "That is why some homes contain and inside rooms that look like bank vaults or big stone closets." (Paragraph 4)
d. "Another family crammed twenty people into their basement." (Paragraph 1)
b. "Builders can create strong concrete box frames on the outside of buildings." (Paragraph 5)
Correct the sentence...
A piece of gum stuck the bottom of my shoe.
a. .... stuck of the bottom of my shoe.
b. ... stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
c. ... stuck for the bottom of my shoe.
d. Correct as is
b. ... stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of passage 1.
"The National Weather Service sends alerts to warn people about oncoming tornadoes."
What is the meaning of the word oncoming?
a. moving toward b. far away
c. dangerous d. fast paced
Which phrase from the sentence provides a clue for the meaning of oncoming?
a. National Weather Service b. sends alerts
c. warn people d. tornadoes
a. moving toward
c. warn people
Place the events below in the correct order of passage 2.
a. The author had to learn the rules to live in tornado county.
b. The author moved to Missouri.
c. The author had a plan and no longer panicked.
d. The author woke to the noise of a firetruck and began to make their way to the basement.
b, a, d, c
Correct the sentence below...
I didn't know that my family was going out to eat so I did not get to go with them.
a. I didn't know that my family was going out to eat, so I did not get to go with them.
b. I didn't know that my family was going out to eat; so I did not get to go with them.
c. I didn't know that my family was going out to eat. So I did not get to go with them.
d. Correct as is.
a. I didn't know that my family was going out to eat, so I did not get to go with them.