Vocabulary
Which word means "a belief or view about a topic"?
a. system
b. opinion
c. government
d. responsibility
b. opinion
Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. People admired his greatly.
The word his should be changed to:
a. he
b. her
c. him
d. no change
It was Valentine's Day. All the students in Ms. Le's class were very excited about the party they were going to have after lunch. They talked about the party all morning long. All the girls were waiting to see which boys would give them a card. After lunch, they all ran back to class.
What is the main idea?
Valentine's Day OR the students were excited for a Valentine's Day party
Use context clues to identify the meaning of the unknown word:
The coach admonished her for picking flowers when she should have focused on being the goalie.
a. criticized b. praised c. listened
a. criticized
How do you spell Ms. Boda's full last name?
SVOBODA
Which word means "money given for helping someone?"
a. right
b. slave
c. reward
d. freedom
c. reward
Freedom of speech is a right in America. We should love it.
The word it should be changed to:
a. her
b. him
c. them
d. no change
d. no change
Penguins are interesting birds. They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph! Those are the reasons why penguins are interesting birds.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Penguins are interesting birds.
He tried to perturb his sister by moving his foot closer to her side of the car.
a. congratulate b. bother c. question
b. bother
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which word means "to make a statement against an idea?"
a. right
b. escape
c. protest
d. government
c. protest
As the boy came closer, he looked familiar to her. She said, "Now, I remember me."
The word me should be changed to:
a. we
b. you
c. they
d. no change
Penguins are interesting birds. They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph! Those are the reasons why penguins are interesting birds.
Name one sentence that supports the main idea.
They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph!
I don't want to impede your progress, I was just trying to make sure you understand the instructions.
a. slow b. improve c. yell
a. slow
What shape is used for stop signs?
octagon
Which word means "the book or other text that use to gather information?"
a. source
b. context
c. element
d. freedom
a. source
Lionel bought an Ipod for yourselves.
Yourselves should be changed to:
a. himself
b. yourself
c. ourselves
d. no change
a. himself
On the weekends, Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes. Jack enjoys helping his dad!
What is the main idea of this story?
Jack enjoys helping his dad.
The onslaught of dishes came right after the party of 18 left the restaurant.
a. lot b. escape c. small
a. lot
How many colors are there in a rainbow?
7
Which word means "to prove or make clear?"
a. topic
b. record
c. narrative
d. demonstrate
d. demonstrate
The word ourself should be changed to:
a. itself
b. ourselves
c. yourself
d. no change
c. yourself
On the weekends, Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes. Jack enjoys helping his dad!
Name one sentence that supports the main idea of this story.
Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes.
The cat had some trepidation as it passed the sleeping dog.
a. confidence b. hunger c. fear
c. fear
Which continent does the pineapple originally come from?
South America