Commas
Abbreviations
Text Features
Time
Science
100
Where do the comma(s) belong in the sentence below?
Tyler needs to buy candy cupcakes chips and cookies for his Valentine's party.
after candy, cupcakes, and chips
Tyler needs to buy candy, cupcakes, chips, and cookies for his Valentine's party.
100
Abbreviations start with a __________ letter and end with a __________ at the end.
captial (uppercase) ; period
100
What text feature is shown below?
a. a photograph
b. a diagram
c. a caption
d. a table
b. a diagram
100
What kind of clock is shown below?
Analog clock
100
What are the 3 states of matter? (HINT: ice, water, water vapor)
solid, liquid, gas
200
Where do the comma(s) belong in the address below?
Nancy Woods
527 Main Street
Atlanta GA 28910
after Atlanta
Nancy Woods
527 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 28910
200
What is the correct abbreviation for February?
a. feb
b. Febr.
c. Feb.
d. feb.
c. Feb.
200
Which text feature tells me the definition of an unknown word? (HINT: acts like a dictionary)
a. the index
b. the table of contents
c. the glossary
d. a photograph
c. the glossary
200
The short hand represents the __________ hand.
The long hand represents the ___________ hand.
hour ; minute
200
What do you call a baby sea turtle?
A hatchling!
300
Where do the comma(s) belong in the sentence below?
Alex likes football but he likes soccer more.
after football
Alex likes football, but he likes soccer more.
300
What is an abbreviation?
An abbreviation is a short way to write a word, especially a long word.
300
Guess the feature!
I am usually found next to a photo and describe what's happening in the photo.
Caption
300
Martin just left school to go to karate practice. What time does the clock show? Is this an A.M. or P.M. activity?
3:00 P.M.
300
Give me an example of:
- solid
- liquid
- gas
*open-ended*
400
What 3 ways can we use commas in sentences?
1. in a list (series)
2. in addresses
3. in compound sentences
400
What is the correct abbreviation for September?
Sept.
400
How is the glossary different from the index?
The glossary acts like a dictionary and tells us the definition of an unknown word. The index lists words in alphabetical order and the page number where they can be found.
400
Trina says the clock shows 10:10. However, Liam says the clock shows 2:50. Who is correct? How do you know?
Trina is correct, because the hour (short) hand is pointing to the 10. The minute (long) hand is pointing to the 2, so when I skip count by fives, it is 10 minutes.
400
Why do hatchlings get confused when they are born?
When they see the bright lights from buildings, they get confused and go the wrong way instead of following the moonlight.
500
Why do we use commas?
To separate parts of a sentence and provide pauses when reading?
500
Find the errors and correct them.
dr Stone told me that my next appointment is on oct. 12, 2026.
Dr. Stone told me that my next appointment is Oct. 12, 2026.
500
What is the difference between a heading and a subheading? Give an example!
A heading is the title of a big section, and subheadings split the text into smaller sections. (For example, the heading in a book is "Languages" and a subheading from the section is "Spanish").
500
How is a digital clock different from an analog clock?
A digital clock tells you the exact time. An analog clock has a short and long hand that move.
500
What safety tips do you complete during a tornado warning?
- Stay inside the building / find shelter.
- Stay away from windows.
- Go to the lowest floor of a building.
- Protect your head and body!
- Have an emergency kit.