Words in Context 1
Words in Context 2
Summary/Plot
Poetry
Anything Goes
100
Concerned about the loss of freshwater wetlands, Smith thought it would be a great place for creating a man-made wetland. His idea came to fruition in 1997 when a nonprofit organization committed to conserving Canada’s wetlands provided both the financing and labor for the project. What do the words came to fruition mean in paragraph 2?F Became a reality G Grew in importance H Influenced others J Drew attention
What is became a reality?
100
To be sure, most band members don’t make music their life and may seldom play after they graduate, but band alumni will likely tell you that it was there they learned the skills and habits for success. What does the word alumni mean in paragraph 7? A Former participants B Parent supporters C College applicants D Competition judges
What is former participants?
100
Based on the story, "A Day I'd Remember Forever," which answer choice in the packet gives the best summary?
What is the speaker's football team has to beat an undefeated team twice to win the championship. His team wins the first game easily. The second game is harder, but the speaker helps his team win on the last play of the game? (double points if you can explain why this is the BEST answer.)
100
According the the poem "Thumbprints" the repetition of the words "my" and "my own" emphasizes the speaker's desire to - (Question 22)
What is show appreciation for something that is personal and unique?
100
The turning point in a narrative that gets to the high point of the problem.
What is the climax?
200
My mouth gaped open. How did he know? And then I followed his eyes to my hands, which had been beating a rhythm on the floor beside me. I attempted to shrug nonchalantly, but my heart was jackhammering. Finally I said, “Sure, I’ve been playing for a few years.” In paragraph 16, the word nonchalantly means — F happily G slightly H casually J thoughtfully
What is casually?
200
A blank piece of paper can be exciting and intimidating. Probably every writer knows both reactions well. I know I do. I wanted to include a letter to you in this book because I wish I could talk to you individually. In paragraph 1, the word intimidating means— F encouraging G confident H fearless J frightening
What is frightening?
200
Question 9 from the story, "A Day I'd Remember Forever."
What is the speaker's team beats the undefeated team for the first time?
200
Question 25: According to "Thumbprints" the last two lines in the poem suggest that the thumbprint referred to in the title is a symbol for-
What is a person's individuality?
200
Based on the story, "A Day I'd Remember Forever," the sentence, "Our quarterback was on fire," is used by the author to show- A. the quarterback got warmer as the game went on. B. the quarterback was playing as if he was angry at the other team. C. other players on the team were tying to get the quarterback fired up for the game. D. the quarterback was playing very well.
What is the quarterback was playing very well?
300
Today’s technology provides multiple avenues for students to become better prepared for college and to pursue careers in today’s global economy. Let’s be willing to give online classes a chance to show how constructive they can be in helping today’s students receive the best education possible. What does the word constructive mean in paragraph 7? F Necessary for the future G Useful for answering questions H Effective for anticipating problems J Beneficial for achieving an outcome
What is beneficial for achieving an outcome?
300
Daily Double: Name the seven continents.
What is N.America, S. America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Antartica, and Australia?
300
Use the story, Finally Home, to answer question 21 about Cassie.
What is I slid my hands into my pockets and attempted to smile confidently? (Double points if you can explain your answer)
300
Question 24: According to "Thumbprints" what does line 6 suggest about the "whorls," "whirls," and "wheels" on the pad of the speaker's thumb?
What is they represent more than physical identity?
300
The person who is telling a story is called the ______.
What is narrator?
400
On the fiftieth anniversary of the Peace Corps, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation in which he honored the “volunteers who have collectively given over a half-century of service to the cause of peace.” These volunteers take satisfaction in building schools or constructing water purification systems, but they often say that their real reward is intangible. Because the Latin root tangere means “to touch,” the reader can tell that the word intangible in paragraph 7 refers to something that — F is passed on from one person to another G does not consist of a physical substance H is not physically strong J is handled often
What is does not consist of a physical substance?
400
The Boston Tea Party led to this landmark event.
What is the American Revolution?
400
Use "Finally Home" to answer question 19 from the packet.
What is reluctant to let people get to know her?
400
Question 23: According to "Thumbprints" the author chose an irregular and unpredictable rhyme scheme most likely to-
What is emphasize the poem's message? (Double points if you can give one piece of evidence to support this)
400
You should use BME when summarizing a(n) ________ text.
What is expository or informational?
500
When playing at away games, the band requires 20 buses and a team of nearly 100 parent volunteers to help with logistics and other chores, such as moving equipment, chaperoning, handing out snacks and water bottles, and carefully managing plumes that go with marchers’ hats, said Tim Carroll, spokesman for the high school and also a band parent. In paragraph11,the word logistics means the— A raising of funds B supervising of details C recruiting of members D scheduling of practices
What is supervising of details?
500
Double Jeopardy: What was the name of the famous event that took place in 1773 that caused taxpayers to riot due to the rise in taxes on tea?
What is the Boston Tea Party?
500
Based on, "A Day I'd Remember Forever," paragraph 5 is important in this story because it- A. builds anticipation about how the game will end. B. shows that the author is afraid of the other team. C. explains why the other team is so good. D. explains why the other team is overconfident.
What is builds anticipation about how the game will end? (Double points if you can explain why)
500
Daily Double: Question 26 from the packet.
What is "behind my drum set was the one place I felt completely like myself."
500
According to, "A Day I'd Remember Forever," which answer BEST describes the narrator? A. worrisome B. doubtful of his abilities C. jokester D. intense competitor
What is intense competitor?
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