Context Clues
The puppy was tiny, much smaller than the other dogs.
What does the word tiny most nearly mean?
A. Loud
B. Small
C. Fast
D. Angry
B. Small
What is the author’s claim?
Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly.
A. Dogs are animals
B. Dogs are loyal and friendly
C. Pets need care
D. Dogs like food
B. Dogs are loyal and friendly
The stars twinkled like diamonds.
This sentence is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Poem
D. Hyperbole
B. Simile
What is the main idea?
Cats are playful animals. They like to chase toys and climb.
A. Cats eat food
B. Cats are playful
C. Cats are small
D. Cats sleep
B. Cats are playful
Who are the characters in a story?
A. Where the story happens
B. The problem
C. The people or animals in the story
D. The ending
C. The people or animals in the story
The glass is fragile, so be careful not to drop it.
What does fragile mean?
A. Heavy
B. Easy to break
C. Loud
D. Large
B. Easy to break
Which sentence shows the author’s opinion?
A. The park opened in 1995.
B. Many people visit the park.
C. The park is the best place to relax.
D. The park has swings.
C. The park is the best place to relax.
The wind whispered through the trees.
This sentence uses:
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Rhyme
B. Personification
Which sentence is the main idea?
A. Bears eat fish
B. Bears live in forests
C. Bears hibernate in winter
D. Bears are wild animals
D. Bears are wild animals
Which part of the story tells how the problem is fixed?
A. Setting
B. Characters
C. Solution
D. Theme
C. Solution
The dog was obedient, listening to every command.
What does obedient mean?
A. Wild
B. Helpful
C. Listens well
D. Hungry
C. Listens well
Which sentence supports the claim: Exercise is good for kids?
A. Kids like to play games
B. Sports cost money
C. Some kids play inside
D. Exercise helps keep hearts strong
D. Exercise helps keep hearts strong
Her smile was sunshine on a cloudy day.
This is an example of:
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Alliteration
D. Onomatopoeia
A. Metaphor
Which detail supports the main idea: The desert is a harsh place to live?
A. It has very little rain
B. It has animals
C. It has sand
D. It is far away
A. It has very little rain
What is the theme of a story?
A. Where it happens
B. The lesson or message
C. The problem
D. The beginning
B. The lesson or message
The teacher spoke in a stern voice when class rules were broken.
What does stern mean?
A. Funny
B. Kind
C. Serious
D. Quiet
C. Serious
Which sentence does NOT support the claim: Animals should be protected?
A. Some animals are endangered
B. Animals help ecosystems
C. Animals live in the wild
D. Protecting habitats saves animals
C. Animals live in the wild
The thunder clapped angrily in the sky.
What is being described?
A. A sound
B. An action
C. Nature acting like a person
D. A rhyme
C. Nature acting like a person
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
A. Plants grow
B. Soil is important
C. Plants need certain things to grow
D. Water helps plants
C. Plants need certain things to grow
Why is the problem important in a story?
A. It shows the setting
B. It creates conflict and action
C. It tells the lesson
D. It names the characters
B. It creates conflict and action
Ella was reluctant to leave because she wanted to stay longer.
What does reluctant mean?
A. Excited
B. Willing
C. Unsure or unwilling
D. Proud
C. Unsure or unwilling
Which sentence states a claim, not a fact?
A. The sun is hot
B. Dogs have four legs
C. School days should start later
D. Water freezes at 32°F
D. Water freezes at 32°F
What does the phrase “a heart of gold” mean?
A. A shiny heart
B. A treasure
C. A robot
D. A person who is kind
D. A person who is kind
What is the main idea?
Rainforests are home to many animals and plants. They help clean the air and provide food.
A. Rainforests are wet
B. Rainforests are important
C. Animals need food
D. Trees grow tall
B. Rainforests are important
Which element teaches the reader a lesson?
A. Setting
B. Plot
C. Theme
D. Character
C. Theme