Author's Purpose
Why does the author put the word "stop" in all capital letters in the following sentence?
You have to STOP before crossing the street, or you will get hit by a car!
A) to show it is a new vocabulary word
B) to tell how important it is
C) to make the reader more interested
B) to tell how important it is
What is the meaning of trip in this sentence?
She took a trip to Florida.
A. to stumble and fall
B. a journey
C. wild or crazy
B. a journey
What is the text structure that uses transition words such as first, next, then, and finally?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Chronology/Sequence
C) Cause and Effect
D) Problem/Solution
B) Chronology/Sequence
Which sentence states the central idea?
1)Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. 2)It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. 3)Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. 4)The American Falls is 167 feet high. 5)On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
1)Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel impatient.
What is the meaning of impatient?
A. worried
B. being too careful
C. not able to wait
C. not able to wait
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
Last week the girl jump on the trampoline.
A) no change is needed
B) change walk to will jump
C) change jump to jumped
C) change jump to jumped
Why did the author of the story "The U.S. Constitution" use the heading "The Parts of the Constitution"?
A) to tell the reader what the title is
B) to tell what words are important in that part of the story
C) to tell the main idea of the story
D) to tell what that part of the article is about
D) to tell what that part of the article is about
What is the meaning of light in this sentence?
I turned on the light so I could see better.
A. a way to make things visible
B. opposite of dark
C. not heavy
A. a way to make things visible
What text structure tells about how two things are alike and different?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Chronology/Sequence
C) Cause and Effect
D) Problem/Solution
A) Compare and contrast
What is the TOPIC of this passage.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
The Statue of Liberty
Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" in the following sentence?
Xavier runs faster than Mrs. Rodgers.
A. Xavier can run more quickly than Mrs. Rodgers.
B. Mrs. Rodgers is slower than any student her in class.
C. The quickest runner in the entire school is Xavier.
A. Xavier can run more quickly than Mrs. Rodgers.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
Tomorrow I will play soccer at recess.
A) no change is needed
B) change play to played
C) change play to playing
A) no change is needed
What is the author's purpose for writing this?
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
A. To inform B. To persuade C. To entertain
B. To persuade
What is the meaning of check in this sentence?
Will you check my answers for me?
A. to look at something closely
B. a payment method
A. to look at something closely
Which text structure tell about a reason and a result?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Chronology/Sequence
C) Cause and Effect
D) Problem/Solution
C) Cause and Effect
What is the central idea?
1) The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800s. 2) The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. 3)When the Canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. 4)Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies across New York.
1) The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800s.
Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "fastest" in the following sentence?
Usain is the fastest runner in all of the third grade.
A. Usain is quicker than the other boys.
B. Usain can run more quickly than Jordan.
C. Usain can run more quickly than any other kid in third grade.
C. Usain can run more quickly than any other kid in third grade.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
3. Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
Why might an author use words like first, next, then, and last?
A) to tell the order to do something
B) to compare two objects
C) to persuade the reader
A) to tell the order to do something
Which meaning of the word spot in the following sentence?
I saw the spot where the new restaurant will be built.
A) a mark of dirt
B) a certain place
C) a part of a team
B) a certain place
Why might an author use sequence text structure?
A) to show the steps to follow a recipe
B) to explain what causes a problem
C) to compare two types of animals
A) to show the steps to follow a recipe
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Sometimes teachers get tired. They have to plan the lessons to teach. At school, they prepare the materials for the lessons. They work many hours getting ready. Finally, when the lesson is taught and students understand the concepts, it is all worth it.
A) Sometimes teachers get tired?
B) Teaching can be hard work.
C) Teachers need to prepare for lessons.
B) Teaching can be hard work.
What does the word impolite mean?
A) not having good manners
B) doing something in a polite way
C) moving in the air
A) not having good manners
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A) My friends and I could play video games, soccer or basketball.
B) My friends and I could play video games, soccer or, basketball.
C) My friends and I could play video games soccer or basketball.
A) My friends and I could play video games, soccer or basketball.
Why did the author write American Places, American Ideals?
A) to entertain
B) to inform
C) to persuade
B) to inform
What is the meaning of nail in the following sentence?
I used the hammer to pound the nail into the wood.
A) to hit with force
B) to attach things together
C) a small,pointed piece of metal
C) a small,pointed piece of metal
Why might an author use problem/solution text structure?
A) to persuade you to help fix a difficulty
B) to tell you what is the same or different between two objects
C) to give you the steps to complete a job
A) to persuade you to help fix a difficulty
What detail supports the central idea "Being a professional athlete is takes dedication."
A) Professional athletes make a lot of money.
B) Professional athletes train five days a week.
C) Professional athletes get to do what they enjoy.
B) Professional athletes train five days a week.
What does the word displease mean?
A) not happy with
B) happy to mean someone
C) done in a friendly way
A) not happy with
Which word would best complete this sentence?
I enjoy school, and learning about new things brings me ______.
A) recess
B) happiness
C) boredom
B) happiness