Grammar
Ashley plays basketball well, but Tina is ____.
a) gooder
b) more good
c) better
d) best
c) better, This is the correct comparative form of an irregular adjective.
Which word BEST explains the meaning of the word stormed in this sentence: Sandra stormed into the kitchen.
A. fell B. jumped C. rushed D. walked
C. rushed, It shows that Sandra is angry and that she is moving fast, like the wind in a storm.
What is the type of writing that informs the reader or explains something?
Informational/explanatory
How many syllables are in the word cafeteria?
5
What is an illustrator's job?
To draw the pictures or cover art of a book
Which sentence uses a plural noun correctly?
A. There are three childs playing in the garden.
B. Roger thinks dogs are better pets than mice.
C. Louise lost two baby tooths in the same week.
D. There are lots of deers in the woods near my house.
B. Roger thinks dogs are better pets than mice.
What is the meaning of the word carved in the sentence: You can see lines in the ice carved by rivers.
A. crossed B. cut C. hidden D. smoothed
B. cut
What is an example of a graphic organizer that can be used for planning an OPINION writing passage?
Venn diagram, circle map, OREO method
How would I spell: adding the suffix "ing" to the base word "settle"?
settling
What does the C stand for in the RACE strategy? Hint: _______ your _______
CITE your EVIDENCE
Which form of the verb BEST completes the sentence: Last May, Rita __________ a soccer team.
A. will join B. joins C. has joined D. joined
D. joined
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down.
What is the correct meaning of rattled?
to confuse or upset
Define main idea.
The most important idea that the author is trying to say.
When adding a vowel suffix to a word ending in a y, you have to....
Change the y to I!
When you give a reason in opinion writing, you also need to give (an) _________.
Example/Evidence
Which sentence has an error in spelling?
A. The bus was stuck in traffic.
B. Grandma always wears a necklace.
C. They need to repare the broken desk.
D. I wonder if there is life on other planets.
C. They need to repare the broken desk.
Ben has been ill a lot this term. His teacher is worried by Ben's frequent absence from class.
What is the correct meaning of frequent?
happening often or repeating often
Define evidence.
Something that proves the truth of something else. Informational texts may contain evidence in the form of key words, illustrations, maps, or photographs to prove that the information is correct.
An unstressed vowel, represented by the symbol /ə/. When a vowel does not make its expected sound.
The essential pieces of information within a text that support or clarify the main idea, providing a more complete understanding of the topic.
Which sentence uses a possessive noun correctly?
A. My parrots’ beak was a bright yellow.
B. Sarah borrowed her brother’s mittens.
C. We can use the schools’ camera to film.
D. The two team’s colors were the same green.
B. Sarah borrowed her brother’s mittens.
“Brother” is singular in this case. Choice (A) is incorrect because “parrot” is a singular noun, so the form should be “parrot’s.” Choice (C) is incorrect because “school” is a singular noun, so the correct form is “school’s.” Choice (D) is incorrect because “teams” is plural, so the form should be “teams’.
Which definition matches the underlined word?
The wealthy woman gave money to the poor children.
A. rich B. happy C. hungry
A. rich
What are the 3 parts of a story's plot?
Beginning, middle, and end
Find AND MARK the correct spelling:
seled
selad
salad
salad
Give an example of 2 homophones. Define each of them.