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Main Idea
Vocabulary
Text Structure
Skills
Mystery
100
What are some signal words for main idea?
What is mostly about, main theme, best title, etc.
100
"Winds may be hazardous. Remain indoors." What does the word "hazardous" mean? A. fast B. cold C. unsafe D. steady
What is C. unsafe.
100
What is the text structure that tells about a problem and offers one or more solutions to the problem?
Problem and Solution
100
"Grandma Bea learned this recipe from her mother, and she has passed it on to each of her children." What does this sentence suggest about Bea's French toast? A. It is easy to make. B. Anybody could make this kind of French toast. C. This recipe for French toast has special meaning. D. This French toast tastes terrible.
What is C. This recipe for French toast has special meaning.
100
What is the universal message an author wants to convey through his or her fiction, poems, or films?
Theme.
200
What is the main idea of this paragraph? The St. Lawrence Seaway was a joint project of the United States and Canada. Together, the two countries built a series of canals, locks, and channels. They connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the St. Lawrence River. The seaway opened up the central part of North America to shipping to and from Europe. It had been in use since 1959.
What is the St. Lawrence Seaway
200
"It's not something you do actively: it's involuntary." What does the word "involuntary" mean? A. not visible B. not done under your control C. not done in a healthy way D. not happy
What is B. not done under your control.
200
What is the text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and/or different?
Compare and Contrast
200
Which phrase shows an example of a simile? A. "The ground was still white with a blanket of snow." B. "Peanut disappeared from his yard two days ago." C. "He could see tracks made by tiny bird feet and by large deer hooves." D. "He was like a good luck charm."
What is D. "He was like a good luck charm."
200
"Get up on stage and shine like a star!" This contains an example of A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. alliteration
What is A. simile.
300
What is the main idea of this paragraph? Can you tell when a storm is coming? There are some people who are very good at predicting when a storm is coming. They may feel sore in their joints. Some say they can smell it. There are several ways to know if a storm is on its way. You can listen to weather reports. The reporters use equipment that can watch weather from a distance. Often, the wind will start to blow. Trees may start to sway, and small branches and leaves start to fall. The sky will get dark, and you may see clouds become dark grey or black and thick. If you see a lightning streak or hear thunder, it's a good idea to go inside
There are several ways to know if a storm is on its way.
300
"Louisa pushed it open and entered the garden." Which word is the opposite of the word "entered?" A. crashed B. ran C. arrived D. left
What is D. left.
300
What is the text structure that uses the signal words so, because, since and therefore?
Cause and Effect
300
Which sentence is an opinion? A. "Chimpanzees groom each other to show affection." B. "Dogs also bark, whine, growl, and howl to communicate." C. "For example, when male white-tailed deer rub their antlers against trees, glands on their heads leave a scent behind." D. "In these kinds of animal conversations, half the fun is in trying to figure out what the animals are saying to each other!"
What is D. "In these kinds of animal conversations, half the fun is in trying to figure out what the animals are saying to each other!"
300
"It often takes about an hour to complete, and it requires a specially trained doctor called an ophthalmologist." From this sentence, the reader can infer that A. anybody can give an eye examination B. it takes years of study to know enough to give an eye examination C. many people try to become ophthalmologists D. ophthalmologists ususally have good vision
What is B. it takes years of study to know enough to give an eye examination.
400
What is the main idea of this paragraph? The musicians in an orchestra are often arranged in groups. The woodwinds sit together. The strings sit together. So do the brass and the percussion players. This way it is easier for the musicians to play together. Usually, the percussion is in the back. In front of them may be the brass section. The woodwinds and the strings are often seated nearest to the front. This produces a good, even sound for the audience to enjoy
How is an orchestra arranged.
400
"In some cases bifocals or trifocals are necessary to correct the vision of a patient." In this sentence, the word correct means A. fix B. right C. change D. judge
First Person
400
What is the text structure of this paragraph? When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching "Cops" on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
Chronological or Sequence
400
Which line from the passage contains an example of personification? A. "On weekdays, there is only enough time for cereal and maybe some toast." B. "We stared at the biscuits. They stared back, daring us to eat them." C. "You can imagine how happy we were to have Dad home." D. "Even fried bread is probably better than left over spaghetti."
What is B. "We stared at the biscuits. They stared back, daring us to eat them."
400
Why did the author most likely write the story of the 3 Little Pigs? A. to tell a story B. to inform about pigs C. to persuade readers to build brick houses D. to warn readers about wolves
a. to tell a story
500
What is the main idea of this paragraph? When scientists explore a sea vent on the ocean floor, what are they looking for? Far below the surface, the atmosphere is dark, hot, and under a lot of pressure. Not only that, sea vents expel toxic chemicals that would kill ordinary sea creatures. So, what are they looking for? Life forms. That's right - they are looking for unusual forms of life that thrive on sulfur. Explorers find Jericho worms, orange worms, red palm worms, and giant tube worms living, and growing at an amazingly fast speed, around sea vents
The creatures that live around sea vents.
500
"Jack now had a successful song." Knowing the suffix "-ful" helps the reader understand that "successful" means A. failing B. having success C. able to have success D. someone who has success
What is B. having success.
500
What is the text structure of this paragraph? Dr. Miller doesn't want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Problem and Solution
500
Which of these lines from a poem includes examples of alliteration? A. They were as different as night and day. B. Too Tall Sally and So Short Tom C. She got what she needed and nothing more. D. Why two such folks would choose to wed
What is B. Too Tall Sally and So Short Tom
500
Read these lines from the poem: "With So Short Tom it was much more chancy/ He'd pick up whatever struck his fancy." What does "whatever struck his fancy" mean? A. whatever physically hit him B. whatever he was interested in C. whatever he needed D. whatever someone gave him
What is B. whatever he was interested in