Context Clues
Read the sentence: "The persistent puppy wouldn't stop following me around the park, even after I told him to go home." What does persistent mean in this context?
A. Friendly and playful
B. Stubborn and determined
C. Tired and lazy
D. Lost and confused
B. Stubborn and determined
Which word is a preposition in the following sentence: "The cat jumped over the fence."
Over
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. After the storm, we cleaned up the yard, and replanted the garden.
B. The old rusty, bike sat in, the garage for years.
C. My brother, my sister, and my cousin went to the movies together.
D. The teacher asked us to bring pencils paper, and notebooks, to class.
C. My brother, my sister, and my cousin went to the movies together.
1. Read the following paragraph: "First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, mix the flour, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Then, pour the batter into a greased pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes until golden brown." Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
Choose the correct conjunction to complete this sentence: "I wanted to go to the park, _ it started raining."
A. for
B. but
C. or
D. nor
Read the sentence: "The luminous full moon cast enough light for us to see our path through the woods." What does luminous mean in this context?
A. Dark and gloomy
B. Mysterious and scary
C. Bright and glowing
D. Round and full
C. Bright and glowing
In the sentence "She walked through the park at noon," which words are prepositions?
through, at
Select the sentence with proper comma placement:
A. During summer vacation we went swimming hiking, and camping.
B. The museum which opened last year, features dinosaur exhibits.
C. On Tuesday morning, the students gathered their supplies, and began the test.
D. Before the concert began, the musicians tuned their instruments, and the audience fell silent.
D. Before the concert began, the musicians tuned their instruments, and the audience fell silen
2. Read the following paragraph: "The mighty lion has a thick, golden mane around its neck. Its powerful legs allow it to chase prey across the savanna. Sharp claws and strong teeth make it a fearsome predator. The lion's excellent night vision helps it hunt in darkness." Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Cause and effect
B. Description
C. Problem and solution
D. Sequence
B. Description
Select the best conjunction for this sentence: "Would you like pizza _ hamburgers for lunch?"
A. and
B. yet
C. or
D. so
C. or
"The archaeologist made a momentous discovery when she found the ancient tomb that had been hidden for centuries." What does momentous mean in this context?
A. Small and insignificant
B. Quick and sudden
C. Dangerous and risky
D. Important and significant
D. Important and significant
Identify the preposition in this sentence: "The book is under the table."
Under
Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage?
A. The chef carefully, chopped the vegetables, and added them to the pot.
B. Last weekend, my family visited Chicago, Illinois, for a reunion.
C. The small, brown dog ran, through the park chasing squirrels.
D. After dinner we watched, a movie, and had dessert.
B. Last weekend, my family visited Chicago, Illinois, for a reunion.
Read the following paragraph: "The town's water supply was contaminated with harmful bacteria. To solve this issue, officials installed new filtration systems at the water treatment plant. As a result, the water is now safe to drink." Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Problem and solution
B. Compare and contrast
C. Description
D. Sequence
Which conjunction best completes this sentence: "We can't go outside _ let's play indoor games."
A. yet
B. nor
C. but
D. so
D. so
Read the sentence: "The enigmatic message left everyone puzzled, as no one could figure out what it meant." What does enigmatic mean in this context?
A. Mysterious and difficult to understand
B. Clear and simple
C. Written in code
D. Short and brief
A. Mysterious and difficult to understand
Which word is a preposition in the sentence: "We arrived before sunset."
Before
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A. My favorite foods are pizza, spaghetti and, ice cream.
B. The weather was cold, windy and rainy, that morning.
C. In my backpack, I carry books, notebooks, and pencils.
D. The car, which was red needed, new tires and brakes.
C. In my backpack, I carry books, notebooks, and pencils.
Read the following paragraph: "While both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean, they are very different animals. Dolphins are mammals that breathe air, while sharks are fish that breathe underwater. Dolphins have smooth skin, but sharks have rough, scaly skin." Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Sequence
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Description
C. Compare and Contrast
Pick the correct conjunction: "She studied hard _ she wanted to get good grades."
A. nor
B. for
C. or
D. but
B. for
Read the sentence: "The clandestine meeting between the spies took place at midnight in an abandoned warehouse." What does clandestine mean in this context?
A. Dangerous and violent
B. Long and boring
C. Secret and hidden
D. Official and public
C. Secret and hidden
In the sentence "The bird flew across the sky," which word is a preposition?
Across
Which sentence uses commas appropriately?
A. Sarah bought apples oranges, and bananas at, the store.
B. During the meeting, everyone shared ideas, took notes, and made plans.
C. The young energetic, puppy played in, the yard all day.
D. After the game the team celebrated, and went, home.
B. During the meeting, everyone shared ideas, took notes, and made plans.
Read the following paragraph: "Because the temperature dropped below freezing, the water in the pipes froze solid. This caused the pipes to expand and crack. As a result, water leaked all over the basement when the pipes thawed." Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
A. Description
B. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
D. Cause and effect
D. Cause and effect
What conjunction belongs in this sentence: "He didn't clean his room, _ he didn't do his homework."
A. yet
B. and
C. or
D. but
B. and