Comprehension
Rodent are a type of mammal. They have atypical teeth that keep growing throughout their lives. They gnaw on things to file back their teeth. I think that they look silly when they gnaw. Rats, mice, and squirrels aren`t the only rodents. There are about 1,500 different kinds, including chipmunks, gerbils, beavers, and porcupines. Capybaras live in South America and can weigh around 100 pounds. Now that`s a scary rodent!
What is a fact from the text?
What is an opinion from the text?Angela wasn`t sure whether to take Billy or Sam with her to the concert. Whichever friend she took, the other was sure to be jealous and CROSS.
What does CROSS mean?
Cross means angry or upset
What is the central idea, lesson, author`s message, or meaning of a story?
Theme
Venice has a network of canals used for transportation.
What kind of sentence is this?
Declarative
What are people or animals that are in a story?
Characters
A survey found that vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor in America. Chocolate came in second, and butter pecan was third. I don`t agree at all. I think that vanilla is a really plain favor. It`s sooooo boring. The best ice cream flavor is obviously chocolate! Chocolate is so much richer and way more delicious. In my freezer, I have a big tub of triple dark chocolate delight. In face, I`m going to have a bowl right now.
What is the author`s purpose?To persuade
An elephant`s most DISTINCTIVE feature is its trunk. The long, snake-like trunk enables the elephant to smell, but it can also grab, hold, and pick things up.
What does DISCTINCTIVE mean?
Distinctive means special
The truth is, sleep is very important. It may seem like you`re not doing anything when you HIT THE HAY, but in fact you are recharging your brain and repairing your body`s cells.
What does HIT THE HAY mean?
Hit the hay means go to bed
Molly like apples, but Jackie likes pears.
What is the sentence structure?
Compound
What is the most exciting part of the story called?
The climax
James Keats was a famous poet. He was known for his odes and sonnets. His books did not sell very well during his lifetime. However, he is regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English Language.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
James Keats is a famous poet in the English Language.
Ligers are only born in places like zoos. They`re the OFFSPRING of a male lion and a female tiger.
What does OFFSPRING mean?
Offspring means children
She spend two hours METICULOUSLY sewing the dress by hand.
What does METICULOUSLY mean?
Meticulously means very carefully
Combine these two sentences correctly:
1. The theater lights were low.
2. The stage lights were very bright.
The theater lights were low, but the stage lights were very bright.
I had never seen so many people! I went to a concert this summer, and all the seats were full. It was the most fun concert I have ever been to. I listened to great music, hung out with my friends, and got some amazing food. I am so glad that I go to go!
What Point of View is this written in?
First person point of view
A pearl is a round, pea-sized white gem that is used in different kinds of jewelry. Unlike most gems, which come from the earth, pearls come from the sea. If fact, they come from oysters, a type of shellfish. Any oyster lived inside a hard, sealed shell. when a grain of sand slips inside the shell, the oyster considers the sand an intruder. In order to protect itself, it produces a substance that covers over the grain of sand. Over time, the substance hardens and becomes the gem we know as the beautiful pearl.
How are pearls different from most gems? Cite the text.
Pearls are different than most gems because the text states, "Unlike most gems, which come from the earth, pearls come from the sea."
Most of Antarctica is covered in ice. In some places, it`s a mile thick. Even so, Antarctica is actually CLASSIFIED as a desert. That`s because it gets very little rain.
What does CLASSIFIED mean?
Classified means the category that it is in.
Correct this sentence
during the Summertime I like to swam play with my friends and go to panama city beach?
During the summertime I like to swim, play with my friends, and go to Panama City Beach.
if Janice Calls tonite, then tell them I not here.
If Janice calls tonight, then tell her I am (or I`m) not here.
It was summertime, and all the lawns in the neighborhood had just been mowed. The sky was blue, and smoke reached into the sky from a neighbor`s barbeque. On days like these, Jamie could jump rope in the back yard for hours.
What is the setting of the story?
The setting of this story is outside during summertime.
Lisa couldn`t decide which friend to take to the movies. For her birthday, she received a gift card worth two movie admissions. But she wasn't sure whether to take Morgan or Abby. Whichever she took, the other was sure to jealous and upset. But then Lisa remembered something: her grandma had sent twenty dollars for her birthday. By using the gift card and the money, Lisa could take both friends. And they`d even have a few dollars left over for popcorn! now, if only she could figure out which movie to see.
What is the conflict and resolution?
Conflict: Lisa did not know which friend to take with her to the movies.
Resolution: Lisa remembered that her grandma sent her money, so Lisa could take both of her friends.
What does OFFENDERS mean?
Offenders are people who are guilty of something.
Peter`s parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He is not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Peter`s furry dog is not allowed to play on it either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were a lot of new rules.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Peter`s parents made new rules so that the carpet would stay clean.
Is this sentence complete or incomplete? If it is incomplete, finish the sentence.
Every time I eat my chocolate Easter bunny.
Every time I eat my chocolate Easter bunny...
Roger saw that his friend Brianna was stooped over and crying. He remembered that the last time he cried, his dad made him feel better. His dad simply made him laugh. So he walked up to where she was sitting and waited for her to look up and see him. He stood quietly. When Brianna looked up, he began to stagger around, wave his arms, and make crazy faces. Roger crunched up his face, used his fingers to distort his mouth, and stuck out his tongue. Brianna immediately laughed. His trick worked!
What is the theme of this paragraph?
If someone you care about it upset, try to help them.