Vocabulary
Synonyms
& Antonyms
& Antonyms
Figurative
Language
Language
Fiction
Non-Fiction
100
What does shallow mean? How do you know?
Narangoo walked into the shallow water. Since it wasn't very deep, she was able to see a manta ray.
Shallow means "not very deep." We know because it's defined in the next sentence.
100
True or false?
An antonym has the SAME meaning as a given word.
False
An antonym has the OPPOSITE meaning.
100
A simile compares 2 things using connecting words. What is at least one connecting word you might see in a simile?
Like, as, than
100
True or false?
All fiction stories are based on real-life events and factual information.
False! Fiction stories come from an author’s imagination. They may be based on real events, or they may be entirely made up.
100
What Text Feature is shown here?
Table of Contents
200
What does ecstatic mean? How do you know?
Bryson was ecstatic to see his friends at school. His friends were excited to see him too!
Ecstatic means very happy or excited. We know because the synonym excited appears in the next sentence.
200
Name 2 synonyms for “happy.”
Glad, cheerful, joyful, overjoyed, gleeful, etc.
Other answers may be accepted.
200
What type of figurative language do we often see in animated movies?
Personification
200
True or false?
All fiction is considered fantasy.
False!
Fantasy is one genre of fiction, but there are many others.
200
Name at least 2 text features you can see on this page.
Title, caption, photos, bolded words, headings/subheadings, etc.
300
What does the word perplexing mean? How do you know?
Estefany worked to answer the perplexing question for several minutes. Once she had eliminated 2 answers, she felt more confident.
Perplexing means difficult, confusing, or challenging. We must infer to determine its meaning.
300
Name 2 antonyms for “nice.”
Mean, nasty, gross, ugly, dirty, etc.
Other answers may be accepted.
300
“I think I’m allergic to your dog,” said the boy. “Achoo!”
Which part of this sentence is an example of onomatopoeia?
“Achoo!” is an example of onomatopoeia.
300
A ________ is the lesson or message an author teaches through the story.
Theme
300
Which nonfiction text structure requires the reader to consider similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast
400
What does ornate mean?
At the museum, Libby noticed an ornate tapestry with beautiful details. It looked like it may have belonged to royalty.
Fancy, heavily decorated, or highly detailed
400
My mother always asks me to be attentive.
Which is a synonym for attentive - worried or observant?
Observant
400
What type of figurative language do you notice in the sentence below?
I ate so much on Thanksgiving, I weigh more than a whale.
Hyperbole
400
Name at least 3 things fiction readers should pay attention to.
Characters
Setting
Plot (Conflict and Resolution)
Theme
400
Which nonfiction text structure lists events from beginning to end?
Chronological order OR Sequential
500
What does reputable mean?
David decided not to use Wikipedia to do research for his essay since it is not the most reputable source. Instead, he checked out a book from the library.
Well-respect, trustworthy, having a good reputation
500
List the antonyms for all 3 words:
Open
Asleep
False
Open - Close
Asleep - Awake
False - True
500
What type of figurative language do you notice in the sentence below?
The students were very excited to see each other after so long apart. The classroom was a zoo!
Metaphor. The class is being compared to a zoo.
500
What do we call the problem in a story?
Conflict
500
Before answering any question on a reading test, you should always...
Look back in the text to double check your answer!