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Vocabulary
Context Clues
Inferencing
Main Idea
Synonyms and Antonyms
100
Where and when a story takes place?
What is setting
100
From the time she was little, Britt aspired to be a doctor. She wanted to help people and save their lives of those who were injured or very ill. Though she was very busy working 2 jobs to pay for school, she studied hard and was very busy with her schoolwork. She graduated at the top of her class and is now an Emergency Room surgeon. Using your clues, what does the word aspired mean?
What is dreamed
100
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below. Who is being described?
What is an anstronaunt
100
Coco Crunch is the newest cereal on the market! It's not only sweet and chocolaty, it's also very nutritious! Coco Crunch is packed full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and other important minerals. This healthy cereal provides all the nutrition you need each morning to get your day started! What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Coco Crunch is a nutritious cereal
100
The girls were surprised when they saw the beautiful flowers the delivery boy brought. What is a synonym for beautiful?
What is pretty
200
The problem in the story?
What is conflict
200
Henry was walking up the road when he heard a squeaking sound. He glanced to the left and then to the right where he saw a small chipmunk running away into the nearby woods. What is the definition of the word glanced?
look quickly
200
My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation. Who is being described?
What is a princess
200
Darius is a very good student. He spends a lot of time studying in the library, and he is always raising his hand in class to answer questions. He is very smart and he has written some amazing book reports. After school, Darius also tutors several students in both math and science. Darius is one of the hardest-working students in his class. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Darius is a hard working student
200
What is the antonym for the word slowly?
What is a quickly
300
comparison using "like or as"
What is a simile
300
Our family has an annual tradition where we go out to eat ice cream every year after we pick out a real Christmas tree. It is fun and I look forward to it every year. Using you clues, what does annual mean?
yearly
300
The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history. Who is being described?
What is a baseball player
300
My grandma makes the best apple pie! It has an amazing crust that she makes from scratch. The crust is flaky and it feels like it could float away on your tongue. As for the inside of the pie, it has the perfect blend of sugars and spices, with just a touch of vanilla. My grandma's pie has won first place in the last five county fairs. What is the main idea of the passage?
Grandma's apple pie is the best
300
Jennifer's roasted hot dog was ruined when it fell into the fire. What is a synonym for the word fire?
What is flames
400
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
What is fiction
400
[With an insincere tone.] Yeah, and I'm president of the United States. The prefix in- helps the reader know that the word insincere means
not meaning what is said
400
I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean. Who is being described?
What is an artist
400
All clouds are made as a result of water vapor rising from rivers, oceans, and lakes. Although all clouds are formed in the same way, scientists have classified and named them according to their appearance. For example, stratus clouds look like long, flat sheets in the sky, and cirrus clouds appear curly and wispy. Another type of cloud is the cumulus cloud, which looks like a mass of puffy, white cotton balls. The main idea of the passage is?
Clouds have different names depending on their shape.
400
What is an antonym for the word smooth?
What is rough
500
the parts of a text that stand out (diagram, table of contents, index)
What is text features
500
The merchant ignored the peasant's words. "I hope you enjoy your reward," he said. "thank you again and good-bye." He quickly departed. Which word or words form the passage help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?
good-bye
500
I was walking next to the covered wagon more than riding in it with my sisters. If I got tired, sometimes my father would let me ride horseback behind him. In the evening, Pa, my brothers, and I would sleep under the wagon, while Ma and my sisters slept in the wagon. I hoped we would reach the West soon. Who is being described?
What a pioneer boy
500
It's important to eat well. By eating foods from each of the five food groups, our body is supplied with the necessary vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The right amount of food from each group is important for achieving a balanced diet and keeping you healthy. What is the main idea of the passage?
It's important to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy.
500
My grandpa made the new dollhouse, complete with miniature furniture for every room. What is a synonym for the word miniature?
What is tiny