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Reading Comprehension "Along the Ring of Fire"
Prefixes & Suffixes
Informational Resources
Analogies
Figurative Language
100
According to the article, the eruptions of Mount St. Helens and Kilauea were similar because both — F caused much damage G released huge clouds of ash H caused landslides J produced fireworks
What is F?
100
In this word un- means the same as it does in "unfair". a. until b. uncle c. understand d. unpaid
What is d - unpaid?
100
This is the resource I would find the synonym for the word "happy."
What is a thesaurus?
100
sun: day:: moon: _________
What is night?
100
"Pop," "crackle," and "kerplunk" are examples of this kind of figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
200
If the author were to add information to the end of paragraph 2, this would most likely be the topic. F Effects of moving plates on the formation of volcanoes G Active volcanoes in parts of the world other than the Ring of Fire H Impact to the ocean floor when a new volcano forms J Recent volcanic eruptions along the Ring of Fire
What is F?
200
In this word -ness means the same as it does in thoroughness. a. business b. harness c. kindness d. witness
What is c - kindness?
200
This is the resource I would need to find the correct pronunciation for the word "denouement."
What is a dictionary?
200
composer is to music as ___________ is to book.
What is author?
200
"She is as busy as a bee " is an example of this figurative language.
What is a simile?
300
This question is answered in paragraph 9. F Why does volcanic rock crumble? G How does plant life reach a new island? H What kinds of birds are attracted to a new island? J How long does it take for lava to harden into rock?
What is G?
300
In this word -er means the same as it does in teacher. a. cheer b. writer c. mother d. deer
What is b. writer?
300
This resource is published annually and provides statistics and populations.
What is the almanac?
300
Hand is to glove as foot is to ______________
What is sock?
300
"Break a leg" and "At the drop of a hat" are examples of this literary term.
What is an idiom?
400
This paragraph best describes where the Ring of Fire is located. F 2 G 3 H 4 J 5
What is H?
400
In this word re- means the same as it does in recycle. a. rent b. really c. realize d. renew
What is d - renew?
400
This is where I would look to find which countries border Afghanistan.
What is an atlas?
400
Taxes: American Revolution:: Slavery: ______________.
What is the Civil War?
400
"The sun smiled at me through the clouds" is an example of this literary term.
What is personification?
500
The main purpose of this article is to — A persuade readers to research and study more about geographic wonders B tell readers about a group of volcanoes and the resources they provide C explain to readers where some household materials come from D demonstrate to readers the ways in which volcanoes differ from one another
What is B?
500
bird: fly:: fish: _________
What is swim?
500
This is the resource I would use to find information about Thomas Edison's life and inventions.
What is the encylopedia?
500
Paragraph is to essay at Stanza is to _______
What is poem?
500
True or False...This is an example of Hyperbole: she's the prettiest woman I've ever seen.
What is False?