A Royal Mystery: Comprehension Questions 1
In "The Princess and the Pea" what idea about princesses does the author suggest by the simile below:
"He knew perfectly well that a real princess is as rare as a unicorn..."
What is since unicorns don't exist, the author is suggesting true princesses aren't real either.
What is the climax of the story?
What is when Althea put a pea under the mattress
minor pain
What is discomfort
hide their feelings, thoughts, intentions, and actions from other people
This kind of sentence gives a general statement.
What is a declarative statement.
Which kind of sentence is this?
"We finally got a new puppy!"
What is an exclamatory sentence
Why does the author of the play use a camp as the setting?
Which character is the most competitive?
Who is Althea
What does misread mean in the following sentence;
"I misread the instructions, so I completed the wrong assignment."
What is to read something the wrong way
What does uneasy mean in the following sentence:
"Knowing I was going to get a shot at the doctors, made me feel a bit uneasy."
Which kind of sentence is this?
"It's Friday!"
What is an exclamatory sentence.
This kind of sentence asks something.
What is an interrogative sentence.
In "The Princess and The Pea" how does the girl who arrives at the palace door compare to those the prince met on his travels?
What is the other girls had beautiful hair, great hair, and nice handwriting, but this girl was in a poor state. Her hair looked like a bish and she was saturated.
What theme is portrayed by the following sentence:
"That's not a good sign-but never judge a book by its cover, right?"
What is to be open-minded about things
is to feel proud to be given special recognition or opportunity
What does contagious mean in the following sentence:
"When I realized that the child kept coughing, I knew it had to be something contagious!"
What is able to be spread
Which kind of sentence is this?
"Look at that fancy new car!"
What is imperative.
This kind of sentence expresses strong feeling.
What is an exclamatory sentence.
Rena thinks the lake is too cold, speaks formally, and is disgusted about the smells of the stables.
What conclusion does Althea draw about Rena.
What is because he doesn't know her or even love her. Their match is based only on the fact that she is a real princess.
is basic and plain and might be old
What is primitive
To act, do, make, or work badly
bungled
This kind of sentence gives an order.
What is an imperative sentence.
Which kind of sentence is this?
"Although it might seem like it isn't ideal weather for fishing since it is raining and the cool wind is blowing off of the ocean, it actually is the perfect combination for the hobby."
What is the name of the actions the characters perform on stage that are in the parentheses?
What are stage directions
What word would fit into the following sentence:
We were so ___________ in the activity on Zoom, we didn't realize we went over the allotted time.
What is immersed.
What does brandishing mean in the following sentence:
Brandishing her soup spoon, she looked hungrily at the huge bowl of stew in front of her.
Which kind of sentence is this?
"Please get off the couch with your dirty shoes!
What is an imperative sentence.
Which kind of sentence is this?
"Who is your favorite actor?"
What is an interrogative sentence.