Social Studies
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50
What is an antonym for fast?
Slow
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or animal
What point of view is used in this sentence: “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the surprise.”
First person
What is a transition word?
A word that connects ideas. (First, next, finally)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What does the word predict mean?
To guess what will happen next
What part of speech is the word "run"?
Verb
If a passage gives facts about volcanoes and how they erupt, what is the author’s purpose?
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince the reader to agree with the writer’s opinion or take action.
What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
The 13 original colonies
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
Not, or opposite of
What is the adjective in the sentence: “The red balloon floated away”?
Red
What is the problem in a story called?
Conflict
What is a similie?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Which ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What does "it's raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's raining heavily
What punctuation do you use when writing dialogue to identify direct speech/ when a character is speaking?
Quotation Marks
What is the theme of a story?
What should every paragraph have (three things)?
Topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion.
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: “She had a heart of gold”?
Metaphor
Where should the comma go in this sentence: “Before we eat let’s wash our hands.”
After “eat”: “Before we eat, let’s wash our hands.”
In the sentence “Her voice was music to his ears,” what does the figurative language suggest?
Her voice was pleasant, or comforting
You’re writing a compare and contrast essay about two characters. What should your body paragraphs include?
Similarities and differences with examples from the text