Grammar
What is the action word in the sentence "The cat runs fast"?
runs
What is a picture or illustration in a book called?
an image
If it rains, what happens to the ground?
it gets wet
What does first-person point of view mean?
the narrator is a character in the story
What is the main idea of a story?
the most important point or message
What do we call a word that describes a noun?
adjective
What part of a book gives you a summary of the chapters?
table of contents
What is the effect of studying hard for a test?
getting a good grade
In which point of view does the narrator know everything about the characters?
third-person omniscient
What are key details?
facts or examples that support the main idea
Identify the subject in this sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
The dog
What do we call the title of a chapter?
a headline or chapter title
What happens if you eat too much candy?
you might get a stomachache
If a story is told from "he" or "she," what point of view is it?
third-person
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?
by looking for the topic sentence
What punctuation mark do we use to show excitement?
exclamation mark
What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?
to define words
If you forget to water a plant, what will be the result?
the plant may die
What is the point of view called when the narrator tells the story from their own perspective?
first-person
Why is it important to know the main idea?
it helps us understand the text better
What are two types of sentences?
declarative and interrogative sentences
Name one feature that helps you find information quickly in a nonfiction book.
an index
Explain how a hurricane can cause flooding.
heavy rain from the hurricane leads to too much water in the streets
How does point of view affect a story?
it changes how we understand characters and events
Give an example of a key detail that supports the main idea: "Dogs are friendly."
They like to play with people