Random skills part 1
Although today it is not unusual to drive across the country in just a few days, this was not always the case. The automobile was a new product in 1903, and cars were not as advanced as today’s vehicles. In 1903 many people believed that cars were a luxury and a source of entertainment rather than a useful means of transportation.
A compare-and-contrast pattern is used to organize the ideas in paragraph 2 mainly to —
A) explain how the problems of car travel were different from other methods of travel in 1903
B) describe the differences regarding car travel between 1903 and today.
C) emphasize how the events of 1903 affected Jackson’s trip .
B) describe the differences regarding car travel between 1903 and today
I am a member of the weasel family, about the size of a cat. My fur is thick, black, and white. I live in a burrow and hunt for worms. Be careful. I create a strong odor when frightened! What conclusions can you make?
I am a skunk.
Mrs. Lee asked to see Joe's special card, so that he could check out a new book. What conclusions can you make?
Joe likes to read and is at a library.
Today in class, Sasha’s teacher, Ms. Hammond gave a math test. Sasha felt confident that she did well on the test. Math is her favorite subject. She took the test quickly and then started talking to her friend, Gabby. The teacher gave her a zero for talking.
Which sentence shows the main conflict?
A. Sasha felt confident that she did well on the test.
B. She took the test quickly and then started talking to her friend
C .Math is her favorite subject.
B.She took the test quickly and then started talking to her friend
Sarah's face was red. Her hands were sweaty, and she felt like she might faint. She thought, "Why did I volunteer for this Talent Show?" What conclusions can you make?
Sarah is nervous about performing at the show.
A blizzard struck the city of Phoenix, Arizona, on July 5, 2011.This storm was gritty, dark, and smothering. It was known as a “black blizzard.” “Black blizzard” is an American nickname for a dense cloud of dry particles that blankets a large area.
In the paragraph, the word smothering means
A) suffocating
B) covered
C) grounded
A) suffocating
I am covered with brown fur and have branched horns called antlers. I live in the deepest areas of the forest. What conclusions can you draw?
I am a deer.
"Hot! Hot! Hot!" Jess screeched as she ran across the sand. Gulls soared overhead and waves crashed on the rocks. What conclusions can you draw?
Jess is at the beach in the summer.
What key words does the author use in compare and contrast text structure
A) First, then, last
B) as a result
C) similarity, differentiate
C) similarity, differentiate
Kay scratched her head and tapped her chin. She sat there staring blankly at the puzzle. "HMMMMMM," she thought to herself. What conclusions can you make?
Kay is confused.
Saltated particles can work together to nudge pebbles and other objects. The nudging action is called creep. Saltation and creep come together to move massive amounts of material. In September 2009, a dust storm moved five million tons of red outback soil through Sydney, Australia!
Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of massive?
A) nudge pebbles
B) dust storm
C) five million tons
C) five million tons
I am a member of the dog family and live in a den. I hunt for birds, mice, and rabbits at night. My name rhymes with box. What conclusions can you make?
I am a fox.
Ma and Pa hitched the wagon and Laura and her family headed out. The land was flat and alive with tall waving grasses. What conclusions can you make?
The family is traveling across a prairie in the past.
My worst fear are spiders. They are creepy, crawly creatures that make my stomach twist in knots. My class went on a field trip to a spider exhibit at the zoo. Mr. Lopez let the class hold different spiders as he explained facts about them. Mr. Lopez explained how not all spiders are poisonous and they also are scared of people. I decided that I was not scared of spiders anymore and held my hand out so I could hold one.
What is the main message of the story
A) Trying new things can be challenging.
B) Overcoming fears is easier with friends.
C) You can only learn from frightening experiences.
D) Don't let fear stop you from new experiences.
D) Don't let fear stop you from new experiences.
Bill had practiced his spelling words all week for the Spelling Bee. When he received his practice test, his eyes teared up and he just wanted to hide. What conclusions can you draw?
Bill is disappointed in his score.
A Prickly Feast
The cholla cactus also provides tasty meals for many other desert animals. Bees enjoy the pollen of its colorful blooms. Birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals dine on the cholla’s juicy fruit. The cholla also provides nutritious food for people. Members of the O’odham tribe and other desert-dwelling people eat the flower buds of some types of cholla Cholla buds contain protein, calcium, and fiber—all of which are important to good health.
What is the main idea of the section titled “A Prickly Feast”?
F People sometimes roast the buds of certain types of cholla cactus.
G The cholla cactus attracts bees because of its pollen.
H People and animals eat parts of the cholla cactus.
J The fruit of the cholla cactus is quite juicy.
H People and animals eat parts of the cholla cactus
I am a slow animal that is protected by my quills. I gather food in the forest. What conclusions can you draw?
I am a porcupine.
Mama scrambled the eggs, and Sue flipped the pancakes. Juan poured the orange juice, and Gage fried the bacon. What conclusions can you make?
This family works together to cook breakfast in the morning in their kitchen.
My worst fear are spiders. They are creepy, crawly creatures that make my stomach twist in knots. My class went on a field trip to a spider exhibit at the zoo. Mr. Lopez let the class hold different spiders as he explained facts about them. Mr. Lopez explained how not all spiders are poisonous and they also are scared of people. I decided that I was not scared of spiders anymore and held my hand out so I could hold one.
Why does the author use the phrase " my stomach twist in knots"
A) to indicate how many knots are in his stomach.
B) to show how anxious the narrator feels towards spiders.
C) to suggest that the narrator is afraid of creepy animals.
B) to show how anxious the narrator feels towards spiders.
Yolanda yawned and sighed to herself, "Do I actually have to add 2+2 again? You know, I've been doing this same worksheet since I was in Kindergarten!" What conclusion can you make?
Yolanda is bored since she already knows how to add.
I Help the reader identify the main idea for that section of text. I'm usually in bold print and sometimes referred as "section"
Who am I?
A) caption
B) subheading
C) Introduction
B) subheading
I can be found in Australia. I carry my baby in my pouch. Even though I have the word "bear" in my name, I don't belong to the bear family. What conclusions can you make?
I am a koala bear.
The pilot said, "Please fasten your seatbelts for take off." Mary grabbed my hand and grinned. "I can't wait to land in Colorado." Mary asked, "Do you have your boots, poles, and lift ticket?" What conclusions can you draw?
Mary and a friend are on an airplane flying to Colorado for a winter skiing adventure.
What key words are used in a sequence structured text?
A. in comparison
B. first, next, finally
C. cause and effect
B. first, next, finally
Jack stomped his foot and pounded the wall. His face was as red as a beet, and his heart pounded like a drum. What conclusion can you draw?
Jack is angry.