Context Clues
The algae provide for the sloth in the green treetops. Blending in is very helpful for a sloth because it moves very slowly.
A)transportation
B)entertainment
C)camouflage
C) Camouflage
Define the word drowsy.
ready to fall asleep
Martin is quiet and serious, but his brother Liam is loud and rough, and a lot of kids think he is a bully. While Martin is always kind to people, Liam mostly just tries to see what he can get out of them: lunch money, a better place in line, or homework to copy.
compare and contrast
What type of writing follows the bullet, star, heart structure?
Essay
Kevin was walking home from school when he saw a little girl getting picked on by one of Kevin’s classmates. He felt sorry for her, but he did not stop to help her. A few weeks later, the same classmate began picking on Kevin.
A) Theme
B) Summary
A) Theme
The center of a storm is called the eye. Around the eye rage fierce winds and torrential rains.
A)soft and gentle
B)very heavy
C)slow and steady
B) very heavy
Define the word suitable.
Just right, well matched
When I got home from school after a long, boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
sequence
A story that is written about real or imagined events?
Narrative
The white horse gleamed in the sunlight. No one could believe it was the same horse that had wandered into the stable with a matted mane and tail, and covered in mud. Only Fran had looked at the poor creature and seen what it had the potential to become.
A) Theme
B) Summary
B) Theme
When the captain shouted an order, many idle people became busy.
A) to stand around
B) elderly
C) sick and tired
A) to stand around
Define the word obtain.
to get or gain something
Electric eels are living batteries. Their bodies are about 75% electricity-generating tissues. When an electric eel senses another energy field nearby, it gives off a burst of electricity that stuns or kills its prey.
cause and effect
The type of writing that includes "I" statements.
Maggie made cookies with her mother. First, they measured the ingredients. Then they mixed them together. Finally, they scooped balls of dough out of the bowl and put them on the cookie sheet to bake.
A) Theme
B) Summary
B) Summary
During the early 1930s, catastrophic dust storms had stripped away valuable soil in the Great Plains.
A)drought-resistant
B) mild
C) disastrous
C) disastrous
Define the word burden.
something that is carried or to weigh down
Having a cold is no fun. Coughing makes it hard to fall asleep. A sore throat is painful. Try some tea with honey in it. The honey will soothe your throat.
problem and solution
The type of writing you do when you are trying to convince someone of something.
persuasive
Louis ran harder than he ever had in his life. His ankles and knees hurt. He felt as if his legs would collapse underneath him. His breath heaved in his chest. But still, he pushed himself and kept running. All the other racers had long ago passed him by. He couldn’t possibly win. But he was determined to cross the finish line. Maybe the other racers had come hoping to win, but Louis was only hoping to finish. His race was only against himself
A) Theme
B) Summary
A) Theme
Many types of homes are built in a vernacular style. This means their design is traditional to the group that builds them. For example, the Pueblo used adobe homes to protect themselves from the sun.
A)Modern style
B)Native to culture
C)Particular Design
C) particular style
speed, to move without caution
When you walk into my bedroom, there is a window facing you. To the right of that is a dresser and a television, and on the other side of the window is my bed.
Description
A type of writing that aims to explain, describe, or investigate a subject or idea using facts, details, and evidence.
expository
Kim’s diet was terrible. All she ate was chips and sweets, and jelly sandwiches on white bread. She was overweight, and she was always tired. When her doctor told her that she felt bad because of what she was eating, Kim was amazed. She didn’t realize that she had so much power to make herself feel better. Kim stopped eating junk food and started eating fruits and vegetables. In a few weeks, she felt like a new person.
A) It's important to have courage.
B) You should always be generous.
C) In life, it's important to be responsible.
C) In life, it's important to be responsible.