📖Reading Comprehension
TRIPLE BONUS
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point the author wants to communicate
What is a synonym? Give an example.
A word that means the same as another word. Example: happy = joyful.
DOUBLE BONUS
What is a noun? Give an example.
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: dog, school, happiness.
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of a paragraph, usually the first sentence.
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
TRIPLE BONUS
What is the genre of a story that is meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience?
Drama (play)
If a singular noun ends in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, what do you add to make it plural?
-es
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true; an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.
What does the prefix “dis-” mean? Give a word that uses it.
“Dis-” means not or opposite of.
Example (not): disagree (not agree).
DOUBLE BONUS
What are the four types of sentences?
give an example of 2
Declarative (statement), Interrogative (question), Exclamatory(emotion), and Imperative (command).
Name three transition words used in writing.
First, next, finally (others: however, therefore, next, in conclusion).
DOUBLE BONUS
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
What is the term for the events that led up to the climax in a story?
Rising action
DOUBLE BONUS
What type of conjunction is used in this sentence? I will go outside if it stops raining.
Subordinating conjunction
(if)
What does it mean to "infer," and how do you make an inference?
To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and background knowledge.
DOUBLE BONUS
Use "reluctant" in a sentence and define it.
"She was reluctant to go on the roller coaster because she was afraid." (Reluctant means hesitant or unwilling.)
Identify the verb in this sentence: “The cat swiftly climbed the tree.”
Answer: climbed (action verb).
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). Example: I went to the store, and I bought some snacks.
+100
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting or important part where the conflict reaches its peak.
DOUBLE BONUS
What literary device is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered in the trees"?
Personification
What is the correct plural spelling of quiz?
Quizzes (You double the z before adding -es)
+100
What is the author’s purpose? (Name the 3 main types.)
think about informational text, argumentative, and realistic fiction.
Persuade, Inform, Entertain (PIE).
What does the prefix "un-" mean? Give a word that uses it.
"Un-" means not or opposite of. Example: unhappy (not happy), unlock (opposite of lock).
DOUBLE BONUS
Correct this sentence: “Me and him went to the store.”
"He and I went to the store.”
What is the introduction of an essay supposed to do?
The introduction introduces the topic, grabs the reader's attention, and presents the thesis statement (main argument).
What is the difference between metaphor and simile?
What part of speech is the word "quickly"?
Adverb
+100
Identify the preposition in this sentence: The cat is under the table.
Under
How do you determine the theme of a story?
Look for the lesson or message the story teaches, often found through character actions and the outcome.
What is a context clue, and how can it help you understand a new word?
Context clues are words or phrases around an unknown word that help you figure out its meaning.
+200
What is the difference between a simple, compound, and complex sentence?
What is plagiarism, and why is it important to avoid?
Copying someone else’s work without giving credit; it's important to avoid because it is dishonest and can have consequences.
What is the purpose of a text feature (such as headings, subheadings, captions, or bold text) in an informational text, and how does it help the reader?
Text features are tools used to organize and highlight key information in a text. They help the reader navigate the content more easily, understand the structure of the text, and locate important details quickly. For example, headings help readers identify main topics, and bold text emphasizes key terms or concepts.
What is the pronoun in this sentence: Jason and I went to the park, and we played basketball.
We
What is the present participle of write?
Writing