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Their, They're, There
Author Purpose
Context Clues
Main Idea
Contractions
100
Can you help me fix _______________ computer?
Their
100
A book containing the best jokes ever! The purpose of this book is to...
Entertain
100
The parking lot was so congested, it took over an hour to get out! What does congested mean?
Crowded, too many cars
100
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. He can wave his paw, sit, lie down, and roll over. The main idea is: a. Boots is a dog b. Boots can do lots of tricks c. Boots likes to sit
b. Boots can do lots of tricks.
100
Couldn't
Could not
200
The house over ___________ is made of stone.
There
200
A book of fairy tales. The purpose of this book is to...
Entertain
200
The glass plate shattered when it hit the floor. What does shattered mean?
Broke into pieces
200
Peter's parents bought a new carpet in the living room. Now he can't wear shoes in the house, eat in the living room, or play with his dog. What is the main idea? a. Peter cannot go in the living room. b. Peter is messy. c. Peter's parents made new rules for the living room.
c. Peter's parents made new rules for the living room.
200
She's
She is
300
__________ always late!
They're
300
This six page booklet explains how to assemble a grill. The purpose of this booklet is to...
Inform
300
Pete was envious of his brother's brand new bike. He wished he had one. What does envious mean?
Jealous
300
At the beach, the kids ate a lot of snacks. They ate chips, watermelon, and cookies. They ate so much they had to rest before swimming. What is the main idea? a. Why the kids ate snacks b. How to go swimming c. What the kids ate at the beach
c. What the cats ate at the beach
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!! Let's
Let us
400
I think ______________ going to the lake today.
They're
400
The blog describes why Pepsi is way better than Coke. The purpose of this blog is to....
Persuade
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY We had to convert the gym into a haunted house for Halloween. We used decorations to make it look so real! What does convert mean?
Change or transform
400
To get a driver's license you have to do difficult things. You have to take a test, change the oil of the car, and drive correctly. The main idea? a. When to take the driver's test b. How to get a driver's license c. What driving tests are popular
b. How to get a driver's license
400
We've
We have
500
____________ are five dollars in my wallet.
There
500
A Toys R Us commercial is advertising really cool toys. The purpose of this commercial is to...
Persuade
500
The student dedicated her award to her parents who always encouraged her to work hard. What does dedicate mean?
To give a shout out, offer
500
Sounds can travel through liquids, solids, and gas. Most sounds reach us through the air, but some sounds go through the ground or water. The main idea is a. What carries sound b. Why sounds need air c. How fast sound can travel
a. What carries sound
500
Won't
Will not