Context Clues
Vocabulary
Main Idea
Informational Text
100
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
a. very different
b. the same
c. weird
d. muggy
a. very different
100
Some people say that ________ are just friends you
haven’t met yet.
a. peers
b. strangers
c. coaches
d. colleagues
b. strangers
100
Which option below is the correct main idea?
a. Bees
b. The queen lives in the hive and her only job is to fill the hive with eggs.
c. 3 types of bees
d. There are different types of bees each with their own jobs.
d. There are different types of bees each with their own jobs.
100
The two most important characteristics of informational text are...
a. facts and opinions
b. text features and opinions
c. text features and text structures
d. text structures and facts
c. text features and text structures
200
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a. Covered
b. ruined
c. bounced
d. invisible
a. Covered
200
My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our
money, we’ll get ________.
a. by
b. along
c. back at
d. together with
a. by
200
It was a backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a. Dessert is supposed to come last.
b. The students had a backward day.
c. It is hard to do things backward.
d. Students failed their tests.
b. The students had a backward day.
200
In a text with a sequence text structure, the author
a. describes a topic and its characteristics.
b. tells about events in the order they happened.
c. explains how things are similar and different.
d. describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.
b. tells about events in the order they happened.
300
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to
a. paint or repair old building.
b. wear your shoes on the wrong feet
c. go where you are not wanted or don't belong
d. make a lot of noise to disrupt the quiet in an area
c. go where you are not wanted or don't belong
300
Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been
________ in the kitchen sink.
a. falling out
b. falling apart
c. piling up
d. piling on
c. piling up
300
The main idea can be implied or stated.
a. True
b. False
- 5. Multiple-choice
a. True
300
Which text structure might use words and phrases like: meanwhile, at the same time, before, during, after?
a. Problem and Solution
b. Cause and Effect
c. Description
d. Compare and Contrast
e. Sequence
e. Sequence
400
Hunter's plan for his group project looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works.
Based on the sentence above, what does IMPLEMENT mean?
Based on the sentence above, what does IMPLEMENT mean?
a. carry out
b. change
c. ignore
d. illustrate
a. carry out
400
Parents should always ________ to talk to their children about their problems.
a.do time
b. make chores
c. do chores
d. make time
d. make time
400
What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"
a. Tomatoes are good for you.
b. Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
c. It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
d. Spinach is good for your bones.
c. It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
400
Which text structure is this?
Frank was doing poorly in ELA and failing almost every vocabulary test. When he spoke with Henry, he told him that he should start studying for these tests on Monday and then continue throughout the week. Henry suggested reviewing his words using the vocab chart, Quizlet, Wonders, and Kahoot! to prepare each week. Frank followed his advice and aced his next test.
a. Problem and Solution
b. Cause and Effect
c. Description
d. Compare and Contrast
e. Sequence
a. Problem and Solution
500
The rest of the class was excited for school to be out except for Teddy and Bobby who were MOURNFUL at the thought of leaving Ms.Pate. What is the meaning of the word MOURNFUL?
a. happy
b. depressed
c. silly
d. anxious
b. depressed
500
My sister ________ in a school play tonight. Do you want to come?
a. is appearing
b. is appeering
c. does appear
d. appears
a. is appearing
500
The theme is rarely directly stated.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
500
Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Name all that apply.
a. Title
b. Subheading
c. Map
d. Fact box
All of the above