Text Detective
A student feels extremely tired during gym class and realizes they did not eat breakfast. What can you infer?
The student lacks energy because they did not eat.
what does dys- mean in the word dysfunction?
bad or impaired
dysfunction = something not working properly
“The crowd was ecstatic after their team won the championship.”
What does ecstatic most likely mean?
extremely happy/excited
how many world series have the yankees won?
27
If the main idea is “Technology has changed communication,” what is a supporting detail?
People can send messages instantly through smartphones and social media.
A student wears knee pads while skateboarding. What does this suggest about skateboarding?
It can be risky and protective gear helps prevent injuries.
what does micro- mean in the word microscope?
micro = small
scope = to look or see
Microscope = a tool used to look at very small things
“The desert was extremely arid, and very little rain ever fell.”
What does arid mean?
A. Cold
B. Dry
C. Windy
D. Dark
B. Dry
who was the youngest basketball player to score 30,000 points in his career?
Lebron James
An article describes how astronauts train, what they eat in space, and how they live on the International Space Station. What is the main idea?
The article explains what life is like for astronauts in space.
what year was the NBA founded?
1946
what does -ize mean in the word modernize?
modern = current or up-to-date
-ize = to make
modernize = to make something modern
“The scientist made a hypothesis, or an educated guess, before starting the experiment.”
What does hypothesis mean?
An educated guess.
If an author writes an article explaining how volcanoes erupt, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform.
An article describes how climate change affects weather, oceans, and wildlife. What is the main idea?
Climate change has major effects on the Earth and living things.
A football player wears a helmet and mouthguard during every game. Why does the player wear this equipment?
To protect his head and mouth from injuries.
what does the suffix -itis mean in the word tonsilitis?
tonsil = glands in the throat
-itis = inflammation
tonsillitis = inflammation of the tonsils
“The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, covering the nearby streets with water.”
What does overflow mean?
To spill over or go beyond its limits.
If an article tries to convince readers to recycle more, what is the author’s purpose?
to persuade the reader
If the main idea is “Exercise is good for your health,” which is a supporting detail?
A. Exercise improves heart health.
B. Sports can be fun.
C. Many people watch sports.
D. Gyms can be expensive.
A. Exercise improves heart health.