Greek and Latin Roots
The root bio means life. Which sentence uses word with the root word bio that relates to living thingss?
A. I rode my bicycle to the park.
B. I used binoculars to see the bird far away.
C. The scientist studies biology to learn about plants and animals.
C. The scientist studies biology to learn about plants and animals.
A person who plays a game is a _________.
A. playor
B. player
C. playest
B. player
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or moral that is learned by the reader or the character.
Read the following simile:
A snapping turtle’s powerful bite could snap your finger like a twig!
What is the meaning of this sentence?
A. The snapping turtle's mouth looks like a twig.
B. Your finger bones are very weak because a snapping turtle can snap it by biting it.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
C. It is showing how strong the snapping turtle's bite can be.
What two things make up the setting?
Time and Place
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
"There/Their class is having a party on Tuesday."
Correct Answer: Their
What does the Greek root "bio" mean in the word "biography."
A. Two
B. Life
C. Big
B. Life
(The Greek root "bio" means Life.)
The school was the __________ building on the block.
A. large
B. larger
C. largest
C. largest
What is an example of a theme of a story?
A. The story takes place in a small town
B. Honesty is important, even when it is difficult
C. The main character is a brave girl
B. Honesty is important, even when it is difficult
How does the author use imagery in the following statement? Cite specific words used that help it appeal to your senses.
"The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet.
fresh, juicy, cold, and sweet
They are all adjectives to explain how the orange tastes
What is a synonym for conflict?
Problem
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
"I cannot believe you ate the whole/hole pizza all by yourself!"
Correct Answer: Whole
What does the Latin root "vid" mean in the word "evidence" as used in this sentence:
"The brown coloring around his mouth was evidence that Banjo had also been eating some of Mom's famous potatoes."
A. To look or see
B. To hear
C. To draw or write
A. To look or see
(The Latin root "vid" means "to look" or "to see.")
The first question was __________ than the second question. (easy)
A. easyer
B. easier
C. easiest
B. easier
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "Danny's New Bike."
Benny and Danny were twins. Each week, they each got five dollars in allowance. Benny always spent all of his allowance on candy and small toys. Every so often, Danny bought some candy, but he saved most of his money in a piggy bank that he kept on his nightstand by his bed. Sometimes, Danny did extra chores around the house to earn more money. He always put his earnings into his bank.
The months passed and soon school was out for summer. One day, Danny asked his parents to take him to the bike store. He had saved enough money for a new bike! Danny picked out a red bike with blue handlebars. His parents were so impressed with how much he had saved that they bought him a helmet and a bike lock.
Danny spent the summer riding his new bike around the neighborhood with his friends. Since he did not have a bike, Benny spent most of his summer at home alone.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
B. Danny is smarter than Benny.
C. You should not spend all your money on candy.
A. You can buy more if you save your money.
Do the following words create a positive or negative mood?
Stressed, Gloomy, Disappointed
Mood- Negative
What is the resolution?
The way the conflict or problem is solved.
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
"Be careful not to break/brake the glass vase when you carry it."
Correct Answer: Break
What is the meaning of vid?
to see/ to look
What does the word softer mean in the sentence below?
The kitten rested on the softer pillow.
A. A pillow less soft than it was before.
B. A pillow more soft than it was before.
C. A pillow that is the most soft than it has been.
B. A pillow more soft than it was before.
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What is the theme of the story about the little boy who kept crying for help?
He learns that if you lie over and over, people will stop trusting you.
Which answer best shows the author’s use of sequencing?
A. The author describes the setting in great detail.
B. The author explains the characters’ feelings.
C. The author tells events in the order they happen, using words like first, next, and finally.
D. The author includes dialogue to show what characters say.
C. The author tells events in the order they happen, using words like first, next, and finally.
Read the short story and answer the question.
Snow crunched under Mia’s boots as she stepped onto the frozen lake. Pine trees covered in white surrounded the clearing, and her breath puffed out in little clouds. The sun was just beginning to set behind the mountains.
What is the setting of the story?
A. A snowy forest during the daytime
B. A frozen lake in winter near the mountains at sunset
C. A mountain trail on a cold morning
D. A forest clearing during the fall
B. A frozen lake in winter near the mountains at sunset
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
"Mom asked me to buy some flower/flour for the cake."
Correct Answer: Flour
What is the meaning of bio?
life
Think of the meaning of the suffix "-ment."
"Alex tries to keep his excitement under control."
What does the word "excitement" mean here?
A. An event that is exciting
B. The condition of being excited.
C. A person who cannot be excited.
B. The condition of being excited.
What is the theme/lesson learned in the passage, "The Math Test?"
Cody had not studied for the big math test. When he got his test, he quickly realized that he had no idea how to solve the problems. Luckily, Cody sat right behind Emily. Emily was the best math student in the class and he could see her paper. Cody copied all of Emily's answers.
The next day when Mrs. Jenkins passed back the graded tests, she told that class that only two students had gotten A's. Since these two students had done so well, she would have them explain some of the more challenging problems to the class.
Emily was first. Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Emily solved it easily and explained each step to the class. Then it was Cody's turn. Again, Mrs. Jenkins wrote a problem on the board. Of course, Cody did not knowhow to solve the problem. A long moment passed as Cody stood in front of the board trying to figure out what to do. Some of his classmates started to whisper and snicker.
“Can you solve this problem?" Mrs. Jenkins finally asked.
Humiliated, Cody just shook his head. Now everyone knew he had cheated and he was in big trouble.
Possible Answers:
1. Cheating will only get you so far.
2. Cheating does not pay off in the end.
Read the short story and choose the mood.
The hallway lights flickered as the last bell echoed through the empty school. Lockers creaked open even though no one was there. A cold breeze brushed past, and footsteps seemed to follow closely behind, stopping whenever someone turned around. The silence felt heavy and uncomfortable.
What is the mood of the story?
A. Funny
B. Calm
C. Scary
D. Exciting
C. Scary
Think about what happens in the story "Running Rivals." Label the events in the order in which they happen in the story. The first event will be labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.
____ Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
____ Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
____ Amy runs her personal best
____ Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
3- Amy and Madison give each other tips about how to run faster
2- Natalie, Amy's sister encourages Amy, and goes with her to the racing park.
4- Amy runs her personal best
1- Amy tells her dad how nervous she is to go back to the next track meet after her knee injury.
Which is the correct homophone for this sentence:
"Did you hear/here that strange noise outside last night?"
Correct Answer: Hear