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Do You Remember
What Do You Think
Cause and Effect
Essentials
Odds and Ends
100
Words that have the same meaning
What is synonyms
100
The news included some comparisons of the east coast with the west coast. Weather maps were used to support the statements made by the spokesman. Some people were trapped in their homes for days. Stores and businesses were closed for an undetermined length of time. What is the main idea? a. It was a national holiday. b. There was a terrible firestorm c. The snowstorm was the worst in ten years.
What is c: The snowstorm was the worst in ten years.
100
Manuel once ran away and joined the circus. He found out that the circus work was very hard. He was surprised. He had thought that working for the circus would be easy and fun. EFFECT: Manuel was surprpised. What is the cause? a. He had run away b. Circus work was hard c. The circus was a lot of fun.
What is b: Circus work was hard.
100
a word or group of words that imitates the sound of what it is describing. The horn on the car went beep, beep, beep.
What is onomatopoeia
100
An account of a person's life written by another person is known as a ____________________.
What is biography
200
Which words mean the same a huge? a. amount, total b. gigantic, enormous c. nippy, chilly
What is b. gigantic and enormous
200
Garret was test driving a new automobile. He was impressed by the many air bags. He barely listened as the salesperson spoke of the car's sleek style and speed capability. What is the main idea? a. He was primarily concerned with the safety of a vehicle. b. He wanted to look good to his friends. c. He was mostly concerned about the gas mileage and repair history.
What is a: He was primarily concerned with the safety of a vehicle.
200
Chris was lazy. He didn't do his homework and he didn't study at all. He took a history test on Wednesday and a math test on Friday. Unscramble the words to find the EFFECT. dba dsraeg
What is bad grades.
200
Stories which are passed down through generations that try to explain events in nature, such a thunder or lightning.
What is myth
200
An ________________________is a written account of a person's life told by that person.
What is autobiography.
300
Words that have opposite meanings
What is antonyms
300
He enjoyed his job very much since he got to help people in need. He had a huge collection of keys. His phone number could be found in the phone book. What is the main idea? a. He was a police officer b. He was a valet attendant at a restaurant. c. He was a locksmith.
What is c: He was a locksmith.
300
The Flynns live in a beach house right on the sand. A severe thunderstorm came through their town. If they had not prepared with the sandbags around the perimeter, what would the effect of the storm have been on their property? Unscramble the words to find the EFFECT. ooddlfe
What is flooded.
300
A _______________________ is a person, thing, or animal in a story, poem, book, play, or movie.
What is character.
300
A statement that can be proven true is a ____________.
What is a fact
400
Which pair of words are antonyms? a. tough, fragile b. filthy, dirty c. quickly, suddenly
What is a: tough, fragile
400
Clowns have been part of circuses for hundreds of years. Clowns try to make people laugh. To do this, they dress in silly costumes and paint their faces in a funny way. Clowns also act silly as well as look silly. Being a clown is not an easy job. What is the main idea? a. The clown's job is an easy one. b. Clowns all dress alike. c. The job of the clown is to make people laugh.
What is c: the job of the clown is to make people laugh.
400
Adam planted some tomato seeds. He watered the seeds every day. He moved the pot to a window with lots of sunlight. He even added fertilizer to the soil. After a few weeks, a strong, healthy tomoto plant grew. CAUSE: He planted, watered, and fertilized. What is the EFFECT: a. The tomato plants died from too much sunlight. b. The fertilizer burned the roots of the plants. c. Strong and healthy tomato plants grew.
What is c: Strong and healthy tomato plants grew.
400
What does B M E stand for?
What is Beginning, middle and end (summary)
400
A statement expressing emotion that cannot be proven.
What is an opinion.
500
Brave is to Courageous as Aged is to ________________. a. timid b. fearful c. cloudy d. ancient
What is d. ancient
500
Deep sea diving requires heavy equipment. The helmet alone weighs 60 pounds. The belt is weighted as are the shoes. The diver wears a rubberized suit and carried a knife. Deep sea divers do rescue work and repair broken cables under the water. What is the main idea? a. Deep sea diving is dangerous. b. Deep sea divers need special equipment. c. Deep sea diving is a good job to have.
What is b: Deep sea divers need special equipment
500
When Erin made the winning basket, a huge cheer went up from the crowd. This was the first time the team had won at home. Erin was named Most Valuable Player. EFFECT: Erin was named Most Valuable Player. What is the CAUSE: a. A huge cheer went up from the crowd. b. This was the first time the team had won at home. c. Erin made the winning basket.
What is c: Erin made the winning basket.
500
What does PIE mean?
What is: The author is trying to persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.
500
Words found under pictures to help the reader better understand the passage.
What is captions.