Defining Words
This sentence uses the word generous:
"My neighbor is very generous; she always shares her snacks with me."
What does generous mean in this sentence?
A: Generous means willing to give or share with others.
Q: What is the main idea of a story?
A) The characters' names
B) The most important point the author is making
C) A funny sentence in the middle
A: B) The most important point the author is making
What is Mr. Hicks dogs name?
Hank
Q: Bryson came inside soaking wet, holding a broken umbrella and shivering.
What can you infer happened to Bryson?
A: It was raining hard, and his umbrella didn’t protect him.
Q: Bryson was elated when he got the highest score on the math test. He smiled all day and even high-fived Mr. Hicks.
What does elated most likely mean?
A: Very happy or excited.
Q: Use the word observe in a sentence that shows its correct meaning.
A: I like to observe the stars through my telescope at night.
(Observe means to watch or notice something carefully.)
Q: Read this short paragraph:
"Penguins are birds that cannot fly. They have flippers to help them swim. Penguins live in cold places like Antarctica."
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A: Penguins are birds that live in cold places and swim instead of fly.
What is Mr. Hicks favorite Sauce?
A.) Ketchup
B.) BBQ
C.) Ranch
D.) Mustard
B.) BBQ
Q: Abigail rushed into class out of breath and kept looking at the clock.
What can you infer about Abigail?
A: She was late or worried about being late for class.
Q: Abigail wore a fragile necklace that her grandmother gave her. Mr. Hicks reminded her not to bring anything easily breakable to P.E. class.
What does fragile mean in this sentence?
A: Easily broken or delicate.
Q: The word ancient means very old. Which sentence uses ancient correctly?
A) “The ancient pizza tasted fresh.”
B) “We visited the ancient ruins during our trip to Greece.”
A: B) “We visited the ancient ruins during our trip to Greece.”
(Ancient is used correctly to describe something very old like ruins.)
Q: Which of the following is a key detail from this sentence?
"Lions are called the kings of the jungle because of their strength and loud roar."
A: Lions are strong and have a loud roar.
What is Mr. Hicks' favorite number?
A.) 23
B.) 35
C.) 33
D.) 7
C.) 33
Q: Mr. Hicks looked at the messy classroom, raised an eyebrow, and slowly started picking up papers without saying a word.
What can you infer about how Mr. Hicks feels?
A: He is likely disappointed or frustrated with the students for not cleaning up.
Q: Mr. Hicks said the class needed to collaborate on their science project. Bryson and Abigail decided to split up the work and help each other.
What does collaborate mean?
A: To work together.
Q: Choose the best word to complete this sentence:
“Bryson was feeling very _______ after running the marathon.”
A) energetic
B) exhausted
C) invisible
Then explain your choice.
A: B) exhausted – Because running a marathon makes someone very tired.
Q: Why are key details important when reading a story or article?
A: Key details support or explain the main idea and help readers understand the text better.
What is Mr. Hicks favorite season?
A.) Winter
B.) Summer
C.) Fall
D.) Spring
B.) Summer OR D.) Spring
Q: Bryson and Abigail were whispering in the back of the room and giggling while looking at their phones. Mr. Hicks walked over and they quickly hid them.
What can you infer the students were doing?
A: They were doing something they weren’t supposed to—probably using their phones in class.
Q: Abigail gave a generous amount of her birthday candy to her classmates. Even Bryson, who was absent, got a bag the next day.
What does generous mean?
A: Willing to give more than expected or kind in giving.
Q: Use the word curious in a sentence that shows you understand its meaning. Then, explain what the word means based on your sentence.
A: Bronxx was curious about how the robot worked, so he asked a lot of questions.
(Curious means wanting to know more or eager to learn.)
Q: Read the paragraph:
"Bryson and Braxton built a treehouse over the summer. They worked every weekend and used wood, nails, and paint. Now they have a fun place to hang out with their friends."
What is the main idea, and name one key detail.
A:
Main Idea: Bryson and Braxton built a treehouse.
Key Detail: They worked every weekend and used wood, nails, and paint.
How many minutes does it take Mr. Hicks to drive to Shiloh Middle School from his house?
A.) 60
B.) 30
C.) 20
D.) 10
C.) 20
Q: When Mr. Hicks handed back the tests, Abigail’s face lit up, but Bryson stared at his paper and sighed.
What can you infer about their test results?
A: Abigail likely did well on the test, while Bryson did not.
Q: Mr. Hicks told the class that recess was postponed due to the storm. Bryson groaned and asked if they’d get to play later.
What does postponed most likely mean?
A: Delayed or moved to a later time.