Context Clues
What is the meaning of the word drive in paragraph 6?
A. Force into
B. Steer a vehicle
C. Carry in a vehicle
D. Travel a short distance
A. Force into
John Henry challenges the drill because he wants to-
A. be known as a hero
B. Save the jobs of the railroad workers
C. Earn money to give his mom
D. Swing his hammer to create a beautiful rainbow
B. Save the jobs of the railroad workers
What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. John Henry grew from a baby to an 8 foot tall man.
B. John Henry liked his hammer.
C. John Henry was different from other babies.
D. John Henry was born at night.
C. John Henry was different from other babies.
What happens when John Henry swings his hammer?
A. people cheer
B. a rainbow forms
C. his boss becomes worried
D. workers cover their ears
B. a rainbow forms
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of the tall tale.
John had muscles of steel.
In this sentence, what do the words "muscles of steel" mean?
A. Strong muscles
B. Large muscles
C. Shiny muscles
D. Smooth muscles
A. Strong muscles
What lesson can be learned from this story?
A. being strong is important
B. reading is important
C. taking care of parents is important
D. helping others is important
D. helping others is important
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. John was 18 years old.
B. John weighed 300 pounds.
C. John was proud of his work.
D. John was very strong for his age.
D. John was very strong for his age.
What happens after the salesman brings the drill?
A. The workers leave and go home
B. The workers cheer
C. The boss challenges the salesman to a contest.
D. John Henry challenges the drill to a contest.
D. John Henry challenges the drill to a contest.
What does the word cradle mean in paragraph 2?
A. to hold gently
B. a baby's bed
C. an adult bed
D. to throw
B. a baby's bed
Why might people think John Henry was a hero?
A. He was a hard working man.
B. He built railroads.
C. He saved the jobs of many workers.
D. He was popular.
C. He saved the jobs of many workers.
What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
A. John saved a lot of lives.
B. John worked on the railroad.
C. John helped people in a lot of ways.
D. John did not help people.
C. John helped people in a lot of ways.
What happens before John Henry's heart stops?
A. He cries
B. The boss cheers
C. The Salesman leaves
D. John says he is proud.
D. John says he is proud.
Which sentence shows that "John Henry: Steel Driving Man" is a tall tale?
A. John Henry was different from other babies.
B. He helped everyone he met.
C. John Henry grew from a baby to an 8 foot tall man the day after his birth.
D. John Henry won the contest.
C. John Henry grew from a baby to an 8 foot tall man the day after his birth.
A. sad
B. excited
C. angry
D. compassionate
B. excited
What is the main idea of paragraphs 8 and 9?
A. John swung his hammer so fast a rainbow formed.
B. John used his hammer.
C. John was strong.
D. John helped build the railroad.
D. John helped build the railroad.
What does John use to build his mama's house?
A. a hammer and wood
B. a hammer and brick
C. only brick
D. none of these
A. a hammer and wood
Which sentence best matches the illustration of John Henry?
A. John Henry raced against the drill with a hammer in each hand.
B. He swung his hammer so fast a rainbow formed over his shoulder.
C. He could not wait to use his hammer to help build the railroad.
D. They used big steel hammers to drive holes into rocks.
C. He could not wait to use his hammer to help build the railroad.
What is the mood of paragraph 13?
A. tired
B. joyful
C. sad
D. scared
B. joyful
What is the main idea of this tall tale?
A. John Henry was a hero that helped people.
B. John Henry was different than other babies.
C. John Henry was very strong.
D. John Henry was important.
A. John Henry was a hero that helped people.
What happened the night John was born?
A. The moon turned red
B. The earth shook
C. Lightening flashed
D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C