Parts of Speech
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Give an example of a pronoun
he, she, they etc.
All the students in the class pooled their money together to buy one big gift. In this sentence the word pooled probably means?
to put their money together.
An old lady with a walking stick stands at the side of the road. There are many cars passing. She looks around and continues to stand there. The woman is probably standing by the road because... She is waiting to cross the road. She is waiting to meet someone. She is afraid to cross the road.
She is waiting to cross the road.
A short paragraph that describes brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly. What’s the main idea?
a. It’s important to eat healthy food
b. Taking care of your teeth keeps them healthy
c. Exercise makes your muscles strong
d. Dentists make a lot of money.
b. Taking care of your teeth keeps them healthy
Which does the word setting mean?
The location and time of a story. Where the story takes place. (environment, time of year, historical period, situation, place)
Give an example of an interjection
Wow! Oops! Help! Oh!
Sarah's house was so remote, it took an hour to get to the nearest store. In this sentence, the word remote probably means?
Away from the city, out by itself. A distance from any other homes, stores, or people.
Daniel is asleep on the floor of the guest room. His clothes and shoes are dirty. Beside him is a football which is also dirty. Which is probably true? Daniel is a lazy boy. Daniel is sleeping before playing football. Daniel is tired after playing football.
Daniel is tired after playing football.
Eating vegetables and fruits help you grown. They have vitamins that keep you from getting sick. Eat food foods gives your body energy.
a. Fruits taste better than vegetables
b. Fruits and vegetables come in many colors
c. Eating vegetables and fruits is
healthy for you
d. It’s fun to plant a garden
c. Eating vegetables and fruits is
healthy for you
Which text type is an autobiography?
What is Expository?
Give an example of an adverb
quickly, slowly, happily
He was so sweet, we knew he would not hurt anyone. In this sentence what does sweet mean?
He is kind and gentle.
Natalie was sitting in her car at a red stop light. She heard screeching tires, then a loud crash and breaking glass. Natalie most likely... Heard a building being taken down nearby. Heard a movie recording. Heard a car accident nearby.
Heard a car accident nearby.
Birds build nests in trees, bushes, and even buildings. Nests keep eggs safe and warm until baby birds hatch.
a. Trees are home to birds
b. Birds lay eggs
c. Birds build nests to protect their eggs
d. Bushes are better than trees for nests
c. Birds build nests to protect their eggs
Main Idea: Reading every day helps you become a better student.
What are two supporting details that would fit this main idea.
1 and 2
Give an example of an adjective
blue, small, loud, soft, hairy
She had heard enough, and was about to erupt, when the phone rang. In this sentence what does erupt mean?
To get very angry.
My dog, Pepper, began to dance and prance all around the table where I was sitting and trying to read a book. Then he went over to the door and barked. Finally, he got his leash from the basket and brought it over to em. I said, "all right, Pepper, I guess it's time." Which is most likely true? Pepper wants to listen to me read my book. Pepper wants to go for a walk. Pepper wants to eat dinner.
Pepper wants to go for a walk.
Every year, trash is dumped into oceans and rivers. This litter harms fish, sea turtles, and birds. People can help stop pollution by recycling plastic and paper, and keeping beaches clean.
a. Recycling is good for animals
b. Trash in oceans hurts animals, but we can help
c. People should not swim in oceans
d. Beaches are always dirty
b. Trash in oceans hurts animals, but we can help
If the main idea is that riding a bike is a fun way to exercise, which of these is a supporting detail?
Bikes come in many colors.
Some people ride scooters.
Biking strengthens your legs and heart.
Many people enjoy running.
Biking strengthens your legs and heart.
Give an example of a preposition
near, beside, while, between, on
My teacher had been patient all day, even though we had a lot of trouble listening and staying on task. In this sentence what does the word patient mean?
To remain calm. To wait or endure without complaint.
I see leaves turning yellow on a small tree. I know it is July 10th. It is the middle of the summer. It hasn't rained for two months. The leaves are turning yellow because... Autumn is coming early this year. The tree is sick with disease. The tree is stressed from lack of moisture.
The tree is stressed from lack of moisture.
Many animals live in very cold places. Polar bears have thick fur to keep warm. Penguins stay warm by huddling close together. Arctic foxes have white fur that keeps them warm and helps them blend into the snow.
What’s the main idea of this paragraph?
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If I had the suffix -er to the word read, what does the word become and what does the new word mean?
Read becomes reader. Reader is someone who does the act of reading.