VOCABULARY & CONTEXT CLUES
The word enormous most likely means:
A. Small
B. Large
C. Quiet
D. Shiny
B. Large
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A. I like pizza, ice cream and cake.
B. I like pizza ice cream, and cake.
C. I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
D. I like pizza ice cream and, cake.
C. I like pizza, ice cream, and cake.
What is the main idea of a story?
A. A minor detail
B. The most important idea
C. The first sentence
D. A character’s name
B. The most important idea
“I am so hungry I could eat a horse.”
This is an example of:
Hyperbole. (an aggeration)
The prefix un- means:
A. Again
B. Not
C. Very
D. Before
B. Not
Which sentence gives a clue about the meaning of glistened?
“The wet leaves glistened in the sunlight.”
It means shined or sparkled
Which word is a noun?
A. Run
B. Dog
C. Quickly
D. Blue
B. Dog
Which question helps you find the central theme of a story?
A. What happened first?
B. What lesson did the characters learn?
C. Who are the characters?
D. Where is the story set?
B. What lesson did the characters learn?
“Buzzing bees flew over the flowers.”
This is an example of:
Onomatopoeia (words become actions)
The root scrib or script means:
A. Write
B. Read
C. Speak
D. Draw
A. Write
Think of the word: perscription (to write a note about the medicine you need from the doctor)
Use context clues:
“The thunder was deafening, and the lightning lit up the sky.”
What does deafening most likely mean?
Very loud
Which word is an adjective?
A. Run
B. Swiftly
C. Fluffy
D. Candy
C. Fluffy
What does genre mean?
The type of story/article you are going read:
fiction
nonfiction
sci-fi
fable
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
This is an example of:
Personification. (Adding personal qualities to a noun)
What does replay mean?
Play again
Which word is a synonym for happy?
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Angry
D. Sleepy
B. Joyful
Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The dogs runs fast.
B. The dog run fast.
C. The dog runs fast.
D. The dogs running fast.
C. The dog runs fast.
Read: “Tom carefully planted seeds in the garden. Soon, little green sprouts appeared.”
What is the effect of planting the seeds?
Little green sprouts appeared
Which is a simile?
A. The cat slept all day.
B. The cat was as quiet as a mouse.
C. The cat ran fast.
D. The cat chased the mouse.
B. The cat was as quiet as a mouse.
Remember: simile has like or as
If a word has the prefix pre- it most likely means:
A. After
B. Before
C. Around
D. Without
B. Before
Which word is an antonym for joyful?
A. Sad
B. crazy
C. happy
D. silly
A. Sad
Identify the adjective in this sentence:
“The shiny car raced down the street.”
Shiny
Which best describes cause and effect?
A. A boy runs fast because he is late
B. A boy runs fast because he likes apples
C. A boy runs fast because he is happy
D. A boy runs fast because it is raining
A. A boy runs fast because he is late
Which is a metaphor?
A. The child's rosy cheeks.
B. The cat was as quiet as a mouse.
C. The cat ran as fast as a jackrabbit.
D. The child had red cheeks.
A. The child's rosy cheeks.
Why is it important to look for clues in the text when answering MAP Growth questions?
So you can find evidence to support your answer and choose the best choice.