Spelling
Which is the correct spelling of a word meaning “a short journey or trip”?
What is B) excursion?
Which is the correct spelling for the word that means “difficult to deal with or handle”?
What is A) burdensome?
The main character, who the story is usually about, is called this. Think of Harry in Harry Potter or Katniss in The Hunger Games.
What is the protagonist?
If a story says, "The sun glared down at the players on the field," what does this likely mean about the weather?
What is the sun was very bright and hot?
The word "quickly" in the sentence "She ran quickly to catch the bus" describes how she ran. This part of speech describes actions or qualities.
What is an adverb?
Which spelling is correct for a word that describes someone who thinks creatively?
What is B) innovative?
Choose the correct spelling of the word that means “something that is done to provide proof or evidence.”
What is B) corroboration?
A story told by a narrator who knows everything about all the characters' thoughts and feelings is told from this point of view.
What is third-person omniscient?
The character who opposes or challenges the main character in the story is known as this.
What is the antagonist?
The plural form of “child” doesn’t just add an “s.”
What is children?
Choose the correct spelling for the word that means feeling unsure or doubtful.
What is C) uncertainty?
Pick the correct spelling for a word that refers to “an intense or eager enjoyment or interest.”
What is B) enthusiasm?
A brief section at the start of a book that sets the stage for the story or provides background is known as this.
What is a prologue?
Clues or hints in a story that suggest what will happen later are known as this. Look for things that seem important or out of place.
What is foreshadowing?
In the sentence "The cat chased the mouse," identify the main person or thing doing the action.
What is the cat?
Pick the correct spelling of the word that means “an overwhelming feeling of admiration or respect.”
What is A) awe?
Identify the correct spelling of a word meaning “a brilliant display or effect.”
What is A) effulgence?
The final part of a story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close, is called this.
What is the resolution?
When you use what you know from a story to make an educated guess about what isn’t directly stated, it’s called this.
What is an inference?
Combine these two sentences into one: "He wanted ice cream. He didn’t have any money." Use a conjunction to join them smoothly.
What is "He wanted ice cream, but he didn’t have any money."?
Which of these is the correct spelling for the word that means passing something from one person to another?
What is B) transference?
Which of these is the correct spelling for a word meaning “the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing”?
What is A) expiation?
When a character faces a problem within themselves, such as a tough decision or feeling of guilt, it’s called this type of conflict.
What is internal conflict?
A summary should only include the most important parts of a text. Name two key elements it should include.
What are the main points or ideas/contention and arguments?
Which sentence uses the correct form of the past tense?
What is B) He brought his books to school?