Read this sentence from the story. "He's just a squirt," one of the older boys said, laughing. Why did the author use the word squirt instead of the words too young?
to sound like real kids talking
100
Read these sentences from the story. "He practiced his swing over and over again. He ran as fast as he could up and down the block." What do the sentences tell you about Luke?
how hard he practices
100
What does the word hurried mean? We were late for school, so we hurried.
moved quickly
100
What does the word extra mean? After supper, Mom put the extra sandwich in a bag. She will eat it for lunch tomorrow.
more than is needed
100
Which word best completes the sentence? Emma wore a new _____ dress. (while, white, wind, wit)
white
200
What happens before Luke plays in the game?
Franky has to go to his aunt's.
200
How does Luke probably feel when he strikes out in the game?
sad
200
What does the word curb mean? Everyone sat on the curb and watched the parade go down the street.
edge of the street
200
What does the word cheered mean? The crowd cheered when the singer walked onto the stage to sing.
clapped and yelled
200
Which word correctly completes the sentence? Skip crawled under the bed to _____. (hid, hide, highd, hyde)
hide
300
What does Luke do after Franky comes back?
He sits on the curb.
300
What happens before Grandma shows Luke the tickets?
Luke tells Grandma that he finally had a chance to play ball.
300
What does the word final mean? The class's final trip for the year will be to the zoo.
last
300
Which word means the opposite of the word over? Here is a good way to cook over a campfire.
under
300
What change should be made in the sentence? They goes swimming every Tuesday.
change goes to go
400
Read these sentences from the story. Luke shouted with the crowd. "Give it to 'em, Jackie! You show 'em!" Why does the author shorten the word them?
to show the way Luke's shouts really sound
400
What happens after Jackie Robinson hits a home run?
The crowd goes wild.
400
Which word means the opposite of the word down? Wrap foil around the food. Wait until the flames die down.
up
400
Which word means the opposite of the word ask? Ask a grownup to set the packets in the coals and take them out when they are done.
answer
400
What change should be made in the sentence? She pitch the ball very fast.
change pitch to pitches
500
What happens after Nicky tells Luke that it is bedtime?
Luke thinks Jackie Robinson talks to him.
500
What does Luke learn at the end of the selection?
He should never give up.
500
Which word means the opposite of the word slowly? The packets will be hot, so open them slowly.
quickly
500
Which word means the opposite of the word never? Never cook by yourself.
always
500
What change should be made in the sentence? She need to get a new shoelace soon.