Vocabulary
In the word replaying, what does the prefix re- mean?
a. not
b. two
c. again
d. after
c. again
What does disposable mean in paragraph 4?
Disposable means able to throw away.
According to the author, why do kids like slime?
It makes them feel good. (They can poke, stretch, and roll it; it's a stress reliever; it relaxes them; it's satisfying)
1. Which word from the beginning of the poem rhymes with “that”?
A. lap
B. cat
C. stay
D. day
B. cat
10. Which is the BEST theme for the poem?
A. Children love pets.
B. Everyone needs a pet.
C. Dogs make the best pets.
D. Cats like to roll up into balls.
A. Children love pets.
Which word will fit in both spaces?
Lightning struck the ___of the lilac tree. Please put the ____of old costumes in the attic.
a. trunk
b. branch
c. limb
d. root
a. trunk
Which item is disposable?
a. a car
b. a table
c. a paper plate
d. a soda
a. a paper plate
Look at the steps below. What would be the correct order?
add the baking soda
gather the ingredients
pour the glue into a cup or bowl
push and pull mixture until putty-like
add the contact solution
pour the glue into a cup or bowl
add the baking soda
add the contact solution
push and pull mixture until putty-like
How does Sam feel about Kenny?
A. He doesn’t like him.
B. He doesn’t know him.
C. He likes him.
D. He is angry at him.
C. He likes him.
How many stanzas does this poem have?
This poem has 4 stanzas.
Which set of words all have the same root word?
a. extra, relax, index
b. contain, restrain, plain
c. here, everywhere, there
d. knowledge, unknown, knowing
d. knowledge, unknown, knowing
The optional ingredient is discussed in Paragraph 5. What does optional mean?
a. You don't have to use it.
b. You must use it.
c. Everyone uses it.
d. Your parent will make you use it.
a. You don't have to use it.
Which word lets the reader know that the last ingredient will be used?
Finally
Which word reveals the breed of dog Tanya has?
A. Lying
B. Labrador
C. Lucky
D. Furry
B. Labrador
How many lines are there in each stanza?
There are 4 lines in each stanza.
The lives saved when the volcano exploded vindicated the expensive early warning system.
vindicate (vin-di-keyt) v.
1. to clear from an accusation
2. to justify by evidence or argument
3. to defend against opposition
4. to claim for oneself or another Which definition of vindicate is used in the sentence above?
2. to justify by evidence or argument
Why should slime be kept away from young children?
They may eat it.
What is the author's purpose for writing the passage?
The author wants to teach readers how to make slime.
Look at the 4th stanza.
What do these lines reveal about pets?
A. They only want to make their owners happy.
B. They are always looking for new friends.
C. They want to be loose and run free.
D. They want to have many owners.
A. They only want to make their owners happy.
How many syllables are there in compromises?
There are 4 syllables in compromises.
Based on your knowledge of Latin roots, what is the meaning of “ambidextrous”?
a. lives on land and in water
b. walks quickly
c. before the flood
d. can use both hands equally
d. can use both hands equally
What two outcomes happen if you use too much food coloring?
The slime will color your hands.
The slime will stain other surfaces.
This passage gives you directions on how to make a non edible item. If your parents were to make edible items for you in the kitchen, what is the name of the directions they would follow?
A recipe.
8. How do you think the poet feels about pets?
A. They cost too much money.
B. They are a lot of work.
C. They make good friends.
D. They like to go for walks.
C. They make good friends.
How is the rhyme pattern in stanza 1 different from stanzas 2-4?
In stanza 1, only lines 1 and 3 rhyme. In stanzas 2-4, lines 1 and 2 rhyme. Also, lines 3 and 4 rhyme.