Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "large"?
Big, huge, enormous, gigantic
Find the noun: "The dog ran fast."
Dog
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The most important point the author is making
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is the opposite of "silent"?
Loud, noisy, talkative
Correct this sentence: "Him is happy."
He is happy.
What does "infer" mean?
To make an educated guess based on evidence
Identify the metaphor: "Her smile was the sun."
"Her smile was the sun."
What does the word "reluctant" mean?
Unwilling, hesitant
Choose the correct verb: "She (run/runs) fast."
Runs
Identify the theme in this fable: "Slow and steady wins the race."
Patience and perseverance lead to success
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things
Use the word "devour" in a sentence.
Ms.Lewis will approve
What is a conjunction? Give an example.
A word that connects words or phrases (e.g., and, but, or)
What is the author’s purpose in a nonfiction article about recycling?
To inform
Give an example of alliteration.
Ms.Lewis will pick
What is a homophone for "flour"?
Flower
Identify the preposition: "She sat under the tree."
Under
Read this passage and answer: "What is the problem in the story?"
Mia hurried into the cafeteria, her stomach growling. She reached into her backpack, but her lunchbox wasn’t there. Her heart sank. She must have left it on the kitchen counter at home. She glanced around at her classmates, who were already opening their lunches and chatting happily.
She thought about asking someone to share, but her face grew hot at the idea. Instead, she clenched her fists and stared at the table. Then, she felt a gentle tap on her shoulder. It was Lucas, holding out half of his sandwich.
“You can have this,” he said with a small smile.
Mia hesitated, then took it gratefully. “Thanks,” she whispered, blinking fast.
Mia forgot her lunch at home and felt hungry and embarrassed
What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
It is raining very heavily.