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Comprehension
Synonyms & Antonyms
"The New Kid"
Robust Vocab
Grammar
100
At the begining of the story, what is the MAIN reason the crowd is curious about Jackie? a.) She plays for the Lookouts. b.) She is a girl pitcher. c.) She is very young.
b.) She is girl pitcher.
100
All soldiers remained stationary until told to move. What is the synonym for stationary? a.) quiet b.) motionless c.) nervous
b.) motionless
100
In the story "The New Kid" the girl plays what sport?
baseball
100
His brave actions were ________, or famous, in the city of San Antonio.
legendary
100
Which type of sentence is this? Have fun at the party.
imperative
200
How does the reader know that this story is biographical? a.) The characters do not behave like real people? b.) The author tells about her own thoughts and feelings. c.) The author tells the true story of a real person's life.
c.) The author tells the true story of a real person's life.
200
The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the problem. What is the synonym for demonstrate? a.) think b.) show c.) ask
b.) show
200
The new kid plays what positions?
shortstop and second base
200
Winning the lottery was a complete ________; such luck rarely strikes.
fluke
200
Which type of sentence is this? What a silly thing Jake did!
exclamatory
300
What is Jackie's main problem in the story? a.) She wants to prove that she can pitch in the major leagues. b.) She hopes to get more people to attend the baseball game. c.) She wants to show that she is stronger than Babe Ruth.
a.) She wants to prove that she can pitch in the major leagues.
300
I tried to arrange the books in alphabetical order? What is a synonym for arrange? a.) organize b.) break c.) measure
a.) organize
300
The new kid swings and hits what?
a home run
300
She was suprised, and her mouth _______ wide open.
gaped
300
What type of sentence is this? Practice kicking into the net first.
imperative
400
With which statement would the author MOST LIKELY agree? a.) To get ahead, it is important to know the right people. b.) Determination and hard work can lead to success. c.) People with natural talent do not require training.
b.) Determination and hard work can lead to success.
400
Water is a liquid. What is an antonym for liquid? a.) mixture b.) solid c.) drink
b.) solid
400
Why do parents feel that the new kid should not be allowed to play baseball?
she is a girl
400
My brother ___________ when the bee stung him.
flinched
400
What type of sentence is this? I ate the whole pizza!
exclamatory
500
Why does Babe Ruth think that women should not play baseball? a.) The lack speed. b.) The are not tough enough. c.) The do not like to compete.
b.) The are not tough enough.
500
After her failure to reach the top of the mountain, the climber tried again. What is an antonym for failure? a.) climb b.) success c.) discovery
b.) success
500
Who are the three other characters in "The New Kid"?
Dutch, PeeWee, and Earl
500
When I tripped, I heard some kids ________ at me.
snickering
500
What is the interjection in this sentence? Yikes! There's a mouse under the chair!
Yikes