Main Idea
Strong magnets are put into some roller coasters. They are also put into the end of the track. As the coaster approaches the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnets bring it to a gentle stop. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Some kinds of roller coasters use magnets to make them stop.
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.
A. crosswalks B. walkers C. stoplights D. parrots
B. Walkers
Not all bugs slither and crawl. A bug can also be an error in a computer program. When a computer tries to read a program with a bug in it, the bug will affect the computer in one of two ways: the computer may process the error and continue running the program. In this case the bug only has a small effect on the computer; however, if the computer cannot process the error, then the bug will cause the computer to freeze and crash. This will require the user to restart the program or the computer. Bugs are pesky to computer programmers and users.
Cause and Effect
Frivolous: My mom wanted to get the red napkins for the party and my dad wanted the blue napkins, but I’m not even concerned about such frivolous things.
Unimportant
What did Mr. Cross name his dog?
Barry Allen
Here is something fun to try! Lay an egg on its side and try to make it spin. If it is not hard-boiled the shifting liquid inside will make it spin poorly. If it is hardboiled the solid will make it spin fast and longer. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
You can tell if an egg is hardboiled by spinning it
Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
A. popular B. outdated C. careful D. round
B. outdated
Computers are very complex machines, but everything that they do can be put into two basic categories: inputting and outputting. Inputting is when the computer accepts information entered by the user. Outputting is when the computer returns information to the user. When you press a key on your keyboard, you input information. When the letter that you pressed appears on your monitor, your computer is outputting. Both inputting and outputting require the computer to process information, but input is controlled by the user and output is controlled by the computer. Without inputting and outputting, there would be no computing
Compare and Contrast
Discontent: Years of discontent turned into all out war.
Mr. Cross was discontent with his classes Reading test scores.
Upset, not happy
This is the only fruit that bears it's seeds on the outside.
Strawberry
The thick, white coat of the Artic fox keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. It also helps the fox to blend into the snowy landscape so that it can hide from predators and sneak up on prey without being seen.
The thick, white coat of an Arctic fox has two important jobs.
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was
palatial.
A. ugly B. tiny C. for dogs D. like a palace
D. Like a palace
Have you ever received an email from a strange address with nothing but a mysterious link in the body? Don’t click that link! It may be a drive-by download attack, a common way of infecting computers. These attacks may start as link in an email or Facebook inbox. If you click the link, your computer browser will connect to a website created to attack computers. Once you have connected with the attack site, it will begin scanning your computer for weaknesses. If it finds a weakness, your computer will begin downloading a harmful file. You will not know that you are downloading this file. It will happen without your knowledge or permission. After the download is complete, the file will run and the attacker will have control of your computer. As you continue browsing the internet, you may not even realize that you have been victimized. The drive-by download attack is one of the most common threats to computer users today.
Description
Morsel: The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.
A small piece
What is a baby rabbit called?
kitten or kit (No joke)
Before toothbrushes were invented, people cleaned their teeth with small twigs. The first toothbrushes were made from bones and bristles from boars, horsehairs, or even feathers. Today the bristles on most toothbrushes are made from nylon.
Before toothbrushes were invented, people used natural objects to clean their teeth.
We have an unexpected visitor. Your uncle just arrived from New York. What is the definition of Unexpected
not expected or foreseen; surprising
Computer viruses are scary. If an attacker gets control of your computer, they can snoop through your files, steal your sensitive information, and even use your computer’s webcam and microphone to spy on you. But just because there are scary things on the Internet, doesn’t mean that we should stay off of the Internet. Instead, practice safe habits such as installing virus protection. Virus protection will not protect you against all attacks, but it may stop the most common ones. It also helps to keep your software up to date. Software updates close security holes. By installing updates from software providers, you will have a stronger system. Perhaps the most important thing that you can do is to be smart about how you browse. Don’t click on suspicious links and don’t open attached files unless you are expecting them. The Internet can be a dangerous place, but you’ll be safer if you take a few precautions. Happy browsing!
Problem and Solution
Wither: Alice finally threw the withering roses away when a dead petal fell into her cereal bowl.
To shrivel, droop, or dry up.
In what franchise would you find the character Katniss Everdeen?
The Hunger Games
When most animals look into a mirror, they think that the reflection is another animal. A few animals do recognize themselves. These include: elephants, dolphins, chimps and great apes.
Most animals do not recognize themselves in a mirror.
The staff meeting conflicted with my dental appointment, so I had to reschedule. What does conflicted mean?
disagreement or controversy. a clash
Buying a computer can be a frightening and overwhelming task, but don't let that prevent you from getting the right one. The first thing that you have to do is figure out which one you want. Start by researching on the internet: read reviews and compare features. Decide what's important to you and how much you are willing to pay. Once you have found the right computer, it is time to compare prices. Search by the model number of the computer. Check prices from at least three websites before you make your purchase, and don't forget to factor in the cost of shipping and handling. Also Google the name of the website on which you are planning to buy the computer and read reviews to make sure that they are reputable before placing your order. If it looks good, enter your information, await your shipment, and enjoy your new computer!
Sequence
Reproach: Miss Annie reproached Johnny for the missing chocolate chip cookies, even though Johnny is allergic to chocolate.
To scold or criticize
What is the largest country in the world?
A. USA B. Japan C. Russia. D. Brazil
C. Russia