Vocabulary
Tom bought Brenda a beautiful _____. Will she ____ her mother on the phone to let her know?
Which word will fit in both spaces?
1. ring 2. Necklace
3. call 4. bracelet
1. ring
Tina's house is located _____ to the mall. Please _____ the door.
Which word will fit in both spaces?
1. near 2. close
3. shut 4. lift
2. close
******* Daily Double******
When writing an essay, what should you do after you read the writing prompt, but before writing the essay?
1. fill out a graphic organizer
2. Proofread your writing
3. Rewrite the first paragraph
4. Write a topic sentence
1. fill out a graphic organizer
I have many aunts in South Carolina, but aunt Mary is my favorite.
Which is the capitalization error in this sentence?
1. "aunt" in "many aunts" should be capitalized
2. "South Carolina" should not be capitalized
3. "Mary" should not be capitalized
4. "aunt" in "aunt Mary" should be capitalized
4.
Which element of plot represent the "problem"
1. resolution 2. conflict
3. rising action 4. falling action
2. conflict
During reading class, all the students were given individual books. They didn't have to share them.
How many books did each student receive?
1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
1.1
I got a ____ for my birthday.
Last year I got a pet ____.
Which word will fit in both spaces?
1. bike 2. party
3. bat 4. phone
3. bat
(2) They come in three colors.
Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 2 to improve clarity?
1. They come in three colors: small, medium, and large.
2. They come in three colors: which makes it fun.
3. They come in three color: black, white, and red.
4. They come in three colors, of course.
3. they come in three colors: black, white, and red.
" I know my rights" Bob pointe3d out with a grin.
Where does a comma belong?
1. "I know my rights", Bob pointed out with a grin.
2. "I know my rights," Bob pointed out with a grin.
3. "I know my rights" Bob, pointed out with a grin.
4. "I know my rights" Bob pointed out, with a grin.
2.
Passage 1: Toaster Tarts are a delicious treat that are not just for breakfast anymore. They come in a variety of flavors and their buttery crust is second to none. They make the perfect after-school snack.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
Toaster tarts can be eaten any time of the day.
" Don't put your elbows on the table, " said Mrs. Griffin. "Why?" Layla asked. "Because it is impolite."
In the word "impolite", what does the prefix im- mean?
1. not 2. against
3. with 4. after
1. not
Jose is sensitive about his short hair. He didn't want to have such a drastic change.
sensitive- to be easily hurt about something.
Which is an antonym for the word, "sensitive"?
1. happy 2. unconcerned
3. angry 4. told
2. unconcerned
(1) Golden Retrievers are my favorite breed of dog. (2) My neighbor owns two Golden Retrievers. (3) They are beautiful dogs with long, blonde fur. (4) They are extremely smart and quite friendly.
Which sentence should be deleted?
1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
2. 2
Bernard cry when his brother stole his lollypop.
Which is the correct way to spell cry in this sentence?
1. cries 2. crys
3. creis 4. cried
4. cried
Mona wanted to buy the fancy cupcake. It was large and very colorful. Her mother told her not to buy it. Mona spent all her weekly money on it anyway. Unfortunately, it tasted horrible.
What do you think is the theme?
Be careful what you wish for
Mother became upset with Leon because he told a lie. She said he shouldn't be dishonest.
In the word "dishonest", what does the prefix dis- mean?
1. last 2. not
3. with 4. bad
2.not
Lucy thinks she is fortunate to be in Ms. Henry's class. She thinks Ms. Henry is a fantastic teacher.
Which is a synonym for "fortunate"?
1. lucky 2. scared
3. old enough 4. concerned
1. lucky
(1) A parakeet is a type of small, colorful bird. (2) Some people keep them as pets. (3) You need to know what to do. (4) This is done by knowing what to feed them.
Which is the BEST way to revise sentence 3?
1. It is important to keep your parakeet healthy.
2. Do you know what to do?
3. It is important to own a nice parakeet.
4. Do you know it is important to own a parakeet?
1. It is important to keep your parakeet healthy.
I heard that Grandma Sherry will be visiting Oakland in the Spring.
Which word should NOT begin with a capital letter?
1. Grandma 2. Sherry
3. Oakland 4. Spring
4. spring
Ava and her mother like to do things together. Her mother drove them to Main Street. They bought tickets and sat in the third row. They also bought popcorn. They were home by 6:00 p.m.
What can you infer about Ava's day?
She went to the movies with her mother.
***** Daily Double****
The Mona Lisa is a magnificent painting located in Paris, France. It was painted by an artist named Leonardo da Vinci.
Magnificent- impressively beautiful or striking
Based on the sentences and definition, which word BEST describes the Mona Lisa?
1. old 2. colorful
3. outstanding 4. faded
3. outstanding
Did you see Robert ___ against the car?
He lost weight and looks very ____.
Which word will fit in both spaces?
1. lean 2. stand
3. throw 4. thin
1. lean
(1) Writing an essay is easy! (2) First, read over the writing prompt. (3) Then, create a graphic organizer. (4) Proofread your paper before turning it in.
Read this sentence: Use the graphic organizer to guide your writing.
Where does this sentence belong?
1. Before sentence 1
2. After sentence 2
3. Before sentence 4
4. After sentence 4
3. Before sentence 4
I not only enjoy eating oranges. I also like blueberries.
Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?
1. I not only enjoy eating oranges but also like blueberries.
2. I not only enjoy eating oranges, but I also like blueberries.
3. I not only enjoy eating oranges so does my brother like blueberries.
4. I enjoy eating oranges and blueberries.
2.
I purchased a Petite Rose Vase from Angela's Collectables. It was beautiful and held plenty of rose. Unfortunately, when I filled it with water it leaked all over my table, damaging the finish. I called Angela's Collectables, but they refused me a refund. I think I will take this matter to the local newspaper.
What is the central idea?
The central idea is that the writer is dissatisfied because a vase they bought was defective, caused damage, and the store refused to give a refund.