Word Study
Which words need -es to become plural?
fox
clock
fly
dress
peach
walnut
fox (foxes)
dress (dresses)
peach (peaches)
What is the correct way to combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
I am Jeff.
I am a chameleon.
I am Jeff, and I am a chameleon.
Howler monkeys start and end the day with loud cries. The cries are their way of keeping in contact with the rest of their troop. They are also a way to signal to competitive troops when they are encroaching on their territory. Male Howler Monkeys have large throats and specialized vocal chambers which allow them to project their cries much more loudly than is possible with other monkeys. You can hear a Howler Monkey from up to three miles away! The more Howler Monkeys there are living together, the more often they belt out their cries.
The main idea of the paragraph is:
A. Howler Monkeys are very loud creatures.
B. Howler Monkeys live in groups.
C. Howler Monkeys have a unique throat and vocal chord structure.
Howler Monkeys are very loud creatures.
The Happy Sheep
By Wilfred Thorley
All through the night the happy sheep
Lie in the meadow grass asleep.
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the Sun comes round again.
They have no buttons to undo,
No hair to brush like me and you.
And with the light they lift their heads
To find their breakfast on their beds.
Or rise and walk about and eat
The carpet underneath their feet.
What is the setting of the poem?
Meadow grass at night
Identify if the example is the cause or the effect.
Bill's sister was sad, so he tried to cheer her up.
effect
What is the correct plural form for the word dictionary?
dictionaries
What purpose does the conjunction (joining word) have when used to combine these two simple sentences?
Jeff enjoys sledding, but he doesn't enjoy shoveling.
New World monkeys have flatter noses than Old World monkeys. Nostrils in New World monkeys face to the side, while those of Old World monkeys face the front. New World monkeys are almost all arboreal, since unlike Old World monkeys, they have both prehensile tails and opposable thumbs. New World Monkeys also form monogamous pairs to mate, and are very attentive to their young; Old World monkeys do not.
The main idea of the paragraph is:
A. New World monkeys are better than Old World monkeys.
B. New World monkeys are different from Old World monkeys.
C. Old World monkeys were around before New World monkeys.
New World monkeys are different from Old World monkeys.
The Happy Sheep
By Wilfred Thorley
All through the night the happy sheep
Lie in the meadow grass asleep.
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the Sun comes round again.
They have no buttons to undo,
No hair to brush like me and you.
And with the light they lift their heads
To find their breakfast on their beds.
Or rise and walk about and eat
The carpet underneath their feet.
What does the sheep's wool do?
Keep out the frost and rain.
Identify if the following example is the cause or the effect.
School was canceled for the day because there was 1 foot of snow outside.
effect
Which words have the same diphthong sound as in the word found?
join
shower
voyage
bounce
shout
frown
noise
shower
bounce
shout
frown
Identify the common nouns in the following sentence.
A picture of a lake hangs on the wall.
picture, lake, wall
There was a new family in the neighborhood. They had a little girl about Fiona’s age, and Fiona really wanted to meet her. The first time Fiona saw the new girl in school, she smiled and said hello. When she saw her on the bus home from school, Fiona asked if they could sit together, and she told the new girl all about their neighborhood. One afternoon a few days later, when Fiona was outside playing with some of her friends, the new girl came outside. She stood in her front yard, looking uncomfortable. Fiona smiled, and waved, and called to her, and invited her to come play, which her new friend was happy to do!
What is the main idea?
A. Fiona takes the bus to school.
B. There is a new family in the neighborhood.
C. Fiona is a very friendly girl.
Fiona is a very friendly girl.
The Happy Sheep
By Wilfred Thorley
All through the night the happy sheep
Lie in the meadow grass asleep.
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the Sun comes round again.
They have no buttons to undo,
No hair to brush like me and you.
And with the light they lift their heads
To find their breakfast on their beds.
Or rise and walk about and eat
The carpet underneath their feet.
Which line rhymes with 'they have no buttons to undo'?
"No hair to brush like me and you."
Identify if the following example is the cause or the effect.
The cat ran off after hearing John sing.
cause
What is the meaning of the root meter in the word thermometer?
measure
Which word in the sentence below should be capitalized?
My mom buys degree deoderant for my brother, Charlie.
Dove
Which of the following is a supporting idea to the previous question?
A. Fiona smiles and says hello.
B. The family has a girl about Fiona’s age.
C. There is a new family in the neighborhood.
Fiona smiles and says hello.
The Happy Sheep
By Wilfred Thorley
All through the night the happy sheep
Lie in the meadow grass asleep.
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the Sun comes round again.
They have no buttons to undo,
No hair to brush like me and you.
And with the light they lift their heads
To find their breakfast on their beds.
Or rise and walk about and eat
The carpet underneath their feet.
What do the sheep eat?
Grass
What is the plural form of the following words?
child -
hoof -
mouse -
person -
children
hooves
mice
people
What does the Latin root rupt mean? How does that help you understand the word abruptly?
rupt = a break in something
When something happens abruptly, it happens suddenly or unexpectedly.
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
- My brother always want to cook dinner.
- The clouds swiftly moves across the sky.
- The cat carefully steps across the fence.
- The teachers often gives homework on Mondays.
The cat carefully steps across the fence.
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a. Peter cannot go in the living room.
b. Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c. Peter likes to make a mess.
d. Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
The Happy Sheep
By Wilfred Thorley
All through the night the happy sheep
Lie in the meadow grass asleep.
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the Sun comes round again.
They have no buttons to undo,
No hair to brush like me and you.
And with the light they lift their heads
To find their breakfast on their beds.
Or rise and walk about and eat
The carpet underneath their feet.
Infer how the sheep are feeling.
The sheep are feeling happy (they can sleep in the grass all night, have wool to keep them protected from rain and frost, and do not have to worry about chores like buttoning clothes or brushing hair).
What is the plural form of the following words?
moose -
fish -
pants -
shrimp -
moose
fish
pants
shrimp