Antonyms and Synonyms
They pull the wagon up the hill.
Which word means the opposite of pull?
a) ride
b) push
c) play
d) drove
b) push
The children will misbehave.
Based on the meaning of the prefix mis- and the word behave, what does misbehave mean?
a) not behave
b) behave again
c) always behave
d) behave together
a) not behave
The smoke rose lazily from our campfire.
What does "the smoke rose lazily" mean in the sentence?
a) The smoke was doing nothing.
b) The smoke moved in a slow way.
c) The smoke made people feel sleepy.
d) The smoke kept changing directions.
b) The smoke moved in a slow way.
Identify the text structure:
When I got home from school after a long day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching TV.
Sequential and order
Several of the goats stood beside the barn.
What does the underlined word mean in the sentence?
a) inside
b) behind
c) next to
d) on top of
c) next to
I can guess how the story ends.
Which word means the opposite of guess?
a) know
b) read
c) talk
d) look
a) know
We can beautify the room.
Based on the meaning of the word beauty, what does beautify mean?
a) give something more worth
b) show how to use something
c) make something look better
d) move something to a different place
c) make something look better
The sound of the drums rolled out like thunder.
What does "rolled out like thunder" mean in the sentence?
a) told that a storm was coming
b) sounded loud and strong
c) made beautiful music
d) scared people
b) sounded loud and strong
Identify the text structure:
Car crashes are extremely dangerous. In the past, not all cars as seatbelts. As more highways were being built and people driving far distances, more and more people were getting into accidents. The government made a new law requiring everyone to wear a seatbelt in order to keep people safe.
Problem and Solution
The tree branches danced in the breeze.
What does "danced" mean in the sentence.
a) dressed up
b) took lessons
c) moved about
d) enjoyed music
c) moved about
My uncle is an experienced cook. His delicious pies and cakes are popular treat at family parties. My favorites are the savory stews he makes on cold winter nights.
a) experienced
b) delicious
c) popular
d) cold
b) delicious
Walks are enjoyable.
Based on the meaning of the word enjoy and the suffix -able, what does enjoyable mean?
a) not enjoyed
b) enjoyed again
c) can be enjoyed
d) enjoyed together
c) can be enjoyed
Julia got a kick out of the funny card.
What does got a kick out of mean in the sentence?
a) believed
b) enjoyed
c) mailed
d) signed
b) enjoyed
Identify the text structure:
People tend to be very loyal to their favorite brand of technology. Some people are devoted to Apple's iphone and some people are big fans of Android phones. These phones both include the ability to use the internet, download apps, and take pictures. The iphone however has a sleek design and syncs well with other apple devices like the Apple watch. Androids, on the other hand, have more options to customize. Androids also are at a lower price range than iphones.
Compare and Contrast
The salary will go up by twenty dollars next week.
What does salary mean in the sentence?
a) bank
b) letter
c) pay
d) time
c) pay
In the funny movie we watched, a proud kind traveled to a strange land. He learned many hard lessons and became a more humble man.
Which word in the paragraph has a meaning that is the opposite of humble?
a) funny
b) proud
c) strange
d) hard
b) proud
The emptiness of the room was surprising.
Based on the meaning of the word empty and the suffix -ness, what does emptiness mean?
a) not empty
b) empty again
c) can be made empty
d) state of being empty
d) state of being empty
Ravi was having a bad day. "Things will be better tomorrow," his mother told him. "There is light at the end of the tunnel."
What does the underlined phrase mean?
a) an end to the trouble is coming
b) people are eager to offer help
c) The weather is going to improve
d) Try being cheerful instead of gloomy
a) an end to the trouble is coming
During the holidays, my mother's house glittered with decorations and hummed with preparation. We ate cookies and drank cider while we helped her wrap bright packages and trim the tree. We felt this giddy every Christmas eve.
What is the narrator's attitude?
cheerful and excited
The aviator landed the airplane and made a final announcement to the passengers.
What does the word aviator mean in this sentence?
a) driver
b) pilot
c) ruler
d) tourist
b) pilot
Last year, acorns were scarce on my neighbor's oak tree. This year, they are so abundant that the local squirrels are bigger than usual.
What word in the paragraph has a meaning that is opposite of abundant?
a) last
b) scare
c) local
d) bigger
b) scare
Her decision to quit her job and travel was impulsive.
Based on the meaning of the word impulse and the suffix -ive, what does impulsive mean?
a) opposing an impulse
b) causing an impulse
c) lacking in impulse
d) acting on impulse
d) acting on impulse
"Let's put that idea on the shelf for now,
said Mrs. Troy.
What does "put that on the shelf" mean in the sentence?
a) forget about the idea
b) think about the idea later
c) look for an idea in a book
d) come up with a better idea
b) think about the idea later
About three million people have to look for a place to sleep at night. Some homeless people have jobs but do not earn nearly enough money both both food and shelter. Some become homeless because they lose their job.
The homeless face many complications. Many become victims of poor health, violence, and lack of education. Due to their homelessness, it makes their livelihood a struggle everyday.
What is the narrators attitude or mood?
disgruntled, annoyed, irriated
My mom subscribes to the cooking magazine that comes in the mail once a month.
What does the word subscribes mean in this sentence?
a) prepares a delicious meal
b) practices making a new dish
c) pays to have something delivered
d) buys something at the grocery store
c) pays to have something delivered