A Police Stop Changed This Teenager's Life
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Text Structure Clue Word
Text Structure Paragraphs
Winter Holidays
100
  • How did Jourdan Duncan feel when he was approached by the police officer? (1 point)
  1.  Confident
  2.  Nervous
  3.  Excited
  4.  Indifferent

Nervous

100

What is a verb

an action word

100

What text structure uses these clue words:

Compare, Similar, Different, Both.

Compare and Contrast

100

What is the Text Structure?



Yesterday, Maria woke up early and got ready for school. First, she brushed her teeth and ate a big breakfast. Then, she packed her backpack with her homework and lunch. After that, her mom drove her to school, and she joined her friends in the classroom. Finally, the bell rang, and everyone sat down to start their day. Maria was excited to learn new things!


Chronological/ Sequential

100

How many reindeer were in the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas?”

  1. None
  2. 2
  3. 9
  4. 8

8

200
  1. What reason did Duncan give for walking to work instead of asking for rides? (1 point)
    1.  He enjoyed walking.
    2.  He didn't want to burden others.
    3.  He wanted to save money.
    4.  He lost his driver's license.

He didn't want to burden others.

200

Is the underlined word a transitive or intransitive verb?

Amy walked the dog yesterday.

transitive

200

What text structure uses these clue words:

First, Next, Then, Finally

Chronological/Sequential

200

What is the Text Structure?

Cats and dogs are both common pets, but they are different in some ways. Cats are usually quiet and like to sleep a lot, while dogs are more playful and need to go on walks. Both animals can be loving and fun, but cats are better at cleaning themselves, and dogs often need a bath. Even though they are not the same, many people love having cats or dogs as part of their family.

Compare and Contrast

200

What are the colors of the Kwanzaa flag?

Red, black, and green

300
  1. What did the police officers tell Duncan when they presented him with the bicycle? (1 point)
    1. "You need to improve your work ethic."
    2. "This is a punishment for walking."
    3. "This is a token of our gratitude."
    4. "We want you to stop walking."
  • "This is a token of our gratitude."
300

Is the underlined word a transitive or intransitive verb?

I bake all day

intransitive

300

What text structure uses these clue words:

Because, Consequently, this is why, so

Cause and Effect

300

What is the Text Structure?

The beach is a beautiful place to visit. The soft, golden sand feels warm under your feet as the sun shines brightly in the sky. The waves crash gently against the shore, making a soothing sound. Seagulls fly overhead, calling out as they search for food. The salty breeze smells fresh, and the cool water sparkles in the sunlight. It’s a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Description

300

What does Santa say at the end of “A Visit from St. Nicholas” book?

  1. Always winter, but never Christmas.
  2. I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
  3. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
  4. The real Santa Claus is at the mall.

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

400

Which overall structure does the author use to organize “A Police Stop Changed This
Teenager’s Life”? 

Chronological/Sequential

400

Is the underlined word a transitive or intransitive verb?

I gave cookies to Santa

transitive

400

What text structure uses these clue words:

Because, Since, this lead to

Problem and solution

400

What is the Text Structure?

It started to rain, so Sarah had to play inside instead of going to the park. Because the rain made the ground wet and muddy, her mom didn’t want her to get dirty. As a result, Sarah played board games with her brother and had fun indoors. Even though she couldn’t go outside, the rainy day gave her a chance to spend time with her family

Cause and effect

400

How many nights is Hannakuh celebrated


8
500

Based on the first meeting between Officer Keffer and Jourdan Duncan in “A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life,” the reader can conclude that — (1 point)


Officer Keffer was concerned about Duncan

Officer Keffer thought he recognized Duncan

Duncan was looking for someone to help him

Duncan had already been in trouble with the law

Officer Keffer was concerned about Duncan

500

What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

A transitive ver has a direct object and an transitive verb does not.

500

What text structure uses these clue words:

For example, such as, adjectives and adverbs.

Description

500

What is the Text Structure?

Tom’s bike had a flat tire, so he couldn’t ride it to his friend’s house. First, he told his dad about the problem. His dad showed him how to use a pump to fill the tire with air. After pumping the tire, it was full again, and Tom could ride his bike. Solving the problem made Tom happy, and he learned how to fix a flat tire in the future.


Problem and Solution

500

What year did Coca-Cola start featuring Santa in their famous Christmas ads?

  1. 1921
  2. 1931
  3. 1941
  4. 1951

1931