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Idioms
100
This is a tool writers use to spell words correctly.
What is a dictionary?
100
These are the four categories that define a noun.
What is a person, place, thing, or idea?
100
These are the main people or animals used in a story.
What are characters?
100
Listen to this sentence. I hammered the nail into the wood. What does 'hammered' mean?
What is pounded?
100
Listen to this sentence. Jax worked very hard on his homework. He wanted a good grade on his test. He kept his nose to the grindstone. This is the meaning of "Kept his nose to the grindstone".
What is worked hard and stayed focused?
200
This is a resource writers use to look for more interesting word choices to include in their writing.
What is a thesaurus?
200
Listen to this sentence. I ride my bike. Name the part of speech of ride in this sentence.
What is a verb?
200
This is the location where the book or story takes place.
What is the setting?
200
Listen to this sentence. Sam and I both like to play soccer. We have that in common. This is the meaning of 'common' in this sentence.
What is liking the same thing?
200
Listen to this sentence. Samuel was on the soccer team, the tennis team, and the Lego Robotics team at the same time. He had a hard time getting his homework done because he was so busy. He bit off more than he could chew. This is the meaning of "bit off more than he could chew".
What is doing too much at once?
300
This is a resource containing maps.
What is an atlas?
300
Listen to this sentence. I eat chocolate ice cream. Name the part of speech of chocolate in this sentence.
What is an adjective?
300
This is the kind of book that describes factual information about a topic.
What is non-fiction?
300
Listen to this sentence. James likes to eat various kinds of vegetables. He likes lettuce, carrots, corn, and green beans. This is the meaning of "various" in this sentence.
What is a variety or different kinds of foods?
300
Listen to this sentence. If Marga forgot to study for her science test. It was her bedtime. She could stay up to study, but then she'd be too tired the next day to take the test. She could go to bed right away, but she wouldn't get to study before the test. She was between a rock and a hard place. This is the meaning of "between a rock and a hard place".
What is in a tough spot?
400
Other than the internet, these are two resources where facts can be found.
What are encyclopedias and non-fiction books?
400
Listen to this sentence. Jamie loves to wear her new red shoes. Name the two adjectives in this sentence.
What are new and red?
400
This is a term that describes the main events in a story.
What is the plot?
400
Listen to this sentence. There are 5 columns on the front of the fancy, old building. They hold up the front porch area of the building.
What are tall poles?
400
Mark was late getting to the bus stop, and then he realized he left his homework at home. His friends gave him time to cool off before they talked to him because he had a chip on his shoulder. This is the meaning of "chip on his shoulder".
What is becoming easily angered?
500
Encylopedias are organized in this way. This is the name of each book.
What is a volume?
500
Listen to this sentence. The friendly dog sat on my lap yesterday. Yesterday is this part of speech.
What is an adverb?
500
In poetry, groups of lines that are organized together are called these.
What are stanzas?
500
Listen to this sentence. Janet collected all of the materials she would need to finish her school project. She collected paper, glue, and pencils. This is the meaning of "materials" in this sentence.
What are supplies?
500
Listen to this sentence. My dog has these wrinkles all over his face. His fur is scruffy, and he has a squeaky bark. My friends don't think he's cute, but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. This is the meaning of "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" in this sentence.
What is the idea that people have different ideas about what is beautiful?