AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered,"I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
What is to entertain?
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?
What is tiring?
The Wizard of Oz A. Kansas is boring. B. There's no place like home. C. Somewhere over the rainbow... D. Wear red shoes to protect yourself.
There's no place like home.
The shelves were piled high with boxes and cans of every size and shape. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers- all around the place. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Cindy wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Cindy was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. The teachers would also get a longer break from teaching us That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
What is easily noticed?
Star Wars saga A. Always carry a light saber. B. Learn how to defend yourself. C. Good wins out over evil. D. The future is cool.
What is good wins out over evil?
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
Many claim that the pretzel was invented around 610 by an Italian monk who gave them to children as a reward for memorizing their prayers. The name may have come from the Latin word which means "little reward". They became a symbol of good luck.
What is to inform?
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Lucky's neck. He stormed out the door with Lucky coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Lucky. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
William is a strong and bossy boy. He is very tall. In fact he is a head taller than his classmates. He is also very muscular and looks like a wrestler. William is easily mad and jealous if someone disagrees with him.
What is to describe?
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
What is smell?
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. You can conclude that Lisa is very _________
What is she is very curious?
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
What is to inform?
Monica is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren?
What is disorganized?