Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "enormous"
gigantic
What is the past participle of "begin"
begun
What is a simile?
a comparison using 'like' or 'as'
"The sun was setting as the two friends parted ways at the old oak tree. They knew it might be a while before they saw each other again, but they were grateful for the memories they had made together."
What is the main theme of this story?
friendship
What is a homophone for "two"
too or to
What is an antonym for "serene"
chaotic
Which word is an adverb: "quickly," "tree," or "under"?
quickly
What is a metaphor?
"In a small village, there lived a baker who was known for his generosity. Every morning, he would give away fresh bread to the poor, never asking for anything in return. One day, a mysterious stranger came to his shop and offered him a bag of gold in exchange for his kindness."
What is the moral of this story?
kindness is rewarded
What is the prefix in the word "preview" and what does it mean?
"pre" and it means "before"
What does the word "benevolent" mean
Kind and generous
Identify the predicate in this sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
barked loudly
Identify the literary device: "The leaves danced in the wind."
personification
"Maria had always been afraid of speaking in public. But today was different. She stood up in front of her classmates, took a deep breath, and delivered her speech with confidence. When she finished, the room erupted in applause, and she realized she had conquered her fear."
What is the purpose of this story?
to show overcoming fear
Rearrange the letters in the word "teacher" to form a new word
cheater
What is a synonym for "elaborate"
intricate
What is the adverb in this sentence: "She sings beautifully"?
beautifully
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
"The garden was in full bloom, and the air was filled with the scent of roses. Emily spent every afternoon tending to her flowers, finding peace and joy in the simple act of nurturing them. It was her sanctuary, a place where she could escape the chaos of everyday life."
What does the garden symbolize in this story?
a place of peace and escape
What does the root word "bio" mean in biology?
Life
What does the word "ubiquitous" mean
present, appearing, or found everywhere
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "If I ___ (know) the answer, I would tell you"?
knew
What is imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
"On the outskirts of the city, there was a forest that was said to be enchanted. People claimed that those who entered the forest would return changed, with a deeper understanding of themselves. One day, a curious young man decided to venture into the forest, seeking answers to the questions that had long troubled him."
What is the likely theme of this story?
self-discovery or personal growth
Create two compound words using "snow" and make a sentence with them
example "After the SNOWFLAKES had all fallen me and my friend made a SNOWMAN."