Vocabulary Builders
What is a synonym for “happy”?
Joyful, cheerful, content
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey
What are the three main parts of a story?
Beginning, middle, and end (or exposition, climax, resolution).
Identify the mistake in this sentence: "Him and me went to the store."
Should be "He and I went to the store."
Spell the word that means “a lot of people in one place”
C-R-O-W-D
What does the word “ominous” mean in this sentence?
"Dark clouds gathered, creating an ominous feeling in the air."
Threatening, foreboding, giving the impression something bad will happen
If a character is crying, what emotion might they be feeling?
Sadness, frustration, or pain
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story happens.
How can you combine these two sentences? "She loves to read. She goes to the library every Saturday."
"She loves to read, so she goes to the library every Saturday."
Correct the misspelled word: "defanitely"
D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y
Which word means the opposite of “generous”?
Stingy, selfish, greedy
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a belief or feeling that cannot be proven.
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
First-person uses "I" or "we," while third-person uses "he," "she," or "they."
Revise this sentence to make it clearer: "The dog the boy played with ran fast."
"The dog that the boy played with ran fast."
What is the correct spelling of the word that means “an educated guess”?
H-Y-P-O-T-H-E-S-I-S
What is the meaning of the prefix “un-” in the word “uncertain”?
Not, opposite of
What does it mean to make an inference when reading?
Using clues from the text and prior knowledge to make a logical guess.
Name three types of figurative language and give an example of one.
Simile ("as fast as a cheetah"), metaphor ("time is a thief"), personification ("the wind whispered").
Find the mistake in this sentence: "The girl runned to the park and catched a butterfly."
"The girl ran to the park and caught a butterfly."
Which is the correct spelling? "Embarrass" or "Embarass"?
E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S
What is a root word, and how does it help you understand new words?
A root word is the basic part of a word that carries meaning. Knowing root words helps in understanding the meanings of unfamiliar words.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.
What is the theme of a story, and how can you find it?
The underlying message or lesson. Found by looking at character actions and story outcomes.
Find the mistake in this sentence: "Each of the students have their own locker."
"Each of the students has their own locker."
Spell the word that means "a fear of something"
P-H-O-B-I-A