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Foreshadowing
Main Idea
Inferencing
Context Clues
100

Which is the correct definition of the word "foreshadow." a) it tells you what happened in the past. b) it tells you what is going to happen in the future. c) it gives you a hint that something is going to happen in the future. d) it gives you a hint that something happened in the past.

c) it gives you a hint that something is going to happen in the future.

100

The main idea of a story tells us__________________.

a) who the main character is.  b) what the story is mainly about. c) the details of the story. d) nothing

 b) what the story is mainly about.

100
Pete called Ted Tuesday afternoon and invited him to come to his house after dinner to watch a movie. It had been a long, boring day, and Ted was excited to have something to do. After dinner, he hopped on his bike and pedaled over to Pete's house. The house was dark, and when he rang the bell, there was no answer. Ted turned around, hopped back on his bike, and rode home. Make an inference about why Ted rode home.
Nobody was home
100
Using context clues, what does the word "emboldened" mean in this sentence? After making four three-point shots, Lebron James was emoldened to take more shots. a) afraid b) happy c) unafraid d) unable
c) unafraid
200

Which of the following sentences is an example of "foreshadowing?" a) I don't like R&B music because it's sad. b) If I had only known what was going to happen, I would have done it differently. c) People can be mean sometimes, because not all people are kind. d) The rain was coming down all day.

b) If I had only known what was going to happen, I would have done it differently.

200
Radiation helps treat cancer. Some patients can't resist it. It can make the patients ill. On the other hand, some patients do well with t he radiation. Radiation is beneficial to cancer patients. What is the main idea?
Radiation can treat cancer
200
Julie and her mother went shopping. First, they went to the bank. Inside the bank there was a large box where money was kept. Julie's mother told Julie not to touch the box or an alarm would go off. Julie touched the box by mistake. Make a prediction about what will happen.
An alarm will go off.
200
Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket. Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means: a) things put down b) things shot forward c) things hurt d) things broken
b) things shot forward
300
Which sentence correctly uses the word "foreshadow?" a) I could see the foreshadow of the man on the street. b) There were foreshadows on the street. c) The blood in the tissue foreshadowed his illness.
c) The blood in the tissue foreshadowed his illness.
300
Marko and Troy wanted to drive to Key West for the weekend. Marko decided that he did not have enough gas in his car. The trip to Key West was about 400 miles, and would cost about $150 in gas. Troy said that he would pay for the gas just as long as Marko would pay him back when they returned. Marko and Troy had a good time in Key West until Troy left Marko at the beach to talk to some girls. Marko drove back without Troy and they never spoke again. What is the main idea? a) Marko and Troy had a good time in Key West until Troy left Marko at the beach. b) Marko and Troy decided to take a trip to Key West that later cost them their friendship.
b) Marko and Troy decided to take a trip to Key West that later cost them their friendship
300
Today I was late for my volleyball game. Mom pulled the car over several times to study the map she had printed off the Internet. Mom even made me go into a convenience store to see if I could get some help in there. When we finally got to the gym, the girls on my team were almost finished warming up. Question: What happened to them on the way to the volleyball game?
The girl and her mom got lost on the way to the game.
300
The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. What does the word "sagacity" likely mean? a) silliness b) thoughtlessness c) wisdom d) negligence
c) wisdom
400
Which of these sentences is an example of "foreshadowing?" a) The dark coulds gathered over the school, and I didn't know then that this would not be the only storm that day. b) I don't know know if the Spurs will win tonight's game. c) Some of the bees are starting to die off.
a) The dark coulds gathered over the school, and I didn't know then that this would not be the only storm that day.
400
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a $1.35 trillion tax cut package. This is the biggest reduction in twenty years. The measure lowers all income tax rates. The package now goes to a House-Senate conference committee. In the committee, Congressional and White House negotiators will quarrel over the size and timing of the tax cuts. In the final tally, 62 senators voted for the bill and 38 voiced against it. All 50 Republicans and 12 Democrats joined in support of the package. What is this story mainly about? a) The Senate passed a large tax cut. b) Taxes are way too high in America.
The Senate passed a large tax cut
400
He had always wanted to serve his country, but this seemed like madness. He was supposed to fight a war in a foreign land, helping to protect people whom he didn't even know. Michael had a strong sense of patriotism, but he was worried about the bombs, death, and carnage that could await him in Iraq. He pondered whether he would ever see his family again. How does Michael feel about going to war? a) He feels proud of his country b) He is afraid of going into battle
He is afraid of going into battle
400
Famous conquistadors include Cortes, who conquered Aztec Mexico and Pizarro, who conquered Inca Peru. The word "conquistadors" in this sentence probably means: a) geographers b) losers c) victims d) conquerors
d) conquerors
500

The room was dark, except for a light shining through the doorway. I could see a shadow appear in the doorway, seeming to grow larger. I could hear the sound of footsteps getting louder and louder. What is likely to happen next?

A person is going to walk into the room.

500
Mars, a reddish orange planet often seen in the night sky, has long been of interest to humans. Many years ago, scientists used telescopes to chart the movements of Mars. Modern scientists can do more than just look at Mars through a telescope. Which sentence, if added at the end of Paragraph 1, best supports the main topic of the paragraph? a. Scientists first began using telescopes in the early 1600's. b. Cameras today can take much sharper images than earlier models. c. Scientists in the United States can actually study the surface of the planet. d. Photographs of planets are known to become important historical records.
Scientists in the United States can actually study the surface of the planet.
500
"Mama, is it time to go?" I hadn't planned to cry, but the tears came suddenly, and I wiped them away with the back of my hand. I didn't want my older sister to see me crying. "It's almost time, Ruri," my mother said gently. Her face was filled with a kind of sadness I had never seen before. I looked around at my empty room. The clothes that Mama always told me to hang up in the closet, the junk piled on my dresser, the old rag doll I could never bear to part with--they were all gone. There was nothing left in the rest of the house. The rugs and furniture were gone, the pictures and drapes were down, and the closets and cupboards were empty. The house was like a gift box after the nice thing inside was gone; just a lot of nothingness.
Ruri's family is moving to another place.
500
A sleuth, such as Sherlock Holmes, can be very helpful in solving crimes. The word "sleuth" in this sentence means a) senior citizen b) man c) pilot d) detective
d) detective