Target Skill
Vocabulary Strategy
Grammar
Vocabulary
Vocabulary #2
100

Where do the events of the play, "Invasion from Mars", take place?  (Be specific)

on a farm in New Jersey 

100

What does the suffix -y, -ous mean? 

In a certain way

100

she lives in brazil

She lives in Brazil.

100

What does the word apologize mean in the sentence below?


Ted wants to apologize for bumping into you

To say "I'm sorry"

100

What does the word studio mean in the sentence below?


Perry was working on some new paintings in his studio.

A place where someone works on art

200

What is the difference between fact and opinion. 

Which of these sentences is an opinion?

-Some movies deal with people and their problems.

-Movie posters tell about a movie.

-Movies are fun to watch.

Fact: a statement that can be proven

Opinion: your thought or idea about something


Movies are fun to watch.

200

What is an idiom? Give an example.

A phrase where a combination of words mean something different than the individual words do.

200

She will shared her crayns with me

She will share her crayons with me.

200

What does the word focus mean in the sentence below?


Today’s history lesson will focus on early explorers.

Concentrate

200

What does the word genuine mean in the sentence below?


When Alex told me he did not take my pencil, he was being genuine.

Honest/Sincere

300
How do you know when a story is being told in first person point of view?

Uses words like I, me.

300

Which word is an antonym for the word adult in the sentence below?


Only an adult is allowed to vote.

Child

300

Uncle romie be showing his artwork at a galery next week

Uncle Romie will be showing his artwork at a gallery next week.

300

What does the word critics mean in the sentence below?


The critics did not like the actor’s performance.

reviewers

300

What does the word smeared mean in the sentence below?


The ink smeared when Tony touched it.

spread

400

Read this sentence from the passage.

My parents say that what I did was wrong, even though
the cardboard box was shut most of the time, and there
was no way the snake could have escaped if you hadn’t
opened the box and dropped it on the floor.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentences above?

Cara blames Mr. Winston for what happened

400

Which word is an antonym for the word released in the sentence below?


The boy released the frog near the pond.

caught

400

cara loved her snake but not every one felt the same way

Cara loved her snake but not everyone felt the same way.

400

What does the word conferring mean in the sentence below?


The baseball coach is conferring with his players about their uniform sizes.

Discussing/Talking

400

What does the word advertise mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Ross will advertise the grand opening of his piano store.

Make something known to others

500

What is the theme of the story "Me and Uncle Romie"?

Don't judge a book by it's cover...get to know someone before judging them.

500

What does the word photosynthesis mean in the sentence below?


A plant needs sunlight for photosynthesis.

process of using light to make food

500

i am got some popcorn with extra butter?

I got some popcorn with extra butter.

500

What does the word luminous mean in the sentence below?


The moon appeared luminous behind the bare branches.

Bright/Shiny

500

What does the word local mean in the sentence below?


Shawn went to a meeting at the local library.

Nearby