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Vocabulary
Basic Understanding
Apply knowledge of Literary Elements
Reading Strategies
Critical Thinking
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What is the definition of monitor as used in the following sentence? Scientists monitor volcanoes so that they can predict eruptions.
Monitor means "to check" or "to keep track of."
100
What is the main idea? Only one sentence expresses a main idea. Leaves change color in the fall. It is cooler in the fall. School starts in the fall. Fall is a time of change.
Fall is a time of change.
100
What is a valentine a symbol of?
Love
100
What are the four purposes of why author's write?
Persuade or convince Inform Express Entertain
100
What is the opinion statement? It cost $1.50 to install a seat belt in a school bus. Seat belts are not comfortable. Seat belts in school buses are endorsed by the American Medical Association. .
Seat belts are not comfortable.
200
What is the denotative meaning of the word stingy as used in the following sentence? Jenna is stingy with her money. Stingy means cheap or does not like to use.
Jenna does not like to share or use her money.
200
What are supporting details: Dogs should be groomed daily. Dogs should be fed and given fresh water. Dogs are a big responsiblity. Dogs need exercise.
All except Dogs are a big responsibility.
200
What is her eyes were like the color of the sky on a calm day.
Simile
200
What is the text structure? Both whates and dolphins live in the ocean. They have lungs and breathe air. As opposed to dolphins, whales can be intimidating due to their size. Both dolphins and whales tend to be shy animals.
Compare and Contrast
200
What is the inference? My legs were tired and my breathing was labored. I could see the other runners ahead of me. I didn't think I would ever finish, but I did.
This person is running a race.
300
What is the connotative meaning of the word stingy as used in the following sentence? Jenna is stingy with her money.
Jenna is not generous with her money.
300
What is a summary for the following? Mary was conscientious about her school work. She always worked on her assignments early and was the first to turn them in. She asked questions when she did not understand an assignment and usually made As and Bs.
Mary takes her school work seriously.
300
What is the main problem, or conflict, that Tomas faces in the following? Tomas heard his brother screaming. He rushed outside to see what was happening . A rattlesnake was coiled on the grass facing his frightened brother.
The conflict is man vs nature. A snake threatens Tomas's brother.
300
What is the sequence of the following: Tony woke up sneezing. He hoped to be able to go to soccer practice after school today. After his mother heard him sneeze and took his temperature, he knew it was hopeless. He had a fever. He knew there was no school or soccer practice for him today.
Chronological and cause/effect
300
What is your conclusion? The National Weather Service issues tornado warnings and watches. The service also broadcasts warnings over the radio. The service also has storm spotters who report what they see in the sky.
I can conclude that the National Weather Service provides the public with information about tornadoes.
400
What is completing the following analgoy? mouse:computer tiny:small shoelace:shoe teacher:homework What is shoelace:shoe
shoelace:shoe
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What is the relationship MOST SIMILAR to the relationship below? tongue:taste eye:see cold:hot cow:barn
Eye:see
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What are the elements of plot?
Exposition - setting Rising action Climax Fallilng action Resolution
400
What is the tone? She threw her book across her room, It was not fair. It was not her fault. Why did they always blame her for her sister's actions?
Angry
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What is the child feeling? She jumped up and down as she saw her birthday cake. The presents were stacked on the table as her guests started to arrive.
happy, excited
500
What is "to steal someone's thunder" mean?To take the credit for something someone else did.
To take the credit for something someone else did.
500
What is the main idea and provide the supporting details? Mark filled a tub with water. Mark's pig was filthy. Mark cleaned the pig with soap and water.
Main idea - Mark's pig was filthy. Supporting details - Mark filled a tub with water. Mark cleaned the pig with soap and water.
500
What is John feeling? Read the following: "Why are you angry," asked John? "I'm not angry!" replied Casi. Her hands shook as she picked up her books. "Yes, you are," replied John, "your hands are shaking." "Leave me alone," screamed Casi.
John is confused.
500
What is the mood? His old room looked the same as when he was a boy. His bedside lamp always brought back fond memories of when his grandfather read to him. His old posters of football legends still graced his walls. He remembered peaceful nights sleeping in his bumpy bed.
sentimental, happy
500
What do you know about Marcos? Marcos wouldn't stop until he found the answer to the riddle.
His action shows that Marcos is a person who keeps trying and trying. One of his traits is persistence.