Vocabulary and Affixes
Identify the suffix in "annoyance"
-ance
Which sentence is an example of figurative language? A) We stayed outside until the sun went down. B) Ice cream is great on a hot day. C) As we looked up at the sky, the moon greeted us. D) In the evening, I like to sit on the porch and look at the stars.
C) As we looked up at the sky, the moon greeted us.
Read the passage. "Trees are an important part of American history. All 50 states in America have official state trees, but many people don't know how or why these trees were chosen. Texas was the first state to have a state tree. Texans made the pecan tree their official tree in 1919. People in Maine picked conifer trees because those trees were used for lumber. Hawaii is the only state that chose a tree not native to its state." How is Hawaii's state tree different from other state trees?
It is the only state tree that chose a tree not native to its state.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
grocery store
To find another word to use instead of "nice," a student can look in a: A) Atlas, B) Dictionary, C) Thesaurus, D) Encyclopedia
C) Thesaurus
What is the correct way to divide "misbehaving" in to its prefix, root, and suffix?
mis-behav-ing
Read the passage. "Mary had a bad day at school. She failed a big test and also got in trouble for talking in the hallway. When she gets home, she talks to her mom about her day. Her mom suggests she take a walk around the neighborhood to cool off. Mary goes along on the walk and realizes after that she does feel a little better and that she can start all over the next day." How does Mary resolve the conflict in this story?
Mary goes on a walk to help herself cool down.
The following sentences appear in a recipe for making a fruit syrup. Which of the following is a fact? A) Letting fruit air-dry is better than towel-drying it. B) Syrup tastes best when eaten on favorite foods. C) Every restaurant serve syrup with breakfast foods and desserts. D) Sugar and fruit may produce foam when they are boiled.
D) Sugar and fruit may produce foam when they are boiled.
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
Jeff is getting the place ready for a dog.
A woman uses stitches to keep a deep cut shut. After that, she walks to a room where a young girl is holding a bruised hand. She examines the girl. In the description above, make an inference about who the woman is and where she is.
A doctor in a hospital or a medical building
Read the sentence. "Since snakes require sunlight to maintain their body temperature, they are more active in the daytime." What organizational pattern is used in this sentence? A) Cause and effect B) Compare and contrast C) Chronological order D) Description
A) Cause and effect
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Justin probably feel?
Angry
"The students asked the teacher to reconsider extending the project deadline." In which word does "re-" mean the same as it does in "reconsider?" A) Rest B) Restaurant C) Review D) Region
C) Review
Read the passage. "Whenever Christopher loses a soccer game, he gets really upset. He starts to shout and kick at the ground. Sometimes he gets upset at his friends and teammates and yells at them to leave him alone. His friends start to avoid playing soccer with Christopher. They start to play in another park and leave Christopher out." What best explains why Christopher's friends are leaving him out of soccer games?
When Christopher loses, he gets mad and is a bad sport, so his friends want to avoid him.
In a how-to article on making chocolate chip cookies, the author includes a picture of the freshly baked cookies on a plate. What best explains why the author might have chosen to include the picture? A) To show what the finished product should look like B) To make readers hungry for cookies C) To show readers that the author is an expert baker D) To convince readers why they should make cookies
A) To show what the finished product should look like
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Lisa? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
C. She is very curious.
Read this sentence: "High winds whip across a desert, blowing bits of sand and dust into the air." The author mainly uses this sentence to create an image of: A) A weather forecast B) Dry desert conditions C) A sandy beach D) An impending thunderstorm
B) Dry desert conditions
You read an article about Niagara Falls that describes its location, how much water goes through the Falls each day, the history of its formation, the number of tourists that visit, and how environmentalists are working to maintain the park. A person would most likely read this whole article to learn: A) Facts about Niagara Falls B) Information about water erosion and the environment C) Places to go at Niagara Falls D) How water forms canyons
A) Facts about Niagara Falls
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books, and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
B. disorganized