Synonyms/Antonyms
Which word has a prefix that means “before”?
A. preview
B. replay
C. dislike
D. undo
Molly is reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and she thinks it is such a funny story! Why did the author write this book?
a. to PERSUADE the reader
b. to INFORM the reader
c. to ENTERTAIN the reader
C. to ENTERTAIN the reader
What is a simile?
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A group of lines in a poem
C. A pair of words that sound the same
A. A comparison using "like" or "as"
It rained heavily all night, so the playground was full of puddles in the morning. Because of this, the students had to stay inside for recess. As a result, they played board games and read books instead.
The text structure is...
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. chronological order
B. cause and effect
Which word is a synonym for enormous?
A. tiny
B. huge
C. weak
D. short
B. huge
Write a word that uses the suffix -ful correctly.
Beautiful, truthful, respectful, helpful, careful, etc.
What does P.I.E. stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Which pair of words rhymes?
A. cat / flag
B. sink / rink
C. book / cool
D. tree / freedom
B
The school garden was drying out because no one remembered to water the plants. The vegetables began to wilt and stop growing. The class decided to make a watering schedule so each student had a turn. Soon, the plants were healthy again!
The text structure is...
a. compare and contrast
b. problem and solution
c. cause and effect
B. problem and solution
Which word is an antonym for generous?
A. kind
B. selfish
C. giving
D. friendly
B. selfish
This prefix means "across" or "through"
trans-
You should read every day because it helps your brain grow stronger. Reading can improve your vocabulary and make you a better writer. It also helps you learn new things about the world. Start with just 10 minutes a day, and you’ll see a big difference!
The author wrote this in order to-
a. persuade people to read every day
b. inform people about the positives and negatives of reading
c. entertain people with a story about characters who love to read
A. persuade people to read every day
paragraph
First, Ella planted a small seed in a pot of soil. Next, she watered it every day and placed it near the window. Then, a tiny green sprout began to grow. Finally, the sprout turned into a tall, healthy plant.
The text structure is...
a. cause and effect
b. problem and solution
c. chronological order
C. chronological order
Write two words that are homophones.
Hint: SOUND the same
pair, pear
write, right
see, sea
Which word means “without fear”?
A. fearful
B. fearless
C. fearing
D. feared
B. fearless
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. They use sunlight to make their own food through a process called photosynthesis. Water helps carry nutrients from the soil to the rest of the plant. Without these things, plants cannot survive.
Why did the author write this paragraph?
a. to persuade the reader to water their plants
b. to inform the reader about how plants survive
c. to entertain the reader about a sad plant who finds happiness through photosynthesis
B. to inform the reader about how plants survive
Words like “buzz,” “boom,” and “pop” are examples of __________.
a. metaphor
b. descriptive words
c. onomatopoeia
C. onomatopoeia
Summer and winter are both seasons that bring noticeable changes in weather and daily life. Summer is typically hot and sunny, while winter is cold and often brings snow or ice in many regions. Even though they feel very different, both seasons play an important role in the Earth’s yearly climate cycle.
The text structure is...
a. compare and contrast
b. chronological order
c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
a. compare and contrast
Someone would use this reference book to find a definition of a word.
Dictionary
What does the suffix “-ed” usually show?
A. happening now
B. will happen in the future
C. happened in the past
D. full of
C. happened in the past
Lily opened her lunchbox and gasped—her sandwich was gone! In its place sat a tiny note that read, “Thanks for the snack! – The Lunchbox Bandit.” She looked around and spotted crumbs leading to her giggling little brother under the table. Lily laughed and said, “Next time, at least save me a cookie!”
What is the purpose of this passage?
a. to PERSUADE the reader not to steal
b. to INFORM the reader about a person named Lily and her problems
c. to ENTERTAIN the reader with a story about Lily and her brother
C. to ENTERTAIN the reader with a story about Lily and her brother
Her smile was as bright as the sun,
And everyone’s worries came undone.
Name one element of poetry that is featured in this poem.
Rhyme and simile
Maya woke up at 7:30am and stretched as sunlight came through her bedroom window. She brushed her teeth at and quickly got dressed for the day. At breakfast, she poured cereal and checked the weather on her phone. She headed out the door just as her bus was pulling up at 8:00am.
The text structure is...
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. chronological order
d. compare and contrast
C. chronological order
Which two statements are facts?
A. Washington, D.C. is probably walkable for most kids.
B. Washington, D.C. has the most fascinating monuments in the country.
C. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
D. Washington, D.C. was founded in 1790.
C and D