Parts of speech
What part of speech is a word that identifies a person place or thing
A noun
What does RACES stand for?
Restate/ Answer/ Cite/ Explain/ Summarize
Define inferencing
Using information from the text to make a reasonable assessment of what is going on.
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
serious
54.3 + 76.8
131.3
What part of speech is a word that DESCRIBES a noun. 100 extra points if you can give an example.
Adjective
When quoting DIRECTLY from the text, what must you use?
quotation marks
Carrots are an excellent source of retinol. Retinol is a pure form of vitamin A and is essential for good vision and strong teeth. It is often found in foods such as eggs, liver, and fish. For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.
Based on this passage, what can you infer about the amount of retinol in eggs, liver, and fish?
It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots.
It is less than the amount in carrots.
Eggs, liver, and fish do not contain retinol.
When he didn't understand the instructions he asked the teacher to clarify them.
explain
What is the least common multiple of 15 and 20
60
A word used to describe an action, state or occurrence.
A verb
What should you start your writing with to grab the attention of your reader?
A hook
Emily and Molly both auditioned for a singing role in a musical. Emily landed a spot in the musical, but Molly did not.
What did the director think of their performances?
Emily is a better singer.
Cold rain fell all day, making a dismal Sunday afternoon.
gloomy
6/3 divided by 2/4
4
A sentence must contain a subject and a __________.
Verb
Tim and Liam both glanced around the room nervously as the teacher handed back the graded tests. The teacher handed Liam his test and smiled. The teacher handed Tim his test and asked, “What happened?”
How did Tim do on the test?
Poorly
Each student was allotted two tickets for the dance.
allowed
what does product mean?
the answer to a multiplication problem
The rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
bright
(4 x 5) + 6 - 3 =
23