Homophones
I will (tow / toe) the broken truck to the shop.
tow
Insert a comma where needed: "Before dinner wash your hands."
Before dinner, wash your hands.
Choose the best definition of "context": A) A type of book B) The words and situation around a word that help explain its meaning C) A dictionary D) A place to write
B) The words and situation around a word that help explain its meaning
Use context to determine the meaning: "The arid desert cracked under the sun." What does "arid" mean?
Very dry
"The dog dug in the yard and found an old bone." What in the passage shows the dog found something?
"found an old bone."
Please do not (brake / break) the rules.
break
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: A) Carlos, Maria and Joe went to the game. B) Carlos, Maria, and Joe went to the game. Answer (reveal): B) Carlos, Maria, and Joe went to the game.
B) Carlos, Maria, and Joe went to the game.
Use "convey" correctly in one sentence appropriate for 6th grade.
The author used bright descriptions to convey the excitement of the parade.
Determine meaning using context: "The doctor said the tumor was benign." What does "benign" mean here?
Not harmful; not cancerous
Passage detail: "Rain hammered the windows all night." What does this detail show about the weather?
The rain was heavy; the weather was stormy. (rain hammered the windows)
Identify the homophone pair: one is a baking ingredient used in recipes, the other is a plant often found in gardens.
flour/flower
Insert commas to set off the introductory clause: "If it snows we will stay home."
If it snows, we will stay home. (dependent clause)
Identify the meaning of "analyze" in this sentence: "We will analyze the experiment's results."
Look closely at parts to understand them.
Use context to define: "The dilapidated barn had missing boards and a sagging roof." What does "dilapidated" mean?
Run-down; in poor condition
Passage action: "He clenched his fists and refused to speak." What does this suggest about the character's feelings? Cite the text.
He was angry or upset; evidence: "clenched his fists and refused to speak."
Identify the homophone pair: (1) a warrior in armor, (2) the time after sunset.
knight / night
Add commas to punctuate the sentence with a nonessential clause: "The coach who won the championship gave a speech.
The coach, who won the championship, gave a speech.
Choose the best synonym for "precise": A) vague B) exact C) messy D) quick
B) exact
Determine the meaning of "vibrant" in: "The market was vibrant, full of color and lively music."
Full of life and energy; bright
The town library closed early for repairs. Mrs. Alvarez, the librarian, posted a notice on the door and left a note on the library website. By noon, a steady stream of neighbors had stopped by to ask when the books would be available again.
What detail from the passage shows that people wanted information about the library’s hours? Cite the exact words from the passage as your evidence.
"a steady stream of neighbors had stopped by to ask when the books would be available again."
Identify the homophone pair where one word means "a set of two similar things" and the other is a fruit with a core.
pair / pear
Place commas for direct address and a series: "Emma could you bring notebooks pencils and pens to class"
Emma, could you bring notebooks, pencils, and pens to class?
Identify the prefix and meaning, suffix and meaning both, and meaning in "reusable."
Prefix "re-" means "again"; "reusable" = able to be used again.
Use context to define "meticulous": "She was meticulous in arranging each flower so every row matched."
Extremely careful and precise
The science fair projects filled the gym tables. Judges moved from table to table, taking notes and asking questions. When the winners were announced, cheers and applause echoed through the room.
Which detail from the passage shows that the judges evaluated the projects carefully? Cite the exact words from the passage as your evidence.
"taking notes and asking questions."