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Earthworms Earthworms are really neat animals. They are slimy and have no legs. They live in the dirt. Sometimes they come up to the surface after it rains. Earthworms can even re-grow body parts if they are cut off! The main idea of the above passage is... A. earthworms are slimy and have no legs. B. Earthworms like to eat grass. C. Earthworms can re-grow body parts. D. Earthworms are really neat animals.
What is D. Earthworms are really neat animals?
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A brief way to tell what you've read in a passage or story is...
What is a summary?
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A group of letters added before a word or base to alter its meaning and form a new word (e.g.- prehistoric)

What is a prefix?

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The three purposes for writing are...
What is to persuade, inform (teach), entertain
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The temperature is 100. You will be

What is hot?

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Play Time Dolphins love to play. They play-fight with other dolphins. They even play with seabirds and turtles. Dolphins like to ride waves. They often "surf" beside boats. They like to jump above the water and do twists and turns, too! The main idea of the above passage is...
What is dolphins love to play?
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I stepped up to the plate and dug my cleat into the dirt. I tapped the home plate three times with my bat for good luck. Bringing the bat into position, I eyed the pitcher and he eyed me. He pitched. Keeping my eye on the ball the best I could, I swung with all my might. In a flash, I heard a sound that was music to my ears: "crack!" Based on the passage, we can infer that the author has... A. just hit the ball with the bat B. just been hit by the ball C. returned to the dugout D. broken his bat
What is A. just hit the ball with the bat?
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Another word for "small"

What is little?

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The day began like any other school day, except she really wanted to run to the bus and get to school. She had a feeling that she was going to be named homecoming queen. The author's pupose for writing the above is...
What is to entertain?
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Your team loses a game. You feel
What is sad, mad, disappointed?
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Many people think pigs are dirty or stupid. But, pigs are really very clean and smart. They are even smarter and cleaner than dogs and cats! That is why many people own them as pets. The main idea of the above passage is... A. dogs and cats are smarter than pigs. B. some people don't like pigs C. many people keep pigs as pets D. pigs are clean and smart
What is D. pigs are clean and smart?
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I stepped up to the plate and dug my cleat into the dirt. I tapped the home plate three times with my bat for good luck. Bringing the bat into position, I eyed the pitcher and he eyed me. He pitched. Keeping my eye on the ball the best I could, I swung with all my might. In a flash, I heard a sound that was music to my ears: "crack!" The inference we can make about the author at the end of the passage is... A. he is disappointed B. he is angry C. he hears music D. he is happy
What is D. he is happy?
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A group of letters added after a word or base (e.g.- farmer)?

 

What is a suffix?

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One of the most harmful creatures on earth is the fly. Flies spread harmful diseases. They pick up germs with their hair, spreading their germs everywhere. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to inform?
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I looked in my rear-view mirror and saw blue flashing lights. The cause of this was...

What is I was speeding, not following the driving laws?

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There are lots of neat things to do at the beach. You can swim or make a sandcastle. You can also look for neat shells or dig for clams. You can play volleyball too. The main idea of the above passage is... A. you can swim or make sandcastles at the beach B. you can play volleyball at the beach C. you can look for shells at the beach D. there are lots of neat things to do at the beach
What is D. there are lots of neat things to do at the beach?
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I stepped up to the plate and dug my cleat into the dirt. I tapped the home plate three times with my bat for good luck. Bringing the bat into position, I eyed the pitcher and he eyed me. He pitched. Keeping my eye on the ball the best I could, I swung with all my might. In a flash, I heard a sound that was music to my ears: "crack!" Next, the boy will MOST LIKELY... A. he will cry B. he will run to first base C. he will hit another ball D. he wi go back and sit on the bench
What is B. he will run to first base?
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is pronounced the same as another word but have a different meaning.

What is a homophone?

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Wouldn't you like to feel safe in your neighborhood? Please join our watch group. We need good volunteers to protect our streets and report suspicious activity to the police. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to persuade?
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Sydney's stomach growled loudly. The cause for this is... A. she missed beakfast B. she ate too quickly C. she ate way too much D. she is talking to herself
What is A. she missed breakfast?
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There are lots of neat things to do at the beach. You can swim or make a sandcastle. You can also look for neat shells or dig for clams. You can play volleyball too. Another supporting detail that could be added to the passage is... A. you can have a picnic at the beach B. the beach offers something for everyone to do C. the beach is hard to find D. the beach is dirty and polluted
What is A you can have a picnic at the beach?
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I stepped up to the plate and dug my cleat into the dirt. I tapped the home plate three times with my bat for good luck. Bringing the bat into position, I eyed the pitcher and he eyed me. He pitched. Keeping my eye on the ball the best I could, I swung with all my might. In a flash, I heard a sound that was music to my ears: "crack!" The best title for this passage would be... A. How Baseball Got Started B. The Advantages of Wearing Glasses C. The Day I Hit a Home Run D. Having Fun with Friends at School
What is C. The Day I Hit a Home Run?
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Grandmother is an example of


What is a compound word?

Grand + Mother

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Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to inform?
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The girls ran to the playground. They couldn't wait to swing and go down the slide. The teachers could hear the laughter from far away. The cause of the laughter from the girls is...
What is they were happy going down the slide and swinging?