Synonyms/Antonyms
Affix/Root
Inferences/Drawing Conclusions
Figurative Language
Narrative Elements
100

Are the words fragile and delicate synonyms or antonyms? 

synonyms

100

Perimeter has a prefix that means _________. 

around, about

100

Kimmy and Evan sat at the front window wearing their bathing suits and holding pails and shovels. They watched the rain pour from the sky. Kimmy began to cry. "It's okay, Kimmy," said Mom. "We'll go tomorrow." From this passage, what can you infer?

Kimmy and Evan expected to go to the beach today.

100

What type of figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals?

personification

100

The time period, location, and weather in a narrative are all details describing the ________.

setting

200

Are the words vacant and occupied synonyms or antonyms? 

antonym

200

Pediatrician has a root that means ______. 

child

200

Mary rushed through the door and called out, "I'm here! I'm sorry! I'm here!" Her mother appeared in the doorway to the kitchen, looked at her watch, and glared at Mary. "Well hurry up, then," she said. "Don't make us wait any longer than you already have." The reader can reasonably infer which of the following?

Mary is late

200

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

onomatopoeia 
200

The theme of a story is _______

The message or moral the author presents.

300

The farmers were very thankful for an abundant harvest they had last year. They are hopeful to have the same harvest this year.

What is a synonym for abundant? 

plentiful

300

Teaching has a suffix that means ______. 

a result of

300

 You're reading a book about flies. You want to know how each type of fly compares to the others.

While scanning the book, you should focus on:

pictures and charts

300

"Peter pranced playfully around the playground" is an example of...

alliteration

300

 

The problems, worries, and tensions between characters, situations, and the environment is known as what?

conflict

400

After the hurricane hit, the family was in a perilous situation as the flood threatened their lives.

What is an antonym for perilous?


secure

400

What is another word that uses the prefix "mal-" in the same way as it is used in "malnutrition."

malpractice

400

Doctors recommend that everyone exercise every day, particularly those who spend many hours doing sedentary activities like reading or playing video games.

We can infer that when people are doing sedentary activities, they must be .

sitting 

400

What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."

She can get really angry.

400

One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

A summer morning in a castle.

500

The dean of discipline commended the students for their behavior at the debating competition because they were following directions. 

What is an antonym for commended? 


criticize 

500

What is another word that uses the prefix "mid-" in the same way as it is used in "midway."

midpoint

500

What do the images in the following poem lead you to conclude?

Young birds seesaw on their first flights.

Melting snows churn and gurgle in woodland streams.

Early crocuses splatter purple, yellow, and white on people's lawns.

It is spring

500

 What's the meaning of this metaphor?
"After all the fans left the stadium, the bleachers were a disaster area."

There was a big mess left behind.

500

What character trait is revealed in this passage?
Jonathan looked at the homeless dog walking down the street of his neighborhood.  He approached the dog, slowly cautiously, with his hands stretched outward.  After gaining his trust, Jonathan took the dog home, gave him a warm bath, and big bowl of food.

compassionate