Vocabulary
This word means very tired or lacking energy.
Lethargic
Many people assume that success happens quickly, but this belief is often misleading. In reality, success usually requires patience, consistent effort, and the ability to learn from mistakes. Many successful individuals failed several times before eventually achieving their goals.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Success usually requires patience and effort.
I have ___ apples.
A: Too
B: Two
C: To
B: Two
Carlos looked at the dark clouds, grabbed his umbrella, and rushed inside.
What can you infer?
It is about to rain.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. i went to New York last summer.
B. I went to New York last summer.
C. I went to new york last summer.
B. I went to New York last summer.
This word means to prove something is wrong using evidence.
Refute
Many people assume that success happens quickly, but this belief is often misleading. In reality, success usually requires patience, consistent effort, and the ability to learn from mistakes. Many successful individuals failed several times before eventually achieving their goals.
Which sentence from the passage is a supporting detail?
Many successful individuals failed several times before achieving their goals.
I am exited you are here ____!
A: to
B: too
C: two
B: Too
Maria checked the clock three times and tapped her foot while waiting for the bus?
What can you infer?
Maria is impatient or worried about being late.
Which statement is a fact?
A. Chocolate ice cream is the best dessert.
B. Summer is the most fun season.
C. Water freezes at 32°F.
C. Water freezes at 32°F.
This word describes someone who is careful or cautious because they expect danger or problems.
Wary
Many people assume that success happens quickly, but this belief is often misleading. In reality, success usually requires patience, consistent effort, and the ability to learn from mistakes. Many successful individuals failed several times before eventually achieving their goals.
Why does the author mention failure?
To show that failure is part of the process of success.
___ house is on the corner with the blue car.
A: There
B: Their
C: They're
B: Their
After failing the test, Jason spent the evening reviewing his notes and completing extra practice problems.
What can we infer about Jason?
James wants to improve or do better next time.
Which transition word shows sequence or order?
A. However
B. First
C. Although
D. Because
B: First
This word means to hide something or keep it secret.
Conceal
Many people assume that success happens quickly, but this belief is often misleading. In reality, success usually requires patience, consistent effort, and the ability to learn from mistakes. Many successful individuals failed several times before eventually achieving their goals.
What is the author's purpose?
Inform, Entertain and Persuade
The students sat over ___.
A: Their
B: There
C: They're
B: There
The classroom became silent as the principal walked in holding a stack of discipline reports.
What an you infer?
Someone may be in trouble or there may be a serious discussion.
Which type of word should always be capitalized?
Days of the week, months, and holidays.
This word means to be upset or unhappy with something or someone.
Complain
Many people assume that success happens quickly, but this belief is often misleading. In reality, success usually requires patience, consistent effort, and the ability to learn from mistakes. Many successful individuals failed several times before eventually achieving their goals.
Create your own supporting detail.
Experience, a story, an example
______ jacket is on the chair.
A: Your
B: You're
Your (possessive - whose jacket)
The hikers were exhausted and moved slowly down the trail, stopping often to rest.
What can the reader infer about the hike?
The hike was very difficult or long.
Which transition word shows contrast?
A. However
B. First
C. Therefore
D. Next
A. However