Word Work
Danh sees the funny cats.
The -s in cats tells you _______.
1. There is only one cat
2. There is more than one cat
3. There are no cats
2. There is more than one cat.
Justin was feeling blue after losing the baseball game.
What does “feeling blue” mean?
1. tired
2. sad
3. sore
2. sad
Sam built a sandcastle at the beach with his sister. They decorated it with seashells and made a moat around it. Then they pretended to be knights guarding their castle.
Who built a sandcastle at the beach?
1. Sam and his brother
2. Sam and his sister
3. Sam and his friend
2. Sam and his sister
The process of making a cake involves mixing ingredients and baking it in the oven.
What does the word process mean?
1. to cook something
2. to follow steps in order to achieve a result
3. to eat a snack
2. to follow steps in order to achieve a result
Do you like to read? Reading is amazing because it takes us on adventures in our minds. Let’s read books every day and discover new and exciting worlds together!
What is the text meant to do?
1. teach something
2. tell a story
3. make people do something
3. make people do something
Which word means more than one brush?
1. brushed
2. brushing
3. brushes
3. brushes
Trying to find my missing pencil was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
What is the meaning of the simile?
1. the pencil was outside
2. the pencil was really hard to find
3. the pencil was in a stack of hay
2. the pencil was really hard to find
Sam woke up early one Saturday morning and decided to have an adventure in her backyard. She climbed trees, searched for bugs, and had a picnic with her teddy bear.
What did Sam do in her backyard?
1. climbed trees
2. went to school
3. took a nap
1. climbed trees
Jon investigated the mysterious noise coming from the closet.
What does the word investigate mean?
1. to listen
2. to ignore
3. to explore
3. to explore
Pet Adoption this Weekend!
The city’s animal shelter is hosting an adoption event this weekend, featuring a variety of cats, dogs, and small animals looking for loving homes. Potential adopters can meet the animals, learn about their personalities, and complete the adoption process on-site.
What is the purpose of this news article?
1. tell people about a pet adoption event
2. to teach people about pets
3. to get people to volunteer at the animal shelter
1. to tell people about a pet adoption event
Which two words sound exactly the same?
1. will, well
2. scent, sent
3. want, went
2. scent, sent
The wind whistles through the air.
Which pair of words uses alliteration?
wind whistles
the air
the wind
1. wind whistles
Stella planted a flower in her garden and watered it every day. She watched it grow taller and taller until it finally bloomed with beautiful pink petals.
What did Stella plant in her garden?
1. a tree
2. a flower
3. a vegetable
2. a flower
Many people volunteer to help others in need during the holidays.
What does the word volunteer mean?
1. to get paid for work
2. to do something willingly without getting paid
3. to stay at home
2. to do something willingly without getting paid
The water cycle is a process that helps water move around the Earth. First, the sun heats water in oceans, rivers, and lakes, making it evaporate into the air. Then, the water vapor cools and forms clouds in the sky. Finally, when the clouds get heavy, they release water as rain or snow, which falls back to the ground and starts the cycle again.
What is the text meant to do?
1. teach something
2. tell a story
3. make people do something
1. teach something
Max’s bicycle had a prebuilt basket attached to the front.
What is the prefix in the word “prebuilt”
1. pre
2. built
3. basket
1. pre
Although we were just meeting our cousins, they greeted us with open arms.
What does with open arms mean?
1. a warm welcome
2. A sad feeling
3. a big speech
1. a warm welcome
Eating fruits and vegetables makes our bodies strong and gives us energy. They have vitamins and minerals that help us grow and stay healthy. Let's fill our plates with colorful fruits and veggies for a happy, healthy life!
What is this text mostly about?
1. being strong
2. taking vitamins
3. eating healthy
3. eating healthy
Authors often revise their stories before they publish them as books.
What does the word revise mean?
1. to write something for the first time
2. to read a book
3. to make changes or improvements
3. to make changes or improvements
Keeping our classroom tidy and clean makes it a happy place to learn and play. When we pick up our toys and put our books away, we make our classroom look nice. Let's work together to keep our classroom clean and cozy for everyone.
What is the text meant to do?
1. teach something
2. tell a story
3. make people do something
3. make people do something
The word break can mean a pause or rest.
Which sentence uses the word with this meaning?
1. I was worried I could break my leg.
2. I needed a break from running.
3. I got a lucky break and won the race.
2. I needed a break from running.
Her smile shone as bright as the stars in the night sky.
Which two things are being compared in the sentence?
1. her smile and the stars
2. her smile and the night sky
3. her smile and the sun
1. her smile and the stars
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants and animals. They are found in rocks and help scientists learn about life on Earth millions of years ago. Fossils can be bones, footprints, shells, or even imprints of leaves.
Where are fossils found?
1. under water
2. in rocks
3. in the sky
2. in rocks
Mila likes to predict the weather by looking at the clouds in the sky.
What does the word predict mean?
1. to guess what will happen in the future.
2. to look at something closely
3. to play outside
1. to guess what will happen in the future.
Butterflies start their lives as tiny eggs laid on leaves by their mothers. They hatch into caterpillars, which eat lots of leaves and grow bigger. Eventually, they form a chrysalis and transform into beautiful butterflies.
What is the authors purpose?
1. to tell a story
2. to make people butterflies
3. to tell about butterflies
3. to tell about butterflies