Generes & Vocabulary
In the kitchen,After the aimlessChatter of the plates,The murmur of the stoves,The chuckles of the water pipes,And the sharp exchanges Of the knives, forks, and spoons,Comes the serious quiet. When the sink slowly clears its throat,And you can hear the occasional rumble Of the refrigerator’s tummy As it digests the cold.
Choose a suitable title for this poem.
A- "The Sink"
B- "The Plates"
C- "The Kitchen"
D- "The Refrigerator"
C- The Kitchen
Text which gives facts and true details about a real topic
What is informational text or non-fiction?
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
My daddy is a tiger
My mother is a bear
My sister is a pest
Who messes with my hair
And even though my home
Is like living in a zoo
I know my family loves me
And will take care of me too
What is this author trying to say in this poem?
A
A- Even though the author's family is different, they will still take care of each other.
B- The author's family is too busy to care.
C- The author's family is like a bunch of animals.
D- The author's family is unpredictable.
A- Even though the author's family is different, they will still take care of each other.
Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
This term describes language that is used to appeal to the senses and create a vivid picture for the reader.
What is imagery?
Sports can develop character. The players must abide by the rules of the game. Any departure from following these rules means foul play. Every foul stroke in a game involves a penalty. Therefore, players play a fair game. Fair play is a noble and moral quality. Players become honest and punctual. The player develops the sportsman’s spirit. Defeat does not dishearten a true sportsman. He does not feel over-excited if he wins a match. He learn to take both victory and defeat in stride. He never strikes an adversary.
Read the above paragraph and identify the main idea.
A- Every foul stroke in a game involves a penalty.
B- Sports develops a player’s character.
C- The players have to abide by the rules of the game.
D- Any departure from these rules means foul play.
A- This stanza is saying that life is poor even if you have everything, because you have no time to stand and stare.
B - This stanza is saying that life is not good.
C- This stanza is saying that there is no time to stand and stare, so life is good.
D- None of the above.
B- Sports develops a player’s character.
Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. How does Jeff probably feel?
What is angry?
A hint or clue that suggests future events in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
Do Your Best
Katie stood before the crowd blushing and wringing her hands. She looked out and saw the room full of faces. Some she knew and some she did not. But, they were all here to listen to her. Taking a deep breath, she opened her mouth but no words came out. Tears formed in the corners of her eyes as she closed them.
With her eyes closed, she imagined her mother helping her get dressed and ready for tonight. "Just do your best," is what her mother had told her. She opened her eyes and found her mother's smiling face in the crowd. Relaxing, she took another deep breath and started singing. She did not stop until she finished and the crowd was on their feet applauding.
After the show, she found her parents and her friends. They all had wonderful things to say about her song and how proud they were because she kept going even when it seemed like she might give up. She shrugged her shoulders and shared a smile with her mother. "I just did my best," she answered.
The second paragraph of the story tells the importance of ____________________.
A- taking a deep breath
B- a mother's love
C- encouragement that kindles self confidence
D - a Smiling face
C- encouragement that kindles self confidence
I went for a run this morning. Although I usually run in the evening, I decided to go in the morning because of the weather. It has been so hot this summer, so hot in fact, that I cannot run in the evening. Therefore, until we have cooler weather, I will continue to enjoy a morning run.
Which two sentences explain why the author chose a particular time to go for a run?
A- One and Two
B- Two and Three
C- Three and Four
D- One and Four
B- Two and Three
This device gives human characteristics to non-human things.
What is PERSONIFICATION?
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
What is beginner?
A fish that is a great favorite with people is salmon. It begins its life in a small pool up a river. Far from the sea, the fish lays its eggs in a pool in the river. When the baby fish are a few inches long, they begin to swim down the river. As they grow bigger, they make their way toward the sea.They jump over rocks, often with their tails first. Suddenly, they find themselves in the sea. The fish live in the sea for three years. They swim far away from land. How do they find their way back? These fish have a wonderful sense of smell. They remember the scent of their journey easily because the river flowed to the sea and carried them there. After three years, most salmon swim toward the pools.As soon as they reach a pool, the females lay their eggs. They lay their eggs near the edge of the water and cover them with sand. Soon the eggs hatch, and the pool is full of small fish, getting ready for the long journey out to the sea.Which statement is not a key fact about salmon?
A- Many people enjoy eating salmon.
B- Salmon can jump over rocks with their tail.
C- Salmon swim long distances.
D- Salmon return from the ocean after three years.
A- Many people enjoy eating salmon.