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Summarize
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Michael is hoping that all his hard work he has done in class, will help him succeed on the TCAP. He is ________ that the test will be easy for him.
hopeful
100
Mom was exhausted after working all day. Mom was ________ after working all day. a. happy b. very tired c. angry d. hungry
Very tired
100
Valeria's ZPD has gone up because she reads every night. "Valeria's ZPD has gone up is the: a. cause b. effect
effect
100
Synonym means a word that means the: a. same b. opposite
same
100
The people in the story are called:
characters
200
It's a good idea to read the passage again when taking a test. During TCAP ___________ the passage to make sure you understand it.
reread
200
Some people are timid when they meet someone for the first time. Some people are ______ when they meet someone for the first time. a. excited b. shy c. funny d. mean
shy
200
The reason why something happens is: a. the cause b. the effect
The cause
200
The antonym for quiet is:
noisy loud
200
The part of a story that needs to be fixed or solved is called the:
Problem
300
Ms. Ortega said that students had to pay for their tickets before the dance. To go to the dance, students have to _______ for it.
Prepay
300
We prefer to go swimming instead of going to the movies. we ______ to go swimming instead of going to the movies. a. choose b. hate c. avoid d. change
choose
300
Since Daniel worked carefully and and did not rush during the test he answered a lot of questions correctly. Why did Daniel do well on the test?
Because he worked carefully OR because he did not rush.
300
Intelligent is the synonym for:
smart
300
How the problem is fixed is called the:
Solution
400
Before she studied her spelling words, Scarlet would not spell her spelling words correctly. Now that she studies hard, She doesn't ________ them.
misspell
400
You have to concentrate when taking the TCAP to succeed. You have to _______ when taking the TCAP to succeed. a. rush b. keep quiet c. cheat d. think hard
think hard
400
While Killer whales will prey on seals, porpoises, and walruses, they will only eat other mammals when there is not enough fish for them to eat. Why do you think these whales are called "Killer" Whales?
They will prey on other mammals when there isn't enough fish.
400
Happy is to sad, as laugh is to:
cry
400
What three things should you always include when summarizing a story?
characters + problem + solution
500
It is unfortunate that so many students make careless mistakes because they do not check their work or pay attention to the directions. "Unfortunate" in this sentence means: a. lucky b. not good c. expected d. good
not good
500
Mr. Woods will be despondent if his students do not try their hardest on the TCAP. Mr. Woods will be _____ if his students do not try their hardest on the TCAP. a. happy b. hungry c. sorry d. sad
sad
500
The stink bug beetle will release a noxious smell to defend itself and it's young from predators like wasps. Stink bugs have also been called parent bugs. Stink bug beetles will defend their children even after they are big enough to take care of themselves. Why is the stink bug also called the parent bug?
Stink bug beetles will defend their children even after they are big enough to take care of themselves.
500
After they walked through the woods for days, Mary's dress was stained and tattered and her brother's shirt was_____. a. dirty and torn b. warm and dry c. comfortable d. a sweater
Dirty and torn
500
In a non-fiction story, what should you include when summarizing a passage?
Main idea and at least 2 supporting details.