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Antonyms and Synonyms
Context Clues
Main Idea
Story Details
Affixes
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sunrise; sunset
What is an antonym set?
100
A cardboard or wooden box will not do because the gerbil will soon GNAW its way out.
Chew
100
Ted was going to go clamming. That meant he would go to the bay and dig for clams. Sometimes it can be hard to find clams, but Ted knew a special area of the bay where there were many. He put his clam rake and bucket by the door so he wouldn't forget them in the morning.
The main idea is: a. Clams are easy to catch. b. Clam chowder is the best soup. c. Ted will go clamming in the bay.
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#39 p. 34 of 2008 test
B. Food begins to smell bad
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What does the prefix "dis" mean? For extra points give an example of a word with "dis" as a prefix.
opposite of; varies
200
cold; chilly
What is a synonym?
200
The little boy was new in the group. When we gave out the fruit during recess, I could tell that he wanted some. He did not ask for any because he was too TIMID.
Timid means: a. shy b. hungry c. worried
200
Chuck went on a special vacation last summer. He stayed at a ranch for two weeks. During this time, Chuck got to do lots of things he imagined a cowboy might do. He went horseback riding every day. He learned how to use a lasso and even tried to rope a cow.
The main idea is: a. Chuck decides to be a cowboy b. Chuck had a sample of cowboy life. c. Chuck will return to the ranch next year.
200
#42 p3 of 2008 test
A. proof
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What does the prefix "out" mean? For extra points name a word using this prefix.
out; varies
300
Words that mean the opposite
What is an antonym?
300
The boy in the water was drowning. The lifeguard swam out to where he was. He reached out and GRASPED the boy. Then the lifeguard brought the boy back to shore.
Grasped means: a. hit b. held tightly c. pushed
300
John's cousin was telling about a new sport he tried. The sport was skydiving. John decided he would try it. When skydiving, John wears a parachute. He jumps out of a plane. After a few seconds, he pulls the rip cord so the parachute opens. Then he glides to the ground.
The main idea is: a. John's new sport is skydiving. b. John does not enjoy skydiving. c. John will teach skydiving
300
#31 p27 of 2008 test
Varies, must be supported by text
300
What does the suffix "ful" mean? For extra points give an example.
Full of; varies
400
Words that have about the SAME or Similar meaning.
What is what is a synonym?
400
I visited my uncle's horse ranch. He takes good care of his horses. He brushes their manes and bodies until they are clean and SLEEK.
Sleek means: a. bumpy b. messy c. soft and smooth
400
Tom jumped into the pool. The water was chilly, but Tom didn't mind. Today was the day for his first diving lesson. He could do a few dives already, but he wanted to learn to do fancy dives correctly. He was anxious to learn the swan dive and the jackknife.
The main idea is: a. Tom wants to learn to dive. b. Tom is a diving teacher. c. Tom can do fancy dives.
400
#36 p29 of 2008 test
lightning bugs baseball games
400
What does the prefix "under" mean? For extra points give an example.
not enough or under; varies
500
moist; dry
What is an antonym for moist?
500
We planned to go to the park today and have a picnic. When we woke up, the rain was pouring down. We had to REVISE our plans. Instead of going out for a picnic, we spread the blanket on the living room floor and had our picnic inside.
Revise means: a. fight about b. keep c. change
500
Surfing is a popular sport. It would probably be even more popular if good waves could be found at all beaches. Southern California and Hawaii are the most popular surfing places in the United States. Hawaii is where surfing started. Hawaii has some of the best surfing in the world.
The main idea is: a. All Hawaiians are good surfers. b. Surfing is dangerous. c. Surfing requires good waves.
500
Using test story list 4 important details about microbes. p. 31
1 Microbes live in the air 2. Microbes have been on the earth for a very long time. 3. Microbes are very tiny 4. Microbes cause many changes * Other details supported by textual references
500
What does the prefix "sub" mean? For extra points give an example.
below or down; varies