Reading (Context and C&C)
Sam tried to conceal the broken vase by placing a large book in front of it, hoping no one would notice.
Question:
What does conceal mean?
A. To hide
B. To clean
C. To decorate
D. To fix
A. To hide
This apple is sweeter than the one I had yesterday.
Question:
Which word in the sentence is a demonstrative adjective that points out a specific noun?
This
1. What does the word “decays” most likely mean in the sentence below?
Over time, the old wooden fence decays, turning soft and breaking apart.
A. Improves
B. Grows taller
C. Breaks down slowly
D. Becomes colorful
C
In your words, what are forest fires/wildfires and why do they happen?
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn in forests, grasslands, and other natural areas. They can start naturally, such as from lightning strikes, or be caused by humans.
What does the prefix “mis-” mean in the word “misbehave”?
A. Before
B. Not or opposite
C. Do again
D. Wrong or badly
D. Wrong or badly
Passage:
The magician began to vanish into the swirling smoke, and soon, he was gone from the stage. The audience gasped in amazement.
Question:
What does vanish mean in this passage?
A. To dance quickly
B. To appear suddenly
C. To disappear
D. To make noise
Answer:
C. To disappear
We studied French art in class and painted our own versions of Monet’s work.
Question:
Which word in the sentence is a proper adjective, and what makes it one?
French – because it comes from a proper noun
There were small __________ in the design of each snowflake, making them all unique.
variations
Tell me a place in the world where there are frequent forest fires
California, US
Australia
Canada
Amazon
etc.
Which word means “happening before something else”?
A. Postpone
B. Pretest
C. Rebuild
D. Misuse
B
Books and movies both tell stories, but they do so in different ways. Books rely on written words to describe characters, settings, and events, allowing readers to imagine everything themselves. Movies use visuals, sound, and music to create an immediate experience. Despite their differences, both can be entertaining and meaningful.
Question:
Based on the passage, how do books and movies differ in how they tell stories?
A. Movies have longer stories than books
B. Books use visuals, and movies use words
C. Books describe things with words, while movies show them with sound and images
D. Books and movies both rely on music to set the mood
C. Books describe things with words, while movies show them with sound and images
In class, we read a short story called The Marble Champ by Gary Soto and a book titled How to Train a Service Dog. Later, we watched a video called Helping Hands about therapy animals.
Question:
Which sentence below correctly explains how titles should be shown in writing?
A. All titles must be bold and underlined
B. Book titles are in quotation marks, and article titles are italicized
C. Shorter story titles are in quotation marks; longer works like books or collections are italicized when typed, underlined when written
D. Capitalization doesn't matter in titles if the topic is clear
C
The mountain’s snow is slowly __________ each year due to rising temperatures.
receding
Tell me one benefit and one disadvantage of a wildfire
benefit: clear away decaying vegetation so that new ones can grow
disadvantage: destroys wildlife and plants
The magician made the rabbit __________ during the trick. (hint: in-) spell it.
invisible
Honeybees and butterflies are both pollinators, meaning they help plants reproduce by spreading pollen. Honeybees live in large colonies and produce honey, while butterflies are solitary and do not make honey. Bees have hairy bodies that trap pollen, and butterflies use their long proboscis to sip nectar. Even though their appearances and methods differ, both play a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Question:
How do honeybees and butterflies differ in the way they collect food?
Honeybees trap pollen on their bodies, while butterflies use a long tongue to drink nectar
Samantha packed a uniform for band practice, along with an extra pair of shoes and a ukulele for music class. Even though “uniform” starts with the letter u, it sounded like it started with a y, so she used “a” instead of “an.”
Question:
Why is “a uniform” correct instead of “an uniform”?
Because “uniform” starts with a yoo sound, which is a consonant sound
In your own words, what does “stability” mean? Can you give an example of something that shows stability?
Stability means something is steady and not likely to change quickly. For example, a chair that doesn’t wobble has stability.
What might happen to animals living in a forest during a wildfire?
Some animals might escape to safer areas, but others could lose their homes or get hurt by the fire.
Write your own sentence using a word that starts with “mis-.”
I misunderstood that question.
Octopuses are often solitary, spending most of their lives hiding in dens and exploring alone. In contrast, some squids live in groups and are more social. Both creatures, however, can camouflage themselves by changing the color and texture of their skin, making them masters of disguise.
What does the word solitary most likely mean, and how does it help show a difference between octopuses and squids?
Solitary means "living alone," and it shows that octopuses usually stay by themselves, unlike squids that may live in groups
The students researched organizations like UNESCO and FEMA. Some acronyms are spoken as words, while others are said by letter. Knowing the difference helps you figure out if the acronym is an abbreviation you can say like a word or one you spell out letter by letter.
Question:
What is the difference between acronyms like NASA and FBI, and why does it matter?
NASA is an acronym you say as a word, while FBI is spelled out
How might something change “noticeably”? Write a sentence using the word.
haircut, appearance, outfit etc.
How does fire promote diversity?
It ensures that plant life will exist at different stages of development (new seedlings, mature trees etc.)
Find two words starting with the prefix "im" and spell them.
impossible
important
imbalance