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Reading Comprehension Skill
100
Write the spelling word that is related to the sets of words below: 1. circles, triangles, _________ 2. needle, spike, _________ 3. rare, limited, __________
1. squares 2. thorn 3. scarce
100
How should the following sentences BEST be combined? Gum and drinks are not allowed. They can create disasters in the dire-free zone.
Gum and drinks are not allowed because they can create disasters in the dirt-free zone.
100
Which word in the sentence below helps you understand the meaning of environment? Jacob adapted to his new environment, or natural surroundings, by going for a hike.
natural surroundings
100
Where is the main idea of a paragraph typically found?
In the first sentence- the topic sentence.
200
Fill in the blanks with the correct spelling words: Only the astronauts were allowed ___________ the spacecraft. The ______ of gravity is weaker on the Moon than on Earth. He ________ he would return to the Moon one day.
aboard, force, swore
200
Write 2 examples of a COMPLEX sentence.
Any sentence that uses a conjunction other than and, but, or or. (After, although, as, because, before, if, since, so that, until, when, whether, and while. If the conjunction is in the middle of the sentence, a comma is not needed. If the conjunction is at the beginning of the sentence, the comma comes after the last word in that part of the sentence.
200
Which word in the sentence below helps you understand the meaning of adjusted? When the temperature got colder Eleanor has to adjust, or change, her clothing to be comfortable.
Change
200
What is this paragraph MOSTLY about A. How we know more about space now B. How satellites help people C. What gravity is and does D. How awesome Ms. Barstow is Today we have much more knowledge about space. In the twentieth century, people were sent to explore space for the first time. To help people reach space, rockets are used to break the grip of Earth's gravity, the force that draws objects toward the center of Earth. Gravity creates the atmosphere. Without gravity the environment on Earth would not be like it is today. Gravity makes Earth's air, water, plants, and animals possible.
C. What gravity is and does
300
Choose the word(s) that are spelled incorrectly in the sentence below. The harsh winds buffeted my house. The corse branches scraped across my window. I was trying to chart the course of the storm.
coarse
300
How should the closing in this letter be written? Dear Mrs. Creech, Thank you so much for the books you donated to our class. That was so generous of you! I hope you come in to our class soon. I'd love to ask you some questions about being a author. sincerely yours Ms. Barstow
Sincerely yours,
300
Name a synonym for MISSION
job, task, assignment
300
What is the BEST summary of this paragraph? A. Satellites have many jobs. B. Satellites explore planets and send information back to Earth. C. Weather satellites gather information about the weather. D. Satellites will one day be able to explore planets. Satellites are adjusted to perform many different jobs. The mission of a weather satellite is to study clouds and storms. Another job of weather satellites is to take photographs. The information is sent to computers on Earth to help predict weather.
C. Weather satellites gather information about the weather.
400
Which word in the sentence below is spelled incorrectly? I hope the harsh testing is over. I swore to the students, from the bottom of my heart, that they would be all done. I think if I have to have them take another test, they'll scorne me!
scorn
400
Which sentence(s) in the paragraph below is COMPLEX? Ms. Barstow has a hamster, and his name is Rupert. She loves Rupert because he is so adorable. Until he makes a mess, then she gets angry!
She loves Rupert BECAUSE he is so adorable. Until he makes a mess, then she gets angry!
400
Which of the following is NOT part of an environment: A) Air B) Ocean C) Clothing D) Mountains
Clothing. The environment includes the air, water, and land that surround living things.
400
What detail would NOT be included in a summary of this paragraph? A. Ms. Barstow loves her hamster B. Ms. Barstow and Rupert cuddle. C. Rupert is a teddy-bear hamster. D. Ms. Barstow only has one pet. Ms. Barstow has a pet hamster, and his name is Rupert. She adores Rupert because he is her only pet and he is simply adorable. They love to snuggle together.
Rupert is a teddy-bear hamster
500
Choose the word that is spelled incorrectly. A. Source B. Barge C. Sqares D. Scarce
C. It should be squares!
500
How could the following sentences BEST be combined? Evan called Chris. He didn't answer.
Evan called Chris, but he didn't answer.
500
What is gravity?
A force that holds everything to Earth's surface
500
Give a COMPLETE summary of Alvin Ho in five sentences or less (you may use properly formatted compound/complex sentences though!)
Alvin Ho is a Chinese-American boy who is afraid of everything, especially the outdoors. He relies on the help of a "Batman ring" to provide him with courage. When he is forced to go camping with his father and younger sister, his father gets trapped. Without the help of his batman ring, he is still able to help his dad, and he realizes he doesn't need the ring to be courageous.