Phonics and Word Analysis
In the word “unbelievable,” what is the stressed syllable?
be
What is the meaning of the word "contradict"?
To argue or assert the opposite of a statement.
What is the meaning of the root word “bene” in “beneficial”?
Good or well
In a nonfiction text, which of the following would be the most likely use of a timeline?
A) To describe events in a historical order
B) To define key vocabulary
C) To show a list of references
D) To analyze data
A) To describe events in a historical order
The author’s claim in a persuasive article is: “People should exercise every day.” Which of these would be strong evidence to support the claim?
A) "Exercise helps people stay fit."
B) "Exercise makes people feel happy."
C) "Exercise can be done for fun."
D) "Exercise is a key to a healthy life."
D) "Exercise is a key to a healthy life."
Which of these words has the same “ei” vowel pattern as "receive"?
A) ceiling
B) seize
C) neighbor
D) freight
A) ceiling
Choose the best synonym for "meticulous."
A) careless
B) detailed
C) angry
D) fast
B) detailed
What does the suffix “-ology” mean in the word “biology”?
The study of
How does a cause-and-effect structure help readers understand a nonfiction text?
It shows how one event leads to another, helping readers understand relationships between ideas.
What is the author's claim in the article: “Recycling is essential for saving the planet”?
Recycling is essential for saving the planet.
Which of the following words follows the “kn” pattern?
A) knee
B) night
C) knot
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
What does the word "precaution" mean in the sentence, "The teacher gave a precaution before the science experiment"?
A warning or action taken to prevent something bad from happening.
In the word “reappearance,” what does the prefix “re-” mean?
Again
Which of the following text features would be most helpful for understanding a scientific process described in a nonfiction text?
A) Headings
B) Diagram
C) Index
D) Glossary
B) Diagram
What evidence does the author use to support the claim in: “Reading daily improves your vocabulary”?
A) Statistics on vocabulary growth
B) A description of popular books
C) Examples of famous authors
D) Testimonies from famous people
A) Statistics on vocabulary growth
Which phonetic rule applies to the word “psychology”?
A) Silent “p”
B) Silent “h”
C) Silent “y”
A) Silent “p”
Which of the following is an antonym of “benevolent”?
A) kind
B) cruel
C) helpful
D) generous
B) cruel
The word “irreplaceable” has a prefix and a suffix. What are they, and what do they mean?
Prefix: “ir-” meaning “not”; Suffix: “-able” meaning “can be”
How do sidebars contribute to a nonfiction text?
They provide additional or supplementary information that enhances the main text.
In an article about “The Benefits of Healthy Eating,” the author says, “Eating nutritious foods boosts your immune system.” Which of the following could be considered counterargument to the author's claim?
A) “Eating unhealthy foods weakens your immune system.”
B) “Exercise helps your immune system.”
C) “Nutritious foods also give you energy.”
D) “Healthy eating prevents diseases.”
A) “Eating unhealthy foods weakens your immune system.”
Break the word “unsuccessfully” into its syllables and identify the prefix and suffix.
un-suc-cess-ful-ly; Prefix: un-; Suffix: -ly
Choose the best definition for the word "inference" in reading.
A) An educated guess based on evidence
B) The main idea of the text
C) A fact presented directly by the author
D) A sentence from the introduction
A) An educated guess based on evidence
Break down the word “antifreeze” into its root, prefix, and suffix. What do each of these parts mean?
Anti- (against), freeze (root word: to freeze), no suffix
If a nonfiction text includes both a map and a chart, what type of text structure would most likely be used?
Comparison or contrast, showing differences or similarities.
In an article discussing the importance of school uniforms, the author writes, “School uniforms help create equality among students.” What evidence might the author provide to support this claim?
A) Testimonials from students wearing uniforms
B) Research showing students perform better in uniform
C) A comparison between schools with and without uniforms
D) All of the above
D) All of the above