Decoding
Vocabulary
Analogies
Conclusions and Generalizations
Comprehension
100
Which consonant is silent in the word fasten?

t

100

It's difficult to focus when other students are being too noisy.


What does the word focus mean?

concentrate or pay attention

100

thrilled is to happy as angry is to _________

mad or upset

100

My teacher gave us a test today. I did not study for the test, and I didn't complete most of my homework.

What conclusion can you draw?

I will not do well on my test.

100

See Slide 2

Red-eared slider turtles are an invasive species.

Red-eared slider turtles are a threat to other species.

200

Which syllable is stressed in the word community?

com / MU / ni / ty

200

What does the word distant mean in the sentence below?

My house is distant from my school. It takes a long time to get there.

far apart or not close

200

out is to in as go is to ______

stop or halt or pause

200

I saw it was raining outside. I had to go to school. I went to my closet. 

What conclusion can you draw?

I will wear a rain jacket to school

200

See slide 4.

People should use less electricity.

300

What is the correct way to divide the word radar into syllables?

ra / dar

300

I have confidence in my ability to win the game.

What does the word confidence mean?

feeling of certainty

300

leaf is to ________ as petal is to flower

tree

300

Your stomach does not feel good. You are not hungry, and your skin feels hot.

What conclusion can you draw?

You are sick.

300

Is the following statement a fact or an opinion?

Ms. Lisa is the best teacher ever.

opinion

400

Give a word that has the same sound as the underlined part of the word inspector.

any word with the /er/ sound

400
Playing an instrument well requires a lot of effort.


What does the word effort mean?

hard work

400

poverty is to wealth as _______ is to health

sickness or illness

400

My brother likes playing with toy trucks. My friend Luke has many toy trucks at his house. My dad enjoys building model trucks.

All boys like playing with toy trucks.

Is this a valid generalization?

No.The sample is too small.


400

Is the following statement a fact or an opinion?

Using less single-use plastic is better.

opinion

500

Name a word that has the same sound as the o in love.

any word with the ŭ sound

500

Chocolate and vanilla are good ice cream flavors to combine.

What does the word combine mean?

put together or mix

500

______ is to flashlight as hard drive is to computer

battery

500

Your grandmother makes cookies every Christmas. Your mom likes to make ghost-shaped marshmallow treats at Halloween. 

Making treats can be a fun holiday activity.

Is this a valid generalization?

Yes.

500

Is the following statement a fact or an opinion?

The world produces 380 million tonnes of plastic every year.

fact