Vocabulary
Grammar & Sentences
Main Idea & Details
Context Clues
Mystery
100

Which word means "a belief or view about a topic"?

a. system

b. opinion

c. government

d. responsibility

b. opinion

100

Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. People admired his greatly.

The word his should be changed to:

a. he

b. her

c. him

d. no change

c. him
100

It was Valentine's Day. All the students in Ms. Le's class were very excited about the party they were going to have after lunch. They talked about the party all morning long. All the girls were waiting to see which boys would give them a card. After lunch, they all ran back to class. 

What is the main idea?

Valentine's Day  OR  the students were excited for a Valentine's Day party

100

Use context clues to identify the meaning of the unknown word:

The coach admonished her for picking flowers when she should have focused on being the goalie. 

a. criticized                b. praised                c. listened

a. criticized

100

How do you spell Ms. Boda's full last name?

SVOBODA

200

Which word means "money given for helping someone?"

a. right

b. slave

c. reward

d. freedom

c. reward

200

Freedom of speech is a right in America. We should love it.

The word it should be changed to:

a. her

b. him

c. them

d. no change

d. no change

200

Penguins are interesting birds. They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph! Those are the reasons why penguins are interesting birds.

What is the main idea of the paragraph? 

Penguins are interesting birds. 

200

He tried to perturb his sister by moving his foot closer to her side of the car. 

a. congratulate        b. bother       c. question

b. bother

200

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

300

Which word means "to make a statement against an idea?"

a. right

b. escape

c. protest

d. government

c. protest

300

As the boy came closer, he looked familiar to her. She said, "Now, I remember me."

The word me should be changed to:

a. we

b. you

c. they

d. no change

b. you
300

Penguins are interesting birds. They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph! Those are the reasons why penguins are interesting birds.

Name one sentence that supports the main idea.

They are flightless, which means they cannot fly. They spend half of their time on land and half of their time in the water. They can also swim 20 mph!

300

I don't want to impede your progress, I was just trying to make sure you understand the instructions. 

a. slow          b. improve              c. yell

a. slow

300

What shape is used for stop signs?

octagon

400

Which word means "the book or other text that use to gather information?"

a. source

b. context

c. element

d. freedom

a. source

400

Lionel bought an Ipod for yourselves. 

Yourselves should be changed to:

a. himself

b. yourself

c. ourselves

d. no change

a. himself

400

On the weekends, Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes. Jack enjoys helping his dad!


What is the main idea of this story?

Jack enjoys helping his dad. 

400

The onslaught of dishes came right after the party of 18 left the restaurant. 

a. lot         b. escape      c. small

a. lot

400

How many colors are there in a rainbow?

7

500

Which word means "to prove or make clear?"

a. topic

b. record

c. narrative

d. demonstrate

d. demonstrate

500
Do you ourself study every night?


The word ourself should be changed to:

a. itself

b. ourselves

c. yourself

d. no change

c. yourself

500

On the weekends, Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes. Jack enjoys helping his dad!

Name one sentence that supports the main idea of this story.

Jack helps his dad cut the grass. He also helps him wash the cars. During the week, Jack helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes.

500

The cat had some trepidation as it passed the sleeping dog. 


a. confidence     b. hunger     c. fear

c. fear

500

Which continent does the pineapple originally come from?

South America