synonyms
What is a synonym for cold?
chilly
cool
The math test was a piece of cake!
What does the expression, "piece of cake" mean?
The test was very short.
The test was very difficult.
The test was very easy.
The lunch choices are pizza ____ taco salad.
a. but
b. or
c. and
Jim and Susan _________ to school tomorrow.
a. went
b. will go
c. had gone
What is the first thing you should do on the reading test?
A. read the passage first
B. read the question first
C. guess at the answer
What does "observe" mean?
look at
see
study
The new student was the shining star of the soccer team.
What does "the shining star" mean?
a. He was very smart.
b. He was an outstanding player on the team.
c. He was the most popular person on the team.
She came into the room ____ turned on the light.
a. because
b. so
c. and
Mike ______ like watermelon.
Fill in the blank:
a. doesn't
b. don't
c. can't
What can you do if you're not sure how to read a person's name in a passage?
a. ask the teacher
b. just say the first letter of the name
c. change the name
Jimmy woke up screaming. He had an alarming dream!
What does the word "alarming" mean in this passage?
scary
sleepy
loud
I need my sweater. This classroom is a freezer!
What does this expression mean?
a. The classroom is very cold.
b. The classroom is organized.
c. The classroom is used for storage.
The children wanted to go outside _____ it was raining.
a. but
b. so
c. because
When I was _______ my book, the doorbell rang.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
a. read
b. reading
c. to read
How can you help yourself on a difficult multiple-choice question?
a. Don't answer it if you're not sure.
b. Eliminate wrong answers.
c. Play eeny-meeny-miny-moe.
The polite child asked for help finding his dog.
What does the word polite mean as used in this sentence?
a. lost
b. upset
c. respectful
He made an appointment with his dentist. His tooth was killing him!
What does this expression mean?
a. His dentist is a violent person.
b. His tooth was hurting a lot.
c. The dentist appointment was expensive.
I took my dog to the vet ______ he wouldn't eat.
a. so
b. because
c. and
While she was strolling down the street, she __________ on her cellphone.
Fill in the blank:
a. had texted
b. will text
c. was texting
True or False: Getting enough sleep the night before a test will help you focus and think.
TRUE!!!!
The school has a no bullying policy that is always enforced.
What is a synonym for "policy"?
a. handbook
b. election
c. rule
The movie went on for what seemed like an eternity.
What does this expression mean?
a. The movie was very, very long.
b. The movie was science fiction.
c. The movie was very enjoyable.
My alarm clock didn't work ____ I was late for school.
a. so
b. because
c. or
The students _____________ trash to celebrate Earth Day next week.
Fill in the blank.
a. will pick up
b. picked up
c. have picked up
Name two ways you can earn testing bucks.
a. arrive on time
b. use time wisely (don't finish in 3 minutes)
c. be respectful of others (don't distract others)
d. use scratch paper or other tools