Definitions
Define "Abridge"
to shorten
abridged
a) abridged; house
b) adamant; adapted
c) derelict; aesthetic
d) affluent; affection
adamant; adapted
Where does the comma go?
Thankfully my family and I are very close.
What are strategies to use on any type of question?
1. Look for evidence
2. Read carefully
3. Think of your own answer before you read the answers from the question.
Define "Abet"
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
Fred _________ Daphne at the old factory to trap the monster! It seemed like he left her behind!
abandoned
The cat was quite ______; the ______ of a tree.
a) banal; banish
b) capitulate; candor
c) agile; antithesis
d) circumvent; condense
agile; antithesis
Where does the colon go?
I've travelled all over the world India, Spain, Portugal, Russia, and Puerto Rico.
world: India
What is the primary purpose of the passage is to:
What is the central idea?
The main idea is:
Bonus: What strategies can you use?
Main Idea Questions
Strategies:
1. Ask yourself what the passage was all about?
2. Read the first paragraph twice.
3. What is the title of the passage?
Define "Destitute"
extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
Candace was jailed for aiding and _______ the murderer who killed Donald Duck.
abetting
The whole plan was so ______ that it was actually ________.
a) convoluted; depressing
b) diligent; emotion
c) embellishment; epitome
d) grave; gregarious
convoluted; depressing
Where does the semicolon go?
I always wanted to have a dog luckily, my mom got me Buster when I turned six.
dog; luckily
According to the passage,
Bonus: What strategies can you use?
Supporting Idea Question
Strategies:
1. Find the specific part in the passage - you will find this info somewhere in the words.
Define "Castigate"
reprimand someone severely; punishment
The Romans who did not like Jesus Christ _________ him in a bad light - they told everyone that he was a bad person and reprimanded him severely.
castigated
The mood was _______ because of the _______ situation.
a) hyperbole; immortal
b) ignorant; impair
c) impassive; implausible
d) grave; horrendous
grave; horrendous
Where does the semicolon go?
The sky was gray and gloomy Kirsty did not like it.
gloomy; Kirsty
It can be inferred...
This inference...
One could infer...
The passage suggests...
The author believes...
Bonus: What strategies can you use?
Inference Questions
Strategies:
1. Understand what the passage as a whole is telling you - what is the message?
2. You will not find it specifically in the wording, so focus more on big picture.
3. Ask yourself what the author is telling you and what the author is not telling you.
Define "Derelict"
in a very poor condition as a result of abuse and neglect
derelict
The ________ chatter didn't seen to bother the _______ queen.
a) incessant; indifferent
b) innovations; insolent
c) laudable; laurels
d) magnificence; lucid
incessant; indifferent
I have always wanted to travel around the world but my mom told me I have to with an adult Now that I am an adult I am going to go to canada
world, but
adult. Now
adult, I
Canada.
Which of the following best describes the tone of the article?
What is the tone of the author?
Bonus: What strategies can you use?
Tone/Style/Figurative Language Questions
Strategies:
1. Focus on what the author is doing, not what they are saying.
2. Identify the patterns in the passage.
3. Identify what the role of certain sentences or paragraphs are doing.