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Wshp 3: Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary
Verb Endings/Word Families
Run on Sentences/Word Order
Reading Comprehension 2
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In Louisa, Please come Home, when does Louisa run away? a. on her birthday b. on New Years Day c. on her sister's wedding day d. the day before her sister's wedding
What is c. on her sister's wedding day
100
Louisa didn't look unique, so she blended in with the crowd. What does unique mean.
What is special and one of a kind.
100
Which pair of words is in the same word family? a plain/explain b. fool/foolish c. spill/spell d. come/comet
What is b. fool/foolish
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What is the best way to correct this run-on-sentence? It was cold we wore heavey coats. a. It was cold, we wore heavy coats. b. It was cold because we wore heavy coats. c. It was cold we wore, heavy coats. d. It was cold. We wore heavy coats.
What is d. It was cold. We wore heavy coats.
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Read the below story: Markus had always been in charge of the recycling in his home. Sometimes he helped at the local recycling center, too. He knew everyone in his old neighborhood. He felt like part of the community. But then he moved with his family to a small town. He didn't know anyone. He didn't have a job to do. Worst of all, he was surprised t find that there was no recycling program in this new place. We're getting one started," their neighbor, Mr. Newman, said. "Would you like to hand out information sheets?" "I sure would, said Markus. "Recycling is important." The following evening, Markus went door-to-door on his street. It didn't take long, and everyone seemed pleased to meet him. Still, Markus hoped they weren't just being polite. To him, recycling was as important as eating. The phone rang when Markus got home. It was Mrs. Martinez from across the street. "Markus, can we recycle plastic bottles? THey aren't listd on the sheet." then there was a knock at the door. It was Michael, who lived four doors down and played on the school basketball team. "Markus, do you have any spare boxes from your move? We want to start recycling, but we don't have anything to put newspapers in." Markus smiled. "As a matter of fact, we do," he said. Markus found a way to make a difference. Recycling was an activity he could share with others in his community. He was starting to like this new town. This story is told by - a. Markus b. Mr. Newman c. Mrs. Martinez d. A 3rd-person narrator.
What is d. 3rd person narrator
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What is Louisa's biggest probelm? a. Her sister is competitive and mean b. She is lazy and irresponsible c. Her family refuses to recognize her d. Her family becomes homeless
What is c. Her family refuses to recognize her
200
Paul had no trouble recognizing Louisa. What does recognizing mean in this sentence..
What is Knowing who she was.
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Choose the verb form that best completes the sentence. Maria is ___________ the dishes. a. washing b. wash c. washes d. washed
What is washing
200
Which sentence uses correct word order? a. We made pizza for dinner. b. Home I drove the car. c. Ellie at my joke laughs. d. Max his cup fills.
What is a. We made pizza for dinner.
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Read the below story: Markus had always been in charge of the recycling in his home. Sometimes he helped at the local recycling center, too. He knew everyone in his old neighborhood. He felt like part of the community. But then he moved with his family to a small town. He didn't know anyone. He didn't have a job to do. Worst of all, he was surprised t find that there was no recycling program in this new place. We're getting one started," their neighbor, Mr. Newman, said. "Would you like to hand out information sheets?" "I sure would, said Markus. "Recycling is important." The following evening, Markus went door-to-door on his street. It didn't take long, and everyone seemed pleased to meet him. Still, Markus hoped they weren't just being polite. To him, recycling was as important as eating. The phone rang when Markus got home. It was Mrs. Martinez from across the street. "Markus, can we recycle plastic bottles? THey aren't listd on the sheet." then there was a knock at the door. It was Michael, who lived four doors down and played on the school basketball team. "Markus, do you have any spare boxes from your move? We want to start recycling, but we don't have anything to put newspapers in." Markus smiled. "As a matter of fact, we do," he said. Markus found a way to make a difference. Recycling was an activity he could share with others in his community. He was starting to like this new town. "To him, recycling was as important as eating." This sentence means that - a. eating was the most important thing to Markus b. Markus eats more than he recycles c. recycling was very important to Markus. d. Markus would rather eat than recycle.
What is c. recycling was very important to Markus.
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How does Louisa's family react when they finally see her again? a. THey cry with joy and excitement. b. They cry with disappointment and sadness c. THey tell her all about Carol's wedding d. They tell her how much they've missed her.
What is b. They cry with disappointment and sadness
300
When Louisa's parents didn't beleive Louisa, they were making an error. What does error mean.
What is a mistake.
300
Choose the verb form that best completes the sentence. Jose__________his change. a. counted b. to count c. counting d. count
What is counted.
300
What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence? The storm moved fast we ran for cover. a. The storm moved fast, or we ran for cover. b. The storm moved fast until we ran for cover. c. The storm moved fast. We ran for cover. d. The storm moved fast, we ran for cover.
What is c. The storm mvoed fast. We ran for cover.
300
Read the below story: Markus had always been in charge of the recycling in his home. Sometimes he helped at the local recycling center, too. He knew everyone in his old neighborhood. He felt like part of the community. But then he moved with his family to a small town. He didn't know anyone. He didn't have a job to do. Worst of all, he was surprised t find that there was no recycling program in this new place. We're getting one started," their neighbor, Mr. Newman, said. "Would you like to hand out information sheets?" "I sure would, said Markus. "Recycling is important." The following evening, Markus went door-to-door on his street. It didn't take long, and everyone seemed pleased to meet him. Still, Markus hoped they weren't just being polite. To him, recycling was as important as eating. The phone rang when Markus got home. It was Mrs. Martinez from across the street. "Markus, can we recycle plastic bottles? THey aren't listd on the sheet." then there was a knock at the door. It was Michael, who lived four doors down and played on the school basketball team. "Markus, do you have any spare boxes from your move? We want to start recycling, but we don't have anything to put newspapers in." Markus smiled. "As a matter of fact, we do," he said. Markus found a way to make a difference. Recycling was an activity he could share with others in his community. He was starting to like this new town. What did Markus do to help get recycling started? a. He brought glass to the recycling center. b. He built a recycling center. c. He picked up bottles. d. He handed out information sheets.
What is d. He handed out information sheets.
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What does Louisa do to resolve her problem as well as he can? a. She introduces Mrs. Peacock to her family. b. She tries to prove her real identity. c. She marries Paul. d. She returns to her new life with Mrs. Peacock.
What is d. She returns to her new life with Mrs. Peacock.
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What does the target word precisely mean.
What is exactly.
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Which word is not in the same word family as examine? a. examination b. unexamined c. examining d. exactly
What is exactly
400
What is the best way to write the sentece below? Romy on the wall put a skateboarding oster. a. A skateboarding poster on the wall Romy put. b. Romy put a skateboarding poster on the wall. c. Romy a skateboarding poster on the wall put. d. On the wall a skateboarding poster Romy put.
What is b. Romy put a skateboarding poster on the wall.
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Read the below story: Markus had always been in charge of the recycling in his home. Sometimes he helped at the local recycling center, too. He knew everyone in his old neighborhood. He felt like part of the community. But then he moved with his family to a small town. He didn't know anyone. He didn't have a job to do. Worst of all, he was surprised t find that there was no recycling program in this new place. We're getting one started," their neighbor, Mr. Newman, said. "Would you like to hand out information sheets?" "I sure would, said Markus. "Recycling is important." The following evening, Markus went door-to-door on his street. It didn't take long, and everyone seemed pleased to meet him. Still, Markus hoped they weren't just being polite. To him, recycling was as important as eating. The phone rang when Markus got home. It was Mrs. Martinez from across the street. "Markus, can we recycle plastic bottles? THey aren't listd on the sheet." then there was a knock at the door. It was Michael, who lived four doors down and played on the school basketball team. "Markus, do you have any spare boxes from your move? We want to start recycling, but we don't have anything to put newspapers in." Markus smiled. "As a matter of fact, we do," he said. Markus found a way to make a difference. Recycling was an activity he could share with others in his community. He was starting to like this new town. What is the most important event in this story? a. Markus helps start a recycling program. b. Markus talks to Mrs. Martinez on the telephone. c. Markus moves to a small town. d. Markus gives Michael some spare boxes.
What is a. Markus helps start a recycling program.
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Which statement best states a theme of the poems on pages 74-75. a. It is useless to try to hide your real identity. b. It is risky, but important, to reveal your true identity to your family. c. People often get upset when you change something about yourself. d. Someone's private identity is not the same as the outward image that others see.
What is d. Someone's private identity is not the same as the outward image that others see.
500
What does the target words genuinely and evident mean?
What is truly and easily noticeable or understood.
500
Choose the verb form that best complets the sentence. Last week, Lucy__________ the garage. a. paints b. is painting c. paint d. painted
What is painted.
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What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence? Julio got a new job he enjoys it. a. Julio got. A new job he enjoys it. b. Julio got a new job, he enjoys it. c. Julio got a new job, and he enjoys it. d. Julio got a new job he enjoys. It's new.
What is c. Julio got a new job, and he enjoys it.
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Read the below story: Markus had always been in charge of the recycling in his home. Sometimes he helped at the local recycling center, too. He knew everyone in his old neighborhood. He felt like part of the community. But then he moved with his family to a small town. He didn't know anyone. He didn't have a job to do. Worst of all, he was surprised t find that there was no recycling program in this new place. We're getting one started," their neighbor, Mr. Newman, said. "Would you like to hand out information sheets?" "I sure would, said Markus. "Recycling is important." The following evening, Markus went door-to-door on his street. It didn't take long, and everyone seemed pleased to meet him. Still, Markus hoped they weren't just being polite. To him, recycling was as important as eating. The phone rang when Markus got home. It was Mrs. Martinez from across the street. "Markus, can we recycle plastic bottles? THey aren't listd on the sheet." then there was a knock at the door. It was Michael, who lived four doors down and played on the school basketball team. "Markus, do you have any spare boxes from your move? We want to start recycling, but we don't have anything to put newspapers in." Markus smiled. "As a matter of fact, we do," he said. Markus found a way to make a difference. Recycling was an activity he could share with others in his community. He was starting to like this new town. What is the theme of this story? a. Stop buying things so you won't need to recycle. b. You should do what you believe in. c. You should always tell the truth. d. Most new neighbors like to recycle.
What is b. You should do what you believe in.