"The Fun They Had" Test Review

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What caused Margie to hate school at the beginning of 'The Fun They Had'?

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Doing poorly on test after test in geography.

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Identify an action verb in the sentence: 'Shawna memorized math facts last night.'

Back

Memorized.

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What technological advance is featured in 'The Fun They Had'?

Back

On-screen readers.

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How is Margie’s teacher different from most teachers today?

Back

Margie’s teacher is a machine.

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What is a linking verb?

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A verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.

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Provide an example of a linking verb in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'The flowers are beautiful,' 'are' is the linking verb.

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What is the main theme of 'The Fun They Had'?

Back

The story explores the impact of technology on education.

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What does Margie find in Tommy's attic?

Back

An old book about schools.

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What is the significance of the old book in the story?

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It represents a different time in education, contrasting with Margie's experience.

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What emotion does Margie feel towards her teacher?

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Frustration, as her teacher is a machine.