The Door in the Ground: PSSA Questions

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean in the word 'loudly'?

Back

It means 'in a loud way'.

Front

What does the word 'level' mean in the context of land?

Back

It means 'having no part taller than another'.

Front

Which sentence shows that Pa planned to buy the land?

Back

‘This must be the place,’ Pa said.

Front

What does the phrase 'talking to itself' mean about the water?

Back

It means 'It is noisy'.

Front

How does Laura’s sadness lead to the next event in the passage?

Back

Pa explains that ponies like to travel and cannot work on a farm.

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

Front

What does the word 'context' mean?

Back

Context refers to the circumstances or setting in which a word or phrase is used.

Front

What is a passage in reading?

Back

A passage is a section of text that can be read and analyzed.

Front

What does it mean to explain something?

Back

To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

Front

What is a synonym for 'noisy'?

Back

A synonym for 'noisy' is 'loud'.