Unit 1 Review

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Unit 1 Review

Vocabulary

Multiple Meaning Words: If a word has multiple meanings, you can:

• go back and re-read

Ask yourself...

*Are there clues in the sentence to help you?

*Which meaning makes the most sense?

Multiple Choice

What is the correct definition for the underlined word?

My dad loves to watch football in the fall.

• to look or observe, usually over a period of time

• a device usually worn around the write to help tell time

Multiple Choice

What is the correct definition for the underlined word?

Do you see a place to park by the pumpkin patch?

• an area to play

• to leave your vehicle in a certain place

Multiple Choice

What is the correct definition for the underlined word?

My friend lost her favorite ring when we went apple picking.

• to make a sound to signal something, like a bell or phone

• a piece of jewelry usually worn on the finger

Context Clues

When readers come to a word that they don't know, they use clues in the sentence to help them figure out what makes the most sense.

Multiple Choice

When my cousin got chicken pox, he felt miserable and had to stay away from his friends.

• terrible

• wonderful

• excited

• nervous

Multiple Choice

My grandma and grandpa moved from New York to Florida to get away from the harsh winters.

• calm

• nice

• extreme

• fast

Multiple Choice

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

• vacation

• principal

• teacher

• job

Main Idea

The main idea is what the story or passage is mostly about.

Multiple Choice

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Multiple Choice

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• King Midas loved gold.
• King Midas sold lots of gold.
• King Midas had a heart of gold.
• King Midas hated gold.

Multiple Choice

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

• Jenny got sick.
• Jenny wants to be a nurse.
• Her grandmother was in the hospital.
• Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Multiple Choice

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Supporting Details

Supporting details help to explain, describe, or tell more about the main idea.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• He is almost 10 years old.

• Paco is very lovable.

• Paco has a brown face and short black fur.

• He is one of my best friends

Multiple Choice

What is a supporting detail?

• Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

• Wilbur and Orville were brothers who were inventors.

• They moved their first plane to Kitty Hawk.

• They had big dreams

Multiple Choice

What is a supporting detail?

• We are all exhausted

• I can't wait until this weekend!

• I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

• None of the above.