Theme 6 Word Study and Writing Review

Which of these words is a homonym for the word tale?

• tail
• story
• sale
• truth

When you write, transition words should be used to -

• make your writing more descriptive
• explain the meaning of a new word
• support your main idea
• move from one idea to the next

What usually happens at the beginning of a story?

• The solution to the main problem in the story is explained.
• The main problem or conflict in the story is described.
• The resolution to the main conflict in the story is described.
• The main conflict in the story is explored in greater detail.

Which words in the sentence below are verbs?
The students sat in a circle on the floor as the librarian explained how the Dewey decimal system works.

• students, librarian, Dewey
• in, as, how
• circle, floor, system
• sat, explained works

Which of these words is a homonym for the word sights?

• lights
• sites
• places
• sounds

Read the passage.  The sentences are numbered.
(1) Logan's uncle had taught her to play chess during her last visit. (2) Logan looked forward to a fun weekend playing chess with her aunt and uncle. (3) Since, then, chess has been her favorite game. (4) Logan was going to visit her aunt and uncle for the weekend.
Which is the best way to reorganize the sentences in this passage?

• switch sentences 1 and 4
• 4, 1, 3, 2
• switch sentences 3 and 4
• 2, 3, 1, 4 

Which of these words is a homonym of the word root?

• cheer
• stem
• route
• loot

Which of the following uses commas correctly?

• Are you going to rehearsal, today Cora?
• Yes I plan to bring cheese, bread, and fruit.
• The football game was exciting wasn't, it?
• You are a really great friend, Rebecca.

Read this passage.  The sentences are numbered.
(1) Helena stood at the foul line with the basketball clenched tightly in her hands. (2) She had two chances to shoot the ball.  (3) If she made both baskets her team would win the game. (4) Helena felt the pressure, but she remained confident. (5) She knew she could do it.
Which of these words from sentence 1 is a noun?

• stood
• line
• clenched
• tightly

Read this passage.  The sentences are numbered.
(1) Helena stood at the foul line with the basketball clenched tightly in her hands. (2) She had two chances to shoot the ball.  (3) If she made both baskets her team would win the game. (4) Helena felt the pressure, but she remained confident. (5) She knew she could do it.
Which word in sentence 4 is a linking verb?

• felt
• pressure
• but
• confident