vocabulary for interim 3

The word sail sounds like the word sale. These words are called

• antonyms

• homophones

• compounds

• synonyms

My ball rolled across the street. I had to cross the street to retrieve my ball. What is the meaning of retrieve?

• climb over

• take back

• turn around

• fall off

The gallant soldiers bravely fought for their country. What is the meaning of gallant?

• giant

• angry

• brave

• ship

The books lay close together. What is the meaning of lay in the sentence?

• the books were not telling the truth

• the books were asleep

• the books were lying down

• the books were located near each other

Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are. This is such a great bedtime rhyme.  What is the meaning of rhyme in the sentence?

• poem

• sound alike

• words

• book

Which of the following is likely a theme of a story?

• My Sisters always know what's best.

• Ships are something that need a lot of care to keep safe from harm.

• When times get rough, keep fighting through the tough times.

• When you don't know the meaning of something, ask your grandfather.

What is not a theme?

• A statement that is specific to a character or specific to the story.

• A central message of the story.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

You just read a story about a boy who unexpectedly becomes friends with an old man who is also missing his friend.

Which of the following is likely a theme of the story?

• Chess is the best game to play.

• Be willing to make new friends in different places.

• Think before you speak.

• There are many clever ways to win in chess.

"I used to play chess with the guy who lived in the house across the street, but he moved away. I really enjoyed our time together."

What can you infer about the way the speaker is feeling?

• He hates playing chess.

• He misses his friend.

• He wants to move away, too.

• The house across the street is abandoned.

Refer to the Tortoise and Hare stories read in class, to answer the question.

Hare is a main character of both stories. What does Hare do in the American tale that he does not do in the West African tale.

• take a nap

• cross the finish line

• talk to a tortoise

• race a tortoise