Understanding Language Through Stories

Explain the function of the noun in the following sentence: "The blizzard was fierce and relentless."

• It describes the blizzard.

• It names the blizzard.

• It shows action.

• It connects ideas.

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In the sentence "The children were frightened by the blizzard," identify the function of the adjective.

• It names the children.

• It describes the children.

• It shows action.

• It connects ideas.

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Use the root word "spect" to determine the meaning of the word "spectator."

• Someone who watches.

• Someone who speaks.

• Someone who writes.

• Someone who listens.

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If "construct" means to build, what does "reconstruct" mean?

• To build again.

• To destroy.

• To design.

• To plan.

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After reading "I Survived The Children's Blizzard 1888," what question would help you understand the main character's actions during the blizzard?

• What did the main character eat for breakfast?

• How did the main character find shelter during the blizzard?

• What color was the main character's coat?

• How many siblings did the main character have?

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Refer to the text "I Survived The Children's Blizzard 1888" to answer: Why did the children decide to leave the schoolhouse?

• They were bored.

• They thought it was safe to go home.

• They wanted to play in the snow.

• They were hungry.

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Compare the theme of survival in "I Survived The Children's Blizzard 1888" with another book by the same author. What is a common theme?

• Friendship.

• Adventure.

• Overcoming adversity.

• Humor.

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Contrast the settings of two stories by the same author about similar characters. How do the settings affect the characters' experiences?

• The settings are identical and have no impact.

• Different settings create different challenges for the characters.

• The settings are irrelevant to the story.

• The settings are only important for the background.

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Use linking words to connect these ideas: "The blizzard was dangerous. The children had to find shelter quickly."

• The blizzard was dangerous, but the children had to find shelter quickly.

• The blizzard was dangerous, and the children had to find shelter quickly.

• The blizzard was dangerous, or the children had to find shelter quickly.

• The blizzard was dangerous, so the children had to find shelter quickly.

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Choose the best linking word to connect these ideas: "The children were cold. They kept moving to stay warm."

• Also

• But

• Because

• So

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