Experts Incorporated Vocab and Comprehension

What do Rod and Lucas have in common?

• They have bad names.

• They do not have any friends.

• They did not complete the assignment.

• They were going to ruin the chance for a pizza party.

What does the word hesitated mean?

• continued

• paused

• skipped

• stopped

What does the word accountable mean?

• helpful

• incredible

• responsible

• thoughtful

Why was it difficult for Rod to write an essay about what he wants to be when he grows up?

• He had so many ideas that he could not choose only one.

• He did not have enough time do to the assignment.

• He thought everyone would laugh at his choice.

• He had no idea what he wanted to be.

Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word desperately?

• hopelessly

• immediately

• recklessly

• separately

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Rod did not like his name.

• Lucas was Rod's only friend.

• No one finished his or her assignment.

• Rod was about to earn an F and ruin the chance for a pizza party.

How is the school setting connected to the MAIN problem in the story?

• It occurs on the way to school.

• It centers on lunch time at school.

• It centers on a school assignment.

• It occurs during a pizza party at school.

What does the word inspiration mean?

• an opinion

• a bright idea

• a personal view

• a piece of advice

Which word has almost the SAME meaning as the word humiliated?

• annoyed

• ashamed

• frightened

• worried

What does self-esteem mean?

• patience in oneself

• confidence in oneself

• self-control of oneself

• a low opinion of oneself