Which word is an antonym, or opposite, for active, in the paragraph below?

Mrs. Hatton is an active member of her church. She is always helping out where she can. She often helps feed the homeless at the food bank, counts the offering, and passes out bulletins as people arrive to the services.

Read the selection below and answer the question that follows.

Timbo moved to the United States from another country. He was trying to learn the customs and ways of American school children, and he was doing pretty well with it. One thing he did better than the average American was running. The country he came from was known for their many Olympians in the sport of track and field. From a young age, boys were taught and trained to enjoy the sport. Timbo seemed to have an advantage in this sport. The coach had even been talking to him about competing in the next competition.

Which word in an antonym, or opposite, for resident in the paragraph below.

In order to vote for president, you must be a resident of the state in which you are voting. Miguel had only been in this country for a few months and hadn't been granted citizenship yet, so he was unable to vote this year.

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows.

Bike

I'm ready to go on a ride.

It's always good to be prepared.

Do I have all of the necessary gear?

Helmet? Yes.

Air in tires? Check.

Elbows and knees padded down.

Brakes in good condition.

Finally, on the road.

I can't wait to see everything.

Birds chirping.

Bees buzzing.

I love the sights all around.

There is nothing quite like a ride on my bike.

What does the underlined word scornful mean in the paragraph below?

Mrs. McFerrin had warned Jillian several time to bring her library book, work, and pencil with her to study hall. Today wasn't any different. When Jillian got to study hall, she was empty-handed. "Why aren't you prepared with your supplies again today?" Mrs. McFerrin asked in a scornful tone.

Which words from the paragraph below help the reader understand the meaning of opponent?

Frank and his team were so excited about the football game today. He had faced this opponent last year, and they had beaten Frank's team badly. This year, it was time to win the game and take back the title.

Skateboarding

I.Introduction

II.Why would you buy a skateboard?

Recreational activity

Competitions

Transportation

III. What equipment do I need?

Board

Shoes

Knee and elbow pads

Helmet

IV. Where can I use my skateboard?

Skate parks

Sidewalks

Empty parking lots

V. Conclusion

Which section provides information about the kind of shoes you need to wear when skateboarding?

Which words from the paragraph below help the reader understand the meaning of the word elegant?

The beautiful girl entered the room. She wore an elegant, or fashionable, dress. It flowed along the ground like a beautiful stream of silk.

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.

Rupert had tried to learn to snow ski many times. He tried the last two years at winter camp. Last year, he even broke his leg attempting to ski down the kiddie slope. He got the courage to try again last week, but, just as he suspected, things didn't go very well. He thought maybe it was pointless to keep trying.

In the paragraph above, the reader can use the suffix "-less" to know that the word pointless means -

Between which of the guide words below would you find the word plank in the dictionary?

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Claire was a little nervous about the basketball game today. It was the championship, and her team was counting on her. The game was tied, and it was time for her last shot. As the buzzer went off, Claire threw the ball. It hit the rim and bounced in the net. The crowd roared in excitement! Today, Claire was a shining star among her teammates.

Which of the guide words below would you find the word snow between in the dictionary?

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.

Friday night was the opening of the latest robot movie. Tommy was afraid if he didn't buy the tickets ahead of time, he and his friend wouldn't get tickets on opening night. He thought that by prepaying he wouldn't have to wait in line, and he would be sure to get the tickets. He couldn't wait until Friday night!

Which words from the paragraph help the reader understand the meaning of prepaying?

Shamrock Shake

This easy, delicious dessert is an awesome way to start your St. Patrick's Day celebration!

Ingredients:

Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Milk

Whipped Cream

Maraschino cherries

Directions:

1. Blend 2 large scoops of the ice cream with 1/4 cup of milk.
2. Add whipped cream to the top and add a cherry.

The author wrote this selection mainly to -