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Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is the difference between Main Idea and Key/ Supporting Details?
Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.
Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.
Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some.
Main Idea is what supports the supporting details.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses
Miranda’s mom dropped her off at her best friend’s house after school on Friday. They couldn’t wait to hang out. The girls were so excited to be spending the whole night together. They had been planning this night for two weeks. Now the day was finally here! Yay!
What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?
Miranda and her best friend had fun at their sleepover.
Miranda’s mom dropped her off at her friend’s house.
Miranda and her friend were very excited to have their sleepover.
Sleepovers are fun.
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.
Are the following words synonyms or antonyms: dispute and argument
synonyms
antonyms
Choose the antonym for the word intelligent
ignorant
nice
awesome
Which word is a Synonym for brave?
valiant
coward
fearful
Which word is an Antonym of the word amused?
entertained
bored
delight
Select the best synonym for each underlined word.
The retention of what you've studied is important if you want to get a passing grade.
surrendering
remembering
proprietorship
Select the best synonym for each underlined word.
The detectives unraveled the intrigue and deception involved in the scam.
frankness
trustability
dishonesty
Select the best synonym for each underlined word.
Mom has told us numerous times not to do that.
limited
a handful
many
Select the best synonym for each underlined word.
Is this gemstone a genuine diamond, in your opinion?
bogus
authentic
fake
What are context clues?
Words that mean the same thing
Hints a reader can use to discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases
Words that are opposites
Clues detectives use to solve mysteries on TV shows
What type of context clues use SIMILAR WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
Inference
Definition
Examples
Synonyms
Antonyms
What type of context clues use OPPOSITE WORDS/PHRASES to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
Inference
Definiton
Example
Antonym
Synonym
What type of context clue gives the words DEFINITION or what a word means inside of the provided sentence?
Inference
Definition
Example
Antonym
Synonym
What type of context clue provides the reader with LISTS or SERIES that go with the provided word?
Inference
Definition
Antonym
Synonym
Example
What type of context clue provides the reader with only small hints towards the definition, causing the reader to make an EDUCATED GUESS.
Inference
Definition
Example
Antonym
Synonym
Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ornate means:
The large vase was covered from top to bottom in a hand carved and ornate design. It must have taken weeks, or even months to create!!
Simple
Beautiful
Detailed
Relieved
Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.
What does feeble mean?
"Unlike the other candidates, who stammered and stuttered through their speeches, Lilli was eloquent." What is the best definition of "eloquent?"
well-spoken
musical
quick witted
intelligent
Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box. What does indifferent mean?
having no particular interest
having a lot of interest
having questions
having concerns
Jimmy was oblivious to his baby sister's crying because he had his headphones in and couldn't hear her. What does oblivious mean?
obvious
Unaware
mindful
concern
After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion. What does substantial mean?
of a good size
tasiter
hotter
of little importance
This is an example of which type of context clue?
Jaki is a wonderful piano player, but Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano.
What does the word VERSATILE mean?
has many skills
boring
not skilled
exciting
What is figurative language?
Language that has one literal meaning.
Language that uses extremely advanced vocabulary.
Language with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
Language that communicates complicated concepts and ideas.
What is non-literal language?
Words and phrases that mean their exact definitions.
A device used to confuse the reader.
Words and phrases that do not mean their exact definitions.
A group of words that begin with the same sound.
Why do authors use non-literal language?
To make their writing more interesting.
To confuse the audience.
To be mean.
To cause frustration in the reader.
Is the following sentence an example of literal or non-literal language?
"It's raining cats and dogs out there!"
Literal
Nonliteral
