Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

The suffix '-less' in the phrase, "Mary feels hopeless" shows that

Identify the root word in : unhappy

write the word that describes: To heat again

The twinkling Christmas lights illuminated the dark sky.It was almost as bright as day!

The woman loved her occupation as a teacher. She hardly thought of it as work!

Did you know that tornadoes come from thunderstorms? Thunderclouds build up when cool, dry air runs into warm, wet air. If enough cool air runs into warm air, clouds can start to gain energy and power. A tornado can result from this energy. A tornado is a spinning column created by the thunderstorm’s strong winds. The winds are so strong that they can pick up water, dust, and scraps. A tornado can spin over 200 miles per hour, which means that it has a lot of force.

How do clouds gain enough energy to create a tornado?

“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m so mad Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.

What details can you find in the text that shows that the window was broken?

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."

How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

1)Joe is a happy child who likes to help others. (2) His brother, Jim, is always in a bad mood. (3) Joe’s friend Ed is nice, but sometimes he is too competitive. (4) All of the children enjoy playing basketball after school.

Which sentence contains information about a grouchy child?

1)Roses are very poplar, especially in February. (2) A rose is a flowering plant that is colorful and smells good. (3) They are often given on Valentine’s Day. (4) Be careful of the thorns!

Which sentence contains the definition of a rose?

1)Alan is a boy I know. (2) Tom is friends with him. (3) Alan is a great athlete and a wonderful friend. (4) Tom likes to play sports too. (5) Ted is also friends with Alan.

Which sentence shows the author thinks favorably about a person?

(1) Joya received a letter from her friend, Jamie. (2) Jamie told Joya about her new home. (3) She moved to a farm in the country. (4) She made two new friends, Samantha and Isabelle. (5) Joya smiled when she read the letter. (6) She put the letter away in her desk drawer.

Which sentence reveals how Joya feels?

It was Sara’s birthday. Her mother baked a cake. Her father drove them to the mall. Her older sister bought her a drink. Sara spilled it on the floor. She cried until her sister bought her another one.

What caused Sara to be upset?

1)Do you own a golden retriever? (2) Golden retriever’s make great pets. (3)They are friendly to everyone. (4) They make you feel better when you feel lonely. (5) They also help guard a house.

What sentence is the main idea?

Baking muffins is fun! The tins must be buttered. Then, mix the muffin ingredients and pour into the tins. Finally, put the tins in the oven. Once they are cool, then it is time to eat!

What is the third step in this procedure?

washing clothes by hand was done in the distant past. What does “distant” mean in this sentence?

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

What is the main idea?

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

Jill makes a smoothie for breakfast every morning. First, she get her blender and all her ingredients out on the counter top. Then, she puts some milk in the blender. Next, she adds a banana and some frozen berries. Then she turns on the blender until it is smooth. After that, she pours it into a big cup. Last, she drinks her smoothie, she puts her cup in the dishwasher.

What does Jill add to her smoothie first?

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures that help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold and warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

The people or animals in stories

The events that happen in a story. There is usually a problem and a solution.

The conflict in the story and the way it was solved