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The grapefruit gets its name because the fruit grows in clumps like grapes. Years ago, people grew grapefruit trees for decoration only. Now the grapefruit is a popular fruit because it contains vitamins and it's good for us. It can be served as juice or eaten raw.

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One lemon tree can grow as many as 3,000 lemons in one year. The lemon is related to the orange. However, the lemon tree is harder to grow. The lemon is used in more ways than most other fruits. About half the lemons in the world are grown in California.

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Lizards can be as little as two or three inches long and as long as 12 feet long. Lizards can come in different shapes and colors as well. Of the 3,000 kinds of lizards, there are only two that are poisonous. Lizards can live on the ground, underground, in water, or in trees.

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One kind of fish that looks a lot like a snake is the eel. It is a very long, thin fish with fins running along most of the top and bottom of its body. Eels come in a variety of sizes - from about two feet long to six feet long.

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George was glad he entered the bike race. His bike was all clean. He even polished the fenders and the handlebars. The tires were filled with the correct amount of air. The race was to be a five-mile ride through the park. George felt sure he would beat the other 24 riders.

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The hamster is an ideal pet. This tiny animal is related to the mouse and rat. A hamster weighs about one quarter of a pound and is about five to six inches long. Hamsters are clean. They can live in a small cage or pen. They eat vegetable scraps and grain.

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One of the most welcome sights in the desert is the cactus. The cactus is a plant that can store large amounts of water. It has a thick, tough skin to keep the water in. There are many kinds of cacti. Some grow as tall as 50 feet.

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One of the most amazing birds is the hummingbird. This tiny bird is usually no longer than four inches long. It does not sing, but it squeaks. Hummingbirds move their wings about 50 times a second. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards.

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One of the poisonous snakes that lives in the United States is the Copperhead. It gets its name from the color of its head. The snake is about three feet in length. Copperheads will not attack if left alone. Copperheads eat frogs, small birds, and rodents.

Emma is reading a book and trying to find the main idea. Where might she find it?

Anika is trying to understand the main idea of an article she is reading. What should she look at to help her find it?

In a classroom discussion, how can Mason identify the main idea of a topic being discussed?

During a literature class, Benjamin and Nora were discussing the difference between the theme and the main idea of a story. Which statement is true about the theme and main idea?

Abigail is reading a book and wants to find the main idea. Which of the following is a clue to the main idea?

During a class presentation, Luna is explaining a complex topic. What is the purpose of her 'Supporting Details' in the presentation?

Kai is preparing for a presentation and needs to summarize a lengthy report. What does 'Summarizing' involve?

Emma is writing an article for her school magazine. What is the role of the 'Title' in her article?

During a literature class, Arjun asked a question about 'Theme' in the story they were discussing. What was his question?

Abigail is writing an essay. Which of the following is an example of a theme she could use?

During a writing workshop, Emma asked how the main idea is usually presented in a paragraph?

Priya is writing a book report for her class. How should she typically write the summary of the book?

In a group study session, how can Olivia determine the main idea of a chapter they are reviewing?

During a book club meeting, Liam wants to discuss the theme of the novel they read. What question might he ask?

Sophia is summarizing a research paper for her class. What should she focus on to create an effective summary?

Name the red part of the sentence.

There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

Identify the stress and vowel color of this word: cause

CAUSE:

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

What is a cause?

Which part of the sentence shows the cause?

Since the firefighters arrived, we knew there had been a fire taking place.

Read the following and then choose the cause.

Maria overslept this morning. When she arrived at school, she remembered that she had forgotten her computer on her desk at home.

John went to the supermarket because he needed food. Which is the cause?

Identify the stress and vowel color of this word: consequence

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Consumers

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Effects

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Modified

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Found

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Explain

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Linked

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Insufficient

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Important

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Reduce

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Spoil

A careful teacher spends hours preparing for classes and correcting students papers.

The monetarist case has been vividly expressed by Milton Friedman.

The hurricane that hit the city had a catastrophic effect because most of the buildings were constructed of wood.

I have a cavity that causes me a lot of pain.

Picasso was a celebrated Italian painter.

The judge let the university student off with clemency and a stern warning.

For order to grow out of the chaos of the universe took millions of years.

The cost of imported products can be increased with a special charge called a tariff.

The charges brought against the old politician finally hurt nothing but his vanity, as suggested by his supporters.

The two leaders had a chat before beginning formal negotiations.

A nursery school is school chiefly for three or four-year old children.

We were asked to list the chronology of events in the War of Independence on our history test.

Martin is no good at sports; is too clumsy; it is no wonder he does not participate in any sports activities.

Generally our memories cluster around certain topics.

Finding the missing paper on Frank’s cluttered desk is almost impossible.

Sometimes the most unlikely people manage to collaborate successfully.

The collapse of the stock market last year signaled the beginning of the economic crisis.

Taoist principles are presented in Lao Tzu, a collection of essays from several unknown authors.

The general told the soldiers to commence firing as soon as they saw the enemy.

Television, which made its first serious appearance in 1939, did not become common until the early 1950s.

Arthur and Merlin__________ for the sword Excalibur a long time ago.

I was swimming in the lake when I ____ a monster.

What ______ you ______ while your grandma was cooking lunch?

Were you watching TV when your father _________ last night?

Linda __________ the house when she received flowers.

The girls ________ to music when I turned off the radio.

The students weren't having a snack when the teacher ____________ them.

John didn't see me while I _________ the street.

We ______ a game when the class _____.

______ the teacher _______ when you entered the classroom?

------------------- when it started to rain.

He ______________________while the teacher was explaining the new rule.

My friend ____________ a cake when I arrived.

You ___________ when I asked a question.

They ______________at the same hotel that year.

She _______________the coffee when she woke up.

It _______________loudly at the cat.

He ________________often to tie his shoe.

Select the one with an example of the past progressive tense:

Select the verb (s) in the past progressive tense.

If I knew what I was doing, it wouldn't be called research.(Albert Einstein)

What tone is used in the sentence: I love standing in long lines; it’s not like I have anything better to do.

What tone is used in the sentence: The haunted tree loomed over me and its prickly branches cast disturbing shadows around my feet.

What tone is used in the sentence: The trip has gone by way too fast; I wish I had gotten out of the hotel room more.

What tone is used in the sentence: She probably couldn’t even find the way home from her own driveway.

What tone is used in the sentence: I got a bad grade on my test so I will probably fail the whole class, and never get into college.

What tone is used in the sentence: I am sick of hearing you talk about it, and I don’t want to hear another word from you for as long as we both live.

What is the tone used in the sentence: Despite our falling out, I’m certain we will become friends again because my apology cake tastes unbelievable.

What tone is used in the sentence: The sandwiches are overrated; the bread is all soggy and it makes me want to vomit.

What tone is used in the sentence: The coral reefs are dying; we must work together to save our beautiful ecosystem before it’s too late.

What tone is used in the sentence: I cannot wait to get my hands on one of the new iPhones.

First conditional

If you (wait) _________ a minute, I (come) _________ with you.

First conditional

If it (rain)_________, the boys (not play)_______ football.

Second conditional

What's the missing word?

If I won the lottery, I _____ sail around the world.

First conditional

If I have time, I ______ go to the supermarket on the way home.

If I _________a rich man, I would buy a very large boat.

First conditional

If I _____enough money, I______ some new shoes.

Third conditional

If Ginny ________________ the bus this morning, she would have arrived to work on time.

What ___________________ if you saw an alien?

Third conditionals are used to utter