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What is the main idea?
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 need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
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 need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
What is the main idea?
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions
Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”
“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”
Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”
Which word tells a reader what the passage is mostly about?
obey
groom
idea
puppy
What is the problem in the text?
Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy
Nick is allergic to puppies.
Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.
Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.
A person who volunteers is someone who
studies for tests.
does no work at all.
gets a raise.
does work without being paid.
What does the phrase have no idea mean?
do not understand
can’t think
ran out of ideas
have an active imagination
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 need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
The theme is the author's
main idea
message or lesson
setting or place
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods damage houses and roads.
When another old cave is discovered in France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays attention to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as buffalo or wild cats. Other images show birds and even horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images. This outnumbers all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
Wild Animals in Art
Prehistoric Paintings
Exploring Caves
Determining the Age of French Caves
Read and answer the questions!
Water comes in three forms: liquid, solid, and gas.
Water can be a liquid. It flows. It has no shape of its own. A liquid takes the shape of its container.
Water can be a solid. Solids have their own shape. Water in its solid form is called ice.
Water can be a gas. Gas has no shape. Water in its gas form is called vapor.
Based on the text, which sentence is TRUE?
If I put ice in a new container, it will change to a new shape.
If I put vapor into a new container, it will keep the same shape.
If I put liquid water into a new container, it will change to a new shape.
Ice and liquid water will both flow if I put them in new containers.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods damage houses and roads.
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 need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
What is the main idea?
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
Wild Animals in Art
Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
Exploring Caves Respectfully
Determining the Age of French Caves
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them.
The words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______.
discovers
watches
notices
buys
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
It is home to rare animals.
It has a large number of caves.
It is known for horse-racing events.
It has attracted many famous artists.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?
Birds
Bison
Horses
Wild cats
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
The word depict is closest in meaning to _______.
show
hunt
count
draw
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?
It was completely dark inside.
The caves were full of wild animals.
Painting materials were hard to find.
Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex.
The word They refers to _______.
walls
artists
animals
materials
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the paintings EXCEPT _______.
temperature changes
air movement
water
light
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall images, by far outnumbering all other animals.
Early artists drawing these animals accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after it was discovered.
What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?
Visitors were prohibited from entering.
A new lighting system was installed.
Another part was discovered.
A new entrance was created.
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
3) What makes the sound of whish and whirr?
turning skates
flying hair
clapping hands
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?
train
dog
skates
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
Got her sunglasses.
Made a sandwich.
Picked up her umbrella.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
eating treats and popcorn
clowns
going to the circus
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
the beach
school
the mall
Which of the following is an example of a setting in a story:
the woods
a teacher
a dragon
a witch
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
What does furious mean?
very surprised
very quiet
very loud
very upset
Whales ____ big.
is
are
have
I ____ happy.
am
has
have
The dog ____ hungry.
am
are
is
Do you _____ a cat?
have
has
are
I _____ a ladybug.
do
see
are
I _____ cookies.
see
do
like
I _____ cookies.
see
do
like
Do you ___ pizza?
eat
is
have
____ at the bird.
like
are
Look
Select the animals
Select the places
Select the people
What is the plural of boy?
boys
boyn
boes
What is the plural of cat?
cates
cats
catz
What is the plural of toy?
toyns
toyus
toys
What is the plural of school?
schooles
schoolies
schools
What is the plural of girl?
girls
girlies
girles
What is the plural of man?
men
mans
manes
What is the plural of woman?
womans
women
womenes
What is the plural of mouse?
mouses
mouseis
mice
What is the plural of ox?
oxes
oxies
Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.
How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?
He did not brush his teeth well.
He did not floss his teeth.
He ate too much candy.
All of the above.
Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.
What animal did Beth study?
duck
mouse
frog
lizard
Today is a special day for Bob. He was waiting at the bus stop with his dad. He is a little scared. He is meeting his second grade teacher for the first time. He hopes he likes her. He hopes he makes new friends in his class, too.
What day do you think this is for Bob?
day of the class trip
first day of school
Halloween
Christmas
Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.
i have fun with my bike.
I have fun with my bike.
I have fun with my bike
i have fun with my bike
What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?
The boy made a boat.
boy
made
boat
Both A and C
What is the noun(s) in the sentence below?
The brothers went to the park.
went
brothers
park
both b and c
Which word is spelled correctly?
rimote
remot
remote
remoke
Which word is spelled correctly?
swimming
swiming
swiiming
swwiming
Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.
______ ran up the hill.
he
He
He's
His
Select the word that means the SAME.
Big
small
large
skinny
warm
Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.
clean
run
nice
smooth
dirty
Select the word that means the OPPOSITE.
strong
powerful
weak
wild
strange
Read the story. Then, answer the question.
Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.
Where was the setting?
school
yard
basement
kitchen
Read the story. Then, answer the question.
Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.
Who are the characters?
Sherry and her brother
Steve and his sister
Steve and his mom
Steve and his brother
Read the story. Then, answer the question.
Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.
Where did the bird land?
on the fence
on the roof
under the tree
on the car
Read the story. Then, answer the question.
Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.
What was the bird making?
a pie
a nest
supper
money
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods cause mudslides.
Floods damage houses and roads.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials, MJ, is an American former professional basketball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time."[4] Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.[5] He is currently the principal owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan)
Who is Michael Jordan ?
an american singer
the owner of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets
an amreican former soldier
A lakeside baptism ceremony ended in disaster when a large crocodile leapt from the water and killed the pastor, it has been reported.
Docho Eshete was allegedly grabbed by the crocodile soon after he started a mass baptism for 80 people on the shores of Lake Abaya in southern Ethiopia.
“He baptised the first person and he passed on to another one,” local resident Ketema Kairo told the BBC. “All of a sudden, a crocodile jumped out of the lake and grabbed the pastor."
Watch moreCrocodile attacks couple in swimming pool
Pastor Docho was said to have been bitten on his legs, back and hands.
As his horrified congregation looked on, local fishermen reportedly struggled to rescue him. It was said they succeeded only in using their nets to prevent the crocodile from taking the 45-year-old’s body into the lake, near the city of Arba Minch.
(https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/crocodile-kills-pastor-ethiopia-baptism-lake-abaya-docho-eshete-arba-minch-fatal-croc-attack-nile-a8384531.html)
What does the news tell about ?
pastor is killed by crocodile
crocodile is killed by pastor
crocodile attacks pastor's follower
Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across, and travel a few miles (several kilometers) before dissipating. The most extreme tornadoes can attain wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour (480 km/h), are more than two miles (3 km) in diameter, and stay on the ground for dozens of miles (more than 100 km). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado)
How many speeds that most of tornadoes have ?
more than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across
less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across
less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 255 feet (85m) across
Crocodiles (subfamily Crocodylinae) or true crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Crocodylinae, all of whose members are considered true crocodiles, is classified as a biological subfamily. A broader sense of the term crocodile, Crocodylidae that includes Tomistoma, is not used in this article. The term crocodile here applies to only the species within the subfamily of Crocodylinae. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile)
What is the purpose of the text above ?
to describe about crocodile
to entertain the reader
to retell the reader
The Fox and the Grapes
One afternoon there was a fox that was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch. “Just the thing to quench my thirst,” quoted the fox. Taking a few steps backward, the fox jumped but unfortunately he missed the hanging grapes. Again the fox took a few paces backward, ran, and tried to reach them but he still failed.
Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.
(https://www.englishiana.com/2016/03/10-contoh-narative-text-pendek-bahasa.html)
what is the moral value of the story ?
A single plan that works is better than a hundred doubtful plans
it’s easy to despise what you cannot have
never try to copy another person in front of you
Who participated in the survey?
Jefferson's too one hundred managers
Presidents from each of five hundred companies
One hundred executives of the top firms in the nation
Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry
What did the survey reveal?
When executives do their best work
How many hours most businesses are open
What brands of watches top managers wear
How close workers lived to their jobs
What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays?
43
65
75
85
What is this form?
An airline ticket
A check
A membership card
An invoice
What should be written on the back of the form?
Membership card number
Job title
Spouse's name
New address
Which of the following statements is true about the hotel industry last year?
More statistical reports were issued than in the previous year
Wages of hotel workers decreased by 5.5%
Fewer hotel rooms were rented than in the previous year
The average room rate was $35.30
Where did total room sales NOT increase significantly?
Canada
Africa
Central America
The United States
Which of the following would be the best heading for this notice?
Procedures for Depositing Checks
Availability of Registration Forms
Spring Course Offerings
Policy on Withdrawals
How much most you pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a session begins?
Nothing
$5
$10
$50
What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course?
If you have paid the handling charge
If there is any space left in the second course
If the first course is canceled because of low enrollment
If your original space can be fitted
You may be surprised to hear that earthquakes are not rare. In fact, earthquakes happen every day somewhere in the world. Most of them are weak. There are times, however, when an earthquake is very powerful and causes a lot of damage. One strong earthquake can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks, and more.
Can you describe why earthquakes are so dangerous?
Earthquakes are rare.
It can destroy houses, bridges, railroad tracks and other things.
They only happen in North America.
Earthquakes are mostly weak.
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?
The wind provides energy.
Water and dust help provide energy.
If Cool air and warm air run into each other it could provide enough energy.
“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?
There was glass all over the floor.
A neighbor threw a ball through it.
Tommy threw a baseball through it.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The sun was warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!"
Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
Can you explain what is happening in the text?
Cassie headed out the door to go get pizza because she was hungry.
Cassie struggled to open her eyes because she was tired.
She threw on the first outfit she found, grabbed her books, and ran out the door to go to school.
It was Thursday and she was going to the store for her mom.
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?
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a home anymore.
Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know and he is scared.
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother for a while.
Tim is moving to California with his family.
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 need to know where the cold air is
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to them.
The words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______.
discovers
watches
notices
buys
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?
train
dog
skates
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.
IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA
Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.
The origins of Halloween
The New Celtic Year
Primitive traditions
Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween
Fill in the blank: Media can sometimes ______ celebrities by making them seem more like gods than human beings.
deify
criticize
ignore
undermine
Fill in the blank: His ______ attitude makes his coworkers dislike working with him.
derisive
supportive
cheerful
friendly
Fill in the blank: Our charity group provides food and shelter for ______ people struggling to survive.
wealthy
affluent
destitute
prosperous
Fill in the blank: Dr. Zarkov was ______ and published several studies each year.
prolific
lazy
unproductive
sporadic
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a mistake in speech or writing.
solecism
syntax
grammar
dialect
Fill in the blank: To ______ means to think about something.
contemplate
ignore
forget
dismiss
Fill in the blank: ______ is deep respect for someone or something.
Reverence
Indifference
Disdain
Contempt
Fill in the blank: ______ means in a manner above others in quality or position.
Eminently
Ordinarily
Poorly
Mediocrely
What is the definition of the word 'abate'?
To increase in intensity
To reduce in amount or intensity
To change direction
To become more complex
What is the definition of the word 'aberration'?
A departure from what is normal or expected
A type of fruit
A mathematical equation
A musical instrument
What is the definition of the word 'abhor'?
To love deeply
To regard with disgust and hatred
To be uncertain about something
To admire greatly
Fill in the blank: She is an ________ skilled dog trainer.
vastly
eminently
pursue
curate
What is the definition of the word 'contemplate'?
A state of confusion
Eagerness and enthusiasm
To think about
A slow and deliberate action
What is the definition of the word 'reverence'?
Respect and honor
Hostile and aggressive
Indifferent and uninterested
Sad and melancholic
What is the definition of the word 'solecism'?
Mysterious or secret
Common and well-known
Simple and easy to understand
Without error
What is this ?
mouse
cat
rabiit
rabbit
Where is this ?
America
Laos
Criprus
egypt
Who is this ?
Granpha
Granma
Granpa
Grandpa
What animal likes to climb rowing ?
Lion
Hamster
Tiger
Monkey
Who is this ?
sister
Broder
Baby
mom
________________________ , not arrogance, is a desirable attribute in a potential soulmate.
mutiny
transgression
confidence
counterfeit
fake; false
counterfeit
heretics
conjure
consorted
You’ll make a ______ among my guests:
You will set chaos here. You’ll be the cause!
shrine
mutiny
transgression
heretics
not letting light through; not clear or lucid; dense; stupid
brazen
incorrigible
opaque
rebut
succumb
to offer arguments or evidence that contradicts an assertion; to refute
brazen
incorrigible
opaque
rebut
succumb
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
share with your neighbor
be respectful
work before you play
Don't be greedy
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
Which quote from the passage is the best to accurately support the theme of the story?
“I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,”
“I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.”
“Let’s have fun together.”
“Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,”
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme of the passage?
You should cheat to win.
Teamwork is best.
It pays to be honest.
Always work hard.
People can communicate with one another without any problems. It unites all the people as global citizens. If everyone speaks the same language, there will be a clear understanding between not only countries but also people throughout the world.
Here global citizens means: ............................
citizens of a globe
citizens of a country are the citizens of other countries as well
citizens of any countries don't require a passports to travel in other countries
people of different countries behaving with each other as if they belong to the same country.
Dear Sir, These days traffic jam is very common in Kathmandu. One cannot reach his/her destination on time due to the traffic jams on the road. Recently, it took me an hour to drive to Kalimati from New Baneshwor. It was a frustrating experience as the road was jam-packed with motorbikes, taxis, buses and cars. Water and oil tankers were also there to obstruct the route. During the tiresome journey, I noticed four causes of the traffic jam. First, the motorcyclists tend to overtake every vehicle by violating the lane rules and obstructing the route of the vehicles coming from the opposite direction. As a result, traffic jams occur.
What does frustrating experience stand for?
enthusiastic moments
disappointing circumstances
angry mood
hostile manner
The road widening works also lead to jams as we can see heaps of soil, sand and other construction materials including big drain pipes kept by the side of the already congested road. If these shortcomings are corrected, I think the problem of traffic jam would be addressed to some extent.
What does the phrase already congested road refer to.
The road was narrow during construction
building materials narrowed the road
traffic jam made the users feel that the road was not wide enough
landslide had narrowed down the road
The road widening works also lead to jams as we can see heaps of soil, sand and other construction materials including big drain pipes kept by the side of the already congested road. If these shortcomings are corrected, I think the problem of traffic jam would be addressed to some extent.
Here, SHORTCOMING means --------------.
weaknesses
dirty things
impracticable exercises
cheap things
Use Who to ask about a _________________.
person
place
thing
time
Use Where to ask about a _________________.
person
place
thing
time
Use When to ask about a _________________.
person
place
thing
time
Use What to ask about a _________________.
person
place
thing
time
He achieved great renown for his discoveries. Her photographs have earned her international renown.
What does renown mean?
fame
It's hard to get a firm decision out of him,he's always going off on a Tangent.
What does Tangent mean ?
going off the main subject
Match the following:
dis-
opposite
para-
beside
igni-
fire
nomi-
name
pro-
for, forward
Match the following:
greg-
flock
ambi-
both, around
val-
worth
mal-
bad
anti-
against
What do all these words have in common?
pedicure
pedestrian
centipede
millipede
feet
insects
fungus
fears
Based on the sentence below, what do you think the Latin base -tempor means?
I'm grounded temporarily.
you're in trouble
limited amount of time
for now
right now
What do you put lots of pet fish in?
aquatic
aquamarine
aquarium
aqueduct
The root pre means
before
not
four
many
The root non means
not
many
all
less, smaller
