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  1. Which word is a SYNONYM for the word 'glad'?

    Answer: Happy

    A synonym is a word with the same or very similar meaning; 'happy' and 'glad' both mean feeling pleased.

  2. A student reads: 'The clouds grew dark and the wind picked up speed.' What will MOST LIKELY happen next?

    Answer: It will probably rain or storm

    Dark clouds and strong wind are context clues that predict rain or a storm is coming.

  3. What is the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE when writing a book that teaches you how to make a sandwich?

    Answer: To inform or explain how to do something

    A how-to or instructional text is written to inform or explain a process to the reader.

  4. The suffix '-FUL' in the word 'colorful' means:

    Answer: Full of or having a lot of

    The suffix '-ful' means full of or having a lot of, so 'colorful' means full of color.

  5. When a student VISUALIZES while reading, she is:

    Answer: Creating pictures in her mind about the story

    Visualizing means creating mental images or pictures while reading to better understand the text.

  6. Which sentence shows a CAUSE and EFFECT relationship?

    Answer: Because it rained, the soccer game was canceled.

    Cause and effect shows why something happened (cause: it rained) and what happened as a result (effect: game canceled).

  7. A student reads a story about a boy who is afraid to speak in front of his class but does it anyway. What is the most likely THEME of this story?

    Answer: Being brave means doing something even when you are scared

    The theme is the big life lesson; overcoming fear to do something hard reflects the theme of courage.

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