Minor 2 - Illustrations and Vocabulary

Ann and Clive like to spend holidays with their grandparents. Grandpa takes them to the little stream that runs near their house. He has a small boat that the children use often.

What does the illustration tell the reader about the children?

• They are good swimmers.

• They are afraid of water.

• They like to go fishing.

• They help their grandparents.

Freddie's parents bought him a new bicycle on his birthday. His dad taught him how to ride it. Freddie learned quickly. He could ride the bicycle well. Freddie's dad told him to be careful while riding the bicycle, but Freddie would not listen. Sometimes, he would ride too fast.

What does the illustration tell you about Freddie's dad?

• Freddie's dad is tired.

• Freddie's dad is happy.

• Freddie's dad is proud.

• Freddie's dad is angry.

Which passage would most likely be on the same page as this picture?

• John wanted to touch his snake, but it pulled away from him in fear. John hoped his new pet would learn to like him.

• All the kids made fun of John because he was afraid of snakes. Whenever he saw a snake, he would run away.

• John saw the grass shake and heard a hissing sound. He saw a long, brown body slither through the grass.

• The snake tried to hide when the boy came closer, but it was too slow. The boy held the snake tightly in one hand.

Rory wanted to build a large sand castle at the beach. He wanted to show his sister, Christy, how talented he was. But no matter how hard Rory tried, his sand castle kept breaking! Christy saw Rory struggling and decided to help him out. They built a beautiful sand castle together.

What does the illustration tell you about Rory and Christy?

• They enjoy building the sand castle together.

• They keep fighting with each other.

• They cannot keep the sand castle from breaking.

• They decide to go play in the water.

Based on the illustration, how do you think the men feel about having to push the baby?

• happy

• worried

• pleased

• frustrated

Read the following sentence.

I was so PARCHED, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

What does the word PARCHED mean as used in the sentence?

• hungry

• thirsty

• angry

• tired

Read the following sentence.

Jason was in a SOMBER mood when he heard the bad news.

What does the word SOMBER mean as used in the sentence?

• excited

• sad

• happy

• joyful

Read the following sentence.

We TRUDGED up the hill through the mud and the rain.

What does TRUDGED mean as used in the sentence above?

• walked tiredly

• swam

• climbed down

• ran

Read the following sentence.

The hungry bear DEVOURED all the berries in the picnic basket.

What does DEVOURED mean as used in the sentence above?

• ate

• hid

• roared

• cooked

Read the following sentence.

Everyone on a team needs to COOPERATE in order to play a good game.

What does COOPERATE mean as used in the sentence above?

• sing

• argue

• eat

• work together