"The Song of Sky and Sand" Review Quiz

What does the word celebrate mean in this sentence from "The Song of Sky and Sand"?

The village was saved, and it was time to celebrate.

• be watchful

• be serious

• be joyful

• be quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which phrase describes what people do when they celebrate?

• relax

• work hard

• take lessons

• get together

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What does the word journey mean in this sentence from "The Song of Sky and Sand"?

When dawn rolled around, even the donkey seemed excited by the preparations for the journey.

• trip

• plan

• trick

• chores

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which phrase describes something someone might do to prepare a journey?

• play music

• visit friends

• pack clothes

• plant flowers

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the word navigate mean in this sentence from "The Song of Sky and Sand"?

The stars had long disappeared, so instead they used the sun to navigate, keeping their shadows over their left shoulders.

• see

• cook

• move quickly

• guide them

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word names a tool used to navigate?

• fire

• map

• window

• raincoat

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Read these sentences from "The Song of Sky and Sand"

It's a riddle from the old days. It's about where to find water in times of drought!

What phrase is a clue to the meaning of the word drought?

• find water

• in times of

• it's a riddle

• the old days

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Read each question and prompt. Choose the correct suffix to form the word. Write the word with the suffix on the line.

-ness -able -less

Which suffix would you add to the word grease to create a word meaning "the quality of being greasy"?

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Read each question and prompt. Choose the correct suffix to form the word. Write the word with the suffix on the line.

-ness -able -less

Add a suffix to the word power to create a word meaning "does not have power".

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Read each question and prompt. Choose the correct suffix to form the word. Write the word with the suffix on the line.

-ness -able -less

Which suffix would you add to the word prevent to create a word meaning "able to be stopped"?

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A