U5 Review

To find clues about what a word means, what TWO strategies should you try (choose TWO answers) ?

• Try to dig through the dictionary for 30 minutes and choose the first meaning listed in the dictionary.

• Look for clues in the sentence the word is in, the sentence before and after.

• Plug the answer choices into the sentence the word is in. Then read it with each choice to see if it fits in the sentence.

• Find the answer that you are most familiar with because it's probably right.

Answer explanation

You don't need a dictionary when you've got context clue knowledge :)

What does the underlined word mean?

• Increased

• Decreased

• Lessened

Answer explanation

An answer like that might escalate you to the top!

What does the underlined word mean?

• Modern

• New

• Out-Dated

Answer explanation

Your answer was definitely not obsolete!

We wanted to explore the castle, but first, we needed to get through the 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙙𝙚.

What does 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙙𝙚 mean?

• A cannon

• Line of horses

• A barrier around a building that protects it

• bushes near a house

Answer explanation

The O.G. build battle.

When trying to infer a character's internal traits, what kind of evidence should you search for?

• Look for signs of their feelings, actions, spoken words and thoughts.

• Look for signs of their descriptions and drawings of them.

• Look for their name and their hair color.

• Look for signs of their feelings and the clothes that they wear.

Answer explanation

As John and I climbed the slippery and steep stairs to the castle, we worried about falling off the edge and getting hurt.

The characters feel... ​ ​

• excited

• fearful

• annoyed

• adventurous

Answer explanation

How would he feel?

"Miles," said Spiderman. "We have to work together to have a chance. Let's try to stop the men in the bank, and Doctor Octopus if we can."

What can we infer about Doctor Octopus based on Spiderman's words?

• That the heroes were out of time

• That Miles is the only one that can stop Doctor Octopus

• That Doctor Octopus wants to join Spiderman and the others

• That the men and Doctor Octopus are dangerous

Answer explanation

Which 𝐓𝐖𝐎 sentences show that Iron Man is worried about the kid?

• Iron Man explained to the Avengers what had he had been doing while the kid was not there.

• Iron Man knew the kid was tough, but he was still worried about him.

• Iron Man heard a yell, and he felt anxious.

• Iron man saw someone fall off the bridge and heard a cry of pain. His eyes went wide and he yelled "Where's the kid?!"

Answer explanation

Which sentences CLEARLY show he is worried about the kid?

This photo advertises a tropical vacation.

What can the reader infer about what to pack based on the photo?

• A tropical vacation is in sunny warm areas, so pack summer clothes and supplies.

• A tropical vacation is in dark, cold areas, so pack winter clothes and supplies.

• A tropical vacation is all in the city, so pack dressy clothes and supplies.

• A tropical vacation always includes hiking in mountains, so pack summer hiking boots and supplies.

Thanos grabbed the kid's lunchbox. He took the brownie out, but tossed back the boy's sandwich. Then, Thanos left through a portal.

What point is supported by including the paragraph?

• Thanos is never cruel.

• Thanos left the boy without anything to eat for lunch.

• Thanos always shares lunches fairly.

• Thanos was more interested in taking the brownie than the whole lunch

Answer explanation

Make the logical choice, and only consider answers with CLEAR evidence to support them.

Avoid answers that say "Always" or "never" unless there is direct proof in the text that it is "always" or "never."