| Synonmys |
| #1 |
What words have almost the SAME meaning? a. soft, ripe b. seeds, peel c. harvest, pick d. spoil, squeeze |
c. harvest, pick |
| #2 |
Which two words have almost the SAME meaning? a. carried, hurried b. curled, snuggled c, found, followed d. sniffed, nibbled |
b. curled, snuggled |
| #3 |
Otters stay closer to the surface of the water. What does surface mean? a. bottom floor b. top layer c. middle part d. above the top |
b. top layer |
| #4 |
Tommy had already smelled the catnip, its aroma spread through the cabin by the airo-circulating system. What word means the SAME as aroma? a. heat b. smoke c. taste d. odor |
d. odor |
| #5 |
Knowing that no animal would stand up to Mama Lion, Mongoose decised a plan. What word means the SAME as devised mean? a. told b. dug out c. wrote down d. came up with |
d. came up with |
| Antonyms |
| #1 |
Now his parents circled wildly above him, squawking and shrieking. Which word has the OPPOSITE meaning of the word wildly? a. bravely b. calmly c. faithfully d. merrily![](</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong> a. calmly</strong></td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Many inventions came from children just like you. What are inventions? a. actions scientists take b. things people create c. children who record their ideas d. problems that need to be solved</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>b. things people create</strong></td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Maybe if he shifted his body, twisted to the left a little-maybe then the straps would loosen just the least little bit. Which word means the OPPOSITE of loosen? a. shorten b. soften c. weaken d. tighten</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>d. tighten</strong></td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>The stories were filled with trolls and other imagined creatures. What word means OPPOSITE of the word imagined? a. boring b. cheerful c. silly d. make-believe</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>d. make-believe</strong></td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>The flag is always flown at half-staff on Memorial Day to honor soldiers who have died fighting for their country. What word means OPPOSITE of honor? a. disrespect b. to expect c. respect d. stars and stripes</strong></td>
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<td width="40" align="center" valign="top"><strong>#1</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>The first thing you should do when you begin a new passage is: a. answer the questions b. read over the questions c. read the passage d. circle the title</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>b. read over the questions</strong></td>
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<td width="40" align="center" valign="top"><strong>#2</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>If your not sure about an answer to a question, you should: a. guess b. go back in to the passage and reread to find the answer c. raise your hand for help d. leave it blank</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>b. go back in the passage and reread to find the answer</strong></td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>For an extended response question, the way to get all points is to: a. TAG your answer B. write neatly C. Squeeze in as many words as you can D. Draw a picture</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>A. TAG your answer</strong></td>
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<td width="40" align="center" valign="top"><strong>#4</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>T.A.G stands for:</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>Turn your question around, Answer the question, Give examples and details from the passage</strong></td>
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<td width="40" align="center" valign="top"><strong>#5</strong></td>
<td valign="top"><strong>Using all of the time given to re read and check answers will guarantee a higher score. True False</strong></td>
<td width="300" valign="top"><strong>True</strong></td>
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c. winner |
| #2 |
Exercise also helps reduce stress. What does reduce mean? a. lower b. worry c. repeat d. collect |
a. lower |
| #3 |
After a hard day's work, he wearily searches for a cheerful gift for his young daughter, who has been at home with a fever. What does wearily mean? a. carlessly b. joyfully c. nervously d. tiredly |
d. tiredly |
| #4 |
Once in a while, the chrysalises transform before the kids can sell them to the Animal Park. When that happens, the kids set the new butterflies free. What does the word transform mean? a. change b. eat c. fly d. move |
a. change |
| #5 |
The kids are always welcome to visit their gulf frittilaries at the Animal Park's Hidden Jungle, which also has many other varieties of butterflies. What does the word varities mean? a. eggs b. kinds c. nests d. sizes |
b. kinds |
