In the sentence, “She gave a brief explanation before moving on,” what does brief most likely mean? A. Long B. Short C. Detailed

What is theme?

Because the roads were icy, many schools closed for the day. What text structure is used? A. cause and effect B. sequence C. description D. problem and solution

In the sentence, “His argument began to deteriorate as flaws were pointed out,” what does deteriorate most likely mean? A. Improve steadily B. Break down or weaken C. Become more complex

In the sentence, “The scientist made a significant discovery that changed the field,” what does significant most likely mean? A. Important B. Small C. Useless

“Don’t miss out on the best deal of the year—buy now before it’s too late!” What is the author’s purpose? A. inform B. entertain C. persuade D. describe

What is an argumentative essay?

The teacher gave a lenient deadline for the project. Students will not lose points  if they need extra time. What does lenient most likely mean? A. strict B. flexible C. confusing D. early

What is setting?

In the sentence, “His explanation was so vague that no one understood his point,” what does vague most likely mean? A. Lacking detail B. Extremely detailed C. Slightly humorous

What is mood?

The author describes the forest as “peaceful,” “quiet,” and “full of life.” What is the tone? A. angry B. suspenseful C. appreciative D. fearful