A combination of letters that represent a longer phrase. (Examples: FBI-Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA-United States of America).

What the passage is mostly about? central idea, theme, summary, fact

The problem in the story? compare, contrast, trouble, conflict

A story from the past that can not be proved true? legend, biography, non fiction, drama

A published collection of writings (such as poems or short stories) by different authors. (The girl enjoyed reading poems all about swimming.)

What does persuade mean? convince, entertain, prove, theme

a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds

4. Which group is a list of feelings? a.excited-sadproud b.tired-thirstyfriendly c.cold-happyhonest d.intelligentemotionalembarrassed

The reason for doing something? entertaining, planning, purpose, information

A word that means the opposite of another word? antonym, synonym, homophone, conflict

1. Which sentence is written correctly? a.The weatherman said its going to be a warm day. c.The weatherman said it going to be a warm day. b.The weatherman said it’s going to be a warm day. d.The weatherman said its’ going to be a warm day.

To put things into groups or categories. legend, conflict, mood, classify

A short story about an interesting or funny event in your life that you share with others. (Example: I remember one time that happened to me…)