compares two unlike things using the word like or as

the mood in a story is

feeling or atmosphere created by the author in a text

What is not one reason that drives people to explore?

People have already seen every part of the world.

The central idea of a text is

the main point the author is trying to communicate

Why did Saroo Brierley try to find his hometown?

to help him understand his past

carefully thought over in advance; planned

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My perspectives Grade 6 Unit 5 Exploration

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English Language Arts #Exploration #What on Earth is Left to Explore? # Should People be Explorers?

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1
to make an inference is to
make an assumption that is not directly stated
both 1 and 2
to focus on a serious of events
make a guess on the meaning of a word
2
the root -crit- means
"judge"
"take up"
"cling"
"drive"
3
a simile
is a warning or indication of a future event
compares two unlike things using the word like or as
a kind of smile :)
an extreme exaggeration
4
If a student relentlessly studies for a test, they will most likely
look on their friends test for answers
Do a good job
guess on all of the answers
run faster in gym class
5
the root -val- means
"drive"
"strong"
"stick"
"weak"
6
the prefix -per- means
"foot"
"throughout"
"walk"
"strong"
7
a memoir
a type of autobiography
focuses on a meaningful period
all of the above
focuses on a serious of events
8
The Latin suffix -ive means
"gloomy"
"eerie"
"pertaining to"
to think carefully
9
What is the goal of Saroo Brierley's search?
to prove that he knows how to use google earth
to overcome his fear of traveling
to find his lost puppy
to find his hometown
10
the mood in a story is
the main point an author is trying to communicate
the summary
feeling or atmosphere created by the author in a text
the author's purpose
11
What is not one reason that drives people to explore?
Exploration can help us understand our planet and ourselves.
People live on less than 20% of the planet.
Exploration can bring knowledge and resources.
People have already seen every part of the world.
12
The central idea of a text is
the struggle or problem characters face
feeling or atmosphere created by the author in a text
a complete overview of a text
the main point the author is trying to communicate
13
Why did Saroo Brierley try to find his hometown?
to yell at the train driver
to help him understand his past
to question his elders
to show his friends he knows how to use google earth
14
Which is one way that ancient Greeks would use to help them navigate?
iPhone GPS system
stars
the temperature of the water
google earth
15
which of these is a transition word
however,
all of the above
furthermore,
in conclusion,
16
a verb ending with -ing is called
noun
preposition
transition
present participle
17
a claim is used in what type of writing?
argumentative
memoir
detailed explanation
expository
18
An effective argumentative essay contains these elements
a clear organization (intro, body and conclusion)
all of the above
evidence, or facts and examples to support the claim
a claim, or statement of a position
19
deliberate means
carefully thought over in advance; planned
including everything possible; complete
tending to think or worry so much about something
a long search

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