2nd Term Examination Reviewer

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

John and Carl want to be a fireman.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Carl wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out. What is the main idea?

Not all animals that live in the water are fish.  Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water.  They are amphibians, not true fish.  Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals.  Some snakes live partly in water too.  What is the main idea?

Giraffes do make noises. Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When afraid, they make a short, high sound. What is the main idea?

Jake's family went on a camping trip. They went to a park by the ocean. They rode their bikes around the park and cooked their food over a fire outside. They saw some deer. They came home Sunday afternoon.

What are the SUPPORTING DETAILS? Choose two answers.

Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities. What are the SUPPORTING DETAILS? Choose two answers.

Eva wanted to surprise her sister Cindy for her birthday. She decided to plan a picnic for her sister. She made two sandwiches and put them in a bag. Then, she put some cookies and bottles of water in the bag. When she told Cindy about the surprise, Cindy gave her sister a big hug. Then the girls walked to the park.

What are the SUPPORTING DETAILS? Choose two answers.

LOST AND FOUND

Pedro and Jose came to school early. There were no

other pupils in school yet.

“Look !” said Pedro. “ There is a handbag under the

stairs. It is a girl’s handbag.”

Jose got the handbag. He opened it. There was a

red pencil, a pink handkerchief and fifty pesos in it.

“ Let us look for the owner of this handbag said Pedro.

Just then the school principal arrived.

“Good morning, Mr. Cruz. We found this bag under

the stairs,” said Jose.

Mr. Cruz smiled and said, “Thank you, boys. I shall

help you find the owner.

Who are the characters in the story?

What did the boys find?

Where was the handbag found?

What kind of handbag was it?

Read the story.

What animals did they adopt?

What does the kitten like to do?

What is the puppy’s name going to be?

Who thought the names were perfect?

What is the meaning of Sequencing of Events?

Which step comes first when we're building a snowman

Jason's alarm went off at 7:30. He jumped out of bed, got dressed, and brushed his teeth. Then he made his bed before going downstairs for breakfast. After eating a bowl of cereal and some toast, Jason grabbed his backpack and headed out the door to catch the bus.

What did Jason do just after he brushed his teeth?

John planned a surprise party to Kenny. He arranged the party at his house and their friends came over to help. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door.  What happened first in this story?

Woody and Buzz are fighting.

This is an example of __________.

As she ran very fast to get to the finish line, Lisa tripped and twisted her ankle.

This is an example of a ________.

Clara apologized to her sister and promised not to hurt her again.

It is an example of ______________

Which is a good solution to this problem?

Your mom noticed that your grades are going down.

What is the problem?

Solution: Charlie ate a snack.

The solution is: Mary wiped up the floor. What is the problem?

Hank came home from school and he was very hungry. He decided to look for food inside the cabinet. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any bread or biscuits. He looked in another cabinet and there weren't any snacks there either. Finally, he looked in the refrigerator and there he found an apple.

What is the solution?

What is the hardest topic in Mother Tongue?