The Cup At The Top Of The Hill
Amanda and Robert always go hunting for treasure in the woods. One day, they found a gold cup sitting on top of a steep hill. The cup does some amazing things, and it teaches Amanda and Robert some valuable lessons. Students will read the passage and answer questions on the language used by the author and the differences in the characters.
Reading Comprehension Passage
The Cup At The Top Of The Hill
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- trudged
- divvy
- glare
- nuggets
- gasped
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) “The two friends trudged up a steep, tall hill”
a. rushed; galloped b. wandered or strolled c. plodded or hiked d. rope climbed
2) "'We’ll divvy it up when we get home.'"
a. count or calculate b. divide; share c. use or spend d. put; pack
3) “Robert shot Amanda a narrowed-eyed glare”
a. frown or scowl b. wink or twinkle c. exploding flare d. glance; glimpse
4) “The next time, the cup filled with gold nuggets”
a. coins b. candy c. chunks; pieces d. jewelry, especially rings
5) “They shot to the surface and gasped for air”
a. grabbed; clutched b. inhaled slowly c. begged or cried d. breathed hard; panted