Capitalization
Correct this: my birthday is on saturday.
My birthday is on Saturday.
After sprinting five laps, Jordan was exhausted and could barely stand. What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
The classroom was a zoo during the substitute teacher’s lesson. What figurative language is used?
Metaphor.
Correct this: on monday, maya read the book holes in english class.
On Monday, Maya read the book Holes in English class.
A nocturnal animal, or an animal active at night, may sleep during the day. What type of context clue is used?
Definition clue.
Correct this: mr. jones teaches english at bayside middle school.
Mr. Jones teaches English at Bayside Middle School.
The kitten was timid; unlike its bold brother, it hid behind the couch. What does timid mean?
Shy or easily frightened.
Her smile was as bright as the sun. What figurative language is used?
Simile.
Correct and define parched: on friday, we were parched after soccer practice.
On Friday, we were parched after soccer practice; parched means very thirsty.
Unlike the generous donor, the selfish man kept all his money. What type of context clue is used?
Contrast clue.
Correct this title: the lightning thief by rick riordan.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.
The broken vase was fragile, so Mia carefully carried the pieces. What does fragile mean?
Easily broken.
The wind whispered through the trees. What figurative language is used?
Personification.
Correct and identify the figurative language: the test was a piece of cake.
The test was a piece of cake; metaphor (meaning easy).
The road was treacherous because ice covered every curve. What does treacherous mean?
Dangerous.
Correct this: “can you visit aunt leah in georgia?” asked dad.
“Can you visit Aunt Leah in Georgia?” asked Dad.
Although Jamal was reluctant to speak, he finally shared his idea. What does reluctant mean?
Unwilling or hesitant.
I have told you a million times to clean your room! What figurative language is used?
Hyperbole.
Correct and define vivid: ms. patel gave a vivid description of new york city.
Ms. Patel gave a vivid description of New York City; vivid means clear, bright, or detailed.
Correct this: we studied ancient egypt in world history. Then define ancient.
We studied ancient Egypt in World History; ancient means very old.
Which word stays lowercase? The Atlantic Ocean touches the eastern coast of the United States.
eastern.
The crowd was jubilant after the final goal, cheering and dancing. What does jubilant mean?
Extremely joyful.
The alarm clock screamed at me at 6 a.m. What figurative language is used?
Personification.
Correct and identify the figurative language: the rain tapped on the window.
The rain tapped on the window; personification.
The classroom was a zoo is a metaphor. What does it mean?
The classroom was wild, noisy, or chaotic.