Figurative Language
What phrase shows alliteration?"
A. Ten new spinners
B. Busy as a bee
C. Run like the wind
B. Busy as a bee
When you’re scribbling a note with a pencil, do you ever wonder what this handy tool is made from? To get right to the point, a pencil is made of a number of materials. The inside is made of graphite that is made stronger with clay. Its wooden outside comes from cedar trees. The yellow paint on the wood is made from minerals, while the metal brand at one end is aluminum. Should you make a mistake while writing, use the eraser. Is main materials are soybean oil and latex. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to?
A. Inform readers about how clay can be used to write with.
B. Persuade readers that the best tool to use for writing is a pencil.
C. Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
D. Entertain readers with a story about a pencil.
C. Inform readers of what a pencil is made out of.
What is the tone of this passage?
“When he realized he was still in one piece, he knew that at the very least he must be completely flat, with his face peering out of his own bottom and his brains leaking out of his ears. . . .”
A. Funny
B. Serious
C. Excited
A. Funny
Read the following sentence:
The snapping turtle tried to use its powerful bite on the fish but it missed. The fish escaped and was unharmed.
Think about the prefix -un. What is the meaning of unharmed above?
A. not hurt
B. more hurt
C. hurt again
D. hurt before
A. not hurt
Read the passage:
Even sharks have helpers. the remora, a tiny fish, grabs onto the shark's skin. This does not hurt the shark, and the remora gets a free ride. In turn, the shark helps keep the remora safe from bigger animals. Remoras also clean the shark's mouth, but the shark does not eat them. The shark gets its teeth cleaned, and the remora gets and nice meal.
What is the central idea of this passage?
Answers my vary:
(Sharks and remoras worth together help each other stay safe and healthy. Remoras ride on sharks, which help keep remoras safe from larger fish. In return remoras clean the shark’s teeth. This helps the sharks stay healthy.)
Read the sentence:
When the octopus blends into the rock---he becomes invisible.
What does the dash in this sentence tell readers?
A. that an important idea is next
B. the the author is sharing an opinion
C. that the reader should take a small pause
D. that the reader should say the words loudly
C. that the reader should take a small pause
Why do authors use alliteration?
A. To add rhythm to a text
B. To create a mental image
C. Describes how something looks
A. To add rhythm to a text
Merc Corporation has just completed trials on its new facial cream, No Age. No Age will soon hit the shelves at all major retailers. This product has the promise to be one of the best creams to prevent wrinkles. Hopefully people will discover its amazing abilities to make skin look better. Give it a shot. It just might turn you into your old self. The Author’s main purpose for writing this passage is to?
A. Inform readers that Merc Corporation made a new cream.
B. Persuade readers that No Age cream will make them look younger.
C. Entertain readers with a story about how No Age cream made a woman look younger.
D. Persuade readers that Merc Corporation is the best place to work.
B. Persuade readers that No Age cream will make them look younger.
What is the tone of this passage?
“The girl remembered little from the raid at Okeadanin which she had been captured. She knew her parents had been killed. She had no idea what had happened to her brothers and sisters. Much of what she had experienced had been so horrible that she had simply shut it out of her mind…”
A. Silly
B. Excited
C. Serious
C. Serious
Read the following sentence:
A medal was given to soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield.
Think about the Suffix -ly. What is the meaning of bravely above?
A. to show courage
B. to show no courage
C. to be fight
D. to get hurt
A. to show courage
Which two sentences support the idea that some animals help each other to stay healthy and safe? Choose two answers.
A Imagine you had to put a pile of leaves into a big paper bag.
B The sea anemone has tentacles, which are like long, thing arms.
C The clown fish helps the anemone, too, by cleaning the anemone.
D The bird gets plenty of food while the rhinoceros gets cleaned of insects the might bother it.
E Aphids eat plant juices.
C and D
Read the passage:
Most octopuses stay along the ocean’s floor, although some species are pelagic, which means they live near the water’s surface. Other octopus species live in deep, dark waters, rising from below at dawn and dusk to search for food. Crabs, shrimps, and lobsters rank among their favorite foods, though some can attack larger prey, like sharks. Octopuses typically drop down on their prey from above and, using powerful suctions that line their arms, pull the animal into their mouth. The octopus performs its famous backward swim by blasting water through a muscular tube on the body called a siphon. Octopuses also crawl along the ocean’s floor, tucking their arms into small openings to search for food. Seals, whales, and large fish prey on octopuses.
What were two effects of the octopus living in the ocean?
A. the octopus hunts for food
B. the octopus has to protect itself from prey
C. it learns how to swim
D. it sleeps
A. the octopus hunts for food
B. the octopus has to protect itself from prey
What is an example of a simile?
A. Boom! Bang!
B. French fries
C. As slow as a sloth
C. As slow as a sloth
Benjamin was running as fast as he could. He had to dodge between people on the street-women carrying market baskets, men with their walking sticks and white wigs. His own legs, in pants and knee-high white stockings, flashed like the spoke of a wheel as he ran. At first, he had heard his mother trying to call him back. “Benjamin! Stop right now!” But her voice had grown distant as he raced down the road. He had to get there in time...he just had to. He had to tell his dad to vote against the British rule. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. Entertain readers about a story of a boy trying to find his dad.
B. Inform readers of how the British started the war.
C. Persuade readers to think the British were to blame for the war starting.
D. Entertain readers with a story about a boy running in a race.
A. Entertain readers about a story of a boy trying to find his dad.
What is the tone of the passage?
“I feel alive for the first time in years,” said Faber. “I feel I’m doing what I should’ve done a lifetime ago.
For a little while I’m not afraid. Maybe it’s because I’m doing the right thing at last...”
A. Funny
B. Excited
C. Angy
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word that changes the meaning of the word. The prefix uni– means “one.” The prefix bi– means “two.” The prefix tri– means "three".
Read the following sentence:
His had on his favorite tricolor t-shirt.
Think about the prefix "tri-". What does the word tricolor mean?
A. colorful
B. cool
C. three colors
D. favorite
C. three colors
Read the passage:
Melanie is in the fourth grade. Her favorite sport is soccer. She loves soccer because she gets to play with her friends. Scoring goals and celebrating with her team is what Melanie loves best. She also enjoys eating the oranges at half-time, they are delicious!
What is the central idea of this passage?
a) Melanie is in the fourth grade
b) Her favorite sport is soccer
c) She loves scoring goals
b) Her favorite sport is soccer
What is a simile?
A. Comparing two unlike things using like or as
B. Sound word
C. Giving human qualities to an animal or object
A. Comparing two unlike things using like or as
Ever wondered which pet is a better pet - a dog or a cat? In my opinion, it isn’t even close. A dog is much better than a cat. To start with, a dog will be very loyal to you for life. As soon as you walk in the door, your dog will be waiting with a tail wagging. The cat will be hiding behind a curtain. Dogs also help to keep you healthier because they love to walk. Taking a dog on a walk once or twice a day will keep your dog happy, and get you exercising. Try taking a cat on a walk. You won’t make it down the block until your cat refuses to go any further and you end up carrying the cat back to your house. Trust me - stick with a dog when getting a new pet. What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. Persuade the reader to buy a new pet soon.
B. Persuade the reader to get a dog instead of a cat as a pet.
C. Entertain the reader with a story about a dog and a cat living in the same house.
D. Entertain the reader with a story about trying to walk a cat.
B. Persuade the reader to get a dog instead of a cat as a pet.
What is the tone of this passage?
“ . . . the next minute, Winn-Dixie looked like a furry bullet, shooting across the building,
chasing that mouse. He was barking and his feet were skidding all over the polished Pick-It-Quick floor, and people were clapping and
hollering and pointing. They really went wild when Winn-Dixie actually caught the mouse.”
A. Enthusiastic
B. Serious
C. Funny
A. Enthusiastic
Read the following sentence:
The daughter thoughtfully wrote a Mother's Day card for her mom.
Think about the Suffix -ly. What is the meaning of thoughtfully above?
A. to be thoughtful
B. to not be thoughtful
C. to be nice
D. to be kind
A. to be thoughtful
Read the passage:
The sun is shining on a cool fall day. The students’ backpacks are filled with new notebooks and pencils. They wait at the bus stop, talking with their friends who they haven’t seen all summer. The teachers are happy as they greet the new students in the hallway on their way to class. Everyone is excited for the first day of school.
What is the central idea of this story?
a) Everyone is excited for the first day of school.
b) The sun is shining on a cool fall day.
c) The teachers are happy as they greet the new students in the hallway on
their way to class.
a) Everyone is excited for the first day of school.
Which word in an example of an onomatopoeia?
A. Cat
B. Juicy
C. Bark
C. Bark
Suppose you lived thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt. What would you have eaten? Like all Ancient Egyptians, you would eat bread with every meal. Garlic bread, raisin bread, and nutbread were three favorites. Egyptians also ate a lot of fruit including figs, dates, and pomegranates. Vegetables were also part of their diet. Lettuce, beans, onions, cucumbers, and leeks were all popular. How do you think you’d like your Egyptian meal? What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. To persuade readers that Egypt is the best place for a vacation.
B. To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.
C. Persuade readers that Ancient Egyptians ate better than anyone else in the world.
D. Entertain readers with a story about dinner time in Ancient Egypt.
B. To Inform readers about what Ancient Egyptians would have eaten.
Read the following sentence:
The dog was unafraid of the thunderstorm.
Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unafraid above?
A. to be afraid
B. to not be afraid
C. to fight
D. to get hurt
B. to not be afraid
Read the passage:
BANG! The thunder crashes and the wind blows the leaves off of the trees. Summer thunderstorms can cause damage to yards and homes. Thunderstorms bring heavy rains that cause flooding in basements and sheds. Heavy winds and lightening can damage powerlines, causing people to lose electric power in their homes.
What is the central idea of this story?
a) The thunder crashes and the wind blows the leaves off of the trees.
b) Summer thunderstorms can cause damage to yards and homes.
c) Heavy winds and lightening can damage powerlines, causing people to lose electric power in their homes.
b) Summer thunderstorms can cause damage to yards and homes.