Her smile is as bright as a star.
Simile or metaphor AND what is the author trying to say?
simile - when she smiles, she smiles really big and it stands out from other people
100
Why did Winnie think of running away?
She wants to be free, not caged. She wants to make a difference in the world and be independent and she doesn't think she can do those things trapped at home.
100
Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence AND state which type they are:
Sondra sprinted during the race.
sprinted (AV).
200
What part of speech is mischief?
noun
200
Sheila drove her car into the bridge exclaimed Tom
"Sheila drove her car into the bridge!" exclaimed Tom.
200
Her eyes are diamonds in the darkness of the classroom.
Simile or metaphor AND what is the author trying to say?
metaphor - she has sparkly eyes which can me she is smiling or mischievious
200
Why is it necessary that Miles and Jesse keep changing jobs?
If they stay in one place too long, people would notice that they didn't get older.
200
Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence AND state which type they are:
Harry tasted the spicy salsa.
tasted (AV).
300
Which two words on the list are synonyms?
Misinterpret and misunderstanding
300
Where in the world asked Wanda did you find that wonderful wigwam
"Where in the world," asked Wanda, "did you find that wonderful wigwam?"
300
The thoughts of her homework were a ball and chain.
Simile or metaphor AND what is the author trying to say?
metaphor - Knowing she had homework was making it hard to enjoy the rest of her day.
300
Why do Winnie's feelings about the kidnapping keep changing?
She is confused because the Tucks are kind to her and, at times, more caring than her own family. But she is still young and frightened, and she can see both sides.
300
Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence AND state which type they are:
Betty was sick all morning.
was (LV).
400
What does the prefix mis- mean?
Bad or wrong
400
We tried to laugh said Larry but the joke was to lame
"We tried to laugh," said Larry, "but the joke was too lame."
400
Tuck's expression made Winnie feel like an unexpected present.
Simile or metaphor AND what is the author trying to say?
Simile - He had a very surprised (in a good way) look on his face.
400
Why does Angus Tuck take Winnie out on a boat instead of just talking to her in the house?
Angus Tuck wanted Winnie to see the pond as an example of how nature is always changing, and if something or someone doesn't change they are not part of nature anymore.
400
Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence AND state which type they are:
Is Samantha planning on a new shirt for the dance tonight?
What is is (HV) and planning (AV).
500
Name a word NOT on our list that used the prefix "mis."
500
I want to go to the movies said Mary maybe I will have more time tomorrow
"I want to go to the movie," said Mary. "Maybe I will have more time tomorrow."
500
She is as tall as I am.
Simile or metaphor AND what is the author trying to say?
NEITHER
500
Winnie has a hard time getting any sleep because one by one, each of the Tucks keep visiting her. What does this tell you about them?
They are really worried that she is going to tell the secret and each of them think that they might have the perfect thing to say to finally make her understand.
500
Identify the verb(s) in the following sentence AND state which type they are:
Lucas would have been sleeping if he was tired.
What is would (HV), have (HV), been (HV), sleeping (AV) and was (LV).