Vocab
Poetry
Foreign words
Language
Writing
100
Which words from the poem are intended to provide a sense that the poem was written long ago? A soar, fly B branches, twigs C flame, burn D doth, perchance
What is D. These words are Old English, they are not still commonly used.
100
The phrase “as fast as the wind” in paragraph 7 is an example of A metaphor. B simile. C personification. D symbolism.
What is B. Compares 2 unlike things using as or like
100
At dinnertime Abuelita said, “It’s time to put the horses back into the __________.” Which Spanish word meaning “enclosure” can be used to complete the sentence? A bronco B corral C rodeo D lasso
What is B. A corral closing in horses.
100
If this plan fails, we will have to go back to the drawing board. In this sentence, what is the meaning of the underlined phrase? A start all over B support the decision C work faster D avoid mistakes
What is A. Go back to the drawing board is an idiom/saying meaning that idea was no good/failed, so you need to start all over with a new idea.
100
If Miguel wants to write to his cousin in Mexico about what he is learning, he should write a A letter to the editor. B personal letter. C letter of request. D business letter.
What is B. A personal letter is written to someone close to you (family or friends).
200
There is just one large lot left to build on, and the theater would use up all of that space. In this sentence, the word lot means A a great amount. B a complete group. C a section of land. D a result of chance.
What is C. Think parking lot.
200
By the time Bates left Colorado Springs, the four stanzas of “America the Beautiful” were penciled in her notebook. What is the meaning of the word stanzas as used in the sentence? A sections of a poem B styles of writing C notebooks for writing D melodies in a song
What is A. Stanzas are lines in a poem.
200
Which French expression would be most appropriate to say to someone about to go on a journey? A A la carte! B Bon voyage! C Merci beaucoup! D Bon appétit!
What is B. Think going on a voyage/trip.
200
When they are together, Starr and Jenny are often heard to produce a steady stream of giggles. Jenny’s brother, Arnie, is known for his sudden, alarming guffaws. Which of these statements is not correct? A A guffaw is a loud burst of laughter. B Guffaws and giggles are both forms of laughter. C People who giggle are always mocking others. D Giggles are more continuous but quieter than guffaws.
What is C. Giggles are just a a small continuous laughter; they occur in other situations also.
200
Redwood National Park, in Northwestern California, has . . . What is the correct way to write the underlined words? A Redwood National Park, in northwestern California B Redwood national park, in Northwestern California C Redwood national park, in northwestern California D Leave as is.
What is A. States and names of locations are capitalized. Directions are not capitalized unless they are part of the state name like North Dakota.
300
Treetops deploy a haze of / cherry bloom for roots, What does the word deploy mean? A spread B hide C ruin D grow
What is A. Think the troops deploy to war. They are sent and spread out.
300
"The troop of his enemies, tribe after tribe Terrifying their warriors." The above line of poetry is an example of ... A ... rhyme B... personification C... alliteration
What is C. Alliteration repeats the initial sound of words. Here the "T" sounds repeats.
300
We ate lunch at our favorite __________. Which French word correctly fits in the sentence? A coupé B essay C café D entrée
What is C. A cafe is a small restaurant. THink of Mimi's Cafe.
300
What is the difference between playing and practicing? A Playing is done by several people together, and practicing is done alone. B Playing usually takes less time than practicing does. C Playing is done just for fun, and practicing is done to become better at a skill. D Playing has to do with sports, and practicing has to do with music.
What is C. You practice at playing soccer to become better, but when you play, you are doing it for fun/to compete.
300
It can be difficult at first but if you stay patient and follow instructions carefully, you can be an origami artist too! What is the correct way to write the underlined part of this sentence? A first; but B first: but C first, but D Leave as is.
What is C. Compound sentence-sub. pred. comma conjunction sub. pred.
400
Some feel that actions like showing off are minor and do not need to be addressed through the school curriculum. What is the meaning of the word minor as it is used in the sentence? A harmful B average C childish D unimportant
What is D. Minor here refers to it being no big deal/not important.
400
" ... The tree Budding yearly must forget How its past arose or set - " As well as rhyme, the above line of poetry is an example of ... A ... a simile B ... personification C ... onomatopoeia
What is B. Personification. Humans can forget, trees can't forget.
400
The French word for small in size.
What is petite.
400
Although we wanted to finish the game, we all decided to play it safe and go inside until the rain stopped. In the sentence, the underlined phrase suggests A to be careful. B to be upset. C to be jolly. D to be interested.
What is A. To play it safe is a saying/idiom. It means to be safe/careful.
400
On the return trip we are not paying as much attention to detail. Time seems to pass more quickly. Which word could best be used to join these sentences? A so B while C but D because
What is A. So is used when showing cause and effect.
500
Students need direction to become “good sports.”As used in the sentence, what does the word direction mean? A location B guidanceC orderingD administration
What is B. They need help/coaching/teaching which is guidance-think guide.
500
Identify the author's tone: Dust of Snow The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued/regretted.
What is thoughtful or regretful or sad. "Change of Heart" shows the author is thinking deeply and changes his mind. Rued- meaning regretted, shows the author is sad about what happened, wants to change it.
500
The French phrase for thank you.
What is merci beaucoup.
500
The way Americans prepare their hot dogs depends on where they live. Hot dog lovers in Chicago, _________, often use yellow mustard, dark green relish, chopped raw onion, tomato slices, celery salt, and poppy seed buns with their hot dogs. Which transition could best be placed in the blank space? A unfortunately B for example C nevertheless D moreover
What is B. They are providing an example.
500
If Serena wants to obtain information from her state’s marine institute, she should write a A letter to the editor. B letter of complaint. C letter of request. D personal letter.
What is C. A letter of request is written when you want something from the company you are writing to.
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