Figurative Language
After the long game, Marcus was a walking zombie.
Question:
What does the metaphor suggest about Marcus?
A. He is actually a zombie
B. He is very energetic
C. He is extremely tired
D. He is feeling sick
C. He is extremely tired
Amara wanted to start a recycling program at her school, but many students laughed at her idea. Even though others didn’t support her, she continued to work on her plan.
Question:
What type of conflict is shown?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Character
C. Character vs. Society
D. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Society
Why did the author write a story about how to plant a tree?
A. To explain/inform
B. To persuade
C. To entertain
A. To explain/inform
What does the root scrib mean?
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
After waiting in line for lunch, Diego said, “I’m so hungry I could eat a whole horse.”
Question:
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
C. Hyperbole
Sofia signed up for the spelling bee. She studied every night and practiced difficult words with her teacher. On the day of the competition, she felt nervous as she watched other students take their turns.
Question:
Which detail is part of the rising action?
A. Sofia signs up for the spelling bee
B. Sofia studies and practices spelling words
C. Sofia wins the spelling bee
D. Sofia goes home after the competition
B. Sofia studies and practices spelling words
Tom is trying to quickly find a section in his science textbook that talks about earthquakes. Which text feature will best help him find this information?
A. Glossary
B. Subheading
C. Index
C. index
The root “port” means “carry.” Which word means “to carry across”?
A. Portable
B. Transport
C. Import
D. Report
B. Transport
How old will America be this year?
250!
The sun smiled down on us during the picnic.
Question:
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Idiom
C. Personification
Ethan forgot his homework at home. He worried all morning about what his teacher would say. When he explained the situation, his teacher allowed him to turn it in the next day.
Question:
Which part of the passage is the resolution?
A. Ethan forgets his homework
B. Ethan worries all morning
C. Ethan explains the situation
D. The teacher gives him another day
D. The teacher gives him another day
A labeled diagram of a plant showing roots, stem, and leaves
Question:
How does the diagram help the reader?
A. It tells a fictional story
B. It shows the parts of the plant visually
C. It gives step-by-step instructions
D. It describes a character
B. It shows the parts of the plant visually
What does the root “spect” mean in the word “inspect”?
A. To write
B. To look
C. To carry
D. To hear
B. To look
What is the 2nd closest planet to the sun?
Venus
When the coach announced extra practice on Saturday, the team groaned. “Back to the drawing board,” one player muttered.
Question:
What does the idiom “back to the drawing board” suggest?
A. They will begin planning again
B. They are drawing on boards
C. They finished their work
A. They will begin planning again
At the beginning of the story, Ms. Carter is strict and follows every rule exactly. By the end of the story, she is still strict and continues to enforce rules the same way, even after several challenges from students.
Question:
What type of character is Ms. Carter?
A. Dynamic character
B. Round character
C. Static character
D. Minor character
C. Static character
Which text feature helps you find the meaning of a word in a book?
A. The Table of Contents
B. The Glossary
C. The Index
B. The Glossary
The root “aqua” means “water.” A student reads about an aqueduct.
What is an aqueduct MOST likely used for?
A. Carrying water from one place to another
B. Measuring rainfall
C. Cleaning dirty water
D. Storing fish
A. Carrying water from one place to another
Where are crickets ears located?
their legs