Context Clues
Figurative Language
Theme
Drawing Conclusions
Main Idea
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Define slink: After Mr. Franklin broke the window with the baseball, he tried to slink away without being seen. A. Hybernate B. Expose C. Reveal D. Sneak
What is sneak
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What is this an example of? "Autumn is a waterfall of leaves." A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Alliteration
What is a metaphor.
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What is the definition of theme?
What is The moral of a story. The life lesson being taught.
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The air was thick with the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee, toast, and smoky bacon. The sizzling of eggs frying reached her ears as she glided down the stairs. Her mouth watering, she sank into her chair, eager to chow down on her ! a.lunch b.breakfast c.afternoon snack d.dinner
What is breakfast.
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You can learn a lot about people by simply watching or talking to them. Looking at the floor can also give you information about people. You can tell where people walk most frequently because of the worn carpet. The next time you're riding in someone's car, notice the music on the radio. The kind of music played on the radio station can tell you a lot about that person. Choose an appropriate topic sentence for this paragraph: a.There are many ways to learn where people walk. b.There are many ways to learn about people. c.There are many ways to listen to the radio. d.There are many ways to watch people.
What is there are many ways to learn about people.
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What does key mean in this sentence: When will you learn that practice is the key to a good performance? A. Crucial B. Unimportant C. Uncrucial D. Immaterial
What is crucial
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What is this an example of? "The wind tapped like a tired man." A. Metaphor B. Idiom C. Onomatopoeia D. Simile
What is a simile.
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Identify a theme for this passage: In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
What is What is hard work pays off. Never give up on your dreams.
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Richard must have looked at the clock twenty times before he finally heard the last bell ring. As soon as he heard it, Richard grabbed his coat and books. As usual, he was the first one out of the front door. What can you infer about the setting of the selection? a.Richard is at home. b.Richard is at school. c.Richard is at the gym. d.Richard is in the library.
What is Richard is at school.
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Corn was first grown by Native Americans. They showed the pilgrims how to grow corn as food. At one time, corn was used as money by pioneers. Corn is used as feed for farm animals. People also eat it as a vegetable. Oil, starch, and sugar can be made from corn. Corn is also important in industry. Medicine, paper, fertilizer, and glue can be made from corn and corn products. Choose an appropriate topic sentence for this paragraph: a.Native Americans were the first to grow corn. b.Corn was used as money. c.Many kinds of animals eat corn. d.Do you know how important corn is?
What is do you know how important corn is?
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This is defined as an exaggeration. Example: "Ive told you a million times to clean your room!" A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Personification D. Metaphor
What is hyperbole.
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What is the theme of the following passage? Mr. Pig and Mr. Dog were hanging out at the food court of the animal shopping mall. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of pizza and drinking a large jug of fruit punch and Mr. Dog was watching him eat. “Hey, Mr. Pig. If you give me a slice of your pizza, I’ll let you have the next bone I find.” Mr. Pig declined, even though it hurt his stomach to eat the last three slices of pizza. “I’m sorry, Mr. Dog,” Mr. Pig said, “but I paid for this pizza and it’s all mine.” Mr. Dog sighed and waited for Mr. Pig to finish, and then they left the animal mall together. On the way out, a hunter spotted them and gave chase. Mr. Pig normally could have escaped the hunter but since he was weighed down by such a large meal, Mr. Pig collapsed and the hunter killed him. Mr. Dog easily escaped. Later that night while returning to the scene, Mr. Dog caught the scent of something delicious and began digging around a trash can.
What is greed and selfishness will not get you far in life.
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Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli's neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, "Hurry up, Tooli. You're always so slow." Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. What was true about Justin? a.He was very worried that someone might see him. b.He was angry that he had to walk the dog. c.He was feeling sick and wanted to lie down. d.He was very excited and wanted to hurry.
What is he was angry that he had to walk the dog.
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Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size. The author believes that a.Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals. b.Gorillas are mean animals. c.Gorillas don't like other animals. d.Gorillas communicate well with other animals.
What is gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
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Define Flustered: With the game on the line, the player became flustered, and missed the easy shot. A. Nervous B. Excited C. Calm D. Joyful
What is Nervous
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Descriptive language that allows the reader to make an image in his/her mind, usually uses the five senses? A. Metaphor B. Hyperbole C. Imagery D. Onomatopoeia
What is imagery.
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What is the theme of the following passage? Money Mark was born rich. He never had to work a day in his life and he got everything handed to him on a silver platter. When he was six, Money Mark wanted to go to a basketball game. His father paid the starting five of the Bulls and Celtics to play a private game of Nerf-ball in Money Mark’s bedroom. When Money Mark turned thirteen, he wanted to start a band. His father hired the Rolling Stones to play with him every Saturday at the family’s private concert hall, though his family was never there. By the time he was twenty-one, Money Mark was bored with life. He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn’t appreciate and Money Mark could find nothing new or exciting in his life. Despite his vast wealth, Money Mark never found happiness. Penny Petal was born poor. Her family hardly had anything to eat, but they loved each other. Penny Petal appreciated every thing she got. When she was six, her father walked her around the United Center before the Bulls played the Celtics. She was excited by the crazy fans and feeling in the air. She looked forward to the day that she could see a real game. When she was thirteen, she learned to play the buckets. She was an extremely talented musician, a natural percussionist, and everyone on the block loved the rhythms that poured from her palms. By the time she was twenty-one, Penny was a successful businesswoman. Now she had everything that she had ever dreamed of and she truly loved to share her wealth and happiness with her family who supported her through all of the hard times. What is money can’t buy happiness.
What is money can’t buy happiness.
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The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people - men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn't be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! a.Jeff was at school in his son's classroom. b.Jeff was at the zoo watching the animals eat their lunch. c.Jeff was buying a pet. d.Jeff was at the grocery store.
What is Jeff was at the grocery store.
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This was Kathy's first baby-sitting job. She was so excited, but she was really nervous. Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. Kathy knew this was a lot of responsibility, but she thought she was ready. Kathy marched confidently to Matthew's house and waved goodbye to Matthew's parents. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid. The author wants to show that a.Matthew should not run in the house. b.Kathy is ready to baby-sit. c.Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops. d.Coffee tables can be dangerous.
What is Kathy is ready to babysit.
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Define dilemma: This presents a dilemma for those of us who wish to derive the benefits of the sun and still avoid the dangerd associated with too much of it. A. a difficult decision B. a good idea C. a concern D. a danger
What is a concern.
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Which example of figurative language does this sentence have? "The sun shared its warmth with every living thing as if to dry them out after the long, wet winter." A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Alliteration D. Personificaiton
What is personificaton.
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What is the theme of the following passage? Katie Clean invited Messy Missy to her house to work on their biology project, but Katie Clean had no idea what a visit from Messy Missy entailed. First of all, it was raining and Messy Missy neither bothered to take her boots off nor thoroughly wiped them on the doormat. Then Messy Missy ate a bag of hot chips on Katie Clean’s white bedspread without asking, and Messy Missy is a sloppy eater, so hot chip powder got all over the bedspread. Katie Clean tried to be polite and ignore Messy Missy’s sloppy behavior, but then Messy Missy threw her chip wrapper on the floor. Offended, Katie Clean pretended that she was sick and asked Messy Missy to leave. The next day Katie Clean asked the teacher if she could work by herself. After explaining her situation, the teacher allowed Katie to work alone. Messy Missy would have finished the assignment by herself, but she spilled grape soda all over her assignment. What is if you make a mess clean it up. Be respectful of other people’s property.
What is if you make a mess clean it up. Be respectful of other people’s property.
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A person that has the flu may have several symptoms like sneezing and a high temperature. We can infer that "symptoms" are . a.an illness b.signs of an illness c.high temperature d.cures
What is signs of an illness.
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Ted, the school reporter, interviewed both candidates for the school election. In his column on the school election, he printed his interview with the two candidates. The following selections were taken out of the school newspaper. 1st letter. Do you want the best class president for your school? If so, please vote for Marco Rodriguez. I am a responsible candidate who will work hard to make our school a better place. Vote for Marco this coming Tuesday. 2nd letter: We need a change at our school. I am the person for this job. I am an honor student who is involved in many different activities. I know I can make a difference. Vote for me, and our school will be even better. Candice Park Ted believes that a.Marco should be the president. b.Candace should be president. c.all students should vote. d.the students should know the candidates' views.
What is the students should know the candidates' view.
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