Rachel lived with her mother in a faraway part of British Columbia. Her house sat alone atop a hill, and she was used to solitude. She liked the peace and quiet of being far away from everything, and she didn't mind playing by herself. Every morning Rachel woke up early with her mother so they could make it to school on time. It was a long drive down an empty road to get to the nearest town. What is the main idea of this passage?
a.Rachel and her mother lived far away from everything.
b.Rachel lived with her mother in British Columbia.
c.Rachel liked playing by herself.
a.Rachel and her mother lived far away from everything.
Mrs. Lance is my favorite teacher, but something is not right today. Mrs. Lance is sitting down at her desk more than usual, and she asked us to read a story silently and just answer the questions in the book. I glance back at her, and she is blowing her nose. A little while later, I see that her cheeks are kind-of red, and she is drinking a lot of water and eating some cough drops. After a little while, Mr. Dean, another teacher, comes into our classroom. Mrs. Lance takes her purse and leaves, while Mr. Dean stays. What can you infer about Mrs. Lance?
Mrs. Lance is not feeling her best and may be sick.
Hubert and his father were lying on their backs looking at the stars. The sky was clear, it was almost midnight, and all the lights in the house were off. As Hubert's father told his son about the names and legends of the constellations, Hubert listened closely, fascinated by his father's astonishing stories. What is another way of saying astonishing as used in this passage?
a.uncommon b.very interesting c.careful
b. very interesting
I was so hungry that I even ate the plate. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) simile B) personification C) hyperbole
C) Hyperbole
Two words that have the same meaning
A synonym
Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
a. Rodeo clowns are a big part of the show
b. Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger
c. Clowning around is a serious business
b. Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger
A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman _______.
a. is selfish b. has no name c. cares more about others than herself
d. cares more about others than herself
At sunset, the evening swaddles the land like a cocoon. Which two figurative language words are in the sentence? a. metaphor and personification b. personification and simile c. onomatopoeia and metaphor
b. personification and simile
To make an educated guess based on clues or evidence from text.
Inference
**DAILY DOUBLE** The life of a pirate was not like what you see in the movies. Many sailors died from either falling overboard in shark-infested waters or from plunging onto the deck from working the sails. Also, many pirates died from diseases such as scurvy and malaria. The only food they sometimes ate was hard tack and dried, salted meat. It’s no wonder most of them didn’t live very long! What is the main idea?
a. The pirates died from many diseases
b. Most of the pirates did not live very long because they lived filthy
c. The lives of pirates are not exactly what you see in movies
c. The lives of pirates are not exactly what you see in movies.
Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors. It's a controversy that will not go away soon. A controversy is something that people _______.
a. have strong disagreements over
b. blow their noses into
c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor
a. have strong disagreements over
**DAILY DOUBLE** When Joe stopped stealing from his mother and started stealing from stores, he jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. What does the idiom OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE mean?
a. to get out of one bad place and into a worse one b. to find something that one enjoys doing daily
c. to learn how to improve upon one's special skills
a. to get out of one bad place and into a worse one
The part of a writing where the author is closing and restating their points.
A conclusion
It’s hard to imagine what things were like before there was money, but such a time did exist. During these times people exchanged goods using the barter system. The word barter means to trade. People using the barter system traded things instead of buying and selling them. So if you were a rice farmer, you would trade your rice with many people to get all of the things that you wanted or needed. Unfortunately, the people from whom you needed things might not want your rice. Isn’t it nice to just go to the store and buy candy instead of having to trade rice for it? What is the main idea of the text?
a. The barter system and some of its shortcomings.
b. How to trade
c. How to buy and sell stuff
a. The barter system and some of its shortcomings.
Kim was a very good substitute teacher. She liked working with third and fourth graders most of all. She especially liked discussing important current events issues with the kids. She had expected them to be indifferent to such grownup topics as taxes and social security. She was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were really interested in those issues and wanted to learn more about them. Indifferent mostly likely means this word:
a. similar b. very unusual c. not caring
c. not caring
"The bright red, orange and yellow flames shone brightly as the piercing howls surrounded us. The only images we could see in the distance were set of glowing dots that continued to come closer to our camp." This is an example of which type of figurative language? a. Idiom b. Metaphor c. Imagery
c. Imagery
Giving nonhuman things, human like characteristics.
Personification
As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, rather than half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money. Find the main idea of the paragraph.
A. Water conservation is important.
B. Consumers can save money by conserving water.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible , __________.
a. you must always believe it
b. you should never believe it
c. it's believable enough to possibly be true
c. it's believable enough to possibly be true
“It might seem crazy what I’m about to say / Sunshine she’s here, you can take a break / I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space.” - "Happy" by Pharrell Williams What kind of figurative language is identified in this lyric? a. personification b. metaphor c. simile
b. metaphor The singer isn't literally a hot air balloon. This is a metaphor and it means that he is so filled with happiness that he could fly to space. This is the same way a hot air balloon travels across the world.