Vocabulary
What is the meaning of the word slithered in the sentence below?
The snake slithered across the back porch when my mother chased it with a broom.
A: stopped
B: moved
C: slept
D: ate
What type of text structure is this?
I had a really big math test on Monday so I was going to study all weekend. That was my plan but on Saturday my cousins came over and we played video games instead. As a result, I did not pass my math test.
A: cause and effect
B: problem and solution
C: chronological order
D: compare and contrast
A: cause and effect
How many similes are in stanza below?
His eyes were bright blue
like the sky's nearly night.
His nose was like a bulb
with a red shaded light.
Prepositions are ____________.
A: words that introduce
B: words that confuse
C: words that shows the relationship between a noun and another word
D: none of the above
C: words that shows the relationship between a noun and another word
What is the conjunction in the sentence below.
I can either get ice cream or cheesecake for dessert.
A: can
B: or
C: either
D: none of the above
B: or
What is the meaning of aftermath in the sentence below?
We have been studying the aftermath of volcanoes such as damage to houses and environmental concerns.
A: cause
B: preparation
C: consequences
D: reason
C: consequences
What type of text structure would best address this information?
I want to study the order of events leading up to the American Revolution. I think I should start my research in the school library.
A: cause and effect
B: problem and solution
C: chronological order
D: compare and contrast
C: chronological order
It was a very sunny day at the coast. The sea glittered like diamonds under the harsh sun rays.
The sea glittered like diamonds under the harsh sun rays, is an example of _____________.
Identify the preposition in the following sentence.
Michael snuggled under the blanket.
A: under
B: Michael
C: blanket
D: snuggled
A: under
The italicized words are examples of what?
She rose from the water and walked to her chair.
He handed her a beautiful yellow rose.
A: homophones
B: homographs
C: synonyms
D: antonyms
A: homophones
What is the meaning of formulate in the sentences below?
The American colonists have to formulate a plan to declare independence from Great Britain. Although the reasons vary, at the core, they want independence because they believe Great Britain takes away the rights of the colonists.
A: gather
B: create
C: definition
D: differ
B: create
What type of text structure would best address this information?
I have decided that I want a pet, but I do not know which one to get. My parents said I could choose between a cat and a dog.
A: cause and effect
B: problem and solution
C: chronological order
D: compare and contrast
D: compare and contrast
Which sentence below does not have an idiom?
A: That math test was a piece of cake!
B: Sarah spilled the beans and ruined the surprise!
C: Tony had butterflies in his stomach before the big game.
D: Her eyes were as blue as the sky.
D: Her eyes were as blue as the sky.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.
David’s mom told him he had to finish his project before noon.
A: told him
B: before noon
C: he had to
D: none of the above
B: before noon
Which sentence uses a comma in the correct place?
A: Sammy, may I go with you to the mall?
B: Sammy may I go, with you to the mall?
C: Sammy may I go with you, to the mall?
D: Sammy may I, go with you to the mall?
A: Sammy, may I go with you to the mall?
What is the meaning of the gnawed in the sentence below?
Our dog gnawed through the rope, allowing him to get loose and leave the backyard.
A: stopped
B: moved
C: slept
D: chewed
D: chewed
What type of text structure is the passage below?
When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
A: cause and effect
B: problem and solution
C: chronological order
D: compare and contrast
C: chronological order
Which sentence below does not include a hyperbole?
A: If I do not get the new iPhone for my birthday I will die.
B: My backpack weighs a ton!
C: It was raining really hard outside!
D: I am so exhausted that I could sleep for a year.
C: It was raining really hard outside!
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.
Haley drove over the bridge to find Joey.
A: over the bridge
B: find Joey
C: Haley drove
D: none of the above
A: over the bridge
Place the quotation marks in the correct place.
A: “Hey dude,” how are you? he asked.
B: “Hey dude, how are you?” he asked.
C: Hey dude, “how are you?” he asked.
D: none of the above
B: “Hey dude, how are you?” he asked.
What is the meaning of diversion in the paragraph below?
For a full, healthy, and useful life, sports are as important and necessary as work. They help us mentally, physically, and emotionally, and help us to develop a healthy outlook towards life. Sports are very useful as a diversion for the mind. Most sports need skill and good judgment. Players not only develop their bodies but also develop their minds.
A: distraction
B: change
C: element
D: advantage
A: distraction
What type of text structure is the passage below?
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to congress. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers.
B: problem and solution
C: chronological order
D: compare and contrast
B: problem and solution
Which sentence below is an example of personification?
A: Matt danced like there was no tomorrow.
B: It is raining cats and dogs!
C: Those cookies are calling my name.
D: She smiled brightly at her teacher.
C: Those cookies are calling my name.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence.
The cat on the pillow is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
A: I have ever seen
B: the cutest thing
C: on the pillow
D: none of the above
C: on the pillow
Which set of conjunctions correctly completes the sentence?
I love pizza ____ burgers, ____ I hate broccoli.
A: and, but
B: but, and
C: or, and
D: and, or
A: and, but