Figurative Language
"He was as brave as a lion."
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
A. Simile
"The trail was steep, so the hikers had to stop often to rest."
What does steep mean?
A. very flat
B. very high and slanted
C. very long
D. very easy
B. very high and slanted
"First, Mia mixed the ingredients in a bowl. Next, she poured the batter into a pan. Finally, she baked the cake for 30 minutes."
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
E. Problem and Solution
C. Sequence
"The bird sings in the morning."
Which word is the verb in this sentence?
bird
"Bees collect nectar from flowers. They use it to make honey and help plants grow."
What is the main idea?
A. Bees make honey and help plants.
B. Bees are small insects.
C. Flowers need sunlight.
D. Honey tastes sweet.
A. Bees make honey and help plants.
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
What does the word disagree mean?
A. to agree strongly
B. to speak loudly
C. to not agree
D. to think carefully
"The sidewalk was covered in ice, so many people slipped while walking."
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
E. Problem and Solution
A. Cause and Effect
"The tall tree swayed in the wind."
Which word is an adjective in this sentence?
tall
"Liam practiced the piano every day. After weeks of hard work, he played his song perfectly at the recital."
Which detail BEST shows that Liam improved?
A. He had a piano.
B. He practiced every day.
C. He played perfectly at the recital.
D. He likes music.
C. He played perfectly at the recital.
"It was raining cats and dogs!"
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
D. Hyperbole
"The teacher thanked the students for being helpful during the activity."
What does helpful mean?
A. full of help
B. needing help
C. not helping
D. asking for help
A. full of help
"Both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean. However, dolphins are mammals, while sharks are fish."
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
E. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
Which sentence is correct?
A. The kids plays outside.
B. The kid play outside.
C. The kids play outside.
D. The kid playes outside.
C. The kids play outside.
Subject-Verb Agreement!
"Maya lost her library book and felt worried. She retraced her steps and found it under her desk at school."
What is the problem in this story?
A. Maya went to school.
B. Maya looked under her desk.
C. Maya felt happy.
D. Maya lost her book.
D. Maya lost her book.
"The classroom was a zoo."
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
"The glass vase was fragile, so Mia carried it carefully."
Which word is the best SYNONYM for fragile?
A. heavy
B. breakable
C. shiny
D. large
B. breakable
"The rainforest is filled with tall trees, colorful birds, and thick vines hanging from branches."
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
E. Problem and Solution
B. Description
Which sentence is correct?
A. my sister have a red bike
B. My sister have a red bike.
C. My Sister has a red bike
D. My sister has a red bike.
D. My sister has a red bike.
"Recycling helps reduce waste and keeps our planet clean. Everyone should recycle paper, plastic, and glass."
What is the author's purpose?
A. to entertain
B. to inform
C. to persuade
D. to describe
C. to persuade
Key word: should
"She has a heart of gold."
What type of figurative language is being used?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
"The desert was extremely arid, with very little rainfall each year."
Which word is the best ANTONYM for arid?
A. sandy
B. wet
C. hot
D. dry
D. dry
"Students were forgetting their homework at home. To fix this issue, the teacher created a checklist for students to use each morning."
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and Effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Compare and Contrast
E. Problem and Solution
E. Problem and Solution
"the dog run fast and chase the ball"
Which is the BEST revision of this sentence?
A. The dog run fast and chase the ball.
B. The dog runs fast and chase the ball.
C. The dog runs fast and chases the ball.
D. The Dog runs fast and chases the ball
C. The dog runs fast and chases the ball.
"Every morning, Ella walks to school with her backpack full of books. She enjoys reading stories about faraway places and learning new facts about animals. She hopes to visit a real rainforest one day."
What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. To entertain the reader with details about Ella’s love for reading
B. To inform the reader about Ella’s morning
C. To persuade the reader to visit a rainforest
D. To describe how to pack a backpack
A. To entertain the reader with details about Ella’s love for reading