Context Clues
We could tell by the rotten smell, that something
putrid was in our trash can.
In this sentence, the word putrid means
a. alive c. ample
b. rotten d. appealing
B. rotten
Colin’s drinking straw bent like a tiny elbow, causing the last of the orange juice to gurgle as it slipped past.
The comparison of Colin’s drinking straw to an elbow is an example of:
a. Simile c. Hyperbole
b. Metaphor d. Idiom
a. Simile
Here at Camp Doggy, we provide a number of different amenities to keep your dog happy and healthy. Cabins are fully air conditioned and have high quality mattresses on each bed. In the cafeteria, your dog will be fed farm-fresh meat and organic vegetables.
a. Problem and Solution
b. Cause and Effect
c. Sequence
d. Description
d. Description
A galaxy is a system that contains many stars star systems, dust, and any objects orbiting stars, such as planets.
What is the correct word or phrase for stars star systems, dust,?
a. stars, star systems dust,
b. stars, star systems, dust,
c. stars, star systems, dust
d. Correct as is
b. stars, star systems, dust,
Becky had an innate ability to play the piano. She
had never taken a lesson, yet she was able to play
the most complicated songs.
In this sentence, the word innate means
a. trained c. unnatural
b. natural d. learned
b. natural
Arabel’s desk is covered with about a million old papers and magazines.
The figure of speech in the above sentence is:
a. Simile c. Hyperbole
b. Personification d. Idiom
b. Personification
Dogs of all sizes are welcomed at Camp Doggy. Cabin Bear is where the large dogs stay. Cabin Squirrel is where the small dogs stay. Both cabins have air conditioning and high quality mattresses. However, Cabin Squirrel is two -stories high and is able to fit more dogs because the beds are smaller than Cabin Bear. In addition, Cabin Bear has larger water bowls and a larger common-area.
a. Compare and Contrast
b. Cause and Effect
c. Description
d. Chronological Order
a. Compare and Contrast
The Milky way is the name of our galaxy, which is the home of our solar system that includes the Earth and our star, the Sun.
Choose the correct word or phrase for Milky way?
a. Milky Way
b. milky way
c. milky Way
d. Correct as is
a. Milky Way
The speaker's comments were detrimental to
Carl's reputation. Following the remarks, the
speaker agreed to a public apology, which included
valuable comments about Carl.
In this sentence, the word detrimental means
a. nice c. useful
b. good d. harmful
d. harmful
Falling snow slowly wrapped the whole neighborhood in a blanket of white.
The sentence contains an example of:
a. Metaphor c. Idiom
b. Hyperbole d. Alliteration
c. Idiom
Last summer, we opened the gates of Camp Doggy for the first time. This year, there are a few changes that we have decided to make because of issues that arose. Last year, a few dogs got their heads stuck in the fence and the fire department had to come to get them out. This year, we have different fencing that does not have the space for dogs to get their heads
stuck.
a. Cause and Effect
b. Chronological Order
c. Problem and Solution
d. Comparison and Contrast
c. Problem and Solution
The Milky Way is much larger than are solar system and contains many other objects.
What is the correct word or phrase for are?
a. or
b. our
c. hour
d. correct as is
b. our
The cop knocked the derringer, or gun, away from
the bad guy.
In this sentence, the word derringer means
a. gun c. jewelry
b. hat d. book
a. gun
Which of the following phrases from the passage is a hyperbole?
a. A zillion degrees below zero
b. If you spit
c. Hit the ground
d. It was so cold
a. A zillion degrees below zero
This year, we are lucky enough to be able to host a few dogs that would normally be in a shelter. The ASPCA is giving us a few of their dogs to allow them to have a chance to live outside of their cages. Because of this partnership with the ASPCA, we will also be holding adoption events every Saturday at Camp Doggy. If you are looking to expand your family, please join us for these adoption events.
a. Sequence
b. Cause and Effect
c. Problem and Solution
d. Compare and Contrast
b. Cause and Effect
Our star, the sun, is about 10 times larger than jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, and about 109 times larger than Earth.
Which is the correct word or phrase for jupiter,?
a. jupiter?
b. Jupiter,
c. Jupiter!
d. Correct as is
b. Jupiter,
I know that Jeff is smart, so I was confused when
he did such a vacuous thing as to jump off the roof
of our house.
In this sentence, the word vacuous means
a. stupid c. annoying
b. outstanding d. cowardly
a. stupid
Hazardous driving conditions threw cold water on our weekend plans.
“Threw cold water on” is an example of:
a. Simile c. Hyperbole
b. Metaphor d. Idiom
d. Idiom
Here is what a typical day at Camp Doggy will look like for your pooch: In the morning, they will go to the cafeteria and have home-made bacon and pancakes. After breakfast, they will be able to enjoy the beach on the lake until it's lunch time. For lunch, they will receive the meat-of-the-day. Once they're fueled up, they will go for their daily hike and agility training. After dinner and desert (peanut butter cake) they will be put into the cabins to watch a movie and then eventually fall asleep.
a. Chronological Order
b. Sequence
c. Cause and Effect
d. Description
b. Sequence
There are hundreds of billions of galaxies in the universe and each galaxy might have hundreds of billions of stars, star systems, and planets.
What is the correct word or phrase for stars, star systems, and planets.?
a. stars star systems, and planets!
b. stars, star systems and planets
c. stars star systems and planets,
d. correct as is
d. correct as is