VOCAB
high point
culmination
proved
affirmed
What type of figurative language is this?
Its raining cats and dogs
1. idiom
2. personification
3. simile
idiom
Which of the sentences below is an example of personification?
1. The chocolate bar was as tasty as a cookie.
2. The bird was as loud as a train.
3. The cheesecake was staring me in the face.
3. The cheesecake was staring me in the face.
What tense is the underlined verb in the sentence below? (have thought)
For years I have thought about running in the Olympics.
1. present
2. future
3. past
past
prepare
prime
last a long time
durable
What is the conflict of the story "Onward?"
The explorers have failed 4 times at reaching the North Pole by foot. They are trying for a 5th time, dealing with freezing temperatures, dangerous icy conditions, and management of supplies.
What is the connotation or meaning of the sentence below?
The trip to Cape Sheridan was an ice busting, gut-wrenching voyage.
1. easy
2. difficult
3. sad
4. happy
difficult
Which sentence has a present verb tense?
1. William brought his folder to the teacher.
2. Melanie will shout every time she gets a low grade.
3. Anthony behaves very well in math.
3. Anthony behaves very well in math.
members
participants
the same as
equivalent
Using textbook find evidence as to what happened to Henson during his voyage?
page 384
Why do you think the explorers were successful at reaching the North Pole this time?
Henson and Peary failed 4 times already, so they learned from their mistakes. They also had newcomers who helped, and used different tactics.
Which sentence has a past tense verb?
1. Andres studies hard during school.
2. Fabian laughed loudly during music.
3. Bryanna will draw baby Yoda.
2. Fabian laughed loudly during music.
concluded
deduced
a large area
expanse
The newcomers believed the trip would be a sporting event. Why did Henson think differently?
Henson had already experienced this mission 4 times. He knew that it was not peachy. It was full of danger, exhaustion.
What was the Inuit way of warming up?
Putting cold foot on warm stomach of a person.
Which sentence has a future perfect verb tense?
1. By June, we will have grown our grass.
2. Every day we give vegetables to the poor.
3. Last week I dropped my shoe.
1. By June, we will have grown our grass.
very cold
frigid
gave up
sacrificed
At the end of the trip, Henson was traveling ________ hours a day.
1. 8-10
2. 5-7
3. 18-20
4. 24
18-20
What was the ONE benefit of the temperatures being frigid during the mission?
The cold weather made the ice solid so the men could walk on it safely.
Which sentence is written correctly?
1. A dog is a popular pet but a cat was a good choice too.
2. I will read a nonfiction book, and I will write a report about what I learn.
3. Every time Douglas reads his favorite book, he discovered something new.
2. I will read a nonfiction book, and I will write a report about what I learn.