Similes 1
Theme 1
Similes 2
Theme 2
100
Read the sentence
"My face was as white as a ghost when I saw the monster!"
What does, "as white as a ghost" mean?
a. I was happy.
b. What ghost?
c. I was crying.
d. I was frightened.
d. I was frightened.
100
Read the passage below
"You see, this restaurant was my grandparents' dream. They came to this country and worked hard to make their dream come true. Now Texas is our home." "Wow," said Hector. "Maybe when I grow up, I can cook at the Pepper Place!" "No, I want to be the cook!" Rosa protested. Grandma Maria laughed,. "You can both cook", she promised. "You can both carry on our family's dream."
What is the lesson of the passage?
a. Grandmother's are wise.
b. Family and friends are important.
c. Dreams can come true with hard work.
d. Brothers and sisters should try to get along.
c. Dreams can come true with hard work.
100
Read the sentence
"The toddler was running around as busy as a bee".
What does, "as busy as a bee" mean?
a. The toddler was very busy running around.
b. The toddler was walking.
c. The toddler was running around in a bee costume.
d. The toddler liked eating honey.
a. The toddler was very busy running around.
100
What is the theme of the passage?
a. Doing your share.
b. Taking a stand.
c. Loyalty.
d. Being yourself.
a. Doing your share.
200
Read the sentence below
After a long hike, my throat is as dry as a bone.
What does "throat as dry as a bone" mean?
a. Throat is a little bit dry.
b. Throat is very dry.
c. Throat is moist.
d. Throat feels normal.
b. Throat is very dry.
200
Read the passage below
"I don't want to leave you!" cried Jessica. "Look at this airport! I will get lost without you. I will get lost in Arizona, too." "Jessica," Dad said, "your life in Arizona will be very much like your life here. The children there like to play soccer just like you. You will make many new friends. Plus, your mother is excited that you will be with her again. She misses you very much."
What is the lesson of the passage?
a. Try your best in everything you do.
b. Do not worry about what others think.
c. You can make new friends wherever you go.
d. Change is scary but it can be good for you.
d. Change is scary but it can be good for you.
200
Read the sentence
"The football player is as strong as an Ox".
What does, "as strong as an Ox" mean?
a. The football player lifts weights.
b. The football player is very strong.
c. The football player has average strength.
d. The football player has very little strength.
b. The football player is very strong.
200
What is the theme of the passage?
a. Gently getting someone to do something, is better than trying to force them.
b. If you are determined, you can do anything.
c. Change doesn't have to be scary.
d. Our differences are what make us unique.
a. Gently getting someone to do something, is better than trying to force them.
300
Read the sentence below
Timmy's legs shook like jelly as he went through the door alone.
What does it mean that "Timmy's legs shook like jelly"?
a. He was scared.
b. He was hungry.
c. There was jelly on his legs.
d. The floor shook under him.
a. He was scared.
300
Read the passage below
"As the plane lifted off the ground, Jessica looked out the window. She opened the envelope and wiped away a tear. Inside was a photograph of Dad smiling! There was his old wood house, too. Jessica smiled, too. She hoped that Dad would visit her soon.
Which word tells how Jessica feels when she sees Dad's picture?
a. angry
b. confused
c. happy
d. worried
c. happy
300
Read the sentence below
People came from far away, as hungry as bears waking from their long winter nap.
What does the author mean that people were "as hungry as bears"?
a. They were very loud.
b. They were very scary.
c. They were large and fuzzy.
d. They could eat a lot of food.
d. They could eat a lot of food.
300
What is the theme of the passage?
a. There is a solution to every problem.
b. Help friends only when it helps you too.
c. Slow and steady wins the race.
d. Believe in yourself.
a. There is a solution to every problem.
400
Read the sentence below.
The airport was as busy as an anthill with people hurrying this way and that.
What does it mean that "the airport was as busy as an anthill"?
a. The airport looked like an anthill.
b. There were anthills at the airport.
c. There were a lot of people at the airport.
d. The people ran away from ants at the airport.
c. There were a lot of people at the airport.
400
What is the theme of the passage?
a. Selfishness leads to sadness.
b. Being resourceful solves problems.
c. Two wishes are better than one.
d. Kindness leads to becoming rich.
a. Selfishness leads to sadness.
400
Read the sentence
"I was tucked into the sleeping bag as snug as a bug in a rug".
What does, "as snug as a bug in a rug" mean?
a. Ms. A, what does this even mean?
b. I was tucked into the rug.
c. There was a bug in the sleeping bag.
d. I was tucked in the sleeping bag comfortably and cozy.
d. I was tucked in the sleeping bag comfortably and cozy.
400
What is the theme of the passage?
a. Greed leads to unhappiness.
b. Birds are good luck.
c. Always be kind to your siblings.
d. Greed leads to becoming rich.
a. Greed leads to unhappiness.
500
Read the sentence below.
The girl stood out like a sore thumb at the meeting.
What does it mean that the girl stood out like a sore thumb?
a. The girl did not stick out.
b. The girl stuck out a little bit.
c. The girl was very noticeable.
d. What girl are we even talking about Ms. A?
c. The girl was very noticeable.
500
Read the passage below
"You see, this restaurant was my grandparents' dream. They came to this country and worked hard to make their dream come true. Now Texas is our home." "Wow," said Hector. "Maybe when I grow up, I can cook at the Pepper Place!" "No, I want to be the cook!" Rosa protested. Grandma Maria laughed,. "You can both cook", she promised. "You can both carry on our family's dream."
What do Hector and Rosa think after their grandma tells them about their families restaurant?
a. They are proud of their family.
b. They do not want to do chores.
c. They want to open a new restaurant.
d. They are worried that the restaurant will close.
a. They are proud of their family.
500
Read the sentence below
"No, Grandma," Rosa said, her brown eyes as big as saucers. "Please tell us!"
Why are Rosa's eyes "as big as saucers"?
a. Rosa is upset.
b. Rosa is curious.
c. Rosa's eyes are brown.
d. Rosa's eyes are shining.
b. Rosa is curious
500
What is the theme of the passage?
a. Honesty
b. Jealousy
c. Kindness
d. Hope
a. Honesty