Similes and Metaphors
What is the meaning of this metaphor: Like a tree with deep roots, the Patton family had made their home in Oakland.
A. The Patton family had made a home in a large tree.
B. The Patton family had made a home to stay in for a long time.
The Patton family had made a home to stay in for a long time.
To treat a bee sting, first remove the stinger. Next wash the area, and then apply ice.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
A. to persuade
B. to inform
C. to entertain
Select the word that means separated from other things or people.
The Galapagos Islands are extremely isolated. They lie more than six hundred miles away from the coast of South America. That's why animals such as the giant tortoise and land iguana developed there.
isolated
Which sentence states a fact?
A. In the Middle Ages, knights rode horses and wore armor made of metal.
B. For all his weapons and armor, a knight was just a bully on horseback.
A. In the Middle Ages, knights rode horses and wore armor made of metal.
When Mia found a tire at the end of her line instead of a fish, her brother doubled over laughing."Nice catch!" Rick howled.Ten minutes later, it was Mia's turn to laugh."If we keep this up, we'll have a whole set in no time!" she said, slapping Rick on the back.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Simile or metaphor:
Sawyer went down the slide face-first, like a penguin
Science experiments are due Tuesday morning by noon. Projects should be brought to Mr. Logan's room.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
A. to persuade
B. to inform
C. to entertain
b. to inform
Select the word that means most important.
Most people think that the primary job of their nose is to pick up smells. But did you know your nose has another job? Special cells in the nose and mouth work together to tell you how something tastes.
primary
Which sentence states a fact?
A. The Channel Tunnel, which runs beneath the English Channel, connects England and France by rail.
B. The construction of the Channel Tunnel cost a ridiculous amount of money.
A. The Channel Tunnel, which runs beneath the English Channel, connects England France by rail.
Read the text.Anthony threw his hands up. He'd done it again! The leaves of his aloe vera plant were droopy and wrinkled. Last month, his spider plant had shriveled up. The month before that, his fern had turned brown. Next time, he would get a fake plant.
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
Which sentence uses a metaphor:
A. The baby fish in the aquarium are tiny specks.
B. The baby fish in the aquarium are as tiny as specks.
A. The baby fish in the aquarium are tiny specks.
Are weeds taking over your garden? Hire Green Thumb Gardeners to prepare your garden for spring.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
A. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain
b. to persuade
Select the word that means very bad.
In Major League Baseball, the 1899 Cleveland Spiders are remembered for their many losses. Their record was a dismal 134 losses, 20 wins. In their closing game, the score was 19 to 3. After that loss, the Spiders never played again.
Which sentence states a fact?
A. Jackie Robinson was the most noteworthy baseball player of the 1940s and '50s.
B. Jackie Robinson played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956.
B. Jackie Robinson played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956.
Read the text.Cara raised her arms over her head and stretched. "I can't believe we beat the high score!" She walked over to the window and opened the curtains. The streets were quiet and the streetlamps were on. "Oh no! My dad's not going to be happy with me!"
Based on the text, which sentence is more likely to be true?
B. Cara's dad told her she had to be home before dark.
Everly threw the ball like a football player.
A. Everly throws far and straight.
B. Everly threw the ball to a football player.
A. Everly throws far and straight.
Wesley gasped. A bird was in his living room, flying in circles.
What is the text's most likely purpose?
a. to inform
b. to persuade
c. to entertain
c. to entertain
Select the word that means the period during which someone rules.
Cleopatra was queen of Egypt from the age of eighteen until her death at thirty-nine. During her reign, she shared the throne first with one brother, then another brother, and then finally her son. She is remembered as a strong and clever leader.
reign
Which sentence states a fact?
A. The Maya people of Central America had some peculiar ideas about chocolate.
B. The Maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
B. The Maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
Ayana slipped out of bed and tiptoed down the hall. But when she opened the door at the end, she found a closet, not the bathroom. Ayana tried another door and found the office.By the time she found the bathroom, Ayana couldn't remember where her room was!
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
C. Ayana is not in her own home.
A. Shae felt really tall
B. Shae felt really tired
B. Shae felt really tired.
During hot summer days, protect your skin from the sun. Remember to wear sunscreen, long sleeves, and a hat. Everyday choices make a difference!
What is the text's most likely purpose?
a. to entertain
b. to persuade
c. to inform
b. to persuade
Select the word that means think or wonder about something.
Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has a surface temperature of -290oF. Even so, scientists at NASA speculate that there may be life on Titan. Certain gases in Titan's atmosphere could have been produced by life forms.Which sentence states a fact?
A. Some mosquitos carry germs that can cause diseases like yellow fever.
B. The worst diseases are spread to humans by mosquitos.
A. Some mosquitos carry germs that can cause diseases like yellow fever.
"Laura, I thought you were going to rake the yard," Mom said. Laura looked up from her book. "I did! Didn't you see the huge pile of leaves out front?" Just then, Laura's cousins walked in the front door, brushing leaves and twigs from their clothes.
Based on the text, which sentence is most likely to be true?
C. Laura's cousins just undid all of Laura's hard work.