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Figurative Language
Context Clues
Editing
Comprehension
Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots
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"He's as tall as a tree!"
What is Simile.
100
“Well, then what about Kevin?” I persisted, not ready to give up easily. “Maybe he could take us.” What does persisted mean?
What is to not give up.
100
If Angie doesn't leave now, she ________ late for her doctor's appointment.
What is "will be."
100
Which of the following is an opinion? a. Workers placed five flags in Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theater. b. The flag hung on a pole to the left of Lincoln. c. After the shooting, the flag went back to the U.S. Treasury. d. The flag makes history real.
What is D. The flag makes history real.
100
Geology is the study of the biological, chemical, and physical history of the earth. What does the root logy mean?
What is the study of something.
200
"I'll be back in two seconds."
What is Understatement.
200
“First of all, you and Marla need a parent chaperone with you at the mall to keep you safe." What does chaperone mean?
What is an adult or person who goes along with a group to take care of it or look out for it.
200
I _________ (think) Greta was brave to act in the play.
What is "thought."
200
The flag was located_____________ first and __________ next. a. in Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theater / at the U.S. Treasury b. at the U.S. Treasury / in Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theater c. with a Civil War veteran / at the U.S. Treasury d. at the Connecticut Historical Society / at the U.S. Treasury
What is A.
200
Zoology is the study of the biology and behavior of animals. What does the root zoo mean?
What is animal.
300
"She's a cheetah on the track."
What is Metaphor.
300
"Second, Kevin is volunteering next weekend by giving time to help build a home for a family that needs one.” What does volunteering mean?
What is giving time to help others.
300
I _______ (spend) five dollars at the store.
What is "spent."
300
When she found the flag, Kelly Nolin said she got quiet and her heart skipped a beat. We can guess that a. she knew the flag was very important. b. the Civil War made her excited. c. her work at the Historical Society was secret. d. the place where she found the flag was scary.
What is A. She knew the flag was very important.
300
A plant or animal that is phototropic grows or moves toward or away from light. What does the root trop mean?
What is to turn or move.
400
"He's 1,000 feet tall!"
What is Hyperbole.
400
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach. What does remorse mean?
What is regret.
400
Correct: An owl's screech echoed through the trees'.
What is An owl's screech echoed through the trees.
400
Since the flag was kept in a storage room for probably most of the 76 years it was owned by the Connecticut Historical Society, the society probably a. had no room to display it. b. doesn’t use the storage room often. c. thought that the flag was too valuable to display. d. forgot they had the flag or did not know it was so important.
What is D. forgot they had the flag or did not know it was so important.
400
Paleography is the study of ancient writing. What does the root paleo mean?
What is ancient.
500
"The leaves danced in the wind."
What is Personification.
500
The lady decided that it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend. What does beckoned mean?
What is to call over.
500
Correct: The childrens teacher listened carefully to their explanations.
What is The children's teacher listened carefully to their explanations.
500
Why were there flags surrounding the box in the theatre where Lincoln was watching a play?
What is answers will vary: Flags displayed around the box where Lincoln was sitting acknowledged his position as President of the U.S. and were a symbol of respect.
500
An astrometer is a tool that is used to measure and compare the amount of light that stars give off. What does the root meter mean?
What is to measure.