Figurative Language
Context Clues
Text Structures
Grammar
Miscellaneous
100

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

After a day at the beach, Larry looked like a lobster. 

Simile 

100

State the definition of the italicized word:

I forgot to eat breakfast, so I was famished by lunchtime. 

"Famished" means "hungry."

100

Tell me the text structure associated with this story: 

My morning was chaotic! First, I woke up late. Then, the hot water heater broke, so I had to take a cold shower. Next, I missed the bus! Lastly, I schlepped to school and arrived ten minutes late.

Sequence

100

Every sentence must have these to be complete. 

A subject and a predicate

100

What is Ms. Moreau's favorite animal?

A sea turtle! Sksksk

200

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

The snow was a blanket.

Metaphor

200

State the definition of the italicized word:

The temperature was very cold, so the students huddled together for warmth. 

"Huddled" means "gathered." 
200

Which text structure best fits this scenario? 

I ignored my teacher's direction to walk in the hallway, so as a result, I tripped and fell. 

Cause and effect

200

Identify the subject in this sentence: 

Kelsey went to the store for snacks.

The subject is "Kelsey." 

200

Who is the main character in "Attack on Titan?"

Eren Yeager 

300

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

I heard a loud slam when my brother shut his door. 

Onomatopoeia 

300

State the definition of the italicized word: 

When her friend did not invite Julie to a birthday party, her lower lip trembled, and she started to cry. 

"Trembled" means "shook."

300

Which text structure best fits this situation?

My phone battery died, so I plugged it into the charger. 

Problem and solution

300

Identify the complete predicate in this sentence: 

The kitten slept in a cozy wicker basket. 

The complete predicate is, "slept in a cozy wicker basket."

300

What is the name of the "dog" in Invader Zim?

Gir

400

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

Donny Duncan dunked a dozen Dunkin donuts. 

Alliteration

400

State the definition of the italicized word:

The traffic in New York City is so loud! How could anyone tolerate that noise?

"Tolerate" means "put up with." 

400

Tell me the text structure associated with this response:

"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "The Road Not Taken" are the same because they both take place in a forest. They are different because one takes place in winter, and the other takes place in fall. 

Compare and contrast

400

Please correct the following sentence: 

I would like to go to taco bell but I have to put gas in my car first. 

I would like to go to Taco Bell, but I have to put gas in my car first. 

400

How many planets are in our solar system?

There are 8 planets.
500

Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

My teacher gave me a ton of homework. 

Hyperbole

500

State the definition of the italicized word:

The kindergartner's handwriting was illegible. 

"Illegible" means "unreadable." 

500

Tell me the text structure associated with this story:

Coral snakes can be identified by their banded red, black, and yellow coloring. Most species are small in size. North American species average approximately 3 feet in length, although specimens of 5 feet or larger have been reported.  

Description 

500

How many types of sentences are there?

There are 4 types of sentences: Declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory. 

500

How many Star Wars movies are there?

There are 9 movies in the franchise.