Context Clues
What does gloomy most nearly mean?
"The sky was dark and gloomy before the storm."
A. Bright
B. Sad
C. Loud
D. Fast
B. Sad
"He runs as fast as a cheetah."
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Personification
B. Simile
"Dogs make great pets. They are loyal, friendly, and fun."
A. Dogs are loud
B. Dogs are good pets
C. Dogs need food
D. Dogs bark
B. Dogs are good pets
Story about a dragon adventure
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Explain
B. Entertain
"The dark clouds made everyone feel nervous."
Mood:
A. Happy
B. Scary
C. Calm
D. Excited
B. Scary
What does fragile mean?
"The glass vase is fragile, so handle it carefully."
A. Strong
B. Breakable
C. Heavy
D. Expensive
B. Breakable
"The wind whispered through the trees."
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Personification
D. Idiom
C. Personification
"Exercise is important because it keeps your body healthy and strong."
A. Exercise is hard
B. Exercise takes time
C. Exercise is good for you
D. Exercise is boring
C. Exercise is good for you
Article about recycling
A. Entertain
B. Confuse
C. Inform
D. Joke
C. Inform
"Playful and silly words"
Tone:
A. Serious
B. Angry
C. Playful
D. Sad
C. Playful
What does ancient mean?
"The ancient ruins were over 1,000 years old."
A. New
B. Broken
C. Very old
D. Hidden
C. Very old
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Literal
B. Hyperbole
"Reading helps improve vocabulary and understanding."
A. Reading is fun
B. Reading improves skills
C. Reading is long
D. Reading is quiet
B. Reading improves skills
Speech about saving water
A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Describe
D. Question
B. Persuade
"Cold and harsh voice"
Tone:
A. Kind
B. Friendly
C. Harsh
D. Excited
C. Harsh
What does reluctant mean?
"She was reluctant to speak in front of the class."
A. Excited
B. Nervous or unsure
C. Angry
D. Loud
B. Nervous or unsure
"Time is a thief."
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Idiom
C. Metaphor
"Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow."
A. Plants are green
B. Plants need certain things to live
C. Plants are pretty
D. Plants grow slowly
B. Plants need certain things to live
Recipe directions
A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Explain how to do something
D. Tell a story
C. Explain how to do something
"Warm sunshine made the day cheerful."
Mood:
A. Sad
B. Cheerful
C. Angry
D. Scary
B. Cheerful
What does scarce mean?
"Water was scarce during the drought."
A. Plenty
B. Easy to find
C. Limited
D. Dirty
C. Limited
"It’s raining cats and dogs."
A. Literal
B. Simile
C. Idiom
D. Metaphor
C. Idiom
"School uniforms can reduce distractions and help students focus."
A. Uniforms are uncomfortable
B. Students like uniforms
C. Uniforms help students focus
D. Uniforms are expensive
C. Uniforms help students focus
Advertisement for a new phone
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
C. Persuade
"The author uses serious and formal language."
Tone:
A. Silly
B. Angry
C. Formal
D. Excited
C. Formal