Capitalization
Context Clues
Figurative Language
Sentence Fix-It
ELA Mix-Up
100

Correct this: my birthday is on saturday.

My birthday is on Saturday.

100

After sprinting five laps, Jordan was exhausted and could barely stand. What does exhausted mean?

Very tired.

100

The classroom was a zoo during the substitute teacher’s lesson. What figurative language is used?

Metaphor.

100

Correct this: on monday, maya read the book holes in english class.

On Monday, Maya read the book Holes in English class.

100

A nocturnal animal, or an animal active at night, may sleep during the day. What type of context clue is used?

Definition clue.

200

Correct this: mr. jones teaches english at bayside middle school.

Mr. Jones teaches English at Bayside Middle School.

200

The kitten was timid; unlike its bold brother, it hid behind the couch. What does timid mean?

Shy or easily frightened.

200

Her smile was as bright as the sun. What figurative language is used?

Simile.

200

Correct and define parched: on friday, we were parched after soccer practice.

On Friday, we were parched after soccer practice; parched means very thirsty.

200

Unlike the generous donor, the selfish man kept all his money. What type of context clue is used?

Contrast clue.

300

Correct this title: the lightning thief by rick riordan.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.

300

The broken vase was fragile, so Mia carefully carried the pieces. What does fragile mean?

Easily broken.

300

The wind whispered through the trees. What figurative language is used?

Personification.

300

Correct and identify the figurative language: the test was a piece of cake.

The test was a piece of cake; metaphor (meaning easy).

300

The road was treacherous because ice covered every curve. What does treacherous mean?

Dangerous.

400

Correct this: “can you visit aunt leah in georgia?” asked dad.

“Can you visit Aunt Leah in Georgia?” asked Dad.

400

Although Jamal was reluctant to speak, he finally shared his idea. What does reluctant mean?

Unwilling or hesitant.

400

I have told you a million times to clean your room! What figurative language is used?

Hyperbole.

400

Correct and define vivid: ms. patel gave a vivid description of new york city.

Ms. Patel gave a vivid description of New York City; vivid means clear, bright, or detailed.

400

Correct this: we studied ancient egypt in world history. Then define ancient.

We studied ancient Egypt in World History; ancient means very old.

500

Which word stays lowercase? The Atlantic Ocean touches the eastern coast of the United States.

eastern.

500

The crowd was jubilant after the final goal, cheering and dancing. What does jubilant mean?

Extremely joyful.

500

The alarm clock screamed at me at 6 a.m. What figurative language is used?

Personification.

500

Correct and identify the figurative language: the rain tapped on the window.

The rain tapped on the window; personification.

500

The classroom was a zoo is a metaphor. What does it mean?

The classroom was wild, noisy, or chaotic.