Reading
The wind is as cold as ice is an example of a/an
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Alliteration
D. Personification
A. Simile
The mean score for the school basketball team is 42 points per game. What statement could be true?
A. The score for each game is less than 42 points.
B. The score for some games is more than 42 points.
C. The score for each game is more than 42 points.
D. The score for each game is exactly 40 points.
B. The score for some games is more than 42 points.
You snore louder than a freight train is an example of what.
Hyperbole
At the 2019 Kids Choice Awards, who won for Favorite Superhero?
A. Chris Evans (Captain America)
B. Jason Momoa (Aquaman)
C. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man)
D. Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther)
E. Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
C. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man)
Sorry Mrs. Hemond!
Libby hikes at a rate of 3 miles per hour. How far can she hike in 4 hours?
12 miles
Which sentence uses the word "minute" as it is used in the following: The damage ended up being relatively minute.
A. I'll make a few minute changes to your essay.
B. I'll just take a minute of your time.
C. I'll set the microwave for one minute.
D. I'll be there is just a minute.
A. I'll make a few minute changes to your essay.
A. 120 potatoes
B. 144 potatoes
C. 180 potatoes
D. 192 potatoes
D. 192 potatoes
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as is called __________.
A metaphor
According to a recent study, teens' favorite restaurant chain is:
A. Starbucks
B. Dunkin
C. Chick-fil-A
D. Chipotle
E. McDonald's
C. Chick-fil-A
In case you wanted to know, here are the official rankings:
1. Chick-fil-A
2. Starbucks
3. Chipotle
4. Dunkin
5. McDonald's
Which is the better buy: 12 oz container of juice for $0.85 or 8 oz container of juice for $0.50?
8 oz container of juice for $0.50
Which sentence used the word "sound" as it is used in the following: Her sound decisions made her successful in life.
A. Rain on a tin roof is a pleasing sound.
B. The decision was based on sound reasoning.
C. The sound of birds makes me happy.
D. "Please sound the alarm!" Sarah screamed.
B. The decision was based on sound reasoning.
Study the pattern below. What would be the tenth number in the pattern?
-26, -18, -10, -2, 6, 14, 22 ...
A. 46
B. 36
C. 27
D. 38
A. 46
The sun is smiling is an example of _________.
Personification
Finish the slogan for this ride at Hershey Park
"I survived the _____________."
SooperDooperLooper
Solve 2(x + 3) + x = 9
x = 1
Which sentence uses the word "film" as it is used in the following: A thin film of soap grime covered the shower door.
A. The film was both evocative and well-directed.
B. Perhaps you should film Edith's performance Friday night.
C. Jorge was dismayed to find that his camera was out of film.
D. The piano was covered with a heavy film of dust.
D. The piano was covered with a heavy film of dust.
Evaluate:
9x - 8 = 6x + 1 (when x = 3)
19 = 19
The following is an example of what?
Betty bought butter but the butter was bitter, so Betty bought better butter to make the bitter butter better.
(You're welcome Mr. Kiefer...LOL!)
Alliteration
What type of "trophy" does a winner at the Kids Choice Awards take home?
A surfboard
Find the value of 54.
625
Which statement is an example of a hyperbole?
A. The class groaned like little children when the teacher announced our assignment.
B. I had so much homework; I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!
C. The teacher told us to read Chapters 1-3 and then answer the study questions.
D. I had trouble believing that our teacher would give us that much homework on a Friday.
B. I had so much homework; I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!
True or False
6 (x - 1) > 8x - 7 (when x = 2)
False
6 > 9
________ is the use of words and phrases to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
Imagery
According to USA Today, how many marshmallow Peeps Bunnies would it take to match the height of the Washington Monument.
A. 1, 482
B. 1, 957
C. 2, 664
D. 3, 075
C. 2, 664
Sally's class has 24 girls and 8 boys. Her school has a total enrollment of 648 girls and 216 boys. Does the school have the same ratio of girls to boys as Sally's class?
Yes, 3:1