Massive Mission
Which sentence from the selection "A Massive Mission" best shows that people were enthusiastic about Endeavour's journey?
J) This historic move, which costs approximately 10 million dollars to complete, also became a huge social event. (paragraph 4)
Which sentence from the selection "DO Look Down!" best explains why the Hualapai wanted to create the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
B) They needed an extreme attraction to bring new economic life to their home. (paragraph 2)
Simile
The teacher (blank) left the classroom, (blank) slammed the door.
Not only, but also
Bella bought blue booties before bed.
Alliteration
Based on paragraph 2 of the selection "A Massive Mission," what is the most likely reason Endeavour flew to different places in California before landing at the Los Angeles International Airport?
C) To give most people the opportunity to view the shuttle
The word protrudes has a Latin root, trudere, meaning "to thrust." What does protrudes mean in paragraph 1 of the selection "DO Look Down!"?
D) Sticks out from an area
Which of the waterslides at Wild Water West is your favorite? I like the red slide-I bet it twists and turns at least ten times.
Alliteration
Neither, nor
Kenny likes candy. He has a sweet tooth.
Idiom
How does the author organize paragraphs 2 through 5 of the selection "A Massive Mission"?
F) By detailing the order of events that brought Endeavour to its final destination
Why does the author use questions in paragraph 3 of the selection "DO Look Down!"?
H) To emphasize that creating the skywalk was complicated because nothing like it had ever been built
Maria couldn't take her eyes off the candle on the table. The flame danced in front of her, gracefully bending, turning, and reaching out to the music only it could hear.
Personification
The bus will leave on time (blank) we reach (blank) not.
Whether, or
My dad's snoring is louder than a freight train.
Hyperbole
What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection "A Massive Mission"?
B) To highlight the efforts taken to transport Endeavour To a museum
What can the reader conclude about the tribal elders based on paragraph 4 of the selection "DO Look Down!"?
F) They carefully considered how the skywalk would impact their community.
My mouth is on fire! I need water! I can't believe that I just ate that habanero pepper!
Hyperbole
The animal shelters are (blank) safe (blank) secure.
both, and
The crayons waited eagerly, hoping Jenny would use them again.
personification
How is paragraph 3 of the selection "A Massive Mission" similar to paragraph 4 of the selection "DO Look Down!"?
F) Both paragraphs emphasize that planning ahead was an essential part of the projects.
In the selection "DO Look Down!," the author includes the photographs and their captions most likely to highlight which idea?
C) The Grand Canyon Skywalk brings visitors to Grand Canyon West.
My sister should be a mermaid. I think she would live in water if my mom would let her!
Metaphor
(blank) Mia (blank) max would drive the car.
Either, or
The motor was humming all night.
Onomatopoeia