Figurative Language
What does the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?
A) It’s a sunny day
B) It’s raining very heavily
C) Cats and dogs are falling from the sky
D) The weather is calm
Answer: B) It’s raining very heavily
What does the prefix “un-” mean in the word "undo"?
A) To make something happen
B) To reverse or make something the opposite
C) To make something bigger
D) To add more to something
Answer: B) To reverse or make something the opposite
What is a rhyme?
A) A type of dance
B) A word that sounds the same as another word
C) A type of poem
D) A type of food
Answer: B) A word that sounds the same as another word
What is the main purpose of a heading in a story or article?
A) To tell the main idea of the paragraph
B) To introduce a new topic
C) To describe characters
D) To give examples
Answer: B) To introduce a new topic
What does a table of contents show you?
A) The names of the chapters and where they are
B) Pictures in the book
C) The main character's name
D) The book's title
Answer: A) The names of the chapters and where they are
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A) The stars were diamonds in the sky.
B) She was as fast as a cheetah.
C) The wind whispered through the trees.
D) The ice cream was melting like a slow river.
Answer: B) She was as fast as a cheetah.
What does the suffix “-ful” mean in the word "beautiful"?
A) Full of
B) Not
C) To make something happen
D) Without
Answer: A) Full of
Question: Which of these is an example of a poem with rhyme?
A) The sun is shining in the sky.
B) I went to the store, I bought some more.
C) She likes to read and play with her dog.
D) The tree is tall and has green leaves.
Answer: B) I went to the store, I bought some more.
What type of text structure is used when comparing two things, like a dog and a cat?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Problem and Solution
C) Compare and Contrast
D) Sequence
Answer: C) Compare and Contrast
What do bold words in a text usually mean?
A) They are fun to read
B) They are the title of the book
C) They are important or new words
D) They show the ending of the story
Answer: C) They are important or new words
What is the meaning of the phrase "She has a heart of gold"?
A) She is a kind and caring person
B) She is made of gold
C) She loves gold
D) She has a golden-colored heart
Answer: A) She is a kind and caring person
What does the suffix “-ly” mean in the word "quickly"?
A) In a quick way
B) A place where things are quick
C) A type of quick
D) To make something slow
Answer: A) In a quick way
What is a stanza in a poem?
A) A rhyme that repeats
B) A title of the poem
C) A group of lines in the poem
D) A single line of poetry
Answer: C) A group of lines in the poem
Read the paragraph below and identify its text structure.
"First, you put the paper in the printer. Then, you press the print button. After that, the printer will print the page, and you can take it out."
Chronological Text Structure
What is the purpose of an index in a nonfiction book?
A) To help you find definitions of words
B) To tell you the order of events in the book
C) To help you find pages where specific topics are discussed
D) To show pictures and captions
Answer: C) To help you find pages where specific topics are discussed
What does the phrase "The classroom was a zoo" mean?
A) The classroom was quiet
B) There were real animals in the classroom
C) The classroom was very noisy and chaotic
D) The classroom had a lot of books
Answer: C) The classroom was very noisy and chaotic
What does the prefix “re-” mean in the word "rewrite"?
Expected Answer: The prefix "re-" means to do something again. So, "rewrite" means to write something again.
Which of the following is a key feature of a Haiku poem?
A) It has 14 lines.
B) It uses a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
C) It tells a funny story.
D) It has a rhyme scheme.
B) It uses a 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
Which text structure would be used to show the order of events in a story?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Chronological
C) Compare and Contrast
D) Problem and Solution
Answer: B) Chronological
What is the purpose of a caption under a picture in a book?
A) To describe the picture
B) To tell the page number
C) To give the title of the book
D) To show the chapter
Answer: A) To describe the picture
Question: Write a sentence using a metaphor to describe a busy city street.
Expected Answer: "The city street was a river of people, flowing in every direction."
Write a sentence using the word "careful." What does the suffix “-ful” mean in this word?
Expected Answer: "Be careful when you carry that cup." The suffix “-ful” means full of, so "careful" means full of care or being cautious.
Describe the difference between a Haiku and a Limerick.
Expected Answer: A Haiku has 3 lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, usually about nature, while a Limerick has 5 lines with an AABBA rhyme scheme and is usually funny.
What text structure is used when a writer explains how one thing leads to another, like how a plant grows from a seed?
A) Problem and Solution
B) Sequence
C) Cause and Effect
D) Description
Answer: C) Cause and Effect
Imagine you are reading a nonfiction book. What text features might you see in the book that could help you understand it better?
Expected Answer: "In a nonfiction book, I might see pictures, captions, headings, bold words, and a glossary. These all help explain the topic and give more information."