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Synonyms
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Writers Backpack
Writers Backpack 2
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Why was George known as "the plant doctor" A. He knew which plants could be used to treat sickness B. he liked to wear a white coat when he worked in the garden C. he knew how to make ailing plants become healthy again D. he made medicines out of plants in his labratory
What is C. he knew how to make ailing plants become healthy again
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In paragraph 4 of our non fiction text about George Washington Carver, it says that "Carver was particularly concerned with the PLIGHT of poor black farmers". Which of these is the BEST synonym for plight? A. problems B. rudeness C. shyness D. ambition
What is A. problems
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In paragraph 5 of our non fiction text, those Carver wanted to help are described as IMPOVERISHED. Which of these is the best antonym for impoverished? A. lonely B. rich C. intelligent D. healthy
What is B. rich
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Uses "like" or "as" to compare two unrelated things
What is a SIMILIE
100
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers is an example of
What is an alliteration or tongue twister
200
Why did George leave the Carvers and move to Neosho? A. He wanted to look for his mother B. He wanted to go to school C. He was tired of helping Mrs. Carver with her household chores D. He wanted to open a laundry
What is B. He wanted to go to school
200
"Laura's books received accolades from the critics." Which is the best synonym for accolades? A. questions B. disapproval C. praise D. suggestions
What is C. praise
200
"The early years of her marriage brought both joy and misfortune." Which of the following is the best antonym for misfortune? A. good luck B. adventure C. ambition D. illness
What is A. good luck
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Woof, crash, boom, kazaam, Choo-Choo are examples of what
What is an onomatopoeia
200
A poem that is composed of 3 lines. The 1st line contains 5 syllables, the 2nd contains 7 and the 3rd contains 5 is known as what?
What is a haiku
300
What was the Jesup Wagon used for? A. Carrying picked cotton from the fields B. hauling peanuts to market C. taking farmers into town to go shopping D. showing farming methods to farmers
What is D. showing farming methods to farmers
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"One of the South's most celebrated spies was Rose O'Neal Greenhow." What is the best synonym for celebrated A. entertaining B. famous C. boastful D. generous
What is B. famous
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"During World War II, the United States experienced a labor shortage." An antonym for shortage is A. tall B. lack of C. peace D. abundance
What is D. abundance
300
The fog was a blanket covering the road is an example of what?
What is a metaphor
300
Green, Big, Happy...These are words that describe a noun, they are known as.
What is an adjective
400
What is one of hte reasons why Carver encouraged the farmers to grow peanuts? A. There was a limited market for cotton B. Peanuts are a healthy food to eat because they are a good source of protein C. They would be able to make peanut candy D. Growing peanuts would make them famous
What is B. Peanuts are a healthy food to eat because they are a good source of protein
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"Thousands of avid fans came to the games, hoping to see Babe Ruth slam the ball into the bleachers." Which is the best synonym for avid? A. enthusiastic B. jealous C. amused D. clever
What is A. enthusiastic
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"Forlorn and ashamed, Echo hid in valleys and in caves." What is the best antonym for forlorn? A. cheerful B. frightened C. weak D. attractive
What is A. cheerful
400
As wiggily as jello is an example of
What is a similie
400
Mrs. Konicek is going to Mexico. She is going to Mexico. What part of speech is "she"
What is a pronoun
500
With which of these statements would Carver have agreed? A successful person is... A. Someone who becomes famous B. Someone who drives and expensive car. C. Someone who helps to improve the lives of others. D. Someone who makes a lot of money
What is C. Someone who helps to improve the lives of others
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"Women were encouraged to join a vital war industry during a time of need." What is the best synonym for vital? A. busy B. very important C. unnecessary D. silly
What is B. very important
500
"Fighting with as much valor as men, she faced enemy fire in more than 35 battles." What is the best antonym for valor? A. strength B. affection C. cowardice D. sorrow
What is C. cowardice
500
'It's raining cats and dogs' AND 'life's a beach' are examples of
What is an idiom
500
The Olympics are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia this year. Some of the events are ice skating, skiing and hockey. My favorite skiers are Bode Miller and Lindsey Vonn. What are the Proper nouns?
What is Olympics, Vancouver, British Columbia, Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn