Main Idea
Birds that migrate, such as some ducks and geese, leave their home in the winter. Using the example clue, the word migrate in this sentence means
A - swimming
B - flying
C - to move
C - to move
Every student in class had to take a state reading and writing test in the spring. From the beginning of the school year, the teacher taught many language arts lessons. The children read and wrote a great deal in class and at home. In the springtime, the results were amazing. What can you infer about this text?
Lots of preparation was the key to the students' success.
James' mother was as proud as a peacock when he became a doctor. The simile as proud as a peacock means:
James' mother was proud of him
Cinderella and Snow White aren't the only fairy tales ever told. The library has ethnic fairy tales from all around the world! There you can find fairy tales from other countries such as Russia, China, Sweden, and Africa. You won't believe all the different stories!
The library has ethnic fairy tales from all around the world.
John liked to go on expeditions such as ski trips, rock climbing, and mountain climbing. Using the example clue, the word expeditions in this sentence means
A - trips
B - heights
C - classes
D - jobs
A - trips
The maiden was trapped in a tower. She waited and waited. One day a friendly dragon flew to the window. The maiden smiled. She jumped out the window and onto his back. Soon her feet touched the ground. She hugged the dragon. How can we tell that the maiden was happy?
She hugged the dragon.
On the cold winter day, under the covers, I kept as snug as a bug in a rug. The simile as snug as a bug in a rug means:
I was cozy in my bed.
We know Katrina is apprehensive about many things because she is so afraid of petting large animals, seeing spiders on the wall, ad walking through the tall grass. Using the example clue, the word apprehensive in this sentence means
A - thin
B - hopeful
C - fearful
D - likeable
C - fearful
Tom packed his clothes in the suitcase. His family was going on vacation. It would take many days for them to get there. He had a bag of books and puzzles to help pass the time. How were Tom and his family traveling?
Car
Walter is a real couch potato. The metaphor couch potato means:
Walter is lazy.
Julie bought a gift for her mom at a cart in the mall. The kiosk sells special chocolate candies. Using the example clue, the word kiosk in this sentence means
A - car
B - cart
C - office
D - department
B - cart
Dave Smith was an astronaut. He loved outer space. He trained hard. On one mission he went around Earth on its orbit. On another mission he landed on the moon. What do you think Dave Smith had to study a lot in order to become an astronaut?
Science
Sean created a recipe for disaster in the actions he took. The metaphor recipe for disaster means:
Sean's actions could cause a major problem.
Some people feel perplexed by brain teasers, while others figure them out quickly. Using the comparison clue, the word perplexed in this sentence means
A - troubled or confused
B - at ease
C - calm
D - relaxed
A - troubled or confused
Kim's baby brother kept crying. It had been a busy day and now it was very late. The baby was fed and had a clean diaper. Still he cried. Kim's mom rocked him until he fell asleep. Why was Kim's baby brother crying?
He was tired and cranky.
Jasmine is always behind us because she is as slow as molasses. The simile slow as molasses means:
Jasmine walks very slowly.