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Kayla had a difficult time learning how to play the flute, Carrie thought it was a piece of a cake. What do they mean by it's a piece of cake?
a task that is easy to do
100
What is the correct way to write this sentence. Ucle Frank went to north Dakota on halloween.
Uncle Frank went to North Dakota on Halloween.
100
The begger quietly asked the servant for some baked goods. Which word is spelled incorrectly?
begger
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Which sentence shows the correct order of adjectives? A. The spotted, tall giraffe rested in the moonlight. B. The blue, large car was parked outside my house C. The red, little schoolhouse was 100 years old. D. The large, rectangular flag hung in the state house.
D. The large, rectangular flag hung in the state house.
100
Ahmie traveled like a bolt of lightning through the store until she found the book she was looking for. What does the following simile mean?
moved quickly through the store
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The children ran out of things to do on a cold rainy day and were driving their parents up the wall. What do they mean by driving their parents up the wall?
annoying/bothering their parents
200
The judge gave his judgmit in court. Write the misspelled word correctly.
Judgement
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My brother has tooken my favorite pencil. What is the correct way to spell tooken? A. takken B. tooked C. taken D. leave as is
C.taken
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What is an antonym for carefully? A. quietly B. delicately C. quickly D. carelessly
D. carelessly
200
The morning dew made the grass be a blanket of diamonds. What is it comparing? A. diamonds are covered with grass. B. grass is covered with diamonds C. grass is sparkling d. grass is valuable
C. grass is sparkling
300
When it was my turn to sign, my legs turned to cooked noodles. What does the mean by turned to cooked noodles? A. dancing B. excited C. magical D. nervous
D.nervous
300
Sasha, where are my shoes?" asked Hadley". Write the sentence correctly.
"Sasha, where are my shoes?" asked Hadley.
300
The Latin word audi- means "sound" Audible must mean___. A. unable to be heard B. able to talk C. unable to talk D. able to be heard
D. able to be heard
300
bar of hotel soap The word bar means______. A. to prevent or hold back B. a counter where beverages are served C. piece of solid material D. a long piece of metal
C. piece of solid material
300
Which simile would you use to describe a boy who is overly pleased with himself? A. He is as happy as a clam B. He is as proud as a peacock C. He is as brave as a lion. D. He is as clear as mud.
B. He is as proud as a peacock
400
She was hungry as a horse. What does the phrase mean?
She was very hungry
400
Write the following sentence correctly. "we our going to go to staples to buy my new BackPack," informed Jenny.
"We are going to go to Staples to buy my new backpack, informed Jenny.
400
What does the word distribute mean. (tribute means "pay" or "bestow") A. give out B. take away C. have D. not have
A. give out
400
They peered through the window. Which of the following words is a synonym for the word peered? A. lingered B. gazed C. appeared D. sneaked
B. gazed
400
She feels life is a fashion show. What do they mean by this metaphor? A. walks like a model B. always have to dress good. C. always wears high heels D. walks in a straight line
B. always have to dress good
500
Practice what you preach. What does this phrase mean?
You should do what you say.
500
Suppose you were asked to write a sentence that used the word, "hesitate" correctly. Which sentence could you write? Select three that apply. A. Don't hesitate to ask for my help when you need it. B. I should hesitate along when I realized I am late. C. John decided to hesitate a moment and double check his answers before finishing. D. Chen prefers to hesitate and think carefully before making any choice.
A, C, D
500
The mechanics ordered they're equipmet over the weekend. Which words are spelled incorrectly?
they're, equipmet
500
Polar bears, ________________ are endangered species, live in the arctic. Which relative pronoun or relative adverb would complete this sentence.
which
500
The baby is as cute as kitten! What does this phrase mean?
the baby is very cute like a kitten.