Parts of Speech
This is a person, place, or thing.
noun
When someone compares two things using like or as.
simile
What do you call a cow with no legs?
Define the word using the affix.
Your answer is incorrect.
a. correct again b. not correct
c. most correct d. before correct
b. not correct
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is: A. The dog’s name is Paco. B. Everyone should have a dog. C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life. D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
A word used in place of a noun. Ex: I, me, we, she
Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
What is this sentence an example of?
metaphor
Why did the teddy bear so no to dessert?
She was already stuffed!!
Define the word using the affix.
You misspelled the words.
a. under spelled b. over spelled
c. spelled correctly d. wrongly spelled
d. wrongly spelled
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! The main idea of this passage is: A. Eric plays baseball. B. Eric scores a homerun. C. How to play baseball. D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
A word that expresses and action.
verb
The wind is howling.
What is the sentence an example of?
personification
What has ears but cannot hear?
Define the word using the affix.
Don't underestimate the importance of reading.
a. estimate too little b. estimate too much
c. estimate again d. estimate before
a. estimate too little
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! The main idea of this passage is: A. Weekends are times to travel. B. The writer enjoys spending time with family. C. The writer’s grandparents live far away. D. The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
B. The writer enjoys spending time with family.
A word used to describe a noun or pronoun.
Adjective
It's raining cats and dogs.
What is this sentence an example of?Idiom
What is a witch's favorite subject in school?
Spelling!!
You get smarter every day.
a. less smart b. over smart
c. more smart d. smart again
c. more smart
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success. The main idea of this passage is: A. The Wright Brothers worked hard. B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. C. Inventors build kites and bicycles. D. The first flight was in 1903.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
adverb
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
What is this sentence an example of?
Alliteration
How do you make a lemon drop?
You just let it fall.
I am hopeful that everyone will do their best on this test.
a. full of hope b. less hope
c. full of fear d. hope againa. full of hope
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
a. Homemade pizza is yummy.
b. How to make homemade pizza.
c. Pizza is life.
b. How to make homemade pizza.