Figurative Language
Context Clues
Inferences
Terminology
Correct the Sentence
100
The baby was like an octopus, grabbing for everything in sight. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) simile
B) metaphor
C) personification
D) hyperbole
simile
100
Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it.
A)humor
B)main point
C)notes
D) laugh
B) main point
100
Bill and Jessica are almost done taking turns to choose the players for their teams. It was Jessica's turn to choose, and Kurt was the only person left. Jessica called Kurt's name. We can infer that:
A. Kurt is not a very good player.
B.Kurt is on Bill's team.
C. Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt's feelings.
D. Bill, Jessica, Kurt and the other players are playing basketball.
A. Kurt is not a very good player
100
Repeat or copy out from a text
a. claim
b. diagram
c. quote
d. support
c. quote
100
What time the soccer game star?
What time does the soccer game start?
200
The tree shook its branches angrily. What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence?
A) onomatopoeia
B) metaphor
C) hyperbole
D) personification
personification
200
My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach.A) dislikes intensely
B) eats eagerly
C) prepares and cooks
D) loves
A) dislikes intensely
200
"Larry, as your boss, I must say it has been very interesting working with you," Ms. Valdez said. "However, it seems that our company's needs and your performance style are not well matched. What is Ms. Valdez telling Larry?
A. She would feel bad if Larry quit.
B. Larry is being fired.
C. Larry is getting a raise.
D.She really enjoyed working with him.
B. Larry is being fired.
200
The message, lesson learned
a. theme
b. main idea
c. conclusion
d. Author’s purpose
a. theme
200
I can't not find the keys
I cannot find the keys
300
He was a library of information about baseball. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) simile
B) hyperbole
C) metaphor
D) personification
metaphor
300
Such are the vicissitudes of history. Nothing remains the same. Three hundred years of peace ended in darkness and confusion.
a. evils
b. mistakes
c. changes
d. rules
c. changes
300
Jim spends most of his time staring at the cement walls. He wishes he would have done things differently. Jim hates the meals he is served. He also hates having to wear the required uniform. Where is Jim most likely at?
A. Construction site.
B.School
C. Jail
D. The passage does not provide enough information to know.
C. Jail
300
Able to be believed, convincing
a. Credible
b. Opinion
c. Relevant
d. Summary
a. credible
300
I gonna get five oranges, six apples, and ten peach at the store.
I am going to get five oranges, six apples and ten peaches at the store.
400
The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) personification
B) onomatopoeia
C) metaphor
D) simile
personification
400
There is a large demand all over the United States for plants indigenous to the desert. Many people in Arizona have made a good business of growing and selling cacti and other local plants.
a. native
b. necessary
c. foreign
d. alien
a. native
400
Jill's hands were trembling, and sweat ran down her back. Her face was red, and she could feel her ears turning pink, too. Jill grabbed her speech and walked on stage. She smiled at the audience. What can you infer?
A.Jill has to give a speech.
B.Jill is nervous.
C.Jill was prepared.
D.All of the above.
D. All of the above
400
A reasonable guess based on text evidence
a. Evidence
b. Narrator
c. Inference
d. Claim
c. inference
400
I will call him when I get their
I will call him when I get there
500
My father was the sun and the moon to me. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A) simile
B) hyperbole
C) metaphor
D) personification
metaphor
500
One brother is an erudite professor; the other brother, however, has never shown any interest in books or learning.
A) old; elderly
B) well-educated; well-read
C) snobbish; stuck up
D) rude
B) well-educated; well-read
500
Sally sat down at the dinner table. Her plate was piled high with her mother's home cooking. Sally took very small bites and pushed the food around her plate. Her parents asked how her day was and made small talk. Sally wished her dog, Bubba, wasn't outside. What can you infer?
A.Sally isn't hungry.
B.Sally doesn't like what her mother made for dinner.
C.Sally's mother's cooking is awful.
D.All of the above.
D. All of the above
500
a true statement
a. Opinion
b. Fact
c. Evidence
d. Claim
b. fact
500
Why wont you go get youre own? Their right their.
Why won't you go get your own? They're right there.