Vocabulary
What does the word solemn mean in this sentence? The ceremony was very nice but solemn.
A very serious
B lots of fun
C crowded with people
D held outside
A very serious
The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A Who made a banner for our new country?
A an athlete
B a teacher
C a seamstress
D an explorer
Part B Which line from the selection best supports your answer for Part A?
A A teacher raises a radiant flag
B Explorers carried a weary flag
C Athletes strain to be the best
D A seamstress stitched a banner
C. a seamstress
D. A seamstress stitched a banner
Who are the heroes who shoulder valiant flags?
members of the armed forces
What is a synonym for allegiance in this sentence? The people of the country gave allegiance to the king.
A payments
B enjoyment
C correction
D loyalty
D loyalty
In the selection, why do fans chant their country’s name?
A to encourage their team
B to show they like sports
C to make it more fun
D to get people to sing a song
A to encourage their team
What is the phrase “before ceremonies start” describing?
Saying the pledge before an event starts
What does the word diligent mean in this sentence? Dylan is diligent about practicing piano.
A not serious
B working hard at something
C having to do with kindness
D very tired
B working hard at something
What are the people watching in wonderment?
A sports
B fireworks
C television
D sunset
B fireworks
When is a solemn flag used?
To mourn someone who died
What is a synonym for weary in this sentence? The tourists were weary after visiting so many sights
A camping
B bursting
C tired
D cheerful
C tired
Where did the explorers leave a flag?
A on a place that was marked
B in a sunny spot
C through snow and wind
D at their journey’s end
D at their journey’s end
At what event are children waving festive flags?
parades
What does the word patriots most likely mean in this sentence? The country was changed by a group of patriots.
A children playing games
B farmers who grow vegetables
C business people who sell things
D people who love a country
D people who love a country
What is the “long and pounding night” describing?
A a journey
B a ceremony
C a battle
D a parade
C a battle
What do these lines from the selection mean: “Astronauts planted a peaceful flag On a far-off, distant world”?
Astronauts travelled in space and placed the flag on the moon