Vocabulary
Lina loved to weave colorful cloth on her loom. On winter mornings, the air was frigid, or chilly, but she still worked hard. She wore mittens and sat close to the fire as she pushed the threads together. People in her village admired how Lina never gave up, even in the freezing weather.
What does the word frigid mean in this paragraph?
A. Warm and sunny
B. Very cold
C. Busy and loud
D. Soft and gentle
B. Very cold
Which sentence uses a simile to describe something?
A. The storm was loud and scary.
B. The leaves danced in the wind.
C. The kitten was as soft as a pillow.
D. The stars filled the night sky.
C. The kitten was as soft as a pillow.
Maya had a bag full of shiny marbles. Instead of keeping them all, she was generous and gave some to her friends. She smiled as her friends cheered and thanked her. Being generous made Maya feel happy inside, because sharing brought joy to everyone.
What does the word generous mean in this paragraph?
A. Wanting to keep everything
B. Feeling upset and angry
C. Playing outside with friends
D. Willing to give to others
D. Willing to give to others
Which two sentences use a simile to describe something?
A. The classroom was bright and cheerful.
B. Her smile shone like the sun.
C. The clock ticked on the wall.
D. The dog liked his new toy.
B. Her smile shone like the sun.
Arachne’s workshop was crowded with visitors. People wanted to see her weaving because each piece looked flawless, or perfect. She moved her hands quickly, creating pictures on the cloth that seemed alive. Many whispered that no one could match her skill.
What does the word flawless mean in this paragraph?
A. really messy
B. very simple
C. without mistakes
D. unusual
C. without mistakes
Which sentence uses a simile to describe something?
A. The boy ran as fast as a cheetah.
B. The water sparkled in the light.
C. The mountain stood tall and strong.
D. The candle flickered in the dark.
A. The boy ran as fast as a cheetah.