L20: The Black Stallion

L20: The Black Stallion

Vocabulary

This week we looked at idioms. Remember, most idioms you can figure out the meaning through context clues.

Multiple Choice

What does the sentence below mean?

We'll see what the weather's like today & play it by ear.

• go play outside

• they will decide what to do on the spot

• will play the guitar after listening to someone else play

• it's going to rain

Multiple Choice

What does the sentence below mean?

The fact that I was supposed to pick you up today must have slipped my mind.

• they slipped on something

• they were late

• they refused to do a task

• they forgot a task

Multiple Choice

What does the sentence below mean?

The groom got cold feet on the morning of his wedding.

• was anxious

• was sick from a cold

• he was freezing

• he ate chicken feet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following idioms IS a SIMILE?

• Cool as a cucumber

• Passed with flying colors

• Drawing a blank

• Curiosity killed the cat

Comprehension: Story Structure

The following questions involve the plot of this week's story: "The Black Stallion".

Multiple Choice

What does the following quote from The Black Stallion show about Alec?

"Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead -- tomorrow. Don't do it! Go ahead--"

• He is afraid he will hurt the Black.

• He is experiencing an inner struggle.

• He is not interested in riding the Black.

• He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?

• Alec improving his horsemanship

• Alec gathering carragheen on the beach

• the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

• the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back

Multiple Choice

What do Alec and the Black have in common?

• a desire for companionship

• a fear of drowning in the sea

• a difficult past that scarred them

• a distrust of humans and other animals

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the theme of the passage?

• Humans are meant to tame animals.

• Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.

• The ocean is nature's most powerful force.

• It is impossible for a human to survive alone.

Grammar: Contractions

The following questions review contractions (words in which you combine others to simplify communication).

Multiple Choice

What is the correct contraction for ---

WOULD NOT

• wouldnt

• would'nt

• wouldn't

• wouldnt'

Multiple Choice

Which contraction could replace the underlined words?

She would love to go to the beach.

• she'd

• she'ld

• shew'ld

• she'wd

Multiple Choice

Which word correctly completes this sentence?

_______ raining outside.

• It's

• Its

Multiple Choice

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

I want you to close ________ eyes.

• you're

• your