Constructing meaning #1

By Brenna Talbard

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence with the word that fits best.

My book report included a ____________ of the plot.

• description

• inspection

• respect

• spectacle

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence with the word that fits best.

We are going to use wood to ______________ a tree house.

• structure

• infrastructure

• construct

• construction

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the metaphor.

My brother was a bundle of nerves as he waited for the tryout results.

• something pleasant to hear

• has ups and downs

• moves slowly

• very nervous

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the metaphor.

Whenever I have a bad day, my mom reminds me that life is a roller coaster.

• something pleasant to hear

• has ups and downs

• moves slowly

• very nervous

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct meaning of the metaphor.

When I was homesick, your voice was music to my ears.

• something pleasant to hear

• has ups and downs

• moves slowly

• very nervous

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the best word.

The ____________ age of a fourth-grade student is nine.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the best word.

The doctor will ____________ the lab results.

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the best word.

The dark storm clouds made it ___________ that the rain was coming soon.