Milestones Review - Grammar

"Watch how I extend the dough with my hands," said the chef.
The prefix ex- means "out," and the root tend means "stretch." What does the word extend mean in the sentence?

• Pull it in different directions
• Form it into small sections
• Loosen it with water
• Cut it into small pieces

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

"Are my directions audible?" asked the chef.
The root aud means "hear," and the suffix ible means "able." What does the word audible mean?

• necessary
• too complicated
• realistic
• loud enough

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Only the powerful members of Aztec society drank the sacred beverage. 
Which is a synonym for powerful as it is used above?

• high-ranking
• powerless
• weak
• frail

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The Aztecs, however, would permit only certain people to drink it.
Which is an antonym for permit as it is used above?

• license
• allow
• forbid
• oblige

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

As the food of rulers, gods, and everyday people, chocolate was significant for the Maya.
Which is a synonym for significant as it is used above?

• meaningful
• unimportant
• insignificant 
• meaningless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.
Which of the following words has the most positive connotation to replace debate in the sentence above?

• quarrel
• dispute
• discussion
• argument 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Cal really likes the unusual architecture of the house.
Which of the following words has the most negative connotation to replace unusual in the sentence above?

• weird
• unique
• different 
• uncommon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail. 
What does the figurative language highlighted in green mean?

• The wind was bold and pushy.
• The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.
• Mia took her cap off her head because of the wind.
• Someone took Mia's cap.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Suddenly, clouds gathered and chased the sun out of the sky.
What does the figurative language highlighted in blue mean?

• The clouds were faster than the sun.
• The clouds pushed the sun out of the sky forever.
• The clouds had an important meeting.
• The sun disappeared quickly when clouds filled the sky.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The rain ignored Mia and her family's plans to go out on the rowboat. 
What does the figurative language highlighted in red mean?

• The rain did not affect the plans Mia and her family had.
• Mia and her family enjoyed their time out in the rowboat.
• Other people enjoyed rowboats, but not Mia's family.
• Mia's family had made plans, but now it was raining.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4