Vocabulary & Figurative Language LNE

Judges have the right to disqualify any planes that they think have an unfair advantage.

A synonym for the underlined word is

• system
• edge
• attitude
• problem

Strong, intelligent, and responsive, he had tremendous spirit, and my whole family loved him.

Which is an antonym for the underlined word?

• typical
• large
• great
• little

When Ma took Bessie under her wing, she taught her how to sing in a way that would move audiences.

The underlined words in this sentence are an example of

• symbolism
• a simile
• an idiom
• alliteration

It was winter in the southern United States, and the icy winds pried their fingers into every corner of our little attic apartment.

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence?

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• idiom

“But you looked like you had a blast,” she said.

What does you had a blast mean as used in the sentence?

• You wanted to shout. 
• You had a wonderful time.
• You flew very quickly through the air.
• You felt as though you were exploding.

It took a few months for the Sousa Band to get rolling, but once it did, the band stayed popular for almost 40 years.

What does the phrase “get rolling” mean as it is used in the sentence above?

• to begin an activity
• to keep the same pace
• to change into something
• to drive with great speed

My sister tells us that whether we are in the water or on the shore, we need to use the “buddy” system. 

What does the phrase “buddy” system mean in the sentence above?

• two people taking turns at a game
• two people acting like best friends
• two people staying together at all times
• two people playing together as teammates

Although he was excited about the news of the exhibit, he felt like something wasn’t right. Suddenly, it hit him like a lightning bolt.

What is the meaning of the phrase it hit him like a lightning bolt as it is used in the excerpt above?

• He realized something in an instant.
• He could see a storm was approaching.
• He knew Jake had accidentally knocked him over.
• He heard his dad shutting off the motor of the car.

Why did they have to move into a new apartment right after Dad had finally agreed that Milo could acquire a pet dog? 
What does acquire mean?

• obtain
• select
• accept
• desire

When her mother asked if she had finished her homework, Jane replied, “Yes, Mom. It was a breeze.” 

What do the underlined words in the sentence most likely mean?

• The homework was simple.
• The homework was blowing around in the yard.
• The homework made a giant fan.
• The homework took too long to finish.