Language Quizizz #3 LNE

Read the sentences.
Tom planted an apple seed when he was a little boy. He watched it grow for many years. One day he noticed that apples were finally growing on the tree. It produced apples all summer long. At the end of the summer, he said, “I’m just swimming in apples!”
Which sentence best describes what Tom meant when he said, “I’m just swimming in apples!”?

• “I really like apples!”
• “Apples are red, green, and yellow!”
• “I have so many apples!”
• “I enjoy picking apples!”

Read the sentences.
James rode his bike to the library. He was looking for a book about the water cycle for his book report. When he got to the library, he found a marvelous book and he checked it out.
Which is a synonym for the underlined word?

• excellent
• brief
• old
• funny

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• The gym was an oven during the hot summer.
• The evening was warm and still.
• The list was as long as her arm.
• The dinner was almost ready to serve.

Read the sentences.
Dave interviewed his grandmother for a social studies report. He learned that she had been a veterinarian, a basketball player, a chef, and a mother. Dave was amazed that she had worn many hats during her life. 
The underlined part of the sentence most likely means that Dave’s grandmother

• knew many people.
• had a large uniform collection.
• stayed at home most of the time.
• had several responsibilities.

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

• His eyes are his windows to the world.
• The little baby laughed like a lark.
• “Clang, clang!” rang the school bell to signal the beginning of another day.
• My mind is like a tunnel that goes on forever.

Read the sentence.
After Marcia rubbed lotion on her dry hands, they felt as smooth as silk. 
The underlined words in the sentence most likely mean that Marcia’s hands

• were now wet.
• became cold.
• were soft.
• became shiny.

Read the sentence.
The field was an ocean of cornstalks.
This is an example of

• a simile
• a metaphor
• alliteration
• onomatopoeia.

Read the sentences.
Carla was disappointed because it was raining and she could not go outside and ride her bike. Her brother said, “Look at the bright side. We can stay inside and play a game together.” 
What do the underlined words in the sentence most likely mean?

• The sun will light up the sky.
• Playing a game is better than riding a bike.
• Think about the situation in a positive way.
• Hope that the rain will continue for several days.
  

Which sentence contains a simile?

• His hair feels as prickly as a cactus.
• The bicycle handlebars are quite high.
• We clap our hands in appreciation.
• The sky is an ocean of blue.
  

Read the sentences.
Mark’s yard is overflowing with beautiful flowers, bushes, and trees. It is clear Mark has a green thumb when it comes to gardening.
The underlined part of this sentence most likely means that Mark

• enjoys the scent of flowers.
• has help from others in caring for his yard.
• can grow many types of plants.
• needs special lawn tools.