L8: Me and Uncle Romie Vocabulary Quiz

What does the idiom cracked the case mean in the sentence below?

The detective was happy when he finally cracked the case.

• cracked a joke

• opened a briefcase

• solved a crime

• closed a file drawer

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5B

What does the metaphor a ray of sunshine mean in the sentence below?

Brittany's smile was a ray of sunshine to me.

• mean and untrustworthy

• sudden and unexpected

• glaring and painful

• warm and cheerful

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5A

What does the simile as sly as a fox mean in the sentence below?

Dad was as sly as a fox while he planned the surprise party.

• mean and cranky

• kind and loving

• bored and uninterested

• clever and sneaky

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5A

What does the idiom face the music mean in the sentence below?

Deion decided to face the music and tell his mother the truth.

• play some loud music

• listen to some old music

• take responsibility for his actions

• turn to face his mother

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5B

What does the idiom chowed down mean in the sentence below?

Tony chowed down at lunch.

• sat down

• ate a lot

• ate slowly

• cooked food

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

What does the word smeared mean in the sentence below?

The ink smeared when Tony touched it.

• spread

• lined

• faded

• dried

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word feast mean in the sentence below?

The people ate many kinds of foods at the feast.

• a planned picnic

• a large meal

• an expensive restaurant

• a birthday celebration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word schedule mean in the sentence below?

Alfie looked at the train schedule to find out what time he would need

to leave the house.

• map of train routes

• list of arrival and departure times

• report on train conditions

• checklist for train functions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

What does the word ruined mean in the sentence below?

A terrible rainstorm ruined Barbara's plans for a picnic.

• moved

• extended

• destroyed

• changed

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CCSS.L.4.4A

What does the word studio mean in the sentence below?

Perry was working on some new paintings in his studio.

• a place where an artist works

• a school for artists

• a place where ancient art is displayed

• a laboratory where art is restored

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6