Which of these sentences contains a simile?

His loneliness was like a deep, empty well.

The night is an endless pool of darkness

She dragged her feet on the math assignment.

Aunt Gertie encouraged her nieces to stay in touch.

What does the sentence below mean? The boys do not see eye to eye.

The boys do not see each other.

The boys do not know each other.

Where do the events of this passage take place?

on a deserted island after a shipwreck

on a ship during a terrible storm

Which sentence from the passage best reveals the setting?

“He stepped up the side of the dune, his left hand in the horse's thick mane.”

“Then they were in the air, sailing over the black hole.”

“Alec jumped to the side, tripped on a stone and fell to the ground.”

“His action shifted, and his huge strides seemed to make him fly through the air.”

Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?

the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back

Alec improving his horsemanship

Alec gathering carragheen on the beach

the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle

Read these sentences from the passage. Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead—tomorrow. Don’t do it! Go ahead— What do the sentences above show about Alec?

He is experiencing an inner struggle.

He is afraid he will hurt the Black.

He is not interested in riding the Black.

He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.

What do Alec and the Black have in common?

a difficult past that scarred them

a distrust of humans and other animals

The reader learns about Alec and the Black mostly through

observations from other characters.

Which statement best describes the theme of the passage?

Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.

Humans are meant to tame animals.

The ocean is nature's most powerful force.

It is impossible for a human to survive alone.

Which sentence from the passage best reveals the theme?

“He had conquered this wild, unbroken stallion with kindness.”

“When he reached the top of the hill, he saw the Black at one end of the beach.”

“Then his hands gripped the mane tighter and he threw himself on the Black's back.”

“The flame's shadows reached out and cast eerie ghost-like patterns on the Black's body.”

Why does Alec decide to get on the Black stallion by standing on a sand dune?

The sand dunes provide height for Alec so it is easier to climb onto the Black's back.

The sand dunes help to keep Alec safe from other snakes.

The sand dunes held water for the Black to drink.

There was a lot of carragheen there for the Black to eat.

The Black Stallion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?
We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.

abrupt

fading

mysterious

overwhelming

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?
Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students’ presentations.

asking questions

expressing wonder

pausing for a break

showing frustration

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?
Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.

came down

stopped flying

slipped and fell

carried luggage

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?
The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.

gleeful

irregular

irresistible

sarcastic

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?
What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.

raw salad

cooked meat

special food item

exotic amphibian

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?
Mindy always knows the right answer—she is as sharp as a tack.

She is smart.

She is snobby.

She is impolite.

She is metallic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?
The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

There was a rainstorm approaching.

The captain had a strong leadership style.

The players were excited to start the game.

There was no chance that the team would lose.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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The Black Stallion

What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.

What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students’ presentations.

What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.

What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.

What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?Mindy always knows the right answer—she is as sharp as a tack.

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

Which of these sentences contains a simile?

What does the sentence below mean?The car can stop on a dime.

What does the sentence below mean?The boys do not see eye to eye.

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What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below?
We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach.

What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below?
Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students’ presentations.

What does the word descended mean in the sentence below?
Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted.

What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below?
The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious.

What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below?
What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater.

What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below?
Mindy always knows the right answer—she is as sharp as a tack.

What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below?
The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field.

What does the sentence below mean?
The car can stop on a dime.

What does the sentence below mean?
The boys do not see eye to eye.