Language Spiral Review 4.2.8

Which is an antonym for the underlined word?

The construction site was so loud that the workers had to shout in order to hear one another.

• whisper

• yell

• explain

Which word is an antonym for the underlined word?

Mrs. Harris put her valuable jewelry in the safe.

• expensive

• priceless

• worthless

• penniless

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

If you need a remedy for hiccups, try drinking water, holding your breath, or breathing into a paper bag.

• plan

• proof

• cure

What do the underlined words mean?

Amy danced like a swan in her ballet recital.

• Amy danced gracefully

• Amy flapped her arms like a bird

• Amy's costume was covered in feathers

Is this a simile or metaphor?

My backpack is as light as a feather.

• smile

• metaphor

Is this a simile or a metaphor?

My fingers are icicles.

• simile

• metaphor

Put the adjectives in the correct order.

The Jolly Roger is Captain Hook's ___ ___ ___ ship.

• wooden large pirate

• large wooden pirate

• pirate large wooden

• large pirate wooden

Captain Hook has a ___ ___ hook where his hand used to be.

• metal curved

• curved metal

Fill in the blank.

A proverb or adage is a short statement of useful wisdom said in a ___ way.

• complicated

• simple

• scary

Is the sentence a run-on or fragment?

The classroom at the end of the long hallway.

• fragment

• run-on