7th 5-a-day (week 6)

How can one best rewrite the sentence below without the dangling/misplaced modifier?

Hungry after two hours of hiking, my packed sandwich was quickly devoured upon reaching the peak.

• I was hungry after two hours of hiking.

• I quickly devoured my sandwich since I was hungry.

• Hungry after two hours of hiking, I quickly devoured my packed sandwich upon reaching the peak.

• I reached the peak of the mountain

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What does the word "glean" mean in the sentence below?

From several library resources, Sara was able to glean enough information to write her research paper.

• to move

• to gather slowly

• to research

• to write

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is the best synonym for proficient?

• accomplished

• gallant

• inept

• slow

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word is misspelled below?

• nusisance

• miniature

• obstacle

• dependent

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence below?

He was as quiet as a mouse.

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the antonym for demure.

• timid

• reserved

• brash

• simple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Choose the best definition of intrigue as it is being used in the sentence below.

I was intrigued by the synopsis of the book, so I decided to read it.

• (v) to fascinate

• (v) to plot in a secret way; to scheme

• (n) a secret plot or scheme

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which word has a negative connotation?

• modest

• shy

• mousy

Which word has a positive connotation?

• modest

• shy

• mousy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Is the following group of words a phrase or a clause?

above the classroom door

• phrase

• clause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B