Meaning of Words and Phrases Practice

"This show made him a star overnight", said my friend about one of the actors. "He was completely unknown before. And now thousands of teenagers send him chocolates and love letters in the mail."

What does the above paragraph mean? Choose ALL answers that apply.

• that the actor had good acting skills

• that the actor had come to fame recently

• that everybody likes him now

• that he failed miserably

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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The forest's sentinel

Glides silently across the hill

And perches in an old pine tree,

A friendly presence his!

No harm can come

From night bird on the prowl.

His cry is mellow,

Much softer than a peacock's call.

Why then this fear of owls

Calling in the night?

If men must speak,

Then owls must hoot-

They have the right.

On me it casts no spell:

Rather, it seems to cry,

"The night is good- all's well, all's well."

QUESTION: What is the poet talking about in the first stanza?

• how the owl comes out into the night

• how the owl catches its prey

• how the owl is looking into the dark night

• how the owl walks

Answer explanation

the first part of hte poem is about how the owl comes out of the tree into the forest at night.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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The forest's sentinel

Glides silently across the hill

And perches in an old pine tree,

A friendly presence his!

No harm can come

From night bird on the prowl.

His cry is mellow,

Much softer than a peacock's call.

Why then this fear of owls

Calling in the night?

If men must speak,

Then owls must hoot-

They have the right.

On me it casts no spell:

Rather, it seems to cry,

"The night is good- all's well, all's well."

QUESTION: What is the poet saying about the owl?

• He is comparing the owl to a sentinel

• He is describing the flight of the owl

• He is saying that the owl is friendly and harmless

• The author said all of these things

Answer explanation

The poet said all of these things in the opening lines of the poem.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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The sky was dark and overcast. It had been raining all night long, and there was no sign of it stopping. I thought that my Sunday would be ruined. As it poured outside, I settled down by the window to watch the rain. The park opposite my house looked even more green and fresh than usual. The branches of the tall trees swayed so hard in the strong wind that I thought they would break. A few children were splashing about in the mud puddles and having a wonderful time. I wished I could join them too! There were very few people out on the road and those who were hurried on their way, wrapped in raincoats and carrying umbrellas.

My moth announced that lunch was ready. It was piping hot and very welcoming in the damp weather. We spent the afternoon listening to music and to the downpour outside.

In the evening, we chatted and made paper boats that we meant to sail in the stream of water outside. It was not a bad day, after all!

Question: How does the writer end the passage?

• With a satisfied tone

• With a sad tone

• With and annoyed tone

• With an excited tone

Answer explanation

Th author did not seem excied, but was definitely not feeling negatively (annoyed or sad.)

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Androcles was a slave who escaped from his master and fled to the forest. As he was wandering there, he came upon a lion lying down moaning and groaning. Seeing the lion in pain, he removed a huge thorn from the beast's paw. After this incident, they lived together as great friends in the forest. Androcles was eventually arrested and condemned to death in the arena. He would be thrown to a lion that was cpatured and not given foor for several days. The Emperor and his coutiers came to see the spectacle. Androcles was lead to the middle of the arena and so was the hungry lion. The lion roared and rushed towards its victim. But, as soon as he came near Androcles, he recognized him and licked his hands like a friendly dog. Everyone was surprised. The Emperor heard the whole story and pardoned Androcles and freed the lion to his native forest.

Question: This story brings out the meaning of ______________?

• Friendship

• Slavery

• Escape

• Hunger

Answer explanation

Because the man had helped the lion, the man's life was spared. Even though it is a human and an animal, it is a story about friendship.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:

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Last week, I fell off my bike and hurt myself badly. I bruised my elbow and sprained my wrist. My injuries would have been worse if I hadn't been wearing my bicycle helmet. My doctor asked me to tell this to all my friends so that they would wear helmets too. I told my teacher, and she asked me to make a public announcement during the school assembly. I had to talk about the accident and how the helmet protected me.

Question: Why was the narrator asked to tell everyone about their accidentand mention wearing the helmet? Select TWO options.

• so that everyone understands the benefit if wearing a helmet

• so it can help save others from accidents

• so that everyone comes to know what a hero the narrator is

• so that helmets can be sold

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CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is the mood of this sentence?

Life and death were ideal as they crept into the dark world.

• Ominous

• Tragic

• Dramatic

• Silly

Answer explanation

Ominous is kind of creppy and spooky. That is the definitely the mood of this sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the tone of this sentence?

The mand was feeble-minded and did not realize when others made fun of him by laughing at him and talking behind his back.

• Unconcerned

• Upsetting

• Angry

• Rude

Answer explanation

When you hear that statement, it makes you feel bad for the man.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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My brother comes in my room and hides my dolls,

but my brother plays hide and seek with me.

My brother tells me I'm annoying and should leave his room,

buy my brother stands up for me on the playground when someone is mean to me.

My brother plays with his friends and tells me I'm too young to join them,

but my brother plays with me in the snow when we have a snow day.

Questions: What is the hidden meaning in the poem?

• The brother easily gets frustrated with his sibling.

• The brother doesn't want to play with his sibling.

• The bother really loves his sibling.

• The brother likes to play with dolls.

Answer explanation

Even though the brother isn't always nice to his sister, his actions shows her that he loves her.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the poem below and answer the question that follows:

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Without you here, I can move forward

Thinking of the past only makes it worse,

Forgetting is the only way to continue on

Questions: What is the meaning of the poem? Select TWO options.

• The narrator is angry at someone

• The narrator wants to move on

• The narrator wants to think of all the memories

• The narrator wants to move forward; it is too sad to look back

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B