New Year's Trivia

English:

Read the following excerpt from a New Year's story and answer the question below:

"The snowflakes danced in the air like a flurry of ballerinas, twirling and pirouetting in the moonlight."

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "The snowflakes danced in the air like a flurry of ballerinas"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the meaning of the phrase "turn over a new leaf"

• To plant a new tree

• To start a new chapter in life

• To write a new story

• To change the calendar page to a new month

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Which of the following is a synonym for "celebrate"?

• Commiserate

• Mourn

• Rejoice

• Lament

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Christmas is a holiday celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a time for families to come together and share joy and love. People decorate their homes with lights, ornaments, and Christmas trees. They exchange gifts and enjoy festive meals. Santa Claus is a popular figure associated with Christmas, known for bringing presents to children. It is a time of giving, spreading kindness, and celebrating traditions."

9. Based on the information provided in the passage, what can you infer about the significance of Santa Claus in relation to Christmas?

• Santa Claus is a mythical character associated with Christmas traditions.

• Santa Claus brings joy and excitement to children during the holiday season.

• Santa Claus is responsible for decorating homes with lights and ornaments.

• Santa Claus is primarily associated with exchanging gifts and festive meals during Christmas.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Question: Choose the correct punctuation to complete the sentence.

Santa Claus exclaimed "Ho ho ho" and placed the presents under the tree

• Santa Claus exclaimed, "Ho ho ho!" and placed the presents under the tree.

• Santa Claus exclaimed "Ho ho ho," and placed the presents under the tree.

• Santa Claus exclaimed, "Ho ho ho," and placed the presents under the tree.

• Santa Claus exclaimed, Ho! Ho! Ho! and placed the presents under the tree.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the most likely reason Santa is often portrayed on a surfboard in
Australia?

• Australia has a lot of beaches.
  

• It is summer in Australia at Christmas.
  

• Many people in Australia like to surf.
  

• Santa is much “cooler” in Australia than other places.
  

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the most likely reason many words in traditional Christmas carols are
changed in Australia?

• They speak a different language in Australia.
  
  

• Australians wanted to modernize the carols to appeal to younger people
  .
  

• Many carols discuss winter and cold weather, which is not the case in Australia.
  

• Most Australians practice a different religion.
  

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

“Tips are given to grocers, postmen, newspaper carriers, and
others to thank them for their help throughout the year.
What is the best meaning of tips, as used in the quote?

• The give extra money.
  

• 
  The pointed end of something.
  

• 
  To upset or overturn.
  

• To give advice.
  

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Math:

Mrs Christmas is knitting  father Christmas some new Christmas socks.

Can you work out what colour the 9^th stripe of the sock will be?

• Purple              

• Red    

• Green

• White

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

Can you help Father Christmas reindeer?

They have already delivered presents to the houses with even numbers.

Which houses haven’t had their presents delivered?

• 17 , 21 , 45 , 63 , 99 

• 17, 12 , 30 , 99 

• 12, 45 , 17 , 63

• 12 , 30        

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3