Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?

Section

• 5-H
• 5-E
• 5-R

What does the word "objected" mean in the following sentence? Neal objected to painting the house yellow.

• discussed
• explained
• protested
• reflected

What does the word "midst" mean in the following sentence? The famous actor stood unnoticed in the midst of the crowd.

• next to
• ahead of
• underneath
• in the center

What does the word "advantages" mean in the following sentence? There are many advantages to having a recycling program.

• benefits
• celebrations
• instructions
• solutions

What does the word "temporary" mean in the following sentence? The dentist put a temporary filling in David's tooth.

• having a good flavor
• lasting only a short time
• using invisible materials
• costing very little money

What does the word "repeal" mean in the following sentence? The voters decided to repeal the unfair law.

• appreciate
• cancel
• disguise
• forge

What does the word "snap" mean in the following sentence? Signing up for the soccer tournament was a snap.

• easy task
• good plan
• sharp sound
• exciting step

What figure of speech is in the following sentence? The playground was a beehive of movement and sound.

• adage
• idiom
• metaphor
• simile

Which sentence is a simile?

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
• Sometimes life is a roller coaster of highs and lows.
• The car ride seemed as long as a round-the-world voyage.
• It seems strange that Emma is eating breakfast right now.

What is the meaning of the following sentence? Knowledge is power.

• Good ideas are like bright lights.
• Books are the key to an interesting life.
• Learning gives you control of your future.
• Knowing the rules doesn't help you win the game.