The Wiggly Worm - M-STEP Practice

Read the Passage.

• DONE

• NOT DONE

Read this line from the poem: "they see all beneath the ground." Which word means the opposite of beneath?

• Below

• Above

• Far

• Along

What two words best complete the sentence on the line?: The poet would most likely describe worms as ______ and ______.

• ugly

  sad

• dirty

  scary

• amazing

  beautiful

• boring

  lonely

What is the rhyme pattern of each stanza of the poem?

• The second and fourth lines rhyme.

• There are two pairs of rhyming lines.

• The first and last lines rhyme.

• None of the lines rhyme.

Which line in the poem contains a simile?

A simile compares two things using the words "like" or "as."

• "as it slinks beneath the soil"

• "and as light as summer's breeze"

• "So when you see the wriggly worm."

Which words from the poem describe what a worm looks like?

• soft and weak

• long and slender

• wet and warm

Select the line below that contain alliteration.

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• with all its special features

• the worm is an explorer

• with slow and steady ease

• they see all beneath the ground

The poet describes worms as explorers. What makes a worm like an explorer? In your answer, explain what worms explore. Use information from the poem to support your answer.

The poet tries to get readers to feel like worms are interesting and special. Do you feel that the poet is successful? Explain why or why not.

According to the poet, why is the worm the envy of the rhino, hippopotamus, and ape? Explain what the worm has that these animals do not.