Buried Bones

______ are parts or traces of things that lived long ago, such as bones or footprints.

• clues

• evidence

• fossils

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the meaning of the phrase 'buried bones' in a literary context?

• A metaphor for hidden secrets

• A literal reference to archaeology

• A symbol of death

• A reference to a historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following sentences uses 'buried' as a past participle?

• The treasure was buried in the sand.

• They buried the time capsule yesterday.

• She will bury the hatchet soon.

• He buries his feelings deep inside.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The bones, buried for centuries, were finally discovered.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'bones' in the context of 'buried bones'.

• Skeletons

• Stones

• Artifacts

• Remains

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'The buried bones were unearthed by archaeologists,' what is the function of 'buried'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The archaeologists were excited to find the ______ bones.'

• ancient

• modern

• plastic

• synthetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What literary device is used in the phrase 'buried bones'?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• The bones were buried, and they were forgotten.

• The bones, buried for years, were found.

• Buried bones tell stories.

• Bones buried deep underground.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main theme explored in a story about 'buried bones'?

• Discovery and history

• Love and romance

• Technology and innovation

• Fantasy and magic

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9