Understanding Words and Their Meanings

Determine the meaning of the word "illuminate" in the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to illuminate their ideas during the discussion."

• To hide

• To light up

• To confuse

• To erase

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break.

• She sang as sweetly as a nightingale.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "gregarious" in the sentence: "Unlike his shy sister, Mark is very gregarious and loves to meet new people."

• Shy

• Sociable

• Quiet

• Angry

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Analyze how the simile in the sentence contributes to its meaning: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

• It shows that her smile was very warm.

• It indicates that her smile was very bright and cheerful.

• It suggests that her smile was very hot.

• It implies that her smile was very distant.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the meaning of the word "predict" based on its Greek root "pre-" meaning "before" and "dict" meaning "say"?

• To say something after it happens

• To say something before it happens

• To say something during an event

• To say something without thinking

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The world is a stage.

• Her eyes were like sparkling emeralds.

• Time is a thief.

• The thunder was a lion's roar.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Determine the meaning of the word "benevolent" using the Latin root "bene-" meaning "good."

• Evil

• Kind

• Angry

• Sad

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

Interpret the metaphor in the sentence: "Time is a thief that steals our moments."

• Time is a person who takes things.

• Time is valuable and should be saved.

• Time takes away experiences quickly.

• Time is a criminal.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "arduous" in the sentence: "Climbing the mountain was an arduous task, but the view from the top was worth it."

• Easy

• Difficult

• Quick

• Boring

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Analyze how the metaphor in the sentence contributes to its meaning: "The curtain of night fell upon the city."

• It shows that the city was covered by a curtain.

• It indicates that night came quickly and completely.

• It suggests that the city was performing a play.

• It implies that the city was hidden.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D