Understanding Words and Language

What does the word "liberation" most likely mean in the sentence: "The liberation of the captives was celebrated with great joy"?

• Capture

• Freedom

• Punishment

• Isolation

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CCSS.L.5.4

In the sentence, "The storm was a beast, roaring and thrashing against the windows," what does the metaphor "the storm was a beast" suggest?

• The storm was gentle.

• The storm was weak.

• The storm was powerful and violent.

• The storm was friendly.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

Which of the following sentences uses context clues to help determine the meaning of the word "exuberant"?

• The exuberant puppy wagged its tail and jumped around excitedly.

• The puppy was exuberant.

• Exuberant is a word that means happy.

• The puppy was not exuberant.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

What does the idiom "break the ice" mean in the sentence: "To break the ice, the teacher told a funny story"?

• To literally break ice

• To start a conversation in a relaxed way

• To make someone angry

• To end a meeting

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CCSS.L.5.5B

In the sentence, "The sun was a golden coin in the sky," what is the figurative language used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.5.5A

What does the word "perseverance" most likely mean in the sentence: "Her perseverance in the face of challenges was admirable"?

• Giving up

• Persistence

• Laziness

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.5.4

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

• The night was a blanket of stars.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Time is a thief.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

What does the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" mean?

• Sewing is important.

• Fixing a problem early can prevent more work later.

• Time is money.

• Nine stitches are better than one.

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CCSS.L.5.5B

In the sentence, "The classroom was a zoo during the free period," what does the metaphor suggest?

• The classroom was organized.

• The classroom was quiet.

• The classroom was chaotic and noisy.

• The classroom was empty.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

What does the word "meticulous" most likely mean in the sentence: "She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect"?

• Careless

• Lazy

• Thorough

• Quick

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CCSS.L.5.4