FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT

What does the author mean by the phrase “trouble was brewing” in paragraph 1?

• Boats were moving quickly over the sea.

• People were confused about an event.

• The sea became heated and full of life.

• A terrible event was about to happen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the sentence.

The students were rushing, so the teacher asked them to put on their brakes.

What do the underlined words in this sentence most likely mean?

• to drink some water

• to wear tennis shoes

• to watch for cars

• to slow down

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the sentence.

Marni was so tired after her tennis match last night that she slept like a baby.

The underlined part of the sentence is another way to say . . .

• Marni is very small.

• Marni is very young.

• Marni slept very well.

• Marni slept in a crib.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the sentence from paragraph 13.

Icicles coated the white rail fence, and a frigid wind whined angrily.

What does the author mean by the phrase “a frigid wind whined angrily” in the sentence?

• The wind blew snow all around.

• The wind blew gently and cold.

• The wind was loud and cold.

• The wind caused damage to the fence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of the comparison in the text?

• The purpose is to compare the dog to a paper bag.

• The comparison emphasizes the poor condition of the dog.

• The comparison explains how much the narrator likes dogs.

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L6.5

Read the sentence and answer the question that follows.

My mom always knows everything about me. Whenever I try to keep something from her, she can get me to spill the beans with just a little bit of encouragement.

Which explains the meaning of the underlined words?

• keep very quiet

• make a large mess

• tell secret information

• get in a fight

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the word or phrase that best completes the sentences in a way that fits the meaning of the underlined saying.

I like doing school projects with my friend Mari. It's easy and fun to work together because we almost always see eye to eye on everything. For one project, we are making posters to present our ideas.

• argued

• gave advice

• agreed

• had opinions

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the sentence and answer the question that follows.

I really wish I could make it to the party tonight, but I’m feeling a little under the weather, and I think I’ll just stay in bed.

Which explains the meaning of the underlined words?

• sad that it is raining

• stuck or trapped

• sick or not well

• afraid of going out

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4