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Figurative Language and Vocabulary Quiz

Authored by Katelyn Defiore

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Figurative Language and Vocabulary Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence: "The classroom buzzed with excitement as the students prepared for the science fair." How does the use of the word "buzzed" contribute to the meaning of the sentence?

It shows that there were bees in the classroom.

It suggests the classroom was filled with lively energy, like the sound of buzzing.

It means the students were whispering quietly.

It means the classroom was empty.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are writing a report about the water cycle. Which sentence uses the academic vocabulary word "evaporation" correctly?

The evaporation ran quickly across the field.

Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

I saw evaporation eating lunch in the cafeteria.

The evaporation was very loud during the storm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "transportation" contains the Latin root "port." Based on this root, what does "transportation" most likely mean?

The act of eating food

The act of carrying people or goods from one place to another

The act of building houses

The act of writing stories

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence: "After the long hike, the cool water was a welcome relief." Using context clues, what does the word "relief" mean in this sentence?

A type of food

A feeling of comfort or ease

A kind of animal

A place to rest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the following sentence: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees." How does the figurative language in this sentence affect its meaning?

It means the wind was actually talking.

It suggests the wind made soft, gentle sounds, like someone whispering.

It means the trees were telling secrets.

It means the wind was very loud.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the academic vocabulary word "analyze" correctly?

I will analyze the sandwich before eating it.

The scientist will analyze the data to find patterns.

Analyze is a type of animal found in the ocean.

The analyze was very tasty.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word "predictable" contains the Latin root "dict," which means "to say." What does "predictable" most likely mean?

Able to be said before it happens; expected

Something that is very loud

Something that is very colorful

Able to be eaten

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

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