Quiz 5.2.25- Context Clues

U (Underline) – What is the genre of the passage?

• A. Historical Fiction
  

• 
  B. Realistic Fiction
  

• C. Biography
  

• 
  D. Informational

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

N (Number paragraphs) – How many paragraphs are in the story?

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

W (Walk through the questions) – What is Maya’s main motivation in the story?

• A. To win the race
  

• B. To finish without stopping
  

• C. To beat Carlos
  

• D. To impress her mom

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

R (Read the passage) – In paragraph 3, what helps Maya continue running?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. A (Answer) – What lesson does Maya learn by the end of the story?
   

• 1. A. That practice makes perfect
     

• 1. B. That support from friends matters
     

• 1. C. That believing in yourself gives strength
     

• 1. D. That finishing first is all that matters

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

🔍 Figurative Language (4 Questions) What does the phrase “Her legs felt like jelly” mean?

• A. Her legs were soft and sweet

• B. Her legs were moving quickly

• C. Her legs were tired and shaky​

• D. Her legs were sticky​

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What type of figurative language is the sentence “The sun shimmered like gold dust”?

• A. Simile
  

• B. Hyperbole
  

• C. Metaphor
  

• D. Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence from the passage is an example of personification?

• A. Maya bolted around the corner
  

• B. The sun shimmered like gold dust
  

• C. Her strength came from her heart
  

• D. Her sneakers slapped the sidewalk

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Maya’s mom said, “Your strength doesn’t just come from your muscles—it comes from your heart.” What does she mean?

• A. Maya needs a stronger heart
  

• B. Maya should exercise more
  

• C. Strength comes from determination
  

• D. Strength is only physical

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the sentence “Her breath came in quick gasps,” what does gasps most likely mean?

• A. Sighs of relief
  

• B. Fast, shallow breaths
  

• C. Shouts of excitement
  

• D. Deep sleeping sounds

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C