Understanding Words and Meanings

Read the sentence: "The children were astonished by the magician's tricks." What does the word "astonished" mean in this sentence?

• Angry

• Surprised

• Bored

• Tired

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Read the sentence: "After the long hike, the group finally reached the summit." What does the word "summit" mean as used in the sentence?

• A meeting

• The top of a mountain

• A type of food

• A river

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence: "The puppy was as playful as a kitten." What does this simile mean?

• The puppy is very sleepy.

• The puppy is very playful.

• The puppy is very hungry.

• The puppy is very quiet.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence uses the word "bark" to mean the sound a dog makes?

• The bark of the tree was rough.

• The dog’s bark was loud.

• The bark protected the tree.

• The bark was brown and thick.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during recess." What does this metaphor mean?

• The classroom had animals in it.

• The classroom was very noisy and chaotic.

• The classroom was very clean.

• The classroom was empty.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the sentence: "The sun peeked over the mountains, waking the world." What kind of figurative language is used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

Read the following passage: "Maria tiptoed quietly into the kitchen, hoping not to wake anyone. She opened the fridge and grabbed a snack." What can you infer about Maria?

• She is angry.

• She is trying to be sneaky.

• She is very loud.

• She is going to cook dinner.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the sentence: "The river was a ribbon of silver in the moonlight." What does this metaphor mean?

• The river was made of metal.

• The river was shiny and winding.

• The river was dry.

• The river was noisy.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the sentence: "The teacher gave us a hint about the answer." What does the word "hint" mean in this sentence?

• A loud noise

• A small clue

• A big problem

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read the sentence: "The wind howled through the trees." What kind of figurative language is used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A