Understanding Words in Context

Read the following line from a poem: "Her laughter was music to his ears." What type of figurative language is used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Which sentence is the most concise and precise?

• The reason why he was late was because he missed the bus.

• He was late because he missed the bus.

• Due to the fact that he missed the bus, he was late.

• He was late, and the reason was that he missed the bus.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of commas?

• Before we leave, make sure you have your keys, wallet and phone.

• Before we leave make sure you have your keys, wallet, and phone.

• Before we leave, make sure you have your keys, wallet, and phone.

• Before we leave make sure you have your keys wallet and phone.

Read the sentence: "The city was bustling with activity as people hurried to their destinations." What does "bustling" mean in this context?

• Quiet

• Busy and lively

• Empty

• Dark

In the sentence, "The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused," what does the word "ambiguous" mean based on its use in the sentence?

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Exciting

• Boring

Read the sentence: "The scientist’s hypothesis was proven correct after several experiments." What does "hypothesis" mean in this context?

• A wild guess

• A testable explanation or prediction

• A proven fact

• A mistake

In the story, the author writes, "He was a rock in the storm, unmovable and strong." What is the connotative meaning of "rock" in this sentence?

• A small stone

• A person who is reliable and strong

• A piece of music

• A mountain

Read the following sentence: "The leaves danced in the wind as autumn arrived." What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

Read the following line from a poem: "The wind whispered secrets through the trees." What type of figurative language is used in this line?

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Read the following sentence: "Despite the torrential rain, the soccer match continued unabated." Using context clues, what does the word "unabated" most likely mean?

• Delayed

• Without stopping

• Canceled

• Postponed