Exploring ELA Spiral Review Concepts

Which word represents a lighter way of saying 'hit'?

• Slam

• Knock

• Tap

• Punch

What is a stronger synonym for 'hit'?

• Tap

• Touch

• Punch

• Pat

What does the simile 'messy as a pig' imply?

• Messiness

• Neatness

• Orderliness

• Cleanliness

What does being 'on cloud nine' signify?

• Anger

• Confusion

• Sadness

• Happiness

Where should the first quotation mark be placed in Sarah's exclamation about her birthday?

• Before 'exclaimed'

• After 'Sarah'

• Before 'It's'

• After 'days'

What punctuation is needed after 'exclaimed' in the sentence about Sarah's birthday?

• Period

• Exclamation point

• Comma

• Question mark

What does 'match' refer to in the context of lighting a candle?

• A game

• A pair of items

• A competition

• A fire starter

Which picture should be circled if the word 'match' is underlined in the context of starting a fire?

• A lit match

• Two candles

• Two socks

• A sports match