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Twister Day

Total questions: 152

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the blue cat with the yellow eyes who loses his buttons?
a)
The Cat in the Hat
b)
Puss in Boots
c)
Scaredy Cat
d)
Pete the Cat
2.
Who is the big red dog?
a)
Clifford
b)
Fluffy
c)
Biscuit
d)
Rex
3.
The man with the yellow hat is friends with
a)
Blue
b)
Spongebob
c)
Curious George
d)
Amelia Bedelia
4.
Who is Gerald's best friend?
a)
Piggie
b)
Sam I am
c)
Froggy
d)
Scaredy Squirrel
5.
Don't let the pigeon drive the 
a)
dump truck
b)
bugati
c)
bus
d)
go-cart
6.
Yertle is a 
a)
mouse
b)
cat
c)
turtle
d)
dog
7.
Who wrote and illustrated The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
a)
Eric Carle
b)
Jan Brett
c)
Dr. Seuss
d)
Bill Wallace
8.
Who wrote and illustrated The Cat in the Hat?
a)
Eric Carle
b)
Jan Brett
c)
Dr. Seuss
d)
Bill Wallace
9.
What is the name of the series that stars Jack and Annie?
a)
Babymouse
b)
Junie B. Jones
c)
Magic Treehouse
d)
Lunch Lady
10.
Sam I Am did not want to eat
a)
his spinach
b)
porridge
c)
green eggs and ham
d)
ice cream
11.

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.

a)

Character v. Self

b)

Character v. Character(s)

c)

Character v. Nature

d)

Character v. Society

12.

Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?

a)

Character v. Character(s)

b)

Character v. Self

c)

Character v. Society

d)

Character v. Nature

13.

Brian has the best dog in the world. In fact, he has one of the only dogs in the world. That's because dogs are not allowed in Brian's world, where people believe that dogs spread diseases. Brian's dog will be executed if he is caught. Soon Brian learns of a mysterious underground dog owners club and joins the fight to legalize dogs. Can Brian and his new friends prove to the world that dogs are safe and friendly?

a)

Character v. Society

b)

Character v. Character(s)

c)

Character v. Nature

d)

Character v. Self

14.

Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?

a)

Character v. Nature

b)

Character v. Character(s)

c)

Character v. Society

d)

Character v. Self

15.

Kirstin was once teased for being heavy, but then she lost a lot of weight. Now Kirstin is very skinny, but there is just one problem: she still sees an overweight girl when she looks in the mirror. Her friends and family try to convince her of how beautiful she is, but she doesn't believe them. Worse still, she is continuing to diet. Will Kirstin be able to align her body image with reality or will she destroy herself?

a)

Character v. Self

b)

Character v. Character(s)

c)

Character v. Nature

d)

Character v. Society

16.

Greg is just a regular boy who tries his best in school and just so happens to have a magical unicorn. When he's not studying and playing baseball, Greg is riding his unicorn through the enchanted land of Harmonia. When Greg brings something to Harmonia that he shouldn't, a secret gate is unlocked and the muck-muck monsters are unleashed, causing terrible pollution in Harmonia. Can Greg and his unicorn stop the muck-muck monsters before they find a way to Greg's world?

a)

Character v. Character(s)

b)

Character v. Society

c)

Character v. Nature

d)

Character v. Self

17.

Everything was going just fine for Mae until yesterday. That was when she found out that her eyes were turning green. In Mae's world people discriminate against those with green eyes. Green-eyed people cannot vote or hold public office and they are often forced to work the worst jobs for the least pay, if they can even find a job. Mae's parents want her to have surgery to change her eye color, but her grandma, who also has green eyes, encourages her to fight for her rights. With her grandma behind her, Mae joins a resistance movement and becomes the poster child for green-eyed rights, but how will all of this attention affect Mae's family, especially her parents who wanted her to hide who she was?

a)

Character v. Society

b)

Character v. Self

c)

Character v. Character(s)

d)

Character v. Nature

18.

Jack Juniper is the best fighter pilot in the Air Force. He can take down an enemy jet while doing a barrel roll. One day while Jack is escorting some friendly pilots to a military base, something that Jack has never seen before attacks the convoy... aliens! Can Jack outmaneuver the highly skilled alien pilots or is the mission doomed to failure?

a)

Character v. Character(s)

b)

Character v. Self

c)

Character v. Society

d)

Character v. Nature

19.

Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton. He has even enlisted the help of a Nobel Prize nominated scientist who was banished from the scientific community for his rouge experiments. Can Ronny and his mad scientist partner win against the undefeated Newton at this year's science fair?

a)

Character v. Character(s)

b)

Character v. Society

c)

Character v. Self

d)

Character v. Nature

20.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.

a)

Character v. Nature

b)

Character v. Self

c)

Character v. Society

d)

Character v. Character(s)

21.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home. WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?

a)

John

b)

the termites

22.

After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was absolutely perfect, until he noticed the termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home. WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?

a)

John

b)

the termites

23.

Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton. He has even enlisted the help of a Nobel Prize nominated scientist who was banished from the scientific community for his rouge experiments. Can Ronny and his mad scientist partner win against the undefeated Newton at this year's science fair? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?

a)

Ronny

b)

Newton

c)

the mad scientist

24.

Ronny has won second place in the science fair for the last two years, and Newton Robinson has taken first. Ronny hated how Newton gloated and held those victories high over Ronny's head. This year, Ronny will stop at nothing to beat Newton. He has even enlisted the help of a Nobel Prize nominated scientist who was banished from the scientific community for his rouge experiments. Can Ronny and his mad scientist partner win against the undefeated Newton at this year's science fair? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?

a)

Ronny

b)

Newton

c)

the mad scientist

25.

Everything was going just fine for Mae until yesterday. That was when she found out that her eyes were turning green. In Mae's world people discriminate against those with green eyes. Green-eyed people cannot vote or hold public office and they are often forced to work the worst jobs for the least pay, if they can even find a job. Mae's parents want her to have surgery to change her eye color, but her grandma, who also has green eyes, encourages her to fight for her rights. With her grandma behind her, Mae joins a resistance movement and becomes the poster child for green-eyed rights, but how will all of this attention affect Mae's family, especially her parents who wanted her to hide who she was? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?

a)

Mae

b)

Mae's parents

c)

Mae's grandmother

d)

the people of Mae's world

26.

Everything was going just fine for Mae until yesterday. That was when she found out that her eyes were turning green. In Mae's world people discriminate against those with green eyes. Green-eyed people cannot vote or hold public office and they are often forced to work the worst jobs for the least pay, if they can even find a job. Mae's parents want her to have surgery to change her eye color, but her grandma, who also has green eyes, encourages her to fight for her rights. With her grandma behind her, Mae joins a resistance movement and becomes the poster child for green-eyed rights, but how will all of this attention affect Mae's family, especially her parents who wanted her to hide who she was? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?

a)

Mae

b)

Mae's parents

c)

Mae's grandmother

d)

the people of Mae's world

27.

Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely? WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?

a)

Janie

b)

the other passengers

c)

the guide

d)

the river and bear

28.

Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids. As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely? WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?

a)

Janie

b)

the other passengers

c)

the guide

d)

the river and bear

29.

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. WHO IS THE PROTAGONIST?

a)

Casey

b)

Casey's mother

c)

Casey's dog

30.

After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog. WHO IS THE ANTAGONIST?

a)

Casey

b)

Casey's mother

c)

Casey's dog

31.

The order of a plot diagram is

a)

exposition, climax, falling action, resolution

b)

resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition

c)

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

32.

What are the 3 elements of an exposition of a story?

a)

plot

b)

setting

c)

climax

d)

background information

e)

characters

33.

Internal conflict is

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs society

c)

man vs self

34.

Which is NOT external conflict?

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs self

c)

man vs society

d)

man vs nature

35.

Who is the protagonist of a story?

a)

minor character

b)

the character or force in conflict with the main character

c)

The main character (hero) of a story?

36.

Which term is an example of author's purpose?

a)

to persuade

b)

third person

c)

first person

37.

Who is the antagonist of a story?

a)

character or force in conflict with main character

b)

The main character (hero) of the story

c)

minor character

38.

In first person point of view, the narrator is not in the story

a)

true

b)

false

39.

In third person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story

a)

true

b)

false

40.

The THEME of a story is

a)

a writer's main message about life

b)

attitude a writer has towards subject

c)

the perspective from which a story is told

41.

Dynamic character is one who

a)

changes throughout the story

b)

is a main character

c)

is a minor character

42.

The setting of a story is usually found in the

a)

climax

b)

exposition

c)

rising action

d)

falling action

43.

The climax of a story is

a)

the turning point of the story

b)

events that build suspense in a story

c)

events that lead to the resolution of a story

44.

Choose the major character of Frozen

a)

Olaf

b)

Elsa

c)

Oaken

d)

Pabbie

45.

Choose a minor character of Frozen

a)

Elsa

b)

Olaf

c)

Anna

d)

Kristoff

46.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

"Hi" said Cheyann.

b)

Hi, said Cheyann.

c)

"Hi," said Cheyann

d)

"Hi," said Cheyann.

47.

True or False: Resolution is the end of a story.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

When the narrator is in the story this is

a)

first person

b)

third person

c)

point of view

49.

When the narrator is NOT in the story this is

a)

first person

b)

third person

c)

author's purpose

50.

Dialogue is

a)

man vs man

b)

man vs nature

c)

conversation between characters

51.
"These walls have ears"
This sentence is an example of :
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
52.
"The baby's skin was like a rose petal"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
contrast
d)
simile
53.
"the leaves danced in the wind"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
alliteration
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
simile
54.
"I am so hungry that I can eat a horse"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
55.
"rain races ,ripping and restless in it's rage"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
contrast
d)
alliteration
56.
"the daffodils nodded their yellow heads at the walkers"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
57.
"it is really dull day when we don't go to the mall"
This sentence is an example of :
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
58.
" hear the mellow wedding bells"
This sentence is an example of :
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
assonance
d)
hyperbole
59.
"He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm."
This sentence is an example of :
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
60.
" the lumpy bumpy road"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
alliteration
b)
personification
c)
assonance
d)
consonance
61.

Compare two things that are different from each other with the use of as and like.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Irony

62.

Talks about exaggeration to give emphasis.

a)

Simile

b)

Irony

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor

63.

Direct comparison of two different things.

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Irony

d)

Metaphor

64.

Gives human attribute to things.

a)

personification

b)

paradox

c)

oxymoron

d)

irony

65.

Has two opposite words side by side.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Irony

c)

Paradox

d)

Simile

66.

Cause your hot and your cold, your yes and your no.. the lyrics is an example of

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Paradox

c)

irony

d)

metaphor

67.

And I walk a thousand miles if I could just see you..the lyrics is an example of

a)

irony

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

68.

Its a free ride that you already paid...the lyric is an example of

a)

irony

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

metaphor

69.

Like a drum my heart never stops beating for you.. the lyric is an example of

a)

metaphor

b)

irony

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

70.

Two sunflowers moving in the yellow room. Is an example of

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

irony

71.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
72.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
73.

Does this sentence need a comma?

Should I go to the mall or the movies?

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

a)

Yes

b)

No

75.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
76.

A compound sentence is joined by...

a)

a comma and conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

a semi-colon

77.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

The weather today will be cool ____ rainy.

a)

but

b)

, and

c)

and

d)

, yet

78.
Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.
Andy plays the violin well, _____ the trumpet is his favorite instrument.
a)
so
b)
but
c)
yet
d)
for
79.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

80.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Eric got an A on the spelling test, _____ he had studied hard.

a)

or

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

but

81.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Brianna did not set the table, _____ did she dry the dishes.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

nor

82.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

Mom wanted a scrapbook of our trip, _____ she took many pictures.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

but

d)

yet

83.
What conjunction should be used in this sentence? 
I know I should wear sunscreen, _____ I always forget. 
a)
for
b)
and
c)
yet
d)
so
84.
Mr. Jim is a contractor, _______ he knows the construction business.
a)
so
b)
and
c)
but
85.
Deserts are harsh and dry, ________ many plants grow there.
a)
for
b)
so
c)
yet
86.

I don't know how I missed that question ___ I thought I knew it.

a)

,

b)

.

c)

;

87.

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

a)

Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

b)

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

c)

Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

d)

As it is.

88.

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

Michael and his brother are best friends. They do not always get along.

a)

Even though they do not always get along Michael and his brother are best friends.

b)

Michael and his brother are best friends even though they do not always get along.

c)

Michael and his brother are best friends, even though they do not always get along.

d)

Even though, they do not always get along, Michael and his brother are best friends.

89.

Choose the best way to write the sentence below.

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

a)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

b)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

c)

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

d)

As it is.

90.

What is the best way to write sentence below?

Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt.

a)

Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt.

b)

Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt.

c)

Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt.

d)

As it is.

91.

What is the best way to revise the sentence below?

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

a)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school so we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

b)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates, and welcome them into our school family.

c)

Kirby and his brother are new to the school and, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

d)

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

92.

What is the proper way to punctuate this sentence: My friends want to come over but now they can't.

a)

My friends wanted to come over, but now they can't.

b)

My friends wanted to come over but now they can't.

c)

My friends wanted to come over but, now they can't.

d)

My friends wanted to come over, but, now they can't.

93.

The sentence below is a complex sentence.

She only played the game because she thought she would win.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

How do you correctly write the sentence below?

Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

a)

Because I love you I will share my last chip with you.

b)

Because I love you I will share, my last chip with you.

c)

Because I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

d)

Because, I love you, I will share my last chip with you.

95.

The sentence below is an example of a compound sentence.

I do not like this pandemic nor social distancing.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

How is the sentence below correctly written?

I did not complete my work so I am on punishment.

a)

I did not complete my work so I am on punishment.

b)

I did not complete my work so, I am on punishment.

c)

I did not complete my work, so, I am on punishment.

d)

I did not complete my work, so I am on punishment.

97.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

tommorrow

b)

tommorow

c)

tomorrow

98.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

success

b)

succes

c)

sucess

99.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

newsance

b)

nuisance

c)

nuisanse

100.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

cemetery

b)

cementary

c)

cemantery

101.

Choose the correct spelling.

a)

buisness

b)

business

c)

bizness

102.
a)

enviroment

b)

envieronment

c)

environment

103.

a)

Febrary

b)

February

c)

Februaury

104.

a)

discipline

b)

dicipline

c)

disipline

105.

a)

embarass

b)

embbarass

c)

embarrass

106.

a)

commitee

b)

committee

c)

commietie

107.

a)

acquaintence

b)

aquaintance

c)

acquaintance

108.

a)

beggining

b)

begginning

c)

beginning

109.

a)

conscience

b)

conciensce

c)

consciense

110.

a)

foriegn

b)

foraign

c)

foreign

111.

a)

restoerant

b)

restourant

c)

restaurant

112.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

accommodate

b)

acommodate

c)

accomodate

113.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

acknowledgment

b)

acknowledgement

114.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

aquire

b)

acquire

115.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

apparant

b)

apparent

c)

apparrent

116.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

calender

b)

calendar

117.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

collegue

b)

colleague

c)

collaegue

118.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

concensus

b)

consensus

119.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

experiance

b)

experience

120.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

occurrance

b)

occurrence

121.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

fulfill

b)

fulfil

122.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

maintainance

b)

maintenance

123.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

neccessary

b)

necessary

c)

necessery

124.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

occassion

b)

occasion

125.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

occured

b)

occurred

126.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

priviledge

b)

privilege

c)

privelege

127.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

recieve

b)

receive

128.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

recomend

b)

recommend

c)

reccommend

129.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

seperate

b)

separate

130.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

untill

b)

until

131.

Which is the correct spelling?

a)

successfull

b)

successful

c)

sucessful

132.

Did you bring _________ lunch?

a)

you're

b)

your

133.

___________ all lined up to go to the gym.

a)

They're

b)

There

c)

Their

134.

I am going _____ P.E. later.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

135.

________ going to have a great summer break!

a)

Your

b)

You're

136.

She had to sharpen __________ pencils.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

137.

I know that _________ excited for football season.

a)

your

b)

you're

138.

Please put __________ name on the paper.

a)

your

b)

you're

139.

My mom loves ______ bake cookies.

a)

two

b)

too

c)

to

140.

Put the books on the shelf over _________ .

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

141.

There are _______ many people in this room.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

142.

We will go __________ after lunch.

a)

they're

b)

their

c)

there

143.

________ on my team this season.

a)

Your

b)

You're

144.

I have ______ many chores this week.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

145.

The students are really missing ________ friends.

a)

there

b)

they're

c)

their

146.

The students placed ________ artwork in the windows.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

147.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
a)
curtain's
b)
lilac's
c)
room's
d)
curtains'
148.
The chocolates in the silver box were a gift from my mothers best friend.
a)
chocolate's
b)
chocolates'
c)
mothers'
d)
mother's
149.
Which option is using apostrophes correctly?
a)
Dans burger's
b)
Lisas cookie's
c)
Mikes bike's
d)
Kelly's socks
150.
The lunchbox that belongs to the girl.
a)
The girls' lunchbox.
b)
The girls lunchbox.
c)
The girl's lunchbox.
d)
The girl"s lunchbox.
151.
The coachs daughter is one of the best runners on the track team.
a)
coachs'
b)
runner's
c)
coach's
d)
runners'
152.
What's the correct way to describe the picture?
a)
the five friends' flags
b)
the five friend's flags
c)
the five friends's flags
d)
the five friends flags'