Bike Ride

The poet uses these lines mainly to show that the speaker

• is confused about what to do before his trip

• wants to test the tire pressure before riding

• likes to be cautious when preparing to ride his bike

• does not really care about bike safety

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

• Lines 3 and 5

• Lines 6 and 8

• Lines 11 and 13

• None of these lines from the poem rhyme

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does the word necessary mean in the poem?

• basic

• required

• free

• optional

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

The poem begins and ends with the idea of

• bike riding

• safety checks

• being prepared

• bringing water along

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

An antonym for the word good in line 2 is

• safe

• helpful

• horrible

• useful

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the speaker do when he finishes all his safety checks?

• He notices several animals in a field playing.

• He looks both ways before getting onto the road.

• He sets out on his journey.

• He begins humming to himself.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

In the poem, which words does the poet use to help the reader imagine the speaker's experience?

• There is nothing quite like a ride on my bike.

• Birds chirping.

• I'm ready to go on a ride.

• I can't wait to see everything.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Lines 1 through 7 show that the speaker

• is not certain what time he will start his trip

• knows how to prepare for safety when riding a bike

• agrees with what other people think about biking

• enjoys all the nature around him as he rides

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

By the end of the poem, the reader realizes that the speaker

• wants to be sure he is home before dark

• feels lucky to be seeing all the wildlife

• feels concerned that he may not have all his safety equipment

• is enjoying his day outside

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

The poet uses the simile in this line mainly to help the reader imagine

• how the birds sound

• what the birds look like

• how to prepare for a bike ride

• why the birds are singing

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5