Exploring Concepts Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Time is a thief.

What is the main function of the mitochondria in an animal cell?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Cell division

Which of the following is a characteristic of a plant cell but not an animal cell?

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What is the main idea of a text?

• The detailed descriptions

• The central point or message

• The characters involved

• The setting of the story

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The car is a beast on the road.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

If 5 apples cost $10, how much would 8 apples cost assuming the cost is proportional?

• $12

• $16

• $18

• $20

Which of the following is a function of the chloroplast in a plant cell?

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

What is the role of the nucleus in an animal cell?

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• Control center of the cell

• Protein synthesis

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The curtain of night fell upon us.

• She is as busy as a bee.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The thunder roared like a lion.

If a car travels 60 miles in 1.5 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

• 30 mph

• 40 mph

• 45 mph

• 50 mph