Understanding Words and Language
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "liberation" most likely mean in the sentence: "The liberation of the captives was celebrated with great joy"?
Capture
Freedom
Punishment
Isolation
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CCSS.L.5.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The storm was a beast, roaring and thrashing against the windows," what does the metaphor "the storm was a beast" suggest?
The storm was gentle.
The storm was weak.
The storm was powerful and violent.
The storm was friendly.
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CCSS.L.5.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses context clues to help determine the meaning of the word "exuberant"?
The exuberant puppy wagged its tail and jumped around excitedly.
The puppy was exuberant.
Exuberant is a word that means happy.
The puppy was not exuberant.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean in the sentence: "To break the ice, the teacher told a funny story"?
To literally break ice
To start a conversation in a relaxed way
To make someone angry
To end a meeting
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CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The sun was a golden coin in the sky," what is the figurative language used?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "perseverance" most likely mean in the sentence: "Her perseverance in the face of challenges was admirable"?
Giving up
Persistence
Laziness
Indifference
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a simile?
The night was a blanket of stars.
He was as brave as a lion.
The wind whispered through the trees.
Time is a thief.
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CCSS.L.5.5A
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