Language - MAP 5th Grade Reading
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Select the sentence that uses a simile.
Select the sentence that uses a simile.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as. “The track star runs like a cheetah.” is a simile because it is comparing the clown’s nose to the redness of an apple, and it uses the word “as”.
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike. A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as. A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as. “The track star runs like a cheetah.” is a simile because it is comparing the clown’s nose to the redness of an apple, and it uses the word “as”.
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I'm feeling under the weather today.
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I'm feeling under the weather today.
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An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, "under the weather" means to be feeling sick or unwell.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
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An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used, raining cats and dogs means "it's pouring down rain".
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
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Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
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An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. As used,
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The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
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The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
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The phrase “a diamond in the rough” means someone or something whose good qualities are hidden.
The phrase “a diamond in the rough” means someone or something whose good qualities are hidden.
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Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
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Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
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The phrase “turn the tables” means to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
The phrase “turn the tables” means to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one of advantage.
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The phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” is an example of a(n) __________.
The phrase “a penny saved is a penny earned” is an example of a(n) __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “A penny saved is a penny earned” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “A penny saved is a penny earned” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “well done is better than well said” is an example of a _________.
The phrase “well done is better than well said” is an example of a _________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “Well done is better than well said” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “Well done is better than well said” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “the early bird catches the worm” is an example of a __________.
The phrase “the early bird catches the worm” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “The early bird catches the worm” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “The early bird catches the worm” is stating an accepted truth, thus it is an adage.
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The phrase “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is an example of a __________.
The phrase “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is an example of a __________.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is giving a piece of advice, thus it’s a proverb.
An idiom is a phrase that means something different than what the words in the phrase mean on their own. A proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. Adages merely state an accepted truth. “'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all” is giving a piece of advice, thus it’s a proverb.
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Select the best meaning for the proverb "All that glitters is not gold".
Select the best meaning for the proverb "All that glitters is not gold".
In order to answer this question, it’s important to note that a proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. So the correct answer is going to be a piece of advice. This makes the correct answer, “Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good.” because that is the only answer choice that offers advice.
In order to answer this question, it’s important to note that a proverb is a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. So the correct answer is going to be a piece of advice. This makes the correct answer, “Just because something looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is good.” because that is the only answer choice that offers advice.
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Select the word that is the antonym of the following word:
healthy
Select the word that is the antonym of the following word:
healthy
Healthy means to be well. The antonym means the opposite, thus the correct answer is "sick".
Healthy means to be well. The antonym means the opposite, thus the correct answer is "sick".
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Select the word that is the antonym of the following word:
remember
Select the word that is the antonym of the following word:
remember
Remember means to know or recall. The antonym means the opposite, thus the correct answer is "forget".
Remember means to know or recall. The antonym means the opposite, thus the correct answer is "forget".
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Select the word that is the synonym of the following word:
hit
Select the word that is the synonym of the following word:
hit
A synonym is a word that means the same as another. Both "hit" and "stike" mean to touch with force.
A synonym is a word that means the same as another. Both "hit" and "stike" mean to touch with force.
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Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Argue
Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Argue
Argue means to express disagreement with someone. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Quarrel”.
Argue means to express disagreement with someone. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Quarrel”.
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Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Argue
Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Argue
Argue means to express disagreement with someone. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Agree”.
Argue means to express disagreement with someone. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Agree”.
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Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Guess
Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Guess
To guess is to think or believe something without knowing for sure. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Estimate”.
To guess is to think or believe something without knowing for sure. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Estimate”.
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Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Guess
Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Guess
To guess is to think or believe something without knowing for sure. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Calculate”. When you calculate something you are sure of the answer.
To guess is to think or believe something without knowing for sure. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Calculate”. When you calculate something you are sure of the answer.
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Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Tired
Select the word that is a synonym of the following word: Tired
To be tired means to be sleepy. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Fatigued”.
To be tired means to be sleepy. A synonym is a word that means the same, thus the correct answer is “Fatigued”.
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Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Tired
Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: Tired
To be tired means to be sleepy. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Invigorated”. Invigorated means to be filled with energy. When you are filled with energy, you can’t be tired.
To be tired means to be sleepy. An antonym is a word that means the opposite, thus the correct answer is “Invigorated”. Invigorated means to be filled with energy. When you are filled with energy, you can’t be tired.
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