Language - MAP 5th Grade Reading
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The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
The new player is a diamond in the rough. We had no idea he was going to be this good!
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
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.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Let’s turn the tables on this game and put in all of our best players.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
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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Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Right before I needed to cook dinner, I realized that I didn't get anything out of the freezer to cook. I quickly grabbed a package of chicken out of the freezer and began to run it under very hot water in order to hasten the thawing process.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The word hasten means to speed up.
The word hasten means to speed up.
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In order to get an A in the class, you are required to submit all of your homework assignments. So you better make sure everything is turned in before the end of the year.
Based on the text, what does the word “required” mean?
In order to get an A in the class, you are required to submit all of your homework assignments. So you better make sure everything is turned in before the end of the year.
Based on the text, what does the word “required” mean?
To be required means you have to do something.
To be required means you have to do something.
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My mom is a reliable person. I know if she tells me that she’s going to do something, she’s going to do it.
Based on the text, what does the word “reliable” mean?
My mom is a reliable person. I know if she tells me that she’s going to do something, she’s going to do it.
Based on the text, what does the word “reliable” mean?
Reliable means to be trusted or counted on.
Reliable means to be trusted or counted on.
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The fact that he didn’t make the soccer team is absurd. He was the best player on the team last year and always scored at least one goal per game.
Based on the text, what does the word “absurd” mean?
The fact that he didn’t make the soccer team is absurd. He was the best player on the team last year and always scored at least one goal per game.
Based on the text, what does the word “absurd” mean?
Absurd means to be completely unreasonable.
Absurd means to be completely unreasonable.
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Ali is so thirsty. She would love a cold beverage.
Based on the text, what does the word “beverage” mean?
Ali is so thirsty. She would love a cold beverage.
Based on the text, what does the word “beverage” mean?
A beverage is a drink.
A beverage is a drink.
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The font on the page is miniature. I can hardly read it.
Based on the text, what does the word “miniature” mean?
The font on the page is miniature. I can hardly read it.
Based on the text, what does the word “miniature” mean?
Miniature means to be very small.
Miniature means to be very small.
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I really want to purchase that new phone, but it costs way too much money so I don’t think I can buy it.
Based on the text, what does the word “purchase” mean?
I really want to purchase that new phone, but it costs way too much money so I don’t think I can buy it.
Based on the text, what does the word “purchase” mean?
To purchase something means to buy.
To purchase something means to buy.
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It looks like I’m going to be watching this movie solo, no one else is in the theater with me.
Based on the text, what does the word “solo” mean?
It looks like I’m going to be watching this movie solo, no one else is in the theater with me.
Based on the text, what does the word “solo” mean?
Solo means to be alone.
Solo means to be alone.
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Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
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.
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.
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Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
Select the sentence that uses a metaphor
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
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.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
Hannah's dad had to pull strings to get her onto the team.
As used in the sentence above, what does the underlined phrase mean?
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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What does the root “phon” mean?
Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.
What does the root “phon” mean?
Hint: A xylophone is a musical instrument.
The root “phon’ means sound.
The root “phon’ means sound.
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