What does, "when it rains, it pours" mean?

Sometimes things seem to happen all at one time

The vocabulary word "picturing" means...

forming a mental image in your head

What does this proverb mean? "All is well, that ends well."

A positive ending is what matters most

The vocabulary word "shoulder" means...

to accept a burden or responsibility

What does this proverb mean? "When one door shuts, another will open."

New opportunities are always available

What does the idiom "don't burn your bridges" mean?

You should not make enemies on purpose

What does, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going" mean?

Tough people work harder at challenges

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1
What does, "when it rains, it pours" mean?
The wet you are, the harder it rains
Storm clouds make it rain
Sometimes things seem to happen all at one time
It is raining cats and dogs
2
The vocabulary word "wheeled" means...
the rhythm of one's steps
turn quickly and suddenly
wild with excitiment
leaping at a fast pace
3
The vocabulary word "picturing" means...
sudden forward movement
leaping at a fast pace
forming a mental image in your head
place something on your shoulders
4
The vocabulary word "frantic" means....
leaping at a fast pace
energetic playing
stopping and observing
wild with excitement or worry
5
Which sentence from the story is an example of "dialect?"
"It was that big yeller dog."
"I ran toward the cabin."
"I didn't wait to see more."
"My back muscles ached."
6
What does this proverb mean? "All is well, that ends well."
All things end
A positive ending is what matters most
Everyone is healthy
Bad endings always happen everytime
7
What word best describes the family's attitude toward Old Yeller at the end of the story?
grateful
uncertain
jealous
irritated
8
The vocabulary word "stride" means...
wild with excitement
turning quickly
rhythm of one's walking steps
forming a mental image
9
The vocabulary word "strained" means...
wild with excitement or worry
to work as hard as possible
to stop and examine
turning quickly
10
What behavior do Little Arliss and Mama have in common in this passage?
lying
screaming
hunting
swimming
11
The vocabulary word "shoulder" means...
to accept a burden or responsibility
moving forward suddenly
energetic playing
carrying something with your arms
12
The vocabulary word "bounding" means...
forming a mental image
turning quickly
stopping and observing
leaping at a fast pace
13
do you love miss Mariam
no
yes
yes
yes
14
What is the genre of this story?
Narrative Nonfiction
Historical Nonfiction
Historical Fiction
Realistic Fiction
15
What does this proverb mean? "When one door shuts, another will open."
Lock the doors before leaving the house
You should not try new things
You should keep all doors closed
New opportunities are always available
16
The vocabulary word "checking" means...
worked as hard as possible
leaping at a fast pace
energetic playing
stopping and observing
17
The vocabulary word "romp" means...
leaping at a fast pace
energetic play
being wet
rhythm of one's walking steps
18
What does the idiom "don't burn your bridges" mean?
You should not play with matches
Bridges are unsafe
You should drive carefully over bridges
You should not make enemies on purpose
19
What does, "when the going gets tough, the tough get going" mean?
Tough people work harder at challenges
Tough people quit easily
It's best to quick anything that is difficult
Tough people go to bed early
20
The vocabulary word "lunging" means...
breathing deeply
rhythm of one's walking steps
sudden forward movement
carrying something on one's shoulder

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