Lesson 17

Question 1

The words where and wear may sound the same, but they have distinct meanings.

Accepted Answer

different

Question 2

Reflextive: Jay told his mother he could build the birdhouse by himself if it was easy enough.

Accepted Answer

himself

Question 3

"..the ruler of Qin kingdom had eaten up his neighbors like a silkworm devouring a leaf means?

Accepted Answer

defeated its neighbors easily

Question 4

Several replicas have been made of the Titanic.

Accepted Answer

copies

Question 5

Which text from the story conveys an opinion?

Accepted Answer

"Did real-life models pose for the figures? Probably not."

Question 6

Intensive: He always looks for the quickest way to get something done, but I myself am smart.

Accepted Answer

myself

Question 7

Indefinite: I hope Dad has fixed something good for us to eat.

Accepted Answer

something

Question 8

Which opinion could be best supported by the facts in the article?

Accepted Answer

Qin should be seen as a fierce leader.

Question 9

Demonstrative: Is that the skateboard Julia's brother plans to buy for her?

Accepted Answer

that

Question 10

Intensive: Ayana was wearing the sweater she herself had knitted.

Accepted Answer

herself

Question 11

What text structure does the author use to describe the discovery of the terracotta soldiers?

Accepted Answer

sequence

Question 12

Why does the author use an hyperbole to describe the weapons "sharp enough to split a hair!"?

Accepted Answer

extremely sharp

Question 13

Interrogative: Which of these colors will you choose for your team uniforms?

Accepted Answer

Which

Question 14

Which of these ideas from the article conveys an opinion?

Accepted Answer

The terracotta army is the most incredible discovery.

Question 15

Reflexive: She and I made ourselves something fun to wear in the parade.

Accepted Answer

ourselves

Question 16

Interrogative: Who is going to be "it" when we play our game to tag?

Accepted Answer

who

Question 17

Terracotta figures "standing guard, silently & watchfully" is what type of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 18

The archaeologists found remains of the dinosaurs.

Accepted Answer

scientists who study the past

Question 19

The flash of light from the lightning strike will always precede the sound of thunder.

Accepted Answer

come before

Question 20

The artist creates elaborate patterns of colors and shapes.

Accepted Answer

complex and detailed

Question 21

Indefinite: Does she know if Ray asked anyone to help him with the decorations for his party?

Accepted Answer

anyone

Question 22

Demonstrative Pronoun: These are my photographs of our vacation at the coast.

Accepted Answer

these

Questions 22