a direct comparison of two unlike things

Which sentence is written correctly, with no mistakes in spelling or usage?

"I did something I've never done before," said Justin.

a set of words that have the same meaning

context clues: pashmina: Sophie felt cold, so she pulled the pashmina around her shoulders.

a type of shawl, or small blanket worn by women

a figurative language that expresses an idea.

Which sentence is written correctly, with no mistakes in spelling or usage?

He recognized their importance.

compares two unlike things using the words like or as

an old saying that gives you advice

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1
context clues: What does garment mean? Jonas picked out several garments, including a jacket.
something you eat
something you wear
a store to buy clothes
a pair of roller skates
2
What is a metaphor?
comparison using the words like or as
a combination of two things
a direct comparison of two unlike things
the direct opposite of two things
3
Which set of words are antonyms?
tired, energetic
loud, screaming
small, tiny
tired, sleepy
4
Which sentence is written correctly, with no mistakes in spelling or usage?
I did something I've never done before, said Justin.
all written correctly
"I did something I've never done before" said Justin.
"I did something I've never done before," said Justin.
5
What is the simile? Speaking in public made her nervous as a cat.
speaking in public
made her nervous
as a cat
in public
6
What are synonyms?
a set of words
a set of words that have the opposite meaning
a set of words that are spelled the same
a set of words that have the same meaning
7
What is the simile? The student was slow like molasses in the morning!
molasses
slow as molasses
in the morning
the student
8
Which set of words are antonyms?
ugly, gross
upset, calm
happy, excited
colorful, bright
9
Greek/Latin roots: The bakery ______ cookies from Italy.
ports
exports
imports
transports
10
context clues: pashmina: Sophie felt cold, so she pulled the pashmina around her shoulders.
a type of shawl, or small blanket worn by women
a hat worn on someone's head
a type of gloves worn on your hands
a type of shoe, worn on your feet
11
Which is an example of a proverb?
you never know what you'll get
practice makes perfect
a prediction
turn your frown, upset down
12
What is an idiom?
something you say to someone you don't like
a silly little sibling
the opposite of a idol
a figurative language that expresses an idea.
13
Which sentence is written correctly, with no mistakes in spelling or usage?
all written correctly
He recognized there importance.
He recognized their importance.
He recognized theire importance.
14
What does this idiom mean? He had a chip on his shoulder.
he was upset about something
he didn't care about something
he didn't know where something was
he was happy about something
15
What does this idiom mean? Ella was trying to follow him, but he gave her the slip.
he got away from her
he went up a tree
he gave her a permission slip
he went towards her
16
Which is an example of an adage?
You never know!
beauty is only skin deep
Don't worry.
TV is awesome
17
context clues:stationary: Dennis bought his mother some stationary so she could write letters.
paper to write letters on
toilet paper
wrapping paper
paper to take a test with
18
context clues:provisions: When we went hiking we packed plenty of provisions for lunch.
clothing
cell phone batteries
food and drinks
exercise equipment
19
Greek/Latin Roots: I can't ride the merry-go-round because I feel sick when I ___________.
solve
involve
evolve
revolve
20
What is a simile?
compares two unlike things using the words like or as
something you do when you are happy
comparison between two similar things
compares two similar things using the words like or as
21
What is a proverb?
an old saying that gives you advice
what comes out of a milk jug
something a baby says
something you give your parents
22
What is an antonym?
words with the same meaning
words with opposite meanings
words in a thesaurus
words with definitions
23
Which set of words are synonyms?
strong, weak
delighted, excited
sweet, sugary
smile, frown
24
Which set of words are synonyms?
flat, smooth
insects, bugs
huge, tiny
bright, dull
25
What's an adage?
an old saying
an old saying that gives advice
a part of your body
something you sing
26
What is the simile? This coffee is as hot as the sun!
this coffee
hot
hot as the sun
the sun
27
context clue: tinker: My cousin loves to tinker with machines and try to make them work.
to eat
to buy
to fix, work with, make better
to destroy
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context clues: hoist: It took four of us to hoist the heavy box onto the shelf.
to have a party at someone's house
to answer a call
to lift something
to create or make something

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