Figurative Language, Inference, And Main Idea
TLI Questions
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“The house revolved around her big sister." What is the meaning of the line as it is used in the passage?
- A.
The big sister's needs came first.
- B.
The little sister's needs came first.
- C.
The big sister made all the decisions.
- D.
The little sister controlled the house.
Correct Answer
A. The big sister's needs came first.Explanation
The line "The house revolved around her big sister" means that the big sister's needs were the most important and were prioritized over everyone else's needs in the house.Rate this question:
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- 2.
“Jessica was grinning from ear to ear.” This line is an example of
- A.
Rhyme.
- B.
A metaphor.
- C.
An idiom.
- D.
Onomatopoeia.
Correct Answer
C. An idiom.Explanation
The phrase "grinning from ear to ear" is a common idiom used to describe someone who is smiling widely and happily. It is not a rhyme because it does not involve similar sounds at the end of words. It is not a metaphor because it is not comparing two unrelated things. It is not onomatopoeia because it does not imitate a sound. Therefore, the correct answer is that it is an idiom.Rate this question:
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- 3.
It can be inferred that when Mom and Aunt Mary were younger,
- A.
Mary hated sports.
- B.
They had the same birthday.
- C.
They were both in the school band.
- D.
Mom played a musical instrument.
Correct Answer
D. Mom played a musical instrument.Explanation
The correct answer is "Mom played a musical instrument." This can be inferred because the statement implies that both Mom and Aunt Mary were involved in some activity when they were younger. Since Aunt Mary is mentioned to have hated sports and there is no mention of her being in the school band, it can be concluded that Mom played a musical instrument.Rate this question:
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- 4.
At the beginning of the story, Jessica could be best described as
- A.
Her Mom's favorite child.
- B.
Jealous of her big sister.
- C.
Aunt Mary's usual babysitter.
- D.
A member of the school band.
Correct Answer
B. Jealous of her big sister.Explanation
Jessica could be best described as jealous of her big sister because the question is asking for a description of Jessica at the beginning of the story. The fact that she is jealous of her big sister implies that she may feel overshadowed or inferior in comparison. This description suggests that Jessica may be struggling with feelings of envy and resentment towards her sister.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to
- A.
Encourage the reader to value different skills.
- B.
Explain the difference between music and sports.
- C.
Persuade the reader to play clarinet.
- D.
Describe a backhand at tennis.
Correct Answer
A. Encourage the reader to value different skills.Explanation
The passage likely encourages the reader to value different skills because it does not specifically focus on music or sports, but instead emphasizes the importance of developing and appreciating a variety of skills.Rate this question:
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- 6.
According to the passage, what is the main reason Jessica is not on the tennis team?
- A.
She doesn't want to practice.
- B.
Mom won't giver her any tennis balls.
- C.
Her tennis racket is too old.
- D.
She would rather be in the band.
Correct Answer
C. Her tennis racket is too old.Explanation
Jessica is not on the tennis team because her tennis racket is too old.Rate this question:
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- 7.
According to the passage, the word intently in paragraph 22 means
- A.
Threateningly.
- B.
Angrily.
- C.
Jokingly.
- D.
Closely.
Correct Answer
D. Closely.Explanation
In paragraph 22 of the passage, the word "intently" is used to describe how someone is listening to another person's conversation. This suggests that the person is paying close attention and focusing closely on what is being said. Therefore, "closely" is the correct meaning of the word "intently" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
- A.
A girl gets a new clarinet to play.
- B.
A girl feels her mom neglects her.
- C.
An aunt gives her niece a tennis racket.
- D.
A girl and her mother learn an important lesson about people having different interests.
Correct Answer
D. A girl and her mother learn an important lesson about people having different interests.Explanation
The passage discusses a girl and her mother learning an important lesson about people having different interests. This suggests that the main idea of the passage is centered around this lesson and the understanding that people may have different hobbies or preferences.Rate this question:
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- 9.
It can be inferred that, at the beginning of the passage, Mom values
- A.
Music.
- B.
Sports.
- C.
Birthdays.
- D.
Substitutes.
Correct Answer
A. Music.Explanation
At the beginning of the passage, the author mentions that Mom is humming a tune while she is working, indicating that she values music.Rate this question:
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