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L20: The Black Stallion
Vocabulary
This week we looked at idioms. Remember, most idioms you can figure out the meaning through context clues.

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Multiple Choice
What does the sentence below mean?
We'll see what the weather's like today & play it by ear.
go play outside
they will decide what to do on the spot
will play the guitar after listening to someone else play
it's going to rain
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Multiple Choice
What does the sentence below mean?
The fact that I was supposed to pick you up today must have slipped my mind.
they slipped on something
they were late
they refused to do a task
they forgot a task
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Multiple Choice
What does the sentence below mean?
The groom got cold feet on the morning of his wedding.
was anxious
was sick from a cold
he was freezing
he ate chicken feet
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following idioms IS a SIMILE?
Cool as a cucumber
Passed with flying colors
Drawing a blank
Curiosity killed the cat
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Comprehension: Story Structure
The following questions involve the plot of this week's story: "The Black Stallion".
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Multiple Choice
What does the following quote from The Black Stallion show about Alec?
"Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead -- tomorrow. Don't do it! Go ahead--"
He is afraid he will hurt the Black.
He is experiencing an inner struggle.
He is not interested in riding the Black.
He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black.
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Multiple Choice
Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage?
Alec improving his horsemanship
Alec gathering carragheen on the beach
the Black answering Alec's beckoning whistle
the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back
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Multiple Choice
What do Alec and the Black have in common?
a desire for companionship
a fear of drowning in the sea
a difficult past that scarred them
a distrust of humans and other animals
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Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the theme of the passage?
Humans are meant to tame animals.
Gentleness and love go far to earn trust.
The ocean is nature's most powerful force.
It is impossible for a human to survive alone.
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Grammar: Contractions
The following questions review contractions (words in which you combine others to simplify communication).
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Multiple Choice
What is the correct contraction for ---
WOULD NOT
wouldnt
would'nt
wouldn't
wouldnt'
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Multiple Choice
Which contraction could replace the underlined words?
She would love to go to the beach.
she'd
she'ld
shew'ld
she'wd
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Multiple Choice
Which word correctly completes this sentence?
_______ raining outside.
It's
Its
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Multiple Choice
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
I want you to close ________ eyes.
you're
your
L20: The Black Stallion
Vocabulary
This week we looked at idioms. Remember, most idioms you can figure out the meaning through context clues.

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