PARCC Grade 5 ELA 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The classroom was a zoo during the party.

Answer

A metaphor states one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a story's resolution?

Accepted Answer

To show how the problem is solved

Answer

The resolution is where the story's main problem gets settled.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for 'enormous'?

Accepted Answer

Gigantic

Answer

'Gigantic' means extremely large, just like 'enormous'.

Question 4

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' which word is the adverb?

Accepted Answer

Loudly

Answer

'Loudly' describes how the dog barked, making it an adverb.

Question 5

What does a table of contents help a reader do?

Accepted Answer

Find where topics are in a book

Answer

A table of contents lists chapters and page numbers to locate topics.

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