Expressive and Sensory Language

Question 1

In the sentence, "The wind whispered through the trees," what does the word "whispered" mean as it is used here?

Accepted Answer

made a soft, quiet sound

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blown gently

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shouted loudly

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moved quickly

Question 2

Read the following excerpt: "Scientists study the rainforest to learn how each animal's habitat provides the food, shelter, and space it needs to survive." In this passage, the word "habitat" most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

the natural home or environment where a plant or animal lives

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a type of food that animals eat

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the weather conditions in a region

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a special kind of plant found in the rainforest

Question 3

Read the first sentence of this story: "Once upon a time, a tiny mouse found a shiny key in the garden." Which part of the sentence is the familiar fairy‑tale starter that authors often repeat?

Accepted Answer

"Once upon a time"

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"Long ago in a distant land"

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"The tiny mouse whispered"

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"In the middle of the night"

Try three questions

In the sentence, "The wind whispered through the trees," what does the word "whispered" mean as it is used here?

Read the following excerpt: "Scientists study the rainforest to learn how each animal's habitat provides the food, shelter, and space it needs to survive." In this passage, the word "habitat" most nearly means:

Read the first sentence of this story: "Once upon a time, a tiny mouse found a shiny key in the garden." Which part of the sentence is the familiar fairy‑tale starter that authors often repeat?

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