English Language Arts
Grade 8
45 min
Interpret the meaning of allusions
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What does 'He has the Midas touch' mean in this sentence?
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What does calling someone 'a regular Scrooge' mean?
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What does 'The project became his Waterloo' mean?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
If a task is described as 'Herculean,' what does that mean?
0.It is easy.
1.It is funny.
2.It needs great strength.
3.It is impossible.
Easy
He acted like a 'Romeo' at the party. What does this suggest about him?
0.He was romantic.
1.He was angry.
2.He was shy.
3.He was clumsy.
Easy
The politician warned that the new law would be a 'Trojan Horse.' What did he mean?
0.A generous gift
1.A hidden danger
2.A waste of money
3.A great success
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