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Language Arts 8th Grade

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Interpret Common Adages and Proverbs in Context

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

Carlton loves to wrestle with his cat, but she has sharp nails and teeth. One day, she slashed a huge gash into his arm. Carlton chided himself for not remembering that if you play with fire, you will get burned.
- If you do something dangerous, you will eventually experience negative consequences.
- If you do something risky, you will eventually be rewarded.
- If you do something brave, you will eventually experience positive consequences.
- If you do something fun, you will eventually get hurt.
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

The parents always put healthy, leafy greens on their children’s plates, hoping the kids would eat them. However, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink. The children only rarely ate the greens.
- If you give people a chance to make a good choice, they will always follow through.
- If you tell people what to do, they will never do it because people are stubborn and independent by nature.
- You can provide people with the opportunity to make a good choice, but you cannot force them to make that choice.
- You can ask people to do you a favor, but they will usually let you down.
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Question 3 of 20

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What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

All of Agnes’s twelve grandchildren wanted a hand in planning her eightieth birthday party. However, because they had so many ideas, nothing was ready the week before the party. Everything had to be done at the last minute, and the group was reminded that too many cooks spoil the broth.
- When people work together, they always end up arguing.
- Having input from a large group results in better ideas.
- When people work together, they can accomplish anything.
- Having input from too many people ruins a project.
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Question 4 of 20

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What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

Knowing that the early bird gets the worm, William got his family to the theme park right when it opened. They were able to get on their favorite rides without standing in a long line.
- People who show up early are more likely to work hard.
- People who show up early are often unreliable.
- People who show up early are often very hungry.
- People who show up early are more likely to be successful.
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Question 5 of 20

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What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

Nadia wanted to learn calligraphy so that she could make her invitations look fancy. She looked online at different styles and bought calligraphy markers. Then, knowing that practice makes perfect, she wrote each person’s name multiple times until she was satisfied.
- Whenever you practice, you waste time.
- You should try new skills because you might be naturally good at them.
- No matter how hard you practice, someone else will always be better.
- You must work hard to become good at something.
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Heather thought she would be happy to move away from her family and her childhood friends. However, no man is an island. Her empty apartment was lonely, and she had no one to help her move heavy boxes or furniture, to listen to her problems, or to enjoy a meal with. She found herself having long chats with checkout clerks and coffee shop baristas for company.
- People grow tired of being with other people.
- People are happier if they experience new environments.
- People make friends easily when they move.
- People need other people.
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Question 7 of 20

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What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

Susana knew that if she performed the difficult routine perfectly, she would win the gymnastics competition. Fortune favors the bold, so even though there was a risk of failing spectacularly, she took the risk.
- People who take risks often fail.
- People who take risks are more successful.
- People who take risks always win.
- People who take risks are often unlucky.
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Question 8 of 20

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Goats had escaped their pen and were wandering the streets, eating everything in sight. Missy was upset that they ate her prize roses. However, every cloud has a silver lining. Her yard had never been so weed-free.
- Nothing is ever all good or all bad.
- There is a good side to everything.
- When something bad happens, other bad things follow.
- Good things are always followed by negative occurrences.
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Question 9 of 20

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The students were eagerly watching the clock, waiting for the final bell of the last day of school before summer vacation. Unfortunately, a watched pot never boils, so the second hand seemed to move more slowly than usual.
- If you are patient, things seem to take longer.
- If you are impatient, things seem to take longer.
- If you are impatient, you should try to hurry things along.
- If you are patient, things will not turn out right.
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Question 10 of 20

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Helena apologized for making a huge mess in the kitchen and not cleaning it up. Her aunt looked at her sternly and said, “Actions speak louder than words.” Helena nodded and began to clean up the mess.
- What you do is more important than what you say.
- What you say is more important than what you do.
- People will not judge you based on what you say.
- People will not judge you based on what you do.
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Question 11 of 20

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The kitchen table was old, scratched, and too small for Cyndy’s family. She put it out on the curb for bulk trash collection. However, before the garbage collectors came, a family drove by in a truck and took the table, reminding Cyndy that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
- Different people can love similar things.
- All people value the same things.
- All people need the same types of things.
- Different people find different things valuable.
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Question 12 of 20

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What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

All of Juanita’s classes had projects due the same week as her first track meet. Although it was a struggle, she managed to complete all of her work well, showing that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
- The strongest people are never faced with challenges.
- Even the strongest people have to ask for help.
- Even the strongest people get overwhelmed.
- The strongest people work harder when faced with challenges.
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Question 13 of 20

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What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

On the first day of preschool, Devontae was immediately drawn to the kid playing with blocks. He liked to play with blocks, too, and birds of a feather flock together.
- People like to judge those who are different from them.
- People like to spend time with those who are different from them.
- People like to judge those who are similar to them.
- People like to spend time with those who are similar to them.
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Question 14 of 20

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What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

After auditioning for the school musical, Annette told her parents to invite her grandparents to town for opening weekend. Her dad responded, “They will definitely come, Annette, but do not count your chickens before they hatch. We should wait to see if you got a part before we invite them.”
- You should not plan on a positive result until it actually happens.
- You should always expect the worst to happen.
- You should always expect the best possible outcome.
- You should make plans based on all possible outcomes.
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Question 15 of 20

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What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

Micah was in such a rush to get to the plane on time that he did not have time to eat. Once he was on the plane, he was starving, but he did not have snacks with him. Although he did not like honey-roasted peanuts, beggars cannot be choosers, so he ate the complimentary plane snacks.
- People who ask for something should take whatever they can get.
- People who ask for something should be specific.
- People should not ask others for anything unless they can offer something in return.
- People should not ask others for favors or handouts.
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Question 16 of 20

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What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

After the funeral, the family sat in the parlor and shared funny memories of Mama Best. Soon, everyone in the room felt cheerier. Laughter is the best medicine.
- People feel better when they are surrounded by family.
- People should try to forget about things that make them sad.
- People should never cry.
- People feel better when they think of positive things.
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Question 17 of 20

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What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

The signs outside the store advertised a free tote bag. However, it turned out that you had to purchase $50 worth of goods to get the bag. Lesley sighed, “There is no such thing as a free lunch,” and walked away without anything.
- Everything can be gotten for free.
- Everything has a hidden cost.
- Everything that costs money is unnecessary.
- Everything is actually very expensive.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

Every day this week, Ray’s sister asked their mom if they could go to the zoo on Saturday. Ray told his mother on Monday that he would like to go to the lake. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, so the family went to the zoo.
- The people who are the loudest are often ignored.
- The people who are the quietest command the most attention.
- The people who are the most outspoken get what they want.
- The people who are the most polite get what they want.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold?

Jessica was having trouble figuring out the riddle. Because two heads are better than one, she asked her mother for help.
- It is hard to complete anything alone.
- It is hard to take advice from other people.
- It is easier to accomplish a task alone.
- It is easier to accomplish a task with help.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold?

Abril was seen with a can of spray paint, and her drawings look a lot like the graffiti on that fence. We cannot prove she did it, but where there is smoke, there is fire.
- If something seems to be wrong, there must be criminal activity involved.
- Do not jump to conclusions.
- If something seems to be wrong, it probably is.
- Things are not always what they seem.
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