A) idiom
B) alliteration
C) metaphor
D) onomatopoeia

A) golf
B) swimming
C) basketball
D) baseball

A) Billy lost his voice and was not going to be able to be in the talent show.
B) He was not selected to be on the championship team.
C) Billy was involved in an accident that made him limp.
D) He became sick from eating too quickly at lunch.

A) the beach
B) the museum
C) the mountains
D) the city park

A) crab
B) starfish
C) turtle
D) lobster

A) on a wrecked ship
B) on the porch of his house
C) beneath a maple tree
D) near his mother's flower garden

A) King Neptune had seen the kind acts that Billy had done.
B) He saw that Billy was having a hard time using his crutches.
C) The King always wanted to help those who were sick or injured.
D) It was Billy's birthday.

A) fantasy
B) science fiction
C) realistic fiction
D) nonfiction

A) water
B) watched
C) rubbery
D) through

A) Always be kind those you meet.
B) Not to waste time wanting for something that is not meant to be.
C) Be patient and enjoy nature.
D) Follow directions and listen carefully.

A) to teach us about King Neptune
B) to persuade us to build sandcastles the next time we go to the beach
C) to give information about using crutches at the beach
D) for pleasure for us to read

A) stiff
B) drooping
C) sturdy
D) firm

A) Reporters took pictures of Billy and the sandcastle.
B) Billy would probably always walk with a limp.
C) King Neptune helped Billy build a sandcastle.
D) Billy hit the winning home run for his team.

A) visit with King Neptune
B) sail on a fishing boat
C) have his picture taken by reporters
D) build sandcastles

A) sound/thunderous
B) sight/glistening
C) touch/rubbery
D) taste/salty

A) a, b, c, d
B) c, a, b, d
C) d, a, c, b
D) b, c, b, a