MAP TEST Practice 4

MAP TEST Practice 4

Language

 Composing and Writing Process—Drafting and Revising Skills

Multiple Choice

Identify the best word to complete the following sentence.

My friends planned a _________________ party.

• flood

• brave

• surprise

• win

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses figurative language to describe a visit at a beach?

• The beach was hot and sandy.

• The rain splashed on my umbrella .

• Smooth purple shells washed in with the waves.

Multiple Choice

The students ironed out their problems.

What does ironed out mean in this sentence?

• solved

• put out

• walked

• sang

Multiple Choice

The stubborn nail refused to move.

What does the word refused mean in this sentence?

• jumped

• went

• failed

• begged

Multiple Choice

The baby opened the cabinet. She took out all the cans. She smiled and giggled.

Which is the best way to combine the 3 sentences listed above?

• The baby opened the cabinet and took out all the cans and smiled.

• After the baby took all the cans out of the cabinet, she smiled and giggled.

• The baby took out all the cans and smiled then giggled.

• The baby opened a cabinet and took out all the cans from the cabinet.

Multiple Choice

“Lightening Storm”

Which of the following would be a strong interesting sentence starter for the above topic?

• Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening.

• The room was dark.

• Maria shivered.

• The lights went out.

Multiple Choice

Which titles are capitalized correctly?

• professor Walton

• mayor Jones

• Dr. martin Luther King jr

• Senator Stamper

Multiple Choice

Identify the best example of a comparison.

• The shadow followed me.

• The water is as smooth as glass.

• The wind whipped at my face.

• The rain pounded the roof.

Multiple Choice

Before Sheila recycles her aluminum cans, she crush___ all of them.

Which suffix best completes this sentence?

• -ing

• -es

• -est

• -er

Multiple Choice

My best friend moved to Denver Colorado.

Identify where there should be a comma.

• My, best

• friend, moved

• moved, to

• Denver, Colorado

Reading Comprehension

Multiple Choice

Read the passage

One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.

Copyright Info: Not given (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).

In the author’s opinion, people should :

• dress warmly while hunting

• respect the wilderness as the wildlife’s home

• fear bears more than other hunters

• promote unnecessary slaughter of wildlife

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph.

Scientific and medical research has improved over the years. Our use of monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, and other animals has helped us make numerous advances in medicine. We need to continue those practices to find cures and treatments for more illnesses.

Which person would be most likely to disagree with this paragraph?

• an animal rights activist

• a scientific researcher

• a forest ranger

• a college professor

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph.

My parents have been married for 15 years. Last summer we threw them a big surprise party with a cake, presents, and about 20 guests. We had games like volleyball and croquet. The best game of all was darts, though. I beat everyone – even my dad! We told them the party would be twice as big on their 20th anniversary.

Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?

• My parents have been married for 15 years .

• We had games like volleyball and croquet.

• Last summer we threw them a big surprise party.

• The best game of all was darts.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph.

Television shows are great. Some people complain about violence and bad language, but they just don’t understand what makes good entertainment. My friends and I love the sitcoms about teenagers. Those movie stars are just like us and understand how we feel. Television improves our understanding of the real world and makes us better people.

Which statement is true about the paragraph?

• The whole paragraph expresses opinions.

• The paragraph expresses facts and opinions equally.

• There are no opinions in the paragraph.

• The paragraph is mostly fact

Multiple Choice

Read the following paragraph.

As the teacher started to hand out the science tests, Jake felt a lump in his throat. His hand was shaking as he wrote his name on the top of his test. As he read the first question, beads of sweat began to form on his forehead, and he had no idea what the correct answers were on the entire test.

What can you infer?

• Jake is tired from not getting enough sleep.

• Jake did not study for his test.

• Jake is confident about his test.

• Jake’s teacher is mean.

Multiple Choice

Read the following paragraph.

George Washington was a great man. He was the first president of the United States. We have been studying presidents in social studies class, and we are currently doing research on Ronald Reagan. He was an actor before he got into politics.

Which is a statement of opinion?

• George Washington was a great man.

• He was the first president of the United States.

• They are studying presidents in social studies.

• Ronald Reagan was an actor.

Multiple Choice

The students ironed out their problems.

What does ironed out mean in this sentence?

• solved

• put out

• walked

• sang