SBAC Prep 4

SBAC Prep 4

You may use your OWN NAME or a school appropriate nickname.

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Watson kept reminding Byron to do his homework.

“I know, I know!” was Byron’s constant reply.

The next day Mrs. Watson got a note from Byron’s teacher, explaining that Byron missed all of his homework assignments for the quarter. Byron was then grounded, so he couldn’t go to a party with his best friend, Buphead.

Which is the BEST theme?

• A. Friendship

• B. A young boy forgets to do his homework.

• C. Sometimes parents are too strict.

• D. It is important to live up to your responsibilities.

Multiple Choice

Tina is a tall as a mountain.

• A. Onomatopoeia

• B. Personification

• C. Simile

Multiple Choice

Mr. Benjamin interviewed Billy for the position of landscaper. He then told his boss he found Billy impressive.

What does “impressive” mean?

A.to be late

B.to be unqualified

C.to be talkative

D.to be admired

• A. to be late

  
  

• B. to be unqualified

• C. to be talkative

• D. to be admired

Multiple Choice

(1) Karen was nervous about her driving test. (2) She followed all of the driving commands. (3) She looked nervously at her teacher. (4) Her teacher smiled at her to let her know she passed. (5) She is going to drive home!

During which sentence does the mood begin to change?

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Multiple Choice

(1) Beth quickly handed out the math papers for

Mrs. Jackson. (2) Tim frowned when he saw his lower-than-expected grade. (3) Tanya smiled as wide as a river when she noticed her grade. (4) The last paper was Kimberley’s. (5) She was a ray of sunshine when she left the classroom.

Which sentence reveals a simile, NOT a metaphor?

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Multiple Choice

What word means “to rule as a king or queen”?

• A. Guardian

• B. Navigate

• C. Reign

• D. Protagonist

Multiple Choice

A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

What word does this define?

• A. Preserve

• B. Tropical

• C .Altitude

• D. Gorge

Multiple Choice

(1) Jeremy’s main goal during summer vacation was to beat his father at chess. (2) Jeremy’s father was a very good chess player. (3) Jeremy practiced night and day, and read everything he could about winning this game. (4) Finally, on the last day of summer break, he beat his father. (5) He jumped with joy! (6) His father congratulated Jeremy on his win.

Which sentence represents the climax?

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Multiple Choice

(1) Mallory loves her green pants more than any other pair. (2) She was given the pants for her birthday. (3) One day, she couldn’t find them. (4) She freaked out because she wanted to wear them on the first day of school.

(5) Then, she decided to look in the dryer. (6) They were there! (7) She quickly got dressed and walked to the bus stop.

Which sentence represents the conflict of the story?

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Multiple Choice

(1) Gloria was excited to meet her new cousin.

(2) Vincent arrived on April 12th kicking and screaming. (3) “I’m so excited!” yelled Gloria. (4) “The sun is smiling on me today! (5) I’ve got a new, adorable cousin to love!”

Which sentence has an example of personification?

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Multiple Choice

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela

(1) James was learning how to ride a bike. (2) He was nervous about falling down. (3) When he fell, he got up and then went on to learn how to ride without falling. (4) James enjoyed his bike for years to come.

Which sentence from the excerpt BEST verifies the ideas behind the quote from Nelson Mandela?

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Multiple Choice

Stand tall,

stand strong,

and your strength

will guide you.

Marian was a freshman, but she wanted to make the varsity basketball team. All of her friends told her to give up the dream. They said freshmen only make the freshmen team. Marian knew she was good enough for varsity. She did not take her friends’ advice. She attended the varsity team tryout.

Which character trait do the speaker in the poem, and the excerpt, have in common?

• A. Confident

• B. Friendly

• C. Athletic

Multiple Choice

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that

everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• A. hitting hard with a heavy tool

• B. going to too many expensive parties

• C. speaking or writing harshly about

• D. voting for a different candidate

Multiple Choice

When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.

To encounter, is to _______.

• A. meet

• B. note how many

• C. fight

• D. exchange text messages

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

• Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

• Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Multiple Choice

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.

What is the theme?

• be persistent

• be honest

• always share with others

• respect your family

Multiple Choice

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.

What is the theme?

• share with your neighbor

• work before you play

• be respectful

• don't be greedy

Multiple Choice

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.

• Sometimes crying is good for you

• It's important to be honest

• Driving a car is a big responsibility

• Experiencing loss/grief is difficult

Multiple Choice

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

• Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

• They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Multiple Choice

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• King Midas loved gold.

• King Midas sold lots of gold.

• King Midas had a heart of gold.

• King Midas hated gold.

Multiple Choice

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.

What is the main idea?

• Soccer is important at the Olympics.

• Soccer is a worldwide sport.

• Soccer is also called football.

• Soccer is played by men and women.

Multiple Choice

The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.

What is the main idea?

• The Constitution has been amended many times.

• Women didn’t vote until 1920 but men could vote since the founding of the country

• Today, almost anyone can vote.

• The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.

Multiple Choice

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• Some activities are more dangerous than they look

• thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year

• People think bakers have a safe job

• Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs

Multiple Choice

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

• The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

• Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

• It was a gift of friendship from France