Reading SOL Review

Reading SOL Review

Multiple Choice

Which word is an antonym for the word egotistical?

• conceited

• modest

• self-centered

• arrogant

Multiple Choice

Which word is a synonym for the word fatuous?

• intelligent

• smart

• sensible

• absurd

Multiple Choice

A prefix goes _____ of a word.

• at the beginning

• at the end

• in the middle

Multiple Choice

A suffix goes _________ of a word.

• at the beginning

• in the middle

• at the end

Multiple Choice

What is an affix?

• A group of words that go in the middle of a word

• Another name for prefixes

• Another name for suffixes

• A name for both prefixes and suffixes

Multiple Choice

What is the root word in commendable?

• commend

• able

• comm

• mend

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix trans- mean based on this sentence:

The Nina, The Pinta, and The Santa Maria made a transatlantic voyage to what we now call America.

• into

• across

• sail

• many

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words does not contain a suffix meaning “one who?”

• assistan

• liar

• resident

• pottery

Multiple Choice

Using your context clues, what does the underlined word most likely mean in this sentence?

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.

• pictures

• oceans

• fish

• temperature

Multiple Choice

Using your context clues, what does the underlined word most likely mean in this sentence?

Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice.

• examination with a fluoroscope

• the study of fluorescent lights

• examination with a microscope

• the study of fluoride

Multiple Choice

What is the connotation of the term "a real lady"?

• not a man

• a classy woman

Multiple Choice

The following words are synonyms for stubborn, but which one has a negative connotation?

• tenacious

• hard-working

• pigheaded

• strong-willed

Multiple Choice

The following words are synonyms for aggressive, but which one has a positive connotation?

• hostile

• macho

• belligerent

• combative

Multiple Choice

Select the example of the idiom:

• I need a second job.

• Don't quit your day job.

Multiple Choice

Select the example of the idiom:

• Do you have an axe to grind?

• Do you need to chop some wood?

Multiple Choice

What does this idiom mean?

Let’s paint the town red!

• to go paint

• to have a good time in town

• to paint a building

Let's play...

"NAME THAT FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE!"

Multiple Choice

"Life is like a box of chocolates." - Forrest Gump

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• personification

Multiple Choice

"Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long." - Rascal Flatts

• simile

• metaphor

• allusion

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

"Now it's your turn to cry, cry me a river." - Justin Timberlake

• personification

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

Multiple Choice

"Boy you got my heartbeat runnin' away, beating like a drum and it's coming your way" - Nicki Minaj

• personification

• oxymoron

• apostrophe

• allusion

Multiple Choice

"This beat be bumpin' bumpin'. This beat go boom boom." - Black Eyed Peas

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• hyperbole

• symbolism

Multiple Choice

"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone. I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run" - Taylor Swift

• allusion

• alliteration

• oxymoron

• imagery

Multiple Choice

"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer..."

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

• symbolism

Multiple Choice

My favorite foods are jumbo shrimp, sweet and sour chicken, and boneless ribs.

• irony

• imagery

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

Multiple Choice

The color blue often represents the ocean, the sky, or even sadness and depression.

• symbolism

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

I was afraid to tell my mom the truth, so I practiced my confession aloud in my room where she could not hear me.

• alliteration

• personification

• metaphor

• apostrophe

Multiple Choice

The scent of the coffee filled my nose as I rolled out of bed. I placed my feet on the cold, wooden floor and stretched, my spine cracking as I twisted and turned.

• irony

• imagery

• oxymoron

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

"A man turned 98, won the lottery, and died the next day." - Alanis Morissette

• irony

• imagery

• metaphor

• simile

Let's try identifying the theme!

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a potential theme for the story?

• do not lie about wolves coming around

• always tell the truth

Multiple Choice

Which of these in NOT a potential theme for the story?

• always clean up after yourself

• always return what you borrow

• Angie does not take care of things.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a potential theme for the story?

• Reading class sucks

• Jenny and Katie are friends

• Katie is good at reading, and Jenny is good at math.

• Things work out better when we work together.

Name that Writing Style!

Multiple Choice

A web page telling how to create a web page

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

The Harry Potter books

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

A letter to the governor explaining why the tax increase is a bad idea

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

A poem about the sights and sounds of rainfall

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative

• persuasive

What's the author's purpose in each scenario?

Multiple Choice

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• share

Multiple Choice

The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• share

Multiple Choice

An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• share

Multiple Choice

A journal entry detailing someone’s day

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

• share

Multiple Choice

Based on the poem,

what is the author’s point of view?

• Needles are fifteen-feet long

• Dr. Womback has a nurse.

• Children are afraid of needles.

Multiple Choice

After Mark’s mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, “No, Mark. If you didn’t come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can’t have one of mine or you will never learn your lesson.”

What character trait does Pete demonstrate?

• happiness

• depression

• aggression

• indifference

Multiple Choice

After Mark’s mechanical pencil ran out of lead, he asked Pete, who sat next to him, if he could borrow a pencil. Pete yelled, “No, Mark. If you didn’t come prepared, why is that my fault? Bring TWO pencils to class! You can’t have one of mine or you will never learn your lesson.”

How is Pete’s character developed?

• speech

• thoughts

• effect on others

• actions

• looks

Multiple Choice

Scott doesn’t talk much, but five girl in our homeroom class are currently competing for his attention. This is nothing new. Girls have liked Scott for as long as I can remember.

What character trait does Scott demonstrate?

• reserved

• energetic

• talkative

• aggressive

Multiple Choice

Scott doesn’t talk much, but five girl in our homeroom class are currently competing for his attention. This is nothing new. Girls have liked Scott for as long as I can remember.

How is Scott’s character developed?

• speech

• thoughts

• effect on others

• actions

• looks

Name that Conflict!

Multiple Choice

Shelly stared into the mirror brushing her teeth. Every morning, she had the same conversation with her reflection. “Today's the day,” she thought, “Today I am going to leave him. I'm going to walk right up to

him and tell him it's over"

• self

• person

• environment

• society

Multiple Choice

I was just about to update my Facebook profile, when my mother walked in. In her hand was my report card. This was not going to end well for me. “How are you are failing three classes? Say goodbye to your social life - it is nothing but studying for the rest of this year!” I couldn't believe my ears. "Mom! You are being

totally unreasonable!"

• self

• person

• environment

• society

Multiple Choice

Tired of the pay inequality at her work, Joanna decided to take things into her own hands. She rallied the women in her office to stage a peaceful protest. They picketed outside the building for six days until they are afforded the opportunity to meet with the general managers.

• self

• person

• environment

• society

Multiple Choice

Richard leaped from his bed and ran to the door. The smell of the smoke woke him, and when he heard the alarm in his hallway sound, he knew he was in trouble. He opened the door and flames filled the hall. He knew his only option was out the window.

• self

• person

• environment

• society

All Done!

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