Unlocking the Power of Language: ELA IA 2 Midterm Review

IA 2 ELA Midterm Review

Participle Review

A participle is a verb form that sometimes acts as an adjective. Present participles always end in -ing. Past participles are usually the same as the past-tense form of the verb, but some, such as broken, taken, seen, grown, and done, are irregular. A participial phrase consists of a participle and all its modifiers.

That stunning bouquet of tulips was a gift from Olivia.

The participle acts as an adjective modifying the noun bouquet.

Filled to capacity, the bus had no room for additional riders.

The participial phrase acts as an adjective modifying the noun bus.

Multiple Choice

What is the participial in the sentence? Todd was late for his swimming lesson this morning.

• late

• swimming

• lesson

• morning

Multiple Choice

Which word does the participial modify in the sentence? Todd was late for his swimming lesson this morning.

• late

• swimming

• lesson

• morning

Commas in a Series

Use commas to separate items in a series. Put a comma after each item in the list, except for the last one. This helps to clarify meaning and improve readability. Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Avoid using a comma before the conjunction 'and' in a series, unless it is necessary for clarity. Example: She packed her clothes, shoes, and toiletries.

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?

• Mining companies make a profit from silver gold, and copper mines in Montana.

• Mining companies make a profit from silver, gold, and copper mines in Montana.

• Mining companies make a profit from silver, gold and copper mines in Montana.

• Mining companies make a profit from silver gold and copper mines in Montana.

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?

• For brunch, Mr. Huffman's restaurant offers steak eggs pancakes oatmeal or fruit.

• For brunch, Mr. Huffman's restaurant offers steak, eggs, pancakes, oatmeal or fruit.

• For brunch, Mr. Huffman's restaurant offers, steak, eggs pancakes, oatmeal or fruit.

• For brunch, Mr. Huffman's restaurant offers steak, eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, or fruit.

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?

• Jim read autobiographies about Rosa Parks Jane Goodall and Roald Dahl.

• Jim read autobiographies about Rosa Parks, Jane Goodall, and Roald Dahl.

• Jim read autobiographies about Rosa Parks, Jane Goodall and Roald Dahl.

• Jim read autobiographies about Rosa Parks Jane Goodall, and Roald Dahl.

Word Connotations

Word connotations shape meaning and evoke emotions in language. They play a crucial role in effective communication. They can have both positive and negative impacts on perception. They are not irrelevant, as they greatly influence how words are interpreted and understood.

Match

Match the vocabulary.

• The literal meaning of a word that can be found in a dictionary.

• The feeling or idea that goes along with a word.

• Clues in a sentence that tell you the meaning of an unknown word.

Denotation

Connotation

Context Clue

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Context Clue

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• a nosy person

• an inquisitive person

Multiple Choice

Which word has a more positive connotation?

• easygoing

• careless

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• immature kid

• young kid

Multiple Choice

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• a dedicated person

• a stubborn person

Unlocking the Power of Language

Analogies are powerful tools in language and literature. They help us understand complex ideas by comparing them to familiar concepts. Analogies can enhance our writing, improve our critical thinking skills, and deepen our understanding of the world. Let's explore the different types of analogies and how to effectively use them.

Analogies

Analogies show the relationships between two pairs of words.
Example: finger is to hand as petal is to flower
A finger is part of a hand. A petal is part of a flower.

Analogies

Let's review some common analogy relationships:
Synonyms: Nice is a synonym of kind.
Antonyms: Awake is an antonym for asleep.
Degree: Cool is like cold, but less extreme.

Cause and effect:	A joke tends to cause laughter.

Part and whole:	A finger is part of a hand.

Item and category:	A cat is a kind of animal.

Item and purpose:	The purpose of a pen is to write.

Worker and tool:	An artist uses a paintbrush as a tool.

Worker and product:	A writer is a person who creates a book.

Multiple Choice

little is to small as smart is to

• intelligent

• brain

Multiple Choice

huge is to giant as fast is to

• speed

• quick

Multiple Choice

poodle is to dog as turkey is to

• bird

• mammal

Multiple Choice

dislike is to hate as ask is to

• beg

• answer

Open Ended

Read the beginning of the story. Finish writing the story and make sure you have an ending! You will have 7 minutes.

To celebrate his sixtieth birthday, Lisa's father organized a trip to Alaska. On the long northward flight, Lisa thought she would have preferred a tropical island. But to her surprise, she changed her mind on the third day after she took a tour of a glacier.