GCPS SOL 4.1 Review

SOL Review 4.1

By JESSICA GONZALES

(1) The tired old man stumbled down the street. (2) He walked as aimless as the path of a steel ball in a pinball machine. (3) He stared at the tall oak tree, hearing the wind whispering his name as the branches swayed back and forth. (4) Where was his time machine? (5) Would he ever make it back home to his family?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has an example of personification?

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Mia's Art 

Mia rushed home and threw open the front door. Her mother whirled around, surprised that Mia was home from school so early. "I won first place in the art contest!" she said with pride.

Though Mia had been working eagerly on her art submission for weeks, her mother wasn't sure what the project involved. "That's wonderful, Mia! What was the subject of your art project?" her mother asked.

Grinning from ear to ear, Mia handed over her artwork. It was a portrait of her mother. 

 

Multiple Choice

This story is mostly about Mia-

• working on a project at home

• winning an art contest

• completing a painting

(1) Jennifer quickly handed out the math papers for Miss Rose. (2) Arthur frowned when he saw his lower-than-expected grade. (3) Sue smiled as wide as a river when she glanced at her grade. (4) The last paper belonged to Jennifer. (5) She was a ray of sunshine when she left the classroom.

 

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has an example of a metaphor? 

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(1) Brenda knocked on the door. (2) Alice opened it and let her in. (3) Brenda handed her a bouquet of flowers.

(4) “I thought you would appreciate these,” she said with a smile.

(5) Your thought process leaves much to be desired, thought Alice. (6) If you think this will make a difference, you’re nuts!

(7) “Thank you,” said Alice as she accepted the flowers.

 

Multiple Choice

During which sentence does the tone begin to change?

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Multiple Choice

Adam Smith is a prominent member of Congress.

 

What does “prominent” mean?

• Current

• Important

• Cooperative

• Idealistic