Practice Guide for 0125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is capitalized correctly?

• The ridge of the Rocky mountains forms the North american Great Divide.

• The ridge of the rocky mountains forms the North American Great divide.

• The ridge of the rocky mountains forms the north American great divide.

• The ridge of the Rocky Mountains forms the North American Great Divide.

Multiple Choice

Which holidays are correctly capitalized?

• Cinco de mayo

• Veterans Day

• thanksgiving

• Independence day

• Earth Day

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I stayed home because it was raining.

• The teacher smiled, and the students clapped.

• Whenever it rains, I drink hot tea.

• The dog barked loudly at the cat.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an exclamatory sentence?

• What time is the movie tonight?

• I can’t believe we won the championship!

• She walks her dog every morning.

• Please pass the salt.

Multiple Select

Click on ALL the exclamatory sentences.

• He hit a homerun!

• Who is the coach of this team?

• Run to first base now!

• We're the little league champions!

Multiple Choice

Select the option that is a compound-complex sentence.

• While Jasmine read her book, her brother cooked dinner, and their dog barked at the mailman.

• The rain poured heavily, and the wind howled.

• When the teacher entered, the class grew quiet.

• My sister stayed home because she was sick.

Multiple Choice

What is a compound-complex sentence?

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with two independent clauses and one dependent clause

• A sentence with only dependent clauses

• A sentence with no clauses

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of 'vortex' in the passage? 'Tornadoes rotate with incredible speed, and the vortex can destroy entire buildings in seconds.'

• A safe space with little wind

• A spiral mass of rotating air

• A slow-moving weather pattern

• A strong wall built to block wind

Multiple Choice

What does a vortex refer to?

• A spiral mass of rotating air or fluid

• A stationary body of water

• A type of cloud formation

• A solid object in motion

Multiple Choice

What does 'fulfilling' mean in the passage?

• Boring or dull

• Providing satisfaction and purpose

• Related to food or drink

• Easy to complete quickly

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'fulfilling' mean in the context of personal satisfaction?

• Giving a sense of dissatisfaction

• Providing a sense of purpose

• Leading to confusion

• Creating a sense of emptiness

Multiple Choice

Given your knowledge of the suffix -ful, which of the following would a "boastful" person be most likely to do?

• start an argument

• brag about a grade

• take a flying lesson

Multiple Choice

Why is the flashback important to the story?

• Provides background info that builds suspense

• Explains why Elena is in the woods

• Shows she has no reason to be afraid

• Reveals the ending early

Multiple Choice

What does the flashback build in the narrative?

• Suspense

• Clarity

• Confusion

• Resolution

Multiple Choice

How does the cat in the short story contrast with the cat in the fable?

• Heroic vs deceitful

• Both protectors

• Loyal vs selfish

• Neither text focuses on the cat’s actions

Multiple Choice

What can you use to figure out what a character’s traits are?

• what the character says

• what the character thinks

• how other characters react to the character

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Which lines best identify the daughter’s conflict?

• 'You’ve always dreamed of college, but I’m not ready to let you go.'

• 'I know, Mom. But how can I stay when my future is waiting?'

• 'You need to follow your dreams.'

• 'I want to stay home with you.'

Multiple Choice

Describe the conflicts between two characters.

• The conflicts between two characters can arise from opposing goals, values, personalities, misunderstandings, jealousy, competition, emotional, physical, or ideological differences.

• The conflicts between two characters can arise from random chance or coincidence.

• The conflicts between two characters can arise from external factors such as weather, location, or time constraints.

• The conflicts between two characters can arise from similar goals, values, personalities, understanding, support, cooperation, emotional, physical, or ideological similarities.

Open Ended

How does the flashback in 'The Silver Key' add emotional impact?

Multiple Choice

How does the connection between Luis's memory of his grandfather and the mysterious key deepen the emotional impact?

• It creates a sense of nostalgia.

• It introduces a new character.

• It provides a plot twist.

• It explains the key's origin.

Multiple Choice

How does the author create humor in 'The Missing Homework'?

• Exaggeration with aliens

• Mother’s reaction

• Showing Marcus does well

• Marcus acts serious and boring

Multiple Choice

What is the source of humor in the statement about aliens stealing homework?

• Exaggeration

• Truth

• Seriousness

• Reality

Multiple Choice

Which statement best expresses a central theme of 'The Mountain Climb'?

• Success requires courage and perseverance

• Nature is more powerful than humans

• People should always climb mountains

• Winning is the only goal worth pursuing

Multiple Choice

What is the theme discussed in the explanation?

• Perseverance and strength

• Physical climb

• Teamwork

• Overcoming obstacles

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident