Benchmark Practice

What is the meaning of haven as used in this sentence? 
The beach was a haven free from noisy distractions; the sound of waves was enjoyable. 

• sanctuary
• vacation
• destination
• habitat

What is the correct way to write the red portion of the sentence?
There was barely enough time to walk home from the park: even so-we somehow managed to get home in time for dinner.

• from the park; even so-we somehow managed
• from the park: even so, we somehow managed
• from the park; even so, we somehow managed
• from the park: even so; we somehow managed

Select the  statement that is punctuated correctly.

• Izzie had several favorite foods: the were salads, pizza, tortillas and nuts
• Tate decided to visit six states; Alaska, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, New York, and Colorado
• Lucy knew all the answers to the questions: she also knew the names of all the states and their capitals.
• Connor knew just what to bring on his camping trip: a canteen, a sleeping bag, a compass, and food for three days.

What message does an author convey with words such as desolate, unfriendly, and isolated?

• something is happy
• something is concerning
• something is not welcoming
• something is joyful

What is the connotative meaning of the word identified as used in this sentence?
Bob enjoyed football and he identified with work ethic of the athletes.

• explained
• understood
• tried
• supported

In which sentence is the word "type" being used as a verb?

• He can type over 100 words per minute.
• Those are not the type of fries he likes.
• The dress was not her type.
• That is my favorite type of ice cream.

In which sentence is the word "crane" being used as a verb?

• They had to use a crane to move the heavy object.
• The bird is a crane.
• She had to crane her neck to see the movie.
• There was a crane in the way of the tractor.

 Pick the correct connotative word for the following sentence:
Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades had improved. He was quite pleased when she ________. 

• dissented
• consented
• gave her stamp of approval
• disapproved

In which sentence is the word "rose" a noun?

• The students rose for The National Anthem.
• The rose was dying in the deserted garden.
• Everyone in the courtroom rose when the judge entered.
• Her temper rose with her voice.

Pick the correct connotative word for the following sentence:
Beatrix Potter's "A Tale of Peter Rabbit" was published in 1902, she showed that __________ pays off. Six publishers had previously rejected her book but she never gave up.

• Persistence
• Giving up
• Indolence
• Apathy