ELA Common Assessment Review

What word means the opposite of the underlined word?

The Nazis worshipped Hitler during WWII.

• adored

• loved

• praised

• despised

What word means the opposite of the underlined word?

She was worried about her test score on her common assessment.

• anxious

• nervous

• confident

• scared

What word means the same as the underlined word?

The Washington Monument is an important landmark in D.C..

• location

• memorial

• guide

• tour

What word means the opposite of the underlined word?

Her desk is very organized, with everything in its place.

• messy

• arranged

• grouped

• coordinated

Which word best connects the two independent clauses in the sentence below?

The baker added the flour, sugar, and baking powder; ____________, he mixed in the egg, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.

• in addition

• however

• as a result

• in other words

Which word best connects the two independent clauses in the sentence below?

The police officer went to the academy; ___________ he decided on a different career path.

• in addition

• however

• as a result

• in other words

Which word best connects the two independent clauses in the sentence below?

My mom spilled the beans about our upcoming, surprise Disney trip; _________ she told us before she was supposed to.

• in addition

• however

• as a result

• in other words

Which word best connects the two independent clauses in the sentence below?

I got my fourth negative for fighting today; _____________ I will be going to ISS for 3 days.

• in addition

• however

• as a result

• in other words

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question:

edit v., 1. to get a piece of writing ready to be published, by arranging, correcting, or changing the material.

edition n., 1. the size or form in which a book is published 2. all the copies of a book, newspaper, magazine, etc. printed at about the same time

editor n., 1. a person who edits 2. the head of a department of a newspaper, magazine, etc

editorial adj., of or by an editor

Which word best describes what you would do to your own writing (a rough draft or first attempt)?

• edit

• edition

• editor

• editorial

What is the best definition of count as it is used here:

I will count how many pencils I have, and then decide if I need more.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5