IAR Practice Game- Literature

Mrs. Watson kept reminding Byron to do his homework.

“I know, I know!” was Byron’s constant reply.

The next day Mrs. Watson got a note from Byron’s teacher, explaining that Byron missed all of his homework assignments for the quarter. Byron was then grounded, so he couldn’t go to a party with his best friend, Buphead.

Which is the BEST theme?

• Friendship

• A young boy forgets to do his homework

• Sometimes parents are too strict

• It is important to live up to your responsibilities

(1) Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth three times a day. (2) Another benefit of brushing your teeth is to prevent cavities. (3) Cavities can be very painful and must be treated by a dentist. (4) Brushing your teeth helps keep your breath fresh.

These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?

Which element of plot comes after the conflict has already been established, but before the outcome can be predicted?

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

The population, always sparse in the desert and steppe regions, was warned of the upcoming dust storm.

What does “sparse” mean in this sentence?

• Curious

• Small

• Resistant

• Idealistic

The class had a choice between two projects. The first one was a journal about summer vacation. The second was a report about copy paper.

Which project would contain more personal thoughts?

• The report

• The journal

Nature's first green is gold,

Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf's a flower;

But only so an hour.

What is the main idea of this poem?

• Green is associated with nature

• Flowers are beautiful in the spring

• A garden is filled with flowers and plants

• Enjoy the beauty of nature while it lasts

Caroline and Deborah are best friends. Caroline has a tendency to boss Deborah around. She usually chooses which table to sit at during lunch. Deborah often shares her lunch with Caroline. When she goes back for more food, she always asks everyone at her table if they need anything. Caroline wouldn’t do that.

Which word BEST describes Deborah?

• Bossy

• Funny

• Kind

• Lonely

During which element of plot are the characters introduced and the setting established?

• Resolution

• Conflict

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

(1) Gloria was excited to meet her new cousin.

(2) Vincent arrived on April 12th kicking and screaming. (3) “I’m so excited!” yelled Gloria. (4) “The sun is smiling on me today! (5) I’ve got a new, adorable cousin to love!”

Which sentence has an example of personification?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela

(1) James was learning how to ride a bike. (2) He was nervous about falling down. (3) When he fell, he got up and then went on to learn how to ride without falling. (4) James enjoyed his bike for years to come.

Which sentence from the excerpt BEST verifies the ideas behind the quote from Nelson Mandela?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4