When is a glossary most helpful?

when needing to find a particular definition

when needing a particular synonym

Some students can make good grades without studying. Usually, the best students work hard. Select the best way to combine the above sentences into one sentence.

Some students can make good grades without studying, but usually the most successful students work hard.

Some students can make good grades without studying because successful students work hard.

Usually the most successful students work hard, or students who don’t study can’t make good grades.

Students who make good grades without studying work hard.

The teachers were happy because it was their last day of school. The teachers were happy, and it was the last day of school. The above sentences express similar ideas using different conjunctions. How does changing the conjunction change the meaning of the sentences?

The first sentence explains why the teachers were happy. The second sentence explains it was the last day of school.

The first sentence explains why the teachers are happy. The second sentence explains why the teachers are leaving the school.

The first sentence explains why it was the last day of school. The second sentence explains why the teachers were happy.

Changing the conjunction does not change the meaning.

The evening air turned brisk, so Maria left the party to get her sweater. What is the role of the conjunction in the above compound sentence?

It shows that the second idea is a result of the first idea.

It shows the similarities between the ideas on either side of the conjunction.

It shows that the second idea is an option for the first idea.

It shows that the second idea is in contrast to the first idea.

Select the compound sentence.

He picked up his daughter from her school, and they went to the store.

After he picked up his daughter, they went to the store.

He picked up his daughter from school. Then they drove to the store.

Before he went to the store, he had to pick up his daughter from school.

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction to show a contrast or contradiction?

The fourth of July is one of Scott’s favorite holidays, but he doesn’t like extremely loud noises.

Scott doesn’t like extremely loud noises, so he avoids celebrations on the fourth of July.

The fourth of July is one of Scott’s favorite holidays since he doesn’t like extremely loud noises.

Scott doesn’t like extremely loud noises, the fourth of July is one of his favorite holidays, and he loves the summer vacation.

Juan and Miguel ride their bikes to school every day. What can be determined from the verb tense in the sentence above?

They currently get to school by riding their bikes.

They have ridden their bikes to school a few times in the past.

They will ride their bikes to school at some point in the future.

They rode their bikes to school this morning.

Advanced technology has allowed friends living in separate states to communicate like never before. The verb tense in the sentence indicates that

Friends living in separate states are currently able to communicate better than ever before because of advanced technology.

When technology improves, friends living in separate states will be able to communicate better.

At one time, friends living in separate states were able to communicate like they never had before because of advanced technology.

Before the advance of technology, friends living in separate states were able to communicate like they never have since.

After school the girls are going to get frozen yogurt from the shop around the corner. What can be determined from the verb tense in the sentence?

The girls will go to get frozen yogurt after school.

The girls always go to the frozen yogurt shop around the corner.

The girls got frozen yogurt after school yesterday.

The girls have never gone to get frozen yogurt before.

Having experienced only a few luxuries in his lifetime, Grandpa will enjoy his fancy new car. The verb tense in the sentence above indicates that

Grandpa hasn’t experienced many luxuries before, but he is going to enjoy his fancy new car when he gets it.

Grandpa will have luxuries, so he will enjoy his new car when he gets it.

Grandpa enjoyed luxuries in the past, and he also enjoyed his fancy new car when he got it.

Grandpa enjoys all luxuries, including the new car he will receive.

Most of the worst decision in my life was made on impulse. What change, if any, should be made to the sentence above?

Most of the worst decisions in my life were made on impulse.

Most of the worst decisions in my life is made on impulse.

Most of the worst decision in my life wasn't made on impulse.

While some people like cats and others prefer dogs, there are a few who has no preference between the two types of pets. What change, if any should be made to the sentence above?

While some people like cats and others prefer dogs, there are a few who have no preference between the two types of pets.

While some people like cats and others prefers dogs, there are a few who has no preference between the two types of pets.

While some people like cats and other prefer dogs, there are a few who has no preference between the two types of pets.

All of the following sentences have correct subject/verb agreement except:

General Washington were the commander of the colonies’ armies.

John Laurens was an abolitionist.

George Eaker shot and killed Phillip Hamilton.

Angelica Schuyler was the daughter of Phillip Schuyler.

If you were writing a report about sports injuries, which of the following would be the best research question?

What sport is most likely to result in injuries to players?

What sports are played indoors?

What are the requirements for becoming a sports trainer?

What is the difference between college and professional sports?

If you were writing a report about George Washington, which of the following would be the best research question?

What were George Washington’s greatest accomplishments?

How many schools have been named after George Washington?

Did George Washington have any children?

Who was George Washington’s vice-president?

Which of these questions would be the least helpful in learning about the Belvidere Mansion in Claremore, OK?

How much does it cost to rent a room in the Belvidere Mansion for a party?

When was the Belvidere Mansion built?

How is the Belvidere Mansion different now than it was when it was first built.

How many rooms are in the Belvidere Mansion?

Which of the following questions would be the least helpful in finding information about the Sahara Desert?

What movies have been filmed in the Sahara Desert?

What is the average temperature in the Sahara Desert?

What types of animals live in the Sahara Desert?

Which of these questions would be the least helpful in finding information about the impact of pollution in America?

Do students learn about pollution in school?

Does pollution hurt a person’s health?

What cities in America have the most pollution?

Which of the following is the best method for recording information found on a topic?

summarizing the information and noting sources for later reference and use

copying all the information word for word

bookmarking the pages where you found the information

making copies of the pages where you found the information

For information about pollution which of the following would be considered a secondary source?

an encyclopedia entry about pollution

an interview with a person who lives in an area with pollution

a doctor who treats people with breathing problems caused by pollution

a photograph of pollution in a city

On a report about How Pollution Impacts Humans’ Lives, which of the following would be considered a primary source?

an interview with a doctor who treats people with breathing problems caused by pollution

an encyclopedia entry about pollution

a newspaper article about doctors who treat people with breathing problems caused by pollution

a report that summarizes recent studies about the impact of pollution on humans

When you include a direct quote in your research, you are

writing down someone else’s words exactly as said.

writing down your own ideas about a topic.

paraphrasing information you have found about a topic.

summarizing information you have found about a topic.

Which of the following would be the most reliable source of information when learning about chocolate?

a book entitled From the Cocoa Bean to the Chocolate Bar

a television commercial for a candy bar

a movie called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

6th Grade Oklahoma ELA State Test Review (6.4.1-6.6.R.3)

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CCSS

RL.6.4, RL.5.1, RI.2.1

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55 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 1, the author uses descriptive details in the setting to develop the

characterization.

plot.

point of view.

solution.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In paragraph 2, the author uses onomatopoeia and interjection to

add other characters to the story.

add suspense to the story.

help the reader relax while reading the story.

add new vocabulary words to the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Identify the point of view the author used in this story.

first person by the narrator

first person by a friend watching

third person by a friend watching

third person by an unknown narrator

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The author uses the unknown sound that was like a sigh to

be more descriptive.

introduce the protagonist.

scare the reader.

foreshadow the friend’s trick.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The author most likely wrote this story to

persuade the reader.

direct the reader.

entertain the reader.

inform the reader.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

In the selection, the word autobiography, as well as words like biography and biology, come from the Latin word for

love.

life.

riches.

help.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Understanding the meaning of the prefix pre- and combining it with the word publication, the reader can determine that the word prepublication in the selection refers to

before the book was published.

during the time the book was published.

after the book was published.

never having the book published.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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6th Grade Oklahoma ELA State Test Review (6.4.1-6.6.R.3)

55 questions

In paragraph 1, the author uses descriptive details in the setting to develop the

In paragraph 2, the author uses onomatopoeia and interjection to

Identify the point of view the author used in this story.

The author uses the unknown sound that was like a sigh to

The author most likely wrote this story to

In the selection, the word autobiography, as well as words like biography and biology, come from the Latin word for

Understanding the meaning of the prefix pre- and combining it with the word publication, the reader can determine that the word prepublication in the selection refers to

Based on the Latin prefix micro-, meaning small, the word microwave means

In the selection, the word phonetic, as well as words like telephone and phonics, come from the Greek word for

In the selection, the word composing comes from the Latin word pose, meaning

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