SC Ready Writing Multiple Choice Practice #9

Which sentence uses vivid imagery?

• Blue is the best color in the world.

• We went to the store to buy apples.

• The puffy, white clouds sailed across the sky.

• My dog is asleep in the backyard.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Brooks is so thoughtful that he brought me ____________ roses for Valentine's Day.

Which word or groups of words provides the most specific detail and for the sentence?

• a dozen

• a few

• too many

• a bunch

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The postal carrier ____________ around the gate to escape the angry bulldog.

Which word provides the most vivid description?

• sprinted

• ran

• moved

• went

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Today I will have to settle for second place, but next week? Next week I will be ready and I will fly across the finish line, with no one at my heels.

Which MOST CLOSELY matches the tone established in these two sentences?

• It will be so great to win that race.

• The coach really needs to get off my back.

• I really hope that I can beat Jessie.

• If I twist my ankle it would ruin everything.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

William greeted his guests warmly and nodded towards the kitchen where the snacks were. His friends headed that way and reentered the room. They were juggling plastic plates piled with everything from chips to chicken wings. Everyone had been looking forward to this all week.

Which MOST CLOSELY matches the style and tone established in these sentences?

• "If you would hurry up and sit down, I can start the stupid game," exclaimed William.

• "I am pleased you gentlemen had the opportunity to attend this gathering," William announced.

• "I'm glad you guys could make it. This oughtta be a great game," William exclaimed.

• "This competition will likely prove to be exciting. I am happy you all could join me," exclaimed William.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4