ELA Air Review

Aria, Evelyn, and Michael read a novel in their literature class. What is the main idea they should understand from the novel?

• Summarizing the main characters in the novel.

• Analyzing the structure of the novel.

• Identifying the author's writing style in the novel.

• Identifying the central theme or message of the novel.

During a school trip, Olivia, Sophia, and Avery noticed different conditions in the environment. Which of the following conditions observed by them is an example of air pollution?

• Sunshine

• Rain

• Dust

• Smog in the city

Priya is writing an essay for her English class. Luna, her classmate, asks her about the purpose of the introduction in her essay. What should Priya tell Luna?

• To provide a conclusion for the essay.

• To provide background information, engage the reader, and present the main idea or thesis statement.

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

Why did Evelyn use transition words in her essay about her summer vacation?

• Evelyn used transition words to separate ideas and create disjointed sentences.

• Evelyn used transition words to slow down the reading pace.

• Evelyn used transition words to connect ideas and improve the flow of the text.

• Evelyn used transition words to make the text more confusing.

In a science project, Mia, Michael, and Hannah are asked to 'analyze' a sample of water. What does 'analyze' mean in this context?

• To examine or study the water sample in detail

• To guess or speculate about the water sample

• To destroy or dismantle the water sample

• To ignore or overlook the water sample

During a literature class, Charlotte was asked to write a story. William and Arjun were discussing the purpose of using quotation marks in Charlotte's story. What could be the purpose of using quotation marks in Charlotte's story?

• To indicate direct speech, enclose titles of short works, and highlight words or phrases.

• To separate paragraphs or sections

• To mark important keywords or phrases

• To indicate sarcasm or irony

Which of the following sentences about Priya's day is a complex sentence?

• It was raining

• Although it was raining, Priya went for a walk.

• Priya went for a walk because it was raining

• Priya went for a walk

In a school essay, what is the purpose of a conclusion for students like Avery, Benjamin, and Lily?

• The purpose of a conclusion is to introduce new ideas.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to repeat the main points.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to confuse the reader.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to summarize and provide a final thought.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence in the context of a real-world scenario involving Kai, Oliver, and Maya?

• Kai went to the store, and Oliver bought some groceries for Maya.

• After Kai went to the store, Oliver bought some groceries for Maya.

• Kai went to the store because Oliver needed groceries for Maya.

• Oliver went to the store for Maya.

Olivia is writing an essay and wants to use parentheses correctly. What is the purpose of using parentheses in writing?

• To indicate direct speech or enclose titles of short works.

• To provide additional information or clarification within a sentence.

• To separate paragraphs or sections.

• To mark important keywords or phrases.