English Skills Assessment

Read the following passage and answer the questions below: Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red Riding Hood...

• Tiny Red Riding Hood

• Little Red Riding Hoodie

• Small Red Riding Hood

• Little Red Riding Hood

Write a short story about a magical adventure you would like to go on.

• In a dream, I found myself flying on a magic carpet to a faraway land where I had to battle dragons and rescue a princess.

• While exploring a mysterious cave, I stumbled upon a genie who granted me three wishes to go on an adventure of my choice.

• Once upon a time, I discovered a hidden portal in my backyard that led to a mystical realm filled with talking animals and enchanted forests. I embarked on a quest to find the lost amulet of power, guided by a wise old owl. Along the way, I encountered challenges and made new friends, eventually unlocking the amulet's magic to save the realm from an evil sorcerer. The adventure taught me valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself.

• I woke up one day and found a magical unicorn waiting for me in my backyard, ready to take me on a journey to a land of rainbows and candy.

What is the main idea of the passage you just read?

• Author's biography.

• Historical context.

• Summary of the passage.

• Main idea of the passage.

Compose a letter to your favorite book character and explain why you admire them.

• Dear Harry Potter, I admire you for your courage and resilience.

• Dear Frodo Baggins, I admire you for your loyalty and perseverance.

• Dear Katniss Everdeen, I admire you for your strength and determination.

• Dear Hermione Granger, I admire you for your bravery and intelligence.

Summarize the story you wrote in less than 50 words.

• Provide a character analysis instead of a summary.

• Write a concise summary of the story in under 50 words.

• Write a detailed summary exceeding 50 words.

• Include irrelevant background information in the summary.