ELA 7 Pre-CAASPP Teaching Quiz

What can you infer that Mary disliked about the gardens of her relatives in England?

• The gardens were too wild and overgrown

• The gardens had an unpleasant smell like manure

• The gardens were very small and cramped

• The gardens had no flowers or greenery at all

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

According to the passage, what was the current state of the gardens at Misselthwaite Manor when Mary first arrived?

• They were perfectly manicured and cared for

• They were overgrown and neglected

• They were brand new gardens just planted

• There were no gardens at all on the manor grounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which words from the passage suggest that the old trees were considered valuable or important?

• "mangy nest" and "cunning"

• "rooks" and "scandalized"

• "revered" and "ancient"

• "slumbers" and "daring"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Ceremonious most nearly means:

• Happy

• Formal

• Exciting

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Riot most nearly means:

• Chaos and disorder

• Beauty and vibrancy

• Fun and laughter

• Mystery and intrigue

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Cunning most nearly means:

• Shy

• Crafty

• Fierce

• Loyal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

These questions from the "Secret Garden" passage were

• easy

• medium

• hard

• confusing

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Identify the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier:

• The tired student yawned during the lecture.

• Having stayed up late, the lecture made the student yawn.

• The boring lecture made the student, who had stayed up late, yawn.

• The student, having stayed up late, yawned during the lecture.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• My two friends, Sarah, and John are coming over tonight.

• My two friends Sarah, and John, are coming over tonight.

• My two friends, Sarah and John, are coming over tonight.

• My two friends Sarah and John are coming over tonight.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Correct the error in the following sentence: "After we went to the park we went home."

• After we went to the park, we went home.

• After we went to the park we, went home.

• After, we went to the park we went home.

• After we went to the park, we, went home.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A