ELA Quiz Review Unit 1

Which of the following best describes the central idea in a text?

• the conclusion that readers come to after an analysis
• the details in the text that describe the time and setting
• the original event that inspired the author to write the text
• the main message that the author wants readers to understand

Which sentence contains evidence to support Myers’ central idea that boys are supposed to behave in certain ways?

• “There wasn’t any ice to skate on in Harlem, so I gave up hockey.”
• “Sometimes on rainy days I would sit in the library and read.”
• “When the girls had finished their dancing, they went through some stretching exercises.”
• “I liked dancing, too, but I had to pretend that I didn’t like it.”

Which statement describes the central idea of the following paragraph? Leaving the shelter with our puppy Jake, I promised my mom that I would take care of him. I meant it, but it wasn’t as easy as I imagined. As I dragged myself out of bed every morning to walk him, I tried to remember why I wanted a puppy. And he likes to chew on things, especially my schoolbooks, so I had to dog-proof my room. But when Jake licks my face, I forget about all the work.

• Taking care of a pet can be difficult, but it’s worth the reward.
• Everyone should adopt a dog from an animal shelter.
• Think carefully before you allow a dog in your room.
• Never make promises that you can’t keep.

What is the meaning of the Latin root -spec-?

• special
• speak or talk
• look or see
• glass

Read the sentence from the selection. Use your knowledge of the Latin root -spec- to choose the synonym for the word respected in the sentence. Athletes were highly respected in the black community, and boys my age were encouraged to play some sport.

• fragile
• looked up to
• remarkable
• fond of talking

Use your knowledge of the Latin root -spec- to choose which word is NOT formed from the same root.

• inspector
• speckled
• perspective
• spectacles

In the _______ of a CER, you must restate and answer the question using important words from the prompt. It helps to remove the prompt's question words first.

• prompt
• reasoning
• evidence
• claim

How many strands do you need to complete in order to earn a passing score (8 or higher) on Lexia PowerUp for the week?

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

When the speaker of “I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid” was young, how did she like to move around outside?

• very quietly
• without being seen
• as quickly as possible
• without touching the ground

Which statement best expresses a theme for the poem? First Day Leaving for school Boarding the yellow bus, dinosaur backpack, name tag Will I be okay? Nothing will be the same again.

• Being able to write your name on a tag is rewarding.
• Attending school is a life-changing experience.
• Some backpacks are nicer than others.
• Taking the bus to school can be scary.