Unit Test 2

Even when the team was losing, Alex cheered the loudest, encouraging his teammates and reminding them that they could still win the game together. What character trait does Alex demonstrate in this passage? 

• Pessimism 

• Kindness 

• Indifference 

• Friendliness

The dog wagged its tail and barked excitedly when the owner arrived home.

What can we infer about the dog's feelings? 

• The dog is tired. 

• The dog is angry. 

• The dog is happy. 

• The dog is angry. 

The recipe requires three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.

What effect does the colon have here? 

• It introduces a list. 

• It creates a pause. 

• It explains the ingredients

• It separates two clauses 

"I believe we can achieve great things together!" he said enthusiastically. 

What attitude does this reflect? 

• Indifference 

• Pessimism 

• Optimism 

• Disbelief 

Although it was raining, the children played outside, and their laughter echoed through the park.

What type of sentence structure is this? 

• Complex 

• Simple 

• Compound 

• Compound-Complex 

"You really think you can finish that entire pizza by yourself?" he asked with a smirk.

What tone does this convey? 

• Angry 

• Sarcastic 

• Humorous 

• Serious 

She had one goal in mind: to become a published author.

What effect does the colon have here? 

• It separates clauses. 

• It explains while elaborating

• It separates clauses. 

• It creates a pause. 

The little girl’s eyes widened as she peeked into the dark closet.

What can we infer about her feelings? 

• She is curious and scared. 

• She is sleepy. 

• She is bored. 

• She is angry. 

The dog barked loudly at the stranger approaching the house late at night.

What type of sentence structure is this? 

• Compound 

• Simple 

• Compound-Complex 

•  

  Complex 

The deserted streets echoed with the sound of footsteps, creating a sense of loneliness.

What atmosphere does this create? 

• Lonely 

• Busy 

• Happy 

• Joyful