Grammar and Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

• To describe verbs

• To describe nouns

• To describe adverbs

• To connect clauses

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of these words can be used both as an adverb and an adjective?

• slow

• happy

• daily

• beautiful

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence, "He bowls very fast," the word fast is a(n) ____.

• adjective

• adverb

• conjunction

• noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences uses hard as an adjective?

• He has been working hard.

• It was a hard game.

• She tried hard to win.

• They studied hard for the exam.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What does the suffix -ly typically indicate?

• The word is a noun.

• The word is an adjective.

• The word is a verb.

• The word is an adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Who is the god of the sea in the story?

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon

• Hermes

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why was Zeus angry at the beginning of the story?

• Because Poseidon refused to obey him

• Because Athena was sad

• Because of the quarrel between Athena and Poseidon

• Because the villagers disrespected him

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What gift did Poseidon offer to the villagers?

• An olive tree

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• A golden trident

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why was Poseidon's gift rejected by the villagers?

• It was too salty to drink.

• It was not useful.

• It was hard to access.

• It disappeared quickly.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the outcome of Athena's gift?

• It became a source of shade.

• It provided trade opportunities.

• It led to festivals in her name.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9