Lesson 1 Mastery Check Attempt 2

What is the cause in the following sentence? The alarm didn’t go off, so she was late for school.

• • A) She was late for school.

• • B) The alarm didn’t go off.

• • C) She missed the bus.

• • D) The school started late.

Which sentence does NOT demonstrate cause and effect?

• • A) Because it snowed overnight, the roads were icy.

• • B) The vase shattered when it fell off the table.

• • C) The boy stayed home because he was feeling sick.

• • D) The sun sets in the west every evening.

Which of the following could be the theme of a story about teamwork?

• • A) Never trust strangers.

• • B) Success comes from working together.

• • C) Honesty is the best policy.

• • D) Hard work leads to rewards.

How can you determine the theme of a story?

• • A) Focus on the dialogue between characters.

• • B) Analyze the conflict and how it is resolved.

• • C) Look for details about the setting.

• • D) Pay attention to the author’s background.

What is the antecedent of the pronoun in the following sentence? The dogs barked loudly, and their owner came to check on them.

• A) Dogs

• B) Barked

• C) Owner

• D) Them

• Aaron has just chosen Rosa Parks as _________ topic for his research paper.

• A) His

• B) They

• C) Them

• D) Its

What is one way an autobiography is different from a biography?

• • A) An autobiography is written in first person, while a biography is written in third person.

• • B) A biography always includes direct quotes from the person’s journal.

• • C) An autobiography only includes fictional events.

• • D) A biography focuses on the person’s achievements, while an autobiography does not.

Which of the following would NOT be included in an autobiography?

• • A) The author’s childhood experiences.

• • B) The author’s hopes and dreams.

• • C) The author’s achievements and failures.

• • D) A detailed history of the author’s country.

Which statement demonstrates cause and effect in an autobiography?

• • A) I grew up in a small town with my siblings.

• • B) My father’s encouragement inspired me to pursue my dreams.

• • C) The mountains in my hometown were beautiful.

• • D) I always enjoyed playing soccer after school.

What is the theme of a story where a character finds happiness after helping others in need?

• • A) Wealth brings happiness.

• • B) True happiness comes from helping others.

• • C) Helping others can be difficult.

• • D) Everyone deserves a second chance.