A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun.

A pronoun is a synonym for a noun.

A pronoun is a word that describes an action.

What is a conjunction?

A conjunction is a connecting word used in grammar.

A conjunction is a type of verb.

A conjunction is a standalone sentence.

A conjunction is a synonym for a noun.

What is a preposition?

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other elements in a sentence.

A preposition is a type of verb.

A preposition is a synonym for a noun.

A preposition is a word that describes an action.

What is an interjection?

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion.

A grammatical rule for sentence structure.

What is a compound sentence?

A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

A compound sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

A compound sentence is made up of dependent clauses only.

A compound sentence contains only one independent clause.

What is a complex sentence?

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

A complex sentence is a sentence that asks a question.

A complex sentence contains two independent clauses.

A complex sentence is a simple sentence with no clauses.

What is a compound-complex sentence?

A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

A compound-complex sentence is a simple sentence with no clauses.

A compound-complex sentence contains only one independent clause.

A compound-complex sentence consists of multiple dependent clauses.

What is an in-text citation?

An in-text citation is a reference within the text that credits the source of information.

An in-text citation is a bibliography entry at the end of the document.

An in-text citation is a summary of the entire work.

An in-text citation is a footnote at the bottom of the page.

What is a bibliography?

A bibliography is a list of sources used in a work.

A bibliography is a type of literary analysis.

A bibliography is a collection of personal anecdotes.

A bibliography is a summary of the main points of a work.

What is MLA formatting?

MLA formatting is a standardized method for writing and citing sources in academic papers.

MLA formatting is a style used for graphic design.

MLA formatting is a type of software for writing documents.

MLA formatting is a method for creating spreadsheets.

What is figurative language?

Figurative language is a form of expression that conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words.

Figurative language is only used in poetry.

Figurative language is a type of grammar rule.

Figurative language refers to the literal meaning of words.

What is literal language?

Literal language is the use of words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

Literal language is a form of poetic expression.

Literal language involves using complex metaphors.

Literal language is the exaggeration of words for effect.

What is textual evidence?

Textual evidence is specific examples or quotations from a text that support an argument or claim.

Textual evidence is the overall theme of a literary work.

Textual evidence is a summary of the main ideas in a text.

Textual evidence refers to the author's biography and background.

The plot is the main sequence of events in a story.

The plot is the moral lesson of the story.

The plot is the main character's personality.

The plot is the background setting of a story.

The time and place in which a story occurs.

The sequence of events in the plot.

The main character's motivation in a story.

The theme is the central message or underlying idea in a work of art or literature.

The theme is the title of a book or artwork.

The theme refers to the author's biography.

The theme is the physical setting of the story.

What is central idea?

The central idea is the main point or message of a text.

The central idea is a summary of the text.

The central idea is the author's opinion on a topic.

The central idea is a list of characters in the story.

ELA Knowledge Pre-Assessment Quiz

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.3.1H, RL.6.3, RL.11-12.2

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Kevin Diggs

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a paragraph?

A paragraph is a collection of unrelated words.

A paragraph is a type of punctuation used in writing.

A paragraph is a single sentence that stands alone.

A paragraph is a group of related sentences that discuss a single idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a sentence?

A sentence is a complete thought expressed in words.

A sentence is a collection of random letters.

A sentence is a type of punctuation.

A sentence is a single word.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an essay?

A poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme.

A brief summary of a book or article.

A visual representation of data or concepts.

An essay is a written work that expresses the author's viewpoint on a specific topic.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many parts of speech are there?

10

12

8

5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a verb?

A verb is a synonym for an adjective.

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

A verb is a type of noun.

A verb is a word that only describes a place.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a noun?

A noun is a type of verb.

A noun is a word that describes an action.

A noun is a synonym for an adjective.

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an adverb?

A type of conjunction used to connect clauses.

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

A word that only modifies nouns.

A noun that describes a person, place, or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

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