ELA Midterm WI 2025

Shakerra and Makiya were discussing the importance of integrity in their school project. Shakerra said that integrity means

• moral uptightness

• no morals

• moral uprightness

• something else

Answer explanation

Integrity is defined as 'moral uprightness', which refers to adhering to ethical principles and values. The correct choice emphasizes the importance of having strong morals, unlike the other options.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

During a spelling bee competition, Derrick was asked to spell the word 'compromise'. How many syllables are in the word 'compromise'?

• 3

• Something else

• 4

• 2

Answer explanation

The word 'compromise' has three syllables: com-pro-mise. Each part of the word is pronounced separately, confirming that the correct answer is 3.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Lauren and Xavier are in a dispute over a project. Lauren files a claim against Xavier. If Xavier files a counterclaim, does it mean he is filing the original claim?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A counterclaim is a separate claim made in response to the original claim, not a filing of the original claim itself. Therefore, the statement is False.

During a group study session, Adayah and Zion are discussing the 'Writing Process'. Adayah asks, in the draft stage, what should you do?

• Fix your writing.

• Rewrite what you have already written.

• Think about what you are going to write about.

• Write the words for the first time.

Answer explanation

In the 'Writing Process', the draft stage is where you write the words for the first time. This is the initial creation of your ideas on paper, rather than revising or planning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Ah'Kenzie is working on her essay for class. In the 'Writing Process', the edit stage tells her to do what?

• Fix your writing.

• Re-write what you have already written.

• Think about what you are going to write about.

• Write the words for the first time.

Answer explanation

In the 'Writing Process', the edit stage focuses on refining your work. This means fixing errors, improving clarity, and enhancing overall quality, which aligns with the correct choice: 'Fix your writing.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Zameena and Ericka are planning to write a story for their class project. In the 'Writing Process', the pre-write stage tells them to do what?

• Fix their writing.

• Rewrite what they have already written.

• Think about what they are going to write about.

• Write the words for the first time.

Answer explanation

In the 'Writing Process', the pre-write stage is about brainstorming and planning. It focuses on thinking about what you are going to write about, rather than fixing or rewriting existing content.

Harmonie and Jayla are working on a school project. In the 'Writing Process', the rewrite stage tells them to do what?

• Fix your writing.

• Write your new version after editing/revising.

• Think about what you are going to write about.

• Write the words for the first time.

Answer explanation

In the 'Writing Process', the re-write stage involves creating a new version of your work after making edits and revisions. This means you are refining your writing based on previous drafts.

Ah'Kenzie is writing a story and wants to describe her main character. She needs to use an adjective to describe a

• noun.

• verb.

• adverb.

• pronoun.

Answer explanation

An adjective describes a noun by providing more information about it, such as its qualities or characteristics. Therefore, the correct answer is 'noun.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

In a race, Derrick runs quickly. How is Derrick's running described?

• noun.

• verb.

• adverb.

• pronoun.

Answer explanation

A verb is often described by an adverb, which modifies the verb by providing more information about how the action is performed. Therefore, the correct answer is 'adverb'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

In a sentence, Marcus decided to run to the store. The word 'run' is an example of a _____ that shows action.

• noun

• verb

• adverb

• pronoun

Answer explanation

A verb is a part of speech that expresses action, making it the correct choice for the blank. Nouns name things, adverbs modify verbs, and pronouns replace nouns, none of which show action.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B