Language Test Review

The word "aquatic" refers to living in water. What is the root word that helps determine its meaning?

• Aqua - Latin for "water"

• Terra - Latin for "land"

• Sonic - Latin for "sound"

• Visio - Latin for "sight"

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Knowing the prefix "pre-" often means "before." What is the likely meaning of "predict"?

• To remember

• To say something will happen in the future

• To investigate something that happened

• To doubt something is true

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

You come across the word "imperious" in your reading. You're unsure of its meaning. What would be the most helpful resource to clarify its meaning?

• A thesaurus

• A novel

• A picture book

• A song

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

While reading a science article, you encounter the term "photosynthesis." To verify your understanding of the process, you should consult a:

• science dictionary

• comic book

• fantasy novel

• historical document

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The teacher sarcastically says, "Great job breaking the vase," after a student accidentally knocks it over. What is the speaker's true meaning?

• 1. The teacher is not genuinely happy about the broken vase. - opposite meaning is implied

• The teacher is offering helpful advice.

• The teacher is confused about what happened.

• The teacher is unaware the vase is broken.

How does understanding the synonym "stubborn" help you determine the meaning of "persistent"?

• Stubborn suggests weakness, while persistent suggests strength.

• They have completely opposite meanings.

• Persistent refers to the past, while stubborn refers to the present.

• They are unrelated words with different meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

You're reading a news article about diplomacy. You don't know the meaning of "negotiate." What would be the best strategy to understand it in context?

• Skip the word and focus on the rest of the sentence.

• Look for a picture that might explain it.

• Read the sentence surrounding "negotiate" for clues.

• Ignore the word and move on to the next sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

While reading a historical document, you encounter the term "suffrage." The surrounding text discusses the right to vote. Based on the context, what can you infer about the meaning of "suffrage"?

• To run for office

• To pay taxes

• To join the military

• To avoid public debate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish?

• We studied hard so we would pass the test.

• If I had known it would rain, I would have brought an umbrella.

• The teacher explained the concepts clearly.

• Be careful crossing the street!

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the sentences written in the passive voice.

• The chef baked a delicious cake.

• The cake was baked by the chef.

• We ate the cake quickly.

• Dinner was served at 7 pm.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A