SBAC ELA Practice

What does a good response include?

• A clear claim

• Two strong pieces of evidence and reasoning that explains the evidence

• A concluding sentence that wraps everything up

• All of the above

What does 'Mood' refer to?

• how the audience feels when reading something

• how the author feels when writing something

• the general atmosphere of a place

• the tone of a conversation

What does the word 'revise' mean?

• To make changes or edit

• To keep things exactly as they are

• To write a summary of the text

• To read the text for the first time

Correct the following sentence for proper grammar: 'The dog barked loudly at it's reflection.'

• The dog barked loudly at its' reflection.

• The dog barked loudly at its' reflection

• The dog barked loudly at it is reflection.

• The dog barked loudly at its reflection.

What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

• To add unnecessary length to the sentence

• To confuse the reader

• To separate items in a list, set off introductory phrases, separate independent clauses in a compound sentence, and set off non-essential information.

• To emphasize important words

How can parallel structure improve the clarity and effectiveness of writing?

• Parallel structure makes sentences more complex and harder to follow.

• Parallel structure decreases the impact of writing by limiting variation in sentence structure.

• Parallel structure improves clarity and effectiveness by making sentences easier to read and understand.

• Parallel structure confuses readers by introducing unnecessary repetition.

What is a common reading comprehension strategy that involves summarizing the main points of a text?

• Synthesizing

• Paraphrasing

• Interpreting

• Summarization

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Explain the importance of thesis statements in writing effective essays.

• Thesis statements confuse readers and should be avoided

• Thesis statements help establish the purpose and direction of the essay, making it more coherent and persuasive.

• Thesis statements are irrelevant in essay writing

• Thesis statements limit creativity in writing

What technique can help students expand their vocabulary by learning new words in context?

• Playing video games

• Listening to music

• Reading in context

• Watching movies