HMH Game on Unit

Choose the correct mood:

We thought the game was over. The buzzer rang and we thought that we had lost, but then the referee blew the whistle. A foul was called and now Derrick had a chance to win the game for us. He stepped up to the free-throw line. The stadium, though filled with people, was completely silent. Everyone was still. Derrick dribbled the ball a couple times. He squared up on the line. Sweat beaded on his forehead. All eyes were on Derrick.

• excited

• suspenseful

• happy

• discouraging

Choose the correct synonym for 'elated':

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: She quickly ran to the store.

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped as they settled into their nests for the night.'

• A) The sun is harmful.

• B) Birds are noisy.

• C) A peaceful evening scene.

• D) The sky is blue.

Choose the correct form of the verb: She ______ to the store every Saturday.

• A) go

• B) goes

• C) going

• D) gone

What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

• A) Old

• B) Modern

• C) Antique

• D) Historic

Identify the correct sentence structure:

• A) Running the marathon, the finish line was crossed by her.

• B) She crossed the finish line running the marathon.

• C) The marathon was crossed by her running the finish line.

• D) Running the marathon, she crossed the finish line.

Which word is a homophone of 'sea'?

• A) See

• B) Say

• C) Saw

• D) Sew

What is the theme of the following excerpt? 'Despite the challenges, she persevered and achieved her dreams.'

• A) Laziness

• B) Perseverance

• C) Fear

• D) Anger