GA ELA Milestones

Which sentence is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice?

• The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.

• Music was played that was inspired by the residents.

• Inspiring music was played by the residents. .

• The residents played inspiring music

“Have fun on your field trip, Alma! You may want to pack an umbrella.” My dad’s last-minute advice repeated in my head. I wished I had taken his advice, but I never expected to encounter a drenching downpour of rain during the school hiking trip. Yet here I was, soaked to the bone and unable to see more than a few steps in front of me on the nature trail. For only a moment, I lost sight of the trail guide and my group, but it was enough time to make my stomach somersault with worry. Calmly, I stopped and peered intently through the wall of rain, straining to see someone ahead of me. I saw the orange vest of the guide. What a relief! I raced forward, and when I reached Josie in the back of the group, I grabbed her hand and vowed not to let go until the rain stopped. Which revision of the underlined sentence is the BEST way to add more sensory language to the paragraph?

• A little farther down the trail, I thought I recognized the trail guide wearing orange in the distance.

• Suddenly a flash appeared, and I realized it was the guide’s neon-orange vest glowing through the rain

• I noticed something orange, maybe the trail guide’s vest, moving ahead of me.

• Through the falling rain, I caught a glimpse of bright orange ahead of me.

Read the sentence. The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression. Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period, of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of, artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great, cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

Which sentence from the article best helps the reader understand the meaning of vocal in Part A?

• "I expected to walk in to a chorus of honking and squawking."

• "Only the hushed voices of people could be heard."

• "I felt overwhelmed."

• "My heart ached for the distressed birds."

In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...

• Resolution

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action 

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) She go to the store every Saturday.

• B) She goes to the store every Saturday.

• C) She going to the store every Saturday.

• D) She gone to the store every Saturday.

What is the synonym of the word 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Joyful

• D) Tired

Choose the sentence that is written in passive voice.

• A) The cat chased the mouse.

• B) The mouse was chased by the cat.

• C) The cat is chasing the mouse.

• D) The mouse chases the cat.

Which word is an antonym for 'abundant'?

• A) Plentiful

• B) Scarce

• C) Ample

• D) Overflowing

Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The rainforests are home to a vast number of species. They provide oxygen and help regulate the Earth's climate. However, they are being destroyed at an alarming rate.'

• A) Rainforests are being destroyed.

• B) Rainforests provide oxygen.

• C) Rainforests are home to many species.

• D) Rainforests help regulate the climate.