ELA MCAP

Stage directions are written in italics, brackets, or parenthesis to..

• Give the reader an idea of what the theme, lesson or moral is to the play.

• Lines that actors read on stage.

• Tell the actors where to go on stage and what kind of expression, body language, or actions to do. They also help a person reading understand what the actors would be doing on stage. 

• Part of the script where the narrator is reading.

How do the following phrases help you when reading a text?

• They show a change in setting.

• They show the passing of time.

• They compare 2 things.

• They introduce a new topic.

What part of speech is well-behaved in the following sentence?
She had grown to be a polite, well-behaved dog.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Pronoun

Which type of text is written in lines and stanzas?

• Poetry

• Informational

• Realistic Fiction

• Autobiographies

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• She likes to swim, and he likes to run.

• Although it was raining, she went for a walk.

• She runs fast.

• When the bell rings, we go home.

Answer explanation

The compound sentence is 'She likes to swim, and he likes to run.' because it consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction correctly?

• She wanted to go to the movie but she had too much homework.

• She wanted to go to the movie, but she had too much homework.

• She wanted, to go to the movie but she had too much homework.

• She wanted to go to the movie but, she had too much homework.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She wanted to go to the movie, but she had too much homework.' The conjunction 'but' is used correctly to connect two independent clauses.

Which option shows correct use of commas?

• My best friends are, Lia, Sam, and Max.

• My best friends are Lia, Sam, and Max.

• My best friends, are Lia Sam and Max.

• My best friends are Lia Sam, and Max.

Answer explanation

The correct option is 'My best friends are Lia, Sam, and Max.' because it correctly uses commas to separate the names in a list.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the children were _______ to stay indoors and played outside."

• reluctant

• eager

• forced

• happy

Answer explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'reluctant' as it indicates the children were hesitant or unwilling to stay indoors and played outside despite the heavy rain.

Analyze the author's choice of the owl as a character in the passage. What does the owl symbolize?

• Fear and darkness

• Wisdom and vigilance

• Loneliness and isolation

• Playfulness and joy

Answer explanation

The owl symbolizes wisdom and vigilance in the passage, reflecting its characteristics of intelligence and keen observation.

What does the word "mischievous" mean as used in the passage?

• Dangerous

• Playful in a naughty or troublesome way

• Mysterious

• Quiet

Answer explanation

The word 'mischievous' in the passage means playful in a naughty or troublesome way, which aligns with the correct answer choice.