Oklahoma State Test Prep

Explain the term 'theme' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• The font and size used in a book

• The author's name

• The physical setting of a story

• The main idea or underlying message in a literary work.

Define the term 'author's purpose' as it relates to ELA state test prep.

• The author's purpose is to provide incorrect information

• The author's purpose is to entertain themselves

• The author's purpose is to confuse the reader

• The author's purpose refers to the reason or intent behind a piece of writing.

What does the term 'context clues' mean in the context of ELA state test preparation?

• A type of punctuation used to separate words

• A method for organizing paragraphs in an essay

• A form of literary analysis used to interpret poetry

• Hints or information in the surrounding text to help understand the meaning of a word or phrase

Describe the term 'summarize' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• Exaggerate

• Complicate

• Omit important details

• To focus on the key details

Explain the term 'compare and contrast' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• Identifying similarities and differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Ignoring the differences and only focusing on the similarities

• Listing only the differences between two or more subjects or texts

• Comparing and contrasting unrelated subjects or texts

What should you use to summarize?

• So, But, Somebody, Then, Wanted

• Wanted, Then, So, But, Somebody

• Then, So, But, Wanted, Somebody

• Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then

Identify the correct use of a semicolon in a sentence.

• A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• B) I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• C) I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• D) I have a big test tomorrow. I can't go out tonight.

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) She doesn't likes apples.

• C) She doesn't like apples.

• D) She don't likes apples.

What is the meaning of the word 'ambiguous'?

• A) Clear and easy to understand

• B) Open to more than one interpretation

• C) Related to a specific topic

• D) Extremely detailed

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• B) The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• C) The stars shone brightly in the sky.

• D) The stars twinkled in the night sky.