ELA ACAP Practice

What is an inference?

• A guess based on no information

• A complex sentence

• A conclusion based on evidence

• A rhyme scheme

What does the word 'avid' mean?

• Eager

• Fast

• Careless

• Fearful

What is a theme in literature?

• The characters and dialogue

• The main character's motivations in a story

• The main idea or meaning being explored in a story

• The type of scenery in a story

"She's going through a rollercoaster of emotions." What type of figurative language is being used?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

“I admire the way you have worked so hard throughout your life.” Based on this sentence, what does the word admire mean?

• Dislike

• Appreciate

• Hurtful

• Underdstand

“I admire the way you have worked so hard throughout your life.” Based on this sentence, what does the word admire mean?

• Dislike

• Appreciate

• Hurtful

• Underdstand

"The box was as light as a feather." What type of figurative language is being used?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Simile

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that is missing either its subject or main verb

• A sentence with improper punctuation

• A sentence missing a noun or verb

• A complete sentence

What is a run-on sentence?

• When 2 or more independent clauses are connected incorrectly

• A sentence with too many commas

• When a sentence doesn't make sense

• When a dependent clause should be independent

What is a thesis statement?

• The conclusion of an essay

• A suggestion for how to read an essay

• A general idea of what an essay is about

• A statement that explains the main idea of an essay