WI Forward Exam

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading books, and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books and he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books, he likes playing guitar.

• She enjoys reading books; and he likes playing guitar.

Choose the correct synonym for 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

What is the main theme of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The main character's name

• The underlying message or lesson

• The author's biography

Which word is a noun?

• Quickly

• Happiness

• Run

• Blue

Identify the correct use of a semicolon.

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

• To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'

• To give human traits to non-human things

• To make a direct comparison without 'like' or 'as'

• To exaggerate for effect

Choose the correct antonym for 'benevolent'.

• Kind

• Generous

• Malevolent

• Friendly

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse will chase the cat.

What is an example of alliteration?

• The sun was a golden ball.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The stars danced playfully in the sky.

Identify the main idea of a paragraph.

• The first sentence of the paragraph

• The most interesting detail

• The central point or argument

• The last sentence of the paragraph