Famous Hoosiers

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'Hoosier' correctly?

• The Hoosier was known for his basketball skills.

• She bought a new Hoosier for her kitchen.

• The Hoosier is a type of bird found in Indiana.

• He studied the Hoosier language in college.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Identify the correct meaning of the term 'Hoosier' in the context of Indiana.

• A type of dance

• A resident of Indiana

• A traditional dish

• A historical event

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which famous Hoosier author wrote 'Raggedy Ann' stories?

• James Whitcomb Riley

• Kurt Vonnegut

• Booth Tarkington

• Johnny Gruelle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a metaphor related to a famous Hoosier.

• He was a Kurt Vonnegut in the world of literature.

• She danced like a Hoosier on the stage.

• His words were as poetic as James Whitcomb Riley's.

• The painting was a Booth Tarkington of colors.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is a synonym for 'famous' as used in the context of 'Famous Hoosiers'?

• Obscure

• Renowned

• Infamous

• Unknown

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

• The Hoosiers is known for their hospitality.

• The Hoosiers are known for their hospitality.

• The Hoosiers was known for their hospitality.

• The Hoosiers has known for their hospitality.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• Famous Hoosiers include: James Dean, and John Mellencamp.

• Famous Hoosiers include James Dean and John Mellencamp.

• Famous Hoosiers include; James Dean, John Mellencamp.

• Famous Hoosiers include, James Dean and John Mellencamp.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the sentence that uses an adjective correctly.

• The Hoosier basketball team played good.

• The Hoosier basketball team played well.

• The Hoosier basketball team played bad.

• The Hoosier basketball team played nice.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• James Dean was a famous Hoosier, and he was born in Indiana.

• James Dean was a famous Hoosier.

• Born in Indiana, James Dean was a famous Hoosier.

• James Dean, a famous Hoosier, was born in Indiana.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of a passage about 'Famous Hoosiers'?

• To describe the geography of Indiana

• To highlight notable individuals from Indiana

• To explain the history of Indiana

• To discuss the economy of Indiana

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2