Writing State Test Prep

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

What is main idea?

• The topic of a text.

• An idea that is main.

• Author's biography.

• Historical text.

Describe how the point of view of a story can impact the reader's understanding.

• The point of view of a story only confuses the reader

• The point of view of a story is irrelevant to the reader's interpretation

• The point of view of a story can impact the reader's understanding by shaping the perspective through which events are interpreted and experienced

• The point of view of a story has no impact on the reader's understanding

Why is it important to support your claim with evidence from the text?

• It confuses the reader

• It provides credibility, demonstrates understanding of the material, and helps convince others of the validity of your argument

• It wastes time

• It makes the argument weaker

What is the central message the author is trying to convey in the text?

• The author's shoe size

• The central message the author is trying to convey in the text.

• The best vacation spot

• The author's favorite color

Choose the answers with personification.

• He cried a waterfall for three hours.

• Lightning danced across the sky.

• Her smile was like the sun.

• My alarm clock screams at me every morning.

Select the similes

• Her teeth were white as snow.

• She heard the crash and bang and came running.

• The dog's bark was like a fire alarm, loud and annoying.

• The door complained as she opened it.

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• A) The team are winning the match.

• B) The team is winning the match.

• C) The team were winning the match.

• D) The team has winning the match.

Choose the sentence that uses a metaphor.

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

• B) The classroom was a zoo.

• C) The wind whispered through the trees.

• D) The car engine roared to life.

Select the sentence that contains an example of alliteration.

• A) She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

• B) The sun was shining brightly.

• C) The cat sat on the mat.

• D) The dog barked loudly.