NJSLA Language Arts

Which word in this sentence is a noun?  We fish in the big pond.

• the

• fish

• in

• big

What is the contraction for will not?

• will'nt

• won't

• wiln't

• willnot

In the word unbelievable, which is the root/base word?

• un

• able

• believe

• believable

Make this sentence past tense.
She will bring her dog to the park on Saturday.

• bringed

• brought

• bringing

• bring

Which of the following best defines "context clues"?

• Clues found outside a book that help explain its content

• Words or phrases within a text that help clarify the meanings of other words

• A list of difficult words and their meanings found at the end of a book

• Instructions given by a teacher to understand the text better

Which of the following best describes a "narrator"?

• The author of the story

• The character who tells the story

• The main character of the story

• The voice that tells the story, which can be a character or an outside observer

Which of the following is an example of "figurative language"?

• "The sun is very hot."

• "The early bird catches the worm."

• "This textbook has 300 pages."

• "She ran quickly to catch the bus."

What is the meaning of "compare and contrast"?

• To find similarities between two things

• To find differences between two things

• To find both similarities and differences between two or more things

• To argue which of two things is better

When you are asked to respond to a question or write an essay, what should ALWAYS be included?

• A hook

• Figurative Language

• Quote/evidence from the story or reading

• Sensory Details

Which subjects are assessed by the NJSLA?

• Mathematics and Physical Education

• Science and Art

• English Language Arts and Mathematics

• History and Music