TN Ready Review

Which statement best expresses a central idea of the excerpt from “Warm River”?

• Gretchen’s welcoming nature helps Richard calm down after his scary bridge crossing.

• Richard’s panic when crossing the bridge puts him in danger, but Gretchen saves him.

• Richard’s discomfort with the river puts him at odds with Gretchen and her family.

• Gretchen’s recollection of childhood memories puts Richard at ease after his difficult trip.

The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...

• evidence from the text

• a map

• a funny joke

• beans

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He doesn't likes apples.

• C) They doesn't like apples.

• D) She doesn't like apples.

What is the synonym of the word 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Identify the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost.

• A) Adventure

• B) Regret

• C) Choices

• D) Nature

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) She were going to the market.

• B) They was playing soccer.

• C) He is reading a book.

• D) I am go to school.

What is the antonym of the word 'benevolent'?

• A) Kind

• B) Malevolent

• C) Generous

• D) Friendly

In the story 'The Gift of the Magi', what do Jim and Della sacrifice for each other?

• A) Their house

• B) Their car

• C) Their most prized possessions

• D) Their jobs

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• A) As brave as a lion

• B) The world is a stage

• C) Like a fish out of water

• D) As busy as a bee

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay?

• A) To entertain the reader

• B) To inform the reader

• C) To persuade the reader

• D) To describe a scene