Fast ELA Test Prep

When answering the multiple choice questions, which of the following is NOT a good strategy?

• Going back to the passage to help you answer

• Crossing out choices you know do not make sense

• Underline key words in the question

• Pick a random answer and hoping for the best

The following SHOULD be included in your Introduction paragraph:

• Titles of the passages you are writing about

• The word "I" to share your opinion

• Your claim that responds directly to the prompt

• A hook to grab your readers attention

• Text evidence

What should you put in your body paragraphs?

• The name of the passage you're talking about

• -Claim (Topic sentence)

  -Evidence (quotes)

  -Reason ("This shows..."

• Transition words

• Sentence starters ("For example," "The passage states")

• Prove you understand what you read

Which of the following are CONCLUDING transitions you can start your conclusion with?

• "On the other hand, [restate claim]"

• "However, [restate claim]"

• "In conclusion, [restate claim]"

• "To summarize, [restate claim]"

• "Overall, [restate claim]"

"She tried to fight against the current but the river was moving too fast."

In the above sentence, the word 'current' most nearly means:

• recent

• flow of water

• speed

• wind

Where should you look for the MAIN IDEA/CENTRAL IDEA of a passage?

• The title

• The first paragraph (claim)

• The body paragraphs

• The directions before the passage

If a question asks "what is the theme of the passage," I have to ___.

• explain the message that is learned from the story

• give a piece of text evidence

• give a summary of all the events in the passage

• describe all the characters

What is the first thing you should do when taking the test?

• read the first passage

• highlight important lines

• read all of the multiple choice questions

• read the writing prompt

What is a stanza?

• Two rhyming lines in a poem

• A series of lines grouped together within a poem

• The opening line in a poem

• Claiming your side of an argument

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) She go to the store every Saturday.

• B) She goes to the store every Saturday.

• C) She going to the store every Saturday.

• D) She gone to the store every Saturday.