Select the sentence that uses the word elusive correctly.

The elusive idea was hard to grasp.

The elusive rabbit sat still in the grass.

The elusive painting was hung in plain view.

The elusive man answered every question.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of copious?

He wrote copious notes during the lecture.

The painting had copious mistakes.

Part II: Reading Comprehension (Questions 11–35) Read the passages and answer the questions that follow. (You can insert 2–3 passages of various types: narrative, informational, and argumentative. I’ll include one short passage with 5 questions for now and can generate more if you want.) Passage A: (Excerpt from a nonfiction article about climate change) “Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other elements of the Earth's climate system. Human activities—especially the burning of fossil fuels—have accelerated the pace of change. While natural cycles have influenced the climate for millennia, recent decades have shown a stark upward trend in global temperatures, leading scientists to sound the alarm.” What is the central idea of this passage?

Human activity is accelerating climate change.

Natural cycles always cause climate change.

Climate change has decreased due to human action.

Wind patterns are the main cause of climate change.

What evidence supports the claim that climate change is accelerating?

Temperatures are trending upward.

Fossil fuel companies are expanding.

Temperatures have remained steady.

Juliet’s words suggest that:

Names have no influence on worth

What is the main theme conveyed in this excerpt?

Names do not change the essence of things

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

Before the game, the team stretched and ran drills.

Before the game the team, stretched and ran drills.

Before, the game the team stretched and ran drills.

Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

The dogs barks loudly every morning.

The teachers are meeting today.

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.

I enjoy swimming; running is fun too.

I enjoy swimming; and running is fun too.

I enjoy swimming: running is fun too.

I enjoy swimming, running is fun too.

Choose the best revision: “Walking down the street, the trees swayed in the breeze.”

Walking down the street, I saw trees swaying in the breeze.

The trees walking down the street swayed.

Swaying in the breeze, walking down the street.

Select the sentence with correct parallel structure.

She likes to run, swim, and bike.

She likes running, to swim, and biking.

She likes to run, swimming, and to bike.

She likes running, to swim, and to bike.

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

Covered in chocolate, she ate the ice cream.

She ate the chocolate-covered ice cream.

The ice cream, covered in chocolate, was delicious.

She enjoyed the chocolate-covered treat.

Which version uses a colon correctly?

She brought three items: a notebook, a pen, and a pencil.

She brought: a notebook, a pen, and a pencil.

She: brought a notebook, a pen, and a pencil.

She brought a notebook, a pen, and: a pencil.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

I woke up late I missed the bus.

I woke up late and missed the bus.

Since I woke up late, I missed the bus.

I missed the bus because I woke up late.

Identify the correct version:

It’s going to rain later today.

Its’ going to rain later today.

Vocabulary and Synonyms Quiz

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.1.5A, RI.9-10.4, L.11-12.4A

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Marsha Walker-Pabarue

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The student's meticulous notes were praised by the teacher. What does meticulous most likely mean?

Messy

Detailed

Quick

Lazy

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is the best synonym for ephemeral?

Lasting

Temporary

Stable

Obvious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite her fatigue, she remained resolute in her decision to finish. What does resolute mean?

Doubtful

Confused

Determined

Careless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The scientist’s innovative idea changed the course of the experiment. What does innovative mean?

Traditional

Costly

Creative

Late

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best antonym for benevolent?

Kind

Harsh

Generous

Malevolent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

“His speech was rife with historical inaccuracies.” The word rife most nearly means:

Filled

Empty

Careful

Sparse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A person described as pragmatic is most likely:

Dreamy

Logical

Emotional

Risky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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The student's meticulous notes were praised by the teacher. What does meticulous most likely mean?

Which word is the best synonym for ephemeral?

Despite her fatigue, she remained resolute in her decision to finish. What does resolute mean?

The scientist’s innovative idea changed the course of the experiment. What does innovative mean?

What is the best antonym for benevolent?

“His speech was rife with historical inaccuracies.” The word rife most nearly means:

A person described as pragmatic is most likely:

Select the sentence that uses the word elusive correctly.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of copious?

What is the best definition for ambivalent?

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