Missouri ELA Map Skills Quiz 6

Which of the following sentences uses a simile?

• The sun was a golden coin in the sky.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The night was a dark blanket.

Identify the main idea of the following passage: "The Missouri River is the longest river in North America. It flows for 2,341 miles from the Rocky Mountains in Montana to the Mississippi River in Missouri."

• The Missouri River is in Montana.

• The Missouri River is the longest river in North America.

• The Mississippi River is longer than the Missouri River.

• The Missouri River flows through the Rocky Mountains.

Choose the best synonym for the word "elaborate" as used in the sentence: "The teacher asked the student to elaborate on his answer."

• Simplify

• Expand

• Ignore

• Shorten

Which of the following sentences is an example of personification?

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

• The car zoomed down the highway.

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

• The dog barked loudly at the stranger.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To introduce the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To list supporting details

Which word best completes the analogy: "Book is to read as pen is to ____."

• Write

• Erase

• Draw

• Ink

In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," which word is the subject?

• Cat

• Sat

• On

• Mat

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The leaves rustled like paper.

• She was as quiet as a mouse.

• The rain tapped on the window.

What is the effect of using alliteration in a sentence?

• It creates a rhyme.

• It emphasizes a particular sound.

• It provides a detailed description.

• It introduces a new idea.

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking a delicious meal.

• The delicious meal cooks quickly.