Sept. 12 Weekly Test

Which word can be used to join two simple sentences to form a compound sentence?

• Because

• And

• If

Answer explanation

The word 'And' is a coordinating conjunction that can join two simple sentences to create a compound sentence. In contrast, 'Because' and 'If' are subordinating conjunctions, which do not serve this purpose.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• I wanted ice cream, but the store was closed.

• Although it was late, he finished his homework.

• She reads books every night.

Answer explanation

A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. 'Although it was late, he finished his homework' has both, making it a complex sentence. The other options are simple or compound sentences.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

Combine the two sentences:

The sun was shining. We played outside.

• The sun was shining we played outside.

• The sun was shining, but we played outside.

• The sun was shining, so we played outside.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The sun was shining, so we played outside.' This indicates that the sunny weather caused us to play outside, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

What punctuation do I need to complete the sentence?

"Do you like ice cream"

• 
• 
• 

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which type of sentence gives a command?

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

Answer explanation

An imperative sentence gives a command or request, instructing someone to do something. For example, 'Close the door.' In contrast, declarative sentences state facts, and exclamatory sentences express strong emotions.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which sentence is exclamatory?

• The dog is barking.

• Where is my backpack?

• That roller coaster was so fast!

Answer explanation

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. 'That roller coaster was so fast!' shows excitement, making it exclamatory, while the other sentences are declarative or interrogative.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

This is an example of:

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

Answer explanation

The phrase 'as bright as the sun' compares her smile to the sun using 'as,' which is characteristic of a simile. Similes explicitly compare two different things, while metaphors do so indirectly.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The wind whispered to the trees.

This is an example of:

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'The wind whispered to the trees' attributes human qualities to non-human elements, which is the essence of personification. It suggests that the wind can whisper, a human action, making 'personification' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which sentence is a hyperbole?

(exaggeration for dramatic effect)

• The thunder boomed loudly.

• The puppy wagged its tail happily.

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is a hyperbole because it exaggerates hunger to an extreme level for dramatic effect, unlike the other sentences which are straightforward descriptions.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Crash! The dishes fell off the counter!

This is an example of...

• Onomatopoeia

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Crash!' mimics the sound of the dishes falling, making it an example of onomatopoeia. It represents a sound through words, unlike hyperbole or metaphor, which involve exaggeration or comparison.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A