English Language Arts Worksheet - Multiple Choice Questions

Which sentence uses personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The trees were tall.

• The sky was blue.

• It rained all day.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A claim states: “Exercise helps students focus in school.” Which piece of evidence BEST supports it?

• A study found students who exercised daily scored higher on memory tests.

• Many students enjoy sports.

• Running can be fun.

• Exercise is popular.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

The prefix pre- means “before.” So preview means—

• to look at before

• to look again

• to view after

• to look far away

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which best defines connotation?

• The emotional or cultural meaning of a word

• The dictionary definition

• A synonym

• The rhyme in poetry

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A paragraph lists similarities between two renewable energy sources. What text structure is being used?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Chronological

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which question would best guide research about deforestation’s effects?

• How does cutting down trees influence local rainfall?

• Are trees pretty?

• Do animals climb trees?

• Should forests exist?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If “geo” means earth and “logy” means study, what does geology mean?

• Study of space

• Study of rocks and Earth

• Study of animals

• Study of numbers

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

A headline says: “City Implements Green Roof Initiative to Cut Energy Costs.” What idea is most supported?

• Cities can use design to reduce heat.

• Roofs are colorful.

• Grass grows quickly.

• Weather is unpredictable.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

The statement “If we fail to recycle, the planet will suffer irreversible damage” appeals mostly to—

• Logic

• Emotion

• Humor

• Repetition

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

A paragraph contains the sentence: “As temperatures increase, demand for electricity surges.” What is the effect?

• Electricity demand increases

• Temperatures drop

• Air conditioners break

• Prices fall

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3