Jake had spent the entire weekend outside riding his skateboard. Now that he was crawling into bed, he could feel the weekend wearing on him - instead of feeling refreshed and ready to go back to school, his bones were aching, his face burned, and the band aids on his knees felt stiff under his pajamas. He began to think he should just give up - no matter how hard he tried, maybe skateboarding just wasn't the right hobby for him. What can you infer about Jake's day skateboarding?

He fell down a lot and he is discouraged.

He was the fastest skater at the skatepark, and he is tired.

He thinks he is too good for skateboarding.

He had fun and wishes he could skateboard more.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. What can you infer about Macey?

She liked some of the glasses, but she has trouble making decisions.

She likes to waste her mom's time.

She is picky because she doesn't want glasses.

She wants her mom to pick the glasses for her.

Diamine was rushing around so that she didn't miss the bus. She threw everything into her backpack, even her lunchbox, and ran out the door just in time. When she got home a few minutes later, she sat down at the kitchen table to do her homework. As she pulled her folder out of her backpack, it was soaking wet. Diamine dug deeper and realized that EVERYTHING was soaked! What can you infer about what happened to the backpack?

Her water bottle in her lunchbox leaked into her backpack.

It was raining outside and she forgot her umbrella.

She sat her backpack down in a puddle and didn't notice.

Someone on the bus poured water on her backpack.

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk. What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

She will scold him for not paying attention in class because she never saw the boy in the window.

She will help him up and give him a piece of gum.

She will think it is funny that he is on the ground and laugh at him.

She will pretend she doesn't see him and ignore his behavior.

Ava walked into the kitchen as mom was pulling the chicken out of the fridge. "Chicken for dinner AGAIN?" she asked. Mom rolled her eyes and put the chicken in the oven. An hour later, Ava smelled smoke coming from the kitchen and ran downstairs. She saw mom sleeping on the couch and woke her up. Mom couldn't believe that she had fallen asleep while she was cooking dinner! She gathered up her keys, asked Ava to watch her little sister, and got into the car. What can you infer about mom's solution to the problem?

Mom is going to get fast food because she is too tired to cook.

Mom is going to go grocery shopping and come home and cook a new dinner.

Mom is going out and she will call a babysitter to come watch Ava and her sister.

Mom is going to the doctor to figure out what is wrong with her.

Ryland was looking forward to moving away from Iowa to Texas! She had been born in Florida, and ever since moving to Iowa, she had dreamed of going back to a warmer climate. As soon as her plane landed, she could already feel the heat that she loved so much! What can you infer about Iowa?

Iowa is much colder than Florida and Texas.

Iowa reminds her of living in Florida and Texas.

Brandon loved that his new house was surrounded by tall oak trees, but he loved the deer in his backyard even more. In the morning, he would sit in the warm sun on his deck and watch hummingbirds eat off the bird feeder. This is what dreams were made of! What can you infer about Brandon's dreams?

Brandon dreams of owning land of his own someday.

Brandon dreams of living in the big city.

Brandon dreams about feeding the deer.

Caylin stomped her feet, spun around, and ran back upstairs. She couldn't believe that her mom wouldn't let her go to the party! Yes, Mary had been mean to her before, but her party was going to be the biggest party of the whole year. All of her best friends would be there! As she slouched against the wall, Caylin mumbled, "this isn't fair!" What can you infer about why Caylin's mom won't let her go to the party?

Caylin's mom is being protective, because she knows Mary isn't nice.

Caylin's mom thinks Caylin should be grounded.

Caylin's mom thinks parties are too dangerous.

Caylin's mom wants Caylin to learn a lesson.

Izzie looked at the clock and put her head in her hands. Three hours had passed, and she had only written a page. She would never finish her book report by tomorrow. Now that it was 10:30, she was really regretting waiting until the night before to finish her work. If only she had taken her teacher's advice... What can you infer about the advice Izzie wishes she would have taken?

She should have listened to the advice and started working on her book report earlier.

She should have listened to the advice and chosen a different topic for her book report.

She should have chosen a book that is made into a movie, and just written the report on the movie.

She should have listened to the advice to choose a short book so that the report would be easy.

Mom had been late picking up the kids from school because she had to get gas on the way home from work. The gas station was in the opposite direction of the grocery store, she she didn't have anything to cook for dinner, either. As the kids argued in the back seat, mom looked at the clock and knew it was way past dinner time. She came to the stop light and eyed the Pizza Hut down the street. How might mom solve the problem she faces?

Mom can go pick up some pizza for dinner.

Mom can turn the car around and go back to the grocery store.

Mom can go home and hope there is food in the pantry.

Mom can tell the kids they are going to make sandwiches from dinner at home.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave! What is the main idea?

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

What point is the author trying to make?

A bat can fly at night or even with its eyes closed. But if you cover its ears, it can't fly very well. Bats make sounds that people can't hear. The bats find their way by listening to these sounds as they echo off things. Bats even locate insects to eat by following the sounds that bounce off the bugs. People use their eyes, but bats use their ears to know where they're going. This paragraph mainly tells:

what things bats often eat as food

how people can hear the sounds of bats

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other.This paragraph mainly tells:

how dolpins are different from fish

which scientists are studying languages

Which answer shows the correct way to write the sentence?

Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.

Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the the surface. And have a big mess to clean up.

Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up.

Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, we would have a big mess to clean up then.

What is the best change we can make to this sentence: When I opened my present I let out a yell.

Change I let out to and yell out

His name was given to him by his grandmother, which means “brave one” in another language. What is the most effective revision to make?

His name, which means “brave one” in another language, was given to him by his grandmother.

Since his name was given to him by his grandmother, it means “brave one” in another language.

His name was given to him by his grandmother, it means “brave one” in another language.

Given to him by a grandmother, in another language, his name means “brave one.”

When Thomas missed him, he would sit in the woods, and the sound of the birds chirping was what he would listen to. What is the most effective revision to make?

When Thomas missed him, he would sit in the woods and listen to the sound of birds chirping.

Thomas would watch and listen to the sounds of birds chirping when he missed him in the woods.

When Thomas missed him, he would sit in the woods he would watch and listen to the sounds of birds chirping.

Thomas would watch, and he would listen to the sounds of birds chirping in the woods when he missed him.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

We went to their house because they're hosting a party.

We went to their house because there hosting a party.

They're having a party at there house this weekend.

There having a party at their house this weekend.

He was learning how to solve equations. He found a trick that would make it easier. What is the most effective way to combine the 2 sentences?

While learning how to solve equations, he found a trick that would make it easier.

He was learning how to solve equations because he found a trick that would make it easier.

While learning how to solve equations, a trick that he figured out made it easier.

He was learning to solves the equations, then, he found a trick that would make it easier.

A college football player might not notice the first few tackles in a game, but an NFL player can spot it right away! What change needs to be made in the sentence?

Change college football player to College Football Player

English 3 Semester A Review pt. 2

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.11-12.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.6

+103

Standards-aligned

Taylor Brady

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?

A lawyer

a construction worker

a doctor

a garbage man

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

He has tools

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

He wears a hat

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

They are brother and sister

They are neighbors

They are colleagues

They are husband and wife

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?

It is raining and he cannot go outside

He is hungry

He is scared of thunderstorms

He is bored

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

Thunder struck and rain poured

Mom sighed

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?

Taking Max to the Zoo

Going to the mall

Taking Max to a movie

Taking Max on a picnic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

She began to unpack the picnic basket

Max stares blankly out the window

Mom offers Max a sandwich

His mother conforted him

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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