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Total questions: 88
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1.
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
a)
Problem/solution
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Chronological
d)
Sequential
2.
The ability of a building to withstand the stress of an earthquake depends upon its type of construction, shape, mass distribution, and rigidity. Different combinations are used. To reduce stress, first, the building's ground floor must be flexible. One method is to support the ground floor with extremely rigid, hollow columns, while the rest of the building is supported by flexible columns located inside the hollow columns. A different method is to use rollers or rubber pads to separate the base columns from the ground, allowing the columns to shake parallel during an earthquake. Next, the outdoor walls should be made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. Then, to help prevent collapsing, the roof should be made out of light-weight materials.
a)
Sequential
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Proposition/support
d)
Chronological
3.
A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually from tidal surge, flooding entire cities, and killing large numbers of people. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and carrying dirt, dust, and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes is from the high velocity winds, which are extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of a few seconds to a few minutes. Tornadoes can form when hurricanes make landfall, as their winds at ground level slow down, while the winds near the top keep their momentum, but a hurricane cannot be created by a tornado.
a)
Sequential
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Compare/contrast
d)
Problem/solution
4.
Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane only two hours before it made landfall around Hallandale Beach on the morning of August 25. The storm weakened over land, but became a hurricane again while entering the Gulf of Mexico.
a)
Chronological
b)
Sequential
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Compare/contrast
5.
Fire needs three things to burn: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Fuels can be wood, tinder, coal, or any other substance that will easily oxidize. Therefore, a fire can be stopped in three different ways, by removing any of the three things it needs to burn. The fuel can be removed. If a fire burns through all of its fuel and extra nearby fuel is removed, the fire will stop burning. The oxygen can be removed. This is called "smothering" a fire. Fires cannot burn in a vacuum or if they are covered in carbon dioxide. The heat can be removed. The most common way to remove heat is to use water to absorb that heat, putting the fire out.
a)
Sequential
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Problem/solution
d)
Compare/contrast
6.
What organizational pattern uses this graphic organizer?
a)
Description or List
b)
Order of Importance
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Compare and Contrast
7.
What are the signal words for Compare and Contrast?
a)
First, Next, Then, Finally
b)
Also, Similarly, Both, However, On the other hand, Unlike
c)
And, Too, In addition to, Also, As well as
d)
Because, Since, As a result, Consequently
8.
Which pattern uses the below signal words:
Because, Since, As a result, Consequently, Due to.
Because, Since, As a result, Consequently, Due to.
a)
Description
b)
Sequence
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
9.
Bang! Crash! Whoosh! Splat!
All of these are examples of...?
All of these are examples of...?
a)
Simile
b)
Onomatopoeia
c)
Personification
d)
Parallel Structure
10.
The organizational pattern is COMPARE/CONTRAST. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
an example
b)
however
c)
in comparison
d)
on the other hand
11.
The organizational pattern is PROBLEM/SOLUTION. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
problem
b)
challenge
c)
solution
d)
April 27, 2016
12.
The organizational pattern is GENERAL PRINCIPLE or GENERALIZATION. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
same as
b)
characteristics of
c)
for example
d)
looks like
13.
The organizational pattern is SEQUENCE. Which signal word doesn't belong?
a)
Step 1
b)
First
c)
Such as
d)
Finally
14.
You are reading an article about what started the Civil War and the results of the war. Which organizational pattern represents this type of article?
a)
General Principle/Generalization
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Chronological
15.
I thought I saw a bee, but it was only a fly.
a)
3rd person limited
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
16.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
17.
We go to the mountains every winter for vacation.
a)
3rd person objective
b)
1st person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
2nd person
18.
She wants to ride bikes, but I want to play basketball.
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
2nd person
d)
3rd person limited
19.
Mom and dad watch television in the evenings. They take turns choosing what shows to watch. Last night was mom's turn to choose, but she could not decide what to watch, so dad chose football.
a)
3rd person
b)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person objective
20.
John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
21.
Ana keeps telling us to stop taking her gum. She thinks that it is us, but it is really Frank who takes her gum. What do you think should be done?
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
d)
1st person
22.
"I don't want to go to the doctor!" she said. "I feel good!"
a)
3rd person objective
b)
1st person
c)
2nd person
d)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
23.
An individual in a literary work is called
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
narrator
d)
character
24.
The main idea, or message, in a literary work is the
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
tone
d)
theme
25.
What POV is this Passage?
As Jeff panted, he just realized that he had won the soccer game. And before he knew it, he was tossed into the air happily. He also felt a sudden outburst of joy.
As Jeff panted, he just realized that he had won the soccer game. And before he knew it, he was tossed into the air happily. He also felt a sudden outburst of joy.
a)
Third Person Limited
b)
First Person
c)
Second Person
d)
Third Person Omniscient
26.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
27.
Mom and dad watch television in the evenings. They take turns choosing what shows to watch. Last night was mom's turn to choose, but she could not decide what to watch, so dad chose football.
a)
3rd person
b)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person objective
28.
John's neighbor is angry because John plays loud music every day. John is frustrated at his neighbor because his neighbor complains too much. They talked about it and came to a compromise--John will still play his loud music every day, but will only play for 1 hour instead of 2.
a)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
b)
3rd person limited
c)
3rd person objective
d)
1st person
29.
Ana keeps telling us to stop taking her gum. She thinks that it is us, but it is really Frank who takes her gum. What do you think should be done?
a)
2nd person
b)
3rd person objective
c)
3rd person OMNISCIENT
d)
1st person
30.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbedher backpack. As she was leaving, hermother said, “I love you. Be careful.
You can infer that
You can infer that
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade
b)
Maggie lives close to school
c)
Maggie is never late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about going to school
31.
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls andcarried a toolbox with wrenches in it. Hehopped in his truck and drove off. The signon his truck said, “Pipe Masters"
You can infer that
You can infer that
a)
Hudson is an auto mechanic
b)
Hudson is an auto mechanic
c)
Hudson works as a plumber
d)
Hudson is a truck salesman
32.
Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,”said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”
You can infer that
You can infer that
a)
Everett had never been to a grocery store
b)
Everett's dad does not shop often
c)
Everett's dad needs help with shopping.
d)
Everett is very young
33.
Have you ever seen a sign that said, "Keep Off the Grass"? People think twice before they walk on a lawn with that sign on it. Some other signs say the same thing, but they say it in a funny way, such as "Please" or "Leave Me Alone." Another sign saying the same thing could be:
a)
Silence
b)
Vote Today
c)
Ouch!
34.
Our first blooming wildflower blooms before the snow is off the ground. In February it is possible to scrape away the snow and uncover our skunk cabbage. As one might suspect, skunk cabbage doesn't have a pleasant smell. You can infer that most wild flowers:
a)
don't bloom before February
b)
bloom all year long
c)
bloom only in the snow
35.
Sometimes lions charge toward a hunter. The hunter must shoot the lion in the brain to kill it at once. The brain is the size of small ball. Even lions shot through the heart will keep charging. Hunters can't stop firing until the lion is dead. You can infer that:
a)
it is easy to kill a lion
b)
it isn't easy to kill a lion
c)
a wounded lion isn't dangerous
36.
Race horses can't be given just any name. There is a rule that horses' names can't cover more than sixteen spaces and that includes the letters as well as spaces between the words. Race horses can't take the name of another horse. That is not allowed either. A good name for a race horse might be:
a)
Captain Lightning
b)
Run Fast
c)
President Washington
37.
At night the tepees of the Crow Indians looked like glowing lanterns. The little fires which burned inside gave a warm pink color to the tepees. The moving shadows of the Indians inside added a final touch to this cheerful picture. You can infer that some Indian villages;
a)
weren't very pretty
b)
were rather colorful
c)
were very tiny
38.
When a race horse comes from far behind to win a race, it is called a "Garrison finish." Long ago a jockey named Snapper Garrison seemed to make a habit of winning races at the last possible moment. This thrilling finish still bears his name. In a "Garrison Finish":
a)
the race is always close
b)
the race is never close
c)
the race is close some of the time
39.
Before the typewriter was invented, people just used a pen or pencil. Everything was written by hand at a speed of twenty-five words a minute. With a typewriter people write two or even three times as fast as they do with a pen or pencil. Good typists can type:
a)
twenty-five words a minute
b)
seventy-five words a minute
c)
three hundred words a minute
40.
Before the typewriter was invented, people just used a pen or pencil. Everything was written by hand at a speed of twenty-five words a minute. With a typewriter people write two or even three times as fast as they do with a pen or pencil. Good typists can type:
a)
twenty-five words a minute
b)
seventy-five words a minute
c)
three hundred words a minute
41.
When a race horse comes from far behind to win a race, it is called a "Garrison finish." Long ago a jockey named Snapper Garrison seemed to make a habit of winning races at the last possible moment. This thrilling finish still bears his name. In a "Garrison Finish":
a)
the race is always close
b)
the race is never close
c)
the race is close some of the time
42.
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?
a)
The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage.
b)
The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
c)
The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage.
d)
The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
43.
It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.
b)
The camels were swatting flies with their tails.
c)
It was really hot at the zoo.
d)
Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.
44.
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jenny likes bright colors.
b)
Jenny was going to paint her room.
c)
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
d)
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
45.
Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.
The Summary of this passage is:
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Ants carry many things.
b)
Some ants may bite you.
c)
Ants are hard workers.
d)
Some ants help take care of the queen.
46.
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
a)
using your own words
b)
summary being shorter than the text
c)
exact words from the text
d)
including main ideas only
47.
Mr. Jingles was having a bad day. When he wentoutside in the morning for his daily walk, he discoveredthat it was raining. But when he turned around to go backinside, the front door wouldn’t open. Mr. Jingles ranaround in the rain for a few minutes before he wascompletely soaked. Next he went searching in the bushesfor a snack. But all of the sparrows in the bushes pecked athim and drove him away. Finally Mr. Jingles let out a longsad howl.“Oh Mr. Jingles!” Betsy Bemire opened the front doorand found her poor cat, Mr. Jingles, soaking wet andhungry on the front steps. “Come inside and have somefood. You can curl up by the fire and take a nap.”
Which idea doesn’t belong in a summary of the story?
Which idea doesn’t belong in a summary of the story?
a)
Mr. Jingles is a cat.
b)
Mr. Jingles goes on a walk every day.
c)
Mr. Jingles went inside for food and a nap.
d)
Mrs. Bemire is Mr. Jingles’ owner.
48.
Why do you only use 20 words to summarize?
a)
because you are not re-writing the text
b)
because it has to be in your own words
c)
because you only choose the most imporstant information
d)
because it takes too long to write more
49.
A summary does what?
a)
nothing
b)
tells an opinion
c)
makes an educated guess
d)
is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points
50.
What do you need to identify to be able to write the GIST?
a)
The main idea
b)
The 5W's + 1H
c)
Who the author is
d)
The main character
51.
When writing a literary summary what must you include:
a)
your favorite part of the text
b)
details and facts
c)
all parts of the literary text
d)
character, plot, setting
52.
What is this picture an example of?
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
53.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
54.
author's purpose
a)
what the selection is mostly about
b)
the reason someone writes
c)
to put the events in order
d)
when and where the story takes place
55.
What is conflict?
a)
Fighting
b)
The problem the main character faces
c)
Feeling sick
d)
The central message of the story
56.
In what sentence can you usually find the main idea/central idea?
a)
last sentence
b)
middle sentence
c)
first sentence
d)
Introductory sentence
57.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
58.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
59.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
60.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
61.
The problem or issue the main character is having is the main ...
a)
plot
b)
conflict
c)
setting
d)
theme
62.
Man vs. Man is ...
a)
a character in conflict with society
b)
Internal/mental conflict
c)
Two or more characters in conflict
d)
Environmental conflict such as a hurricane
63.
The perspective from which a story is told is called the __________. Usually it is in 1st or 3rd person.
a)
Conflict
b)
Plot
c)
Point of View
d)
Setting
64.
Plot
a)
The lesson learned
b)
The events in a story
c)
Support the main idea
65.
Main idea
a)
What the story is all about
b)
The lesson learned
c)
Read between the lines
66.
Supporting details
a)
Backs up or supports the main idea
b)
The events in a story
c)
To tell orally
67.
What is the setting?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
The main character's home
c)
Where the author wrote the story
d)
A place to sit
68.
When something is the reason for an action it is the
a)
cause
b)
effect
c)
main idea
d)
inference
69.
What happens as a result of the cause
a)
cause
b)
effect
c)
inference
d)
main idea
70.
Fiction writing is
a)
Real
b)
Fake
c)
Fun to read
71.
What is the setting?
a)
Where and when the story takes place
b)
The main character's home
c)
Where the author wrote the story
d)
A place to sit
72.
Main idea
a)
What the story is all about
b)
The lesson learned
c)
Read between the lines
73.
Supporting details
a)
Backs up or supports the main idea
b)
The events in a story
c)
To tell orally
74.
Plot
a)
The lesson learned
b)
The events in a story
c)
Support the main idea
75.
When something is the reason for an action it is the
a)
cause
b)
effect
c)
main idea
d)
inference
76.
author's purpose
a)
what the selection is mostly about
b)
the reason someone writes
c)
to put the events in order
d)
when and where the story takes place
77.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
78.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
79.
When something is the reason for an action it is the
a)
cause
b)
effect
c)
main idea
d)
inference
80.
author's purpose
a)
what the selection is mostly about
b)
the reason someone writes
c)
to put the events in order
d)
when and where the story takes place
81.
What are the two types of Characters?
a)
Protagonist and Antagonist
b)
1st person and 3rd person
82.
What is an act ?
a)
hyperbole
b)
Main section of the play
c)
Live at Morgan state
d)
Live at Jackson state
83.
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
a)
antagonist
b)
avista
c)
protagonist
d)
director
84.
A drama where the main character dies is called a...
a)
Sad story
b)
Drama
c)
Tragedy
d)
Coincidence
85.
The major divisions in a play are called...
a)
Scenes
b)
Acts
c)
Chapters
d)
Sections
86.
Person telling the story.
a)
Narrator
b)
Clown
c)
Monologue
d)
Dialogue
87.
Conversation between two characters is called...
a)
A monologue
b)
A discussion
c)
A diologue
d)
A quotation
88.
Describes the characters and help you understand what the characters are thinking or feeling.
a)
Props
b)
Movement
c)
Rules
d)
Stage Directions
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