WorksheetsSBAC Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If another person wrote about Tiger Woods, it would be a/an ...
a)
Autobiography
b)
Biography
c)
Both
d)
Neither
2.
Forgetting to put quotation marks around words that someone else said or wrote is an honest mistake and not plagiarism.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Determine which sentence is punctuated correctly.
Michael does well in math but he excels in science.
Michael does well in math but he excels in science.
a)
Michael does well in math, but he excels in science.
b)
Michael does well in Math but he excels in science.
c)
Michael does well in Math but he excels in Science.
d)
Make no change
4.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence:
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
a)
completes
b)
compliments
c)
complaints
d)
complements
5.
Identify the pronouns:
When women joined the colony, they brought other skills with them.
When women joined the colony, they brought other skills with them.
a)
women, colony
b)
they, brought
c)
brought, skills
d)
they, them
6.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
rising action
7.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
8.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Caption
b)
Picture
c)
Index
d)
Heading
9.
Claim: Drake is a talented musician
What type of evidence is...
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.
What type of evidence is...
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.
a)
Example
b)
Fact and/or Statistic
c)
Personal Belief
d)
Expert Opinion
10.
Is this relevant evidence for the claim,
Drake is a talented musician.
Drake makes better music than his mentor, 'Lil Wayne.
Drake is a talented musician.
Drake makes better music than his mentor, 'Lil Wayne.
a)
Yes, it is relevant
b)
No, it is not relevant
11.
You have been asked to write a speech promoting your friend, who is running for school council. Who would your audience be?
a)
Pupils
b)
Parents
c)
Governors
d)
Teachers
12.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
A general idea of what the essay is about
b)
A summary of the main idea
c)
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
d)
A suggestion that you should read the essay
13.
What is the "mood" of a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
14.
A persuasive paragraph
a)
writing that attempts to persuade or convince a reader to do something.
b)
describes an event.
c)
presents research findings.
d)
includes the steps in the scientific process.
15.
Which is an example of foreshadowing?
a)
When the author gives a hint about what will happen next
b)
The events that happen in a story
c)
When a character remembers something from the past
d)
The overall feeling of a piece
16.
Which type of POV? "Jerry was pretty sure that she liked him. She, however, was actually thinking about Frank, the guy she met surfing the other week."
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person limited
d)
3rd person omniscient
17.
Which of the following is a theme statement?
a)
I love chocolate ice cream
b)
Hilo Intermediate has the best students ever
c)
If you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything
d)
Her hair blew gently in the wind
18.
Jim's finger hurt after he climbed the wooden fence. He could see the source of the pain, but couldn't fix it on his own. He would have to get his dad to help him.
Jim probably_
Jim probably_
a)
has a splinter from the fence
b)
broke his finger
c)
burned his finger
19.
A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
20.
What is an opinion?
a)
Something you can prove.
b)
Someone's thoughts on a topic.
21.
The talent show will begin at 8 p.m.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
22.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
Where will you go? she asked.
b)
"Where will you go?" she asked.
c)
"Where will you go? she asked.
d)
Where will you go?" she asked.
23.
Which word has the more negative connotation?
a)
Egghead
b)
Smart
24.
Please go over __________ and get the book.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
25.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
26.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
27.
What is the weakest piece of evidence in the claim, "Mr. Coval is the worst teacher ever"?
a)
Most students prefer to work with Ms. Cunningham than Mr. Coval.
b)
According to his boss, Mr. Coval is often argumentative, and even sometimes lazy.
c)
His friends explain that growing up no one thought he would make it as a teacher.
d)
38% of students say they fall asleep in Mr. Coval's class on a weekly basis.
28.
Which piece of evidence does not support the claim, "Owning a dog can improve a person's health."
a)
Studies show that having a dog increases the amount of physical activity a person does each day.
b)
Doctors believe that owning a dog increases a person's emotional state.
c)
Across the U.S., 64% of people prefer dogs to cats.
d)
Fulfilling the responsibilites of having a dog typically makes a person proud and more confident.
29.
Select the letter for the topic sentence in the following paragraph.
a)
He was born in 1818.
b)
He was educated in the universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
c)
In 1852, he abandoned poetry and drama and devoted himself to fiction.
d)
Ivan Turgenev was a critically acclaimed Russian author.
30.
Theme is..
a)
a struggle with another character/antagonist, event, or opposing force
b)
the sequence of events in a story
c)
the time and place; when and where the story occurs
d)
the message about life or human nature that is “hidden” in the story
31.
What is the definition of denotation?
a)
the feeling a word suggests
b)
a note-taking strategy
c)
the dictionary meaning of a word
32.
What is the definition of connotation?
a)
the feeling a word suggests
b)
the dictionary meaning of a word
c)
the literal meaning of a word
33.
To break down into essential components is...
a)
liquify
b)
analyze
c)
critique
34.
Main Idea
a)
the most important idea supported with details
b)
to look at something carefully
c)
what you think
d)
to make something more clear
35.
Which detail is irrelevant?
a)
It rains often in the spring.
b)
It is silly and fun.
c)
It's called April Fool's Day, and is celebrated around the world.
36.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
a)
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b)
Next, cats are inexpensive.
c)
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d)
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
37.
What is an idiom?
a)
An idiot
b)
Over exaggeration
c)
An expression that can't be taken literally
d)
A group of words that begin with the same sound.
38.
Which is NOT a hyperbole?
a)
I’ve told you a million times.
b)
My mom is really nice.
c)
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
d)
This car goes faster than the speed of light.
39.
Which is this an example of?
The door slapped the little girl in the face.
The door slapped the little girl in the face.
a)
Onomatopeia
b)
Idiom
c)
Hyberbole
d)
Personification
40.
Which example IS an example of an idiom?
a)
Like three peas in a pod
b)
It was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets.
c)
Lightning danced across the sky.
d)
The snow is a white blanket.
41.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
42.
Choose the sentence that does NOT have errors in capitalization.
a)
During Middle School, students read several fiction and non-fiction titles that included books, novellas, plays, poems, magazines and newspapers.
b)
Students in Miss Comet's class enjoyed reading Sports Illustrated kids and The Railway Children.
c)
Popular Titles in Mrs. Alvin's class were Esperanza Rising and Of Mice And Men.
d)
Pupular titles in Mr. Bailey's class were National Geographic and othello.
43.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated incorrectly.
a)
The neighbors bought a red, rubber ball for their niece.
b)
The students read, a book after school.
c)
The child ate the most delicious, apple for a snack.
d)
The quiet man, was thinking about what to say.
44.
Choose the sentence that has NO errors in spelling.
a)
At the end of the school year, all students have the oppurtunity to go on a class trip.
b)
The six-day journey will include a visit to our nation's capitall in Washington, D.C.
c)
When they arrive in New York City, students will eat at a restaurant known for its tasty deserts.
d)
Students will see some truly amazing scenery on their five-hour bus ride along the coast.
45.
He wanted to make some money, so he went to his parents and offered to do extra chores.
What is a more precise word for make?
What is a more precise word for make?
a)
compose
b)
create
c)
earn
d)
have
46.
What guides an expository or explanatory essay
a)
Topic Sentence
b)
Claim or thesis
c)
Evidence
d)
Reasons
47.
What is the text structure?
Are Charter Schools Harder Schools? These days, students and their caretakers have more choices when it comes to selecting a public school. In addition to the traditional neighborhood schools, Charter schools have popped up in major cities across the country. Both charter schools and neighborhood schools fill traditional roles like providing instruction, serving lunch and other meals, and administering the state tests. But charter schools and neighborhood schools differ in many important ways. One key difference is the amount of time students spend in school. In Chicago, students who attend neighborhood schools do so for around 180 days in a year, and each day is slightly over six hours long. On the contrary, students who attend charter schools do so for around 200 days in a year, and most charter school days are over eight hours long. While both neighborhood and charter schools provide free public education to students meeting enrollment criteria, students who attend charter schools spend much more time in class.
Are Charter Schools Harder Schools? These days, students and their caretakers have more choices when it comes to selecting a public school. In addition to the traditional neighborhood schools, Charter schools have popped up in major cities across the country. Both charter schools and neighborhood schools fill traditional roles like providing instruction, serving lunch and other meals, and administering the state tests. But charter schools and neighborhood schools differ in many important ways. One key difference is the amount of time students spend in school. In Chicago, students who attend neighborhood schools do so for around 180 days in a year, and each day is slightly over six hours long. On the contrary, students who attend charter schools do so for around 200 days in a year, and most charter school days are over eight hours long. While both neighborhood and charter schools provide free public education to students meeting enrollment criteria, students who attend charter schools spend much more time in class.
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Chronological
48.
If you are on a difficult question and you're not sure about your answer, you should...
a)
Put in a random answer
b)
Ask your teacher for help
c)
"Mark for review"
d)
Ask your neighbor for help
49.
A lightbulb symbolizes...
a)
Evil
b)
Idea or Invention
c)
Darkness
d)
Old age
50.
What is the text structure?
Having a dog in your home can serve many purposes, but living with a poorly trained dog is not worth the mess. These mangy mutts will go potty inside of your home. This can stain your floors and make your house smell bad. In order to prevent this you have to teach your dog to go potty outside. This may require you to go on a lot more walks with your dog. You may have to sit outside for long periods of time while you are waiting for your dog to use it. But it will be worth it to not have a bunch of dog mess all over your house. So if you love your dog but hate cleaning dog-doo off of the rug, teach your dog the right way to go.
Having a dog in your home can serve many purposes, but living with a poorly trained dog is not worth the mess. These mangy mutts will go potty inside of your home. This can stain your floors and make your house smell bad. In order to prevent this you have to teach your dog to go potty outside. This may require you to go on a lot more walks with your dog. You may have to sit outside for long periods of time while you are waiting for your dog to use it. But it will be worth it to not have a bunch of dog mess all over your house. So if you love your dog but hate cleaning dog-doo off of the rug, teach your dog the right way to go.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Sequential
d)
Problem Solution
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