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WorksheetsJMMS ELA Bootcamp #1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 24mins
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1.
1. What is the meaning of "procreation" as it is used in paragraph 3 of the passage?
a)
A. survival
b)
B. repetition
c)
C. cooperation
d)
D. reproduction
2.
2. Read this sentence from the passage.
Crayfish, for example, have a remarkable safety device at the base of each claw and leg called a "breaking joint."
Which of the following best matches the author's connotative meaning of the word "remarkable" as it is used in the sentence?
Crayfish, for example, have a remarkable safety device at the base of each claw and leg called a "breaking joint."
Which of the following best matches the author's connotative meaning of the word "remarkable" as it is used in the sentence?
a)
A. unusual
b)
B. significant
c)
C. extraordinary
d)
D. noticeable
3.
3. As used in paragraphs 2,3, and 4 of the passage, the word powers is closest in meaning to ______ .
a)
A. influence
b)
B. authority
c)
C. forcefulness
d)
D. abilities
4.
4. Which of the phrases from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "appendage"?
a)
A. "have a remarkable safety device"
b)
B. "grabs a limb or claw"
c)
C. "sheds its soft shell"
d)
D. "grows larger and larger"
5.
5. Read the sentence from the passage.
The dream is that this knowledge could one day be used to help humans regrow internal organs and limbs.
Which word best matches the meaning of "dream" as it is used in this sentence?
The dream is that this knowledge could one day be used to help humans regrow internal organs and limbs.
Which word best matches the meaning of "dream" as it is used in this sentence?
a)
A. hope
b)
B. fantasy
c)
C. plan
d)
D. illusion
6.
6. Read this sentence.
The sagacity of the speaker's advice was impressive, and the students left feeling as if they had truly learned something.
Which of the words below is an antonym for the word sagacity?
The sagacity of the speaker's advice was impressive, and the students left feeling as if they had truly learned something.
Which of the words below is an antonym for the word sagacity?
a)
A. wisdom
b)
B. relevance
c)
C. irrationality
d)
D. insight
7.
7. Read this sentence.
"In the Diary of Anne Frank, there are days when everyone seems very melancholy because of the way they must live in isolation and fear."
Which choice accurately conveys the author's meaning for melancholy ?
"In the Diary of Anne Frank, there are days when everyone seems very melancholy because of the way they must live in isolation and fear."
Which choice accurately conveys the author's meaning for melancholy ?
a)
A. hopeful
b)
B. anxious
c)
C. elated
d)
D. sad
8.
8. Read this sentence.
In order to evade the neighborhood bully, Drew walked several blocks out of the way to make it home safely after school each day.
Which word means the same as evade as it is used in the sentence?
In order to evade the neighborhood bully, Drew walked several blocks out of the way to make it home safely after school each day.
Which word means the same as evade as it is used in the sentence?
a)
A. avoid
b)
B. confront
c)
C. frustrate
d)
D. ignore
9.
9. Read these sentences.
After 18 grueling holes of golf, everyone congregated back at the club house for some excellent and much needed sustenance. Bears need sustenance during the fall months to prepare their bodies for hibernation.
Which word is a synonym for the word sustenance in both of these sentences without changing the meanings?
After 18 grueling holes of golf, everyone congregated back at the club house for some excellent and much needed sustenance. Bears need sustenance during the fall months to prepare their bodies for hibernation.
Which word is a synonym for the word sustenance in both of these sentences without changing the meanings?
a)
A. activity
b)
B. nourishment
c)
C. relaxation
d)
D. support
10.
Read the following paragraph:
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
What is the meaning of audacity as it is used in the passage?
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
What is the meaning of audacity as it is used in the passage?
a)
A. bravery
b)
B. dishonesty
c)
C. essence
d)
D. nerve
11.
11. Read the following paragraph:
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
What is an antonym of the word vexed as it is used in the passage?
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
What is an antonym of the word vexed as it is used in the passage?
a)
A. annoyed
b)
B. frustrated
c)
C. pleased
d)
D. angry
12.
12. Read the following paragraph:
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
Using the context of this passage, what is the best meaning of the word bickering?
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
Using the context of this passage, what is the best meaning of the word bickering?
a)
A. as a noun describing how the team fights amongst themselves
b)
B. as a verb describing the team's fighting
c)
C. as an idea noun about fighting with each other
d)
D. as an adverb describing the fighting amongst the team.
13.
13. Read the following paragraph:
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
Using the context of this passage, what does cynical mean?
The school had many teams and sports to choose from for new student, Sarah. However, Sarah had been a cheerleader since she was five years old and wanted to try out for the high school's cheerleading squad. Unfortunately, when she heard about all the bickering amongst the cheerleaders on the squad, she became cynical of the idea of trying out. Aferall, the audacity that cheerleaders would fight amongst themselves, instead of being happy and supportive, vexed her. In the end, Sarah decided to try out anyways and see if she could bring bliss to the team!
Using the context of this passage, what does cynical mean?
a)
A. distrusting of others motives and behavior
b)
B. accepting of others motives
c)
C. trusting of others actions and behaviors
d)
D. liking or approving of others actions and behaviors
14.
14. Read this sentence.
Even though they could use more, the supplies would have to suffice until the others arrived.
What is the definition of suffice as it is used in this sentence?
Even though they could use more, the supplies would have to suffice until the others arrived.
What is the definition of suffice as it is used in this sentence?
a)
A. stay in the same place
b)
B. be used when necesary
c)
C. be enough to meet the need
d)
D. wait to be given
15.
15. Read the sentence below.
At the table next to my family, there were ten rather boisterous tourists who drew attention tot their conversations during the entire dinner.
What is the meaning of boisterous as it is used in the sentence?
At the table next to my family, there were ten rather boisterous tourists who drew attention tot their conversations during the entire dinner.
What is the meaning of boisterous as it is used in the sentence?
a)
A. anxious
b)
B. jumpy
c)
C. nervous
d)
D. rowdy
16.
16. What is the meaning of the idiom in this sentence?
Although they had been raising money for almost a year, it was only a drop in the bucket when you considered how much it would cost to build a new building.
Although they had been raising money for almost a year, it was only a drop in the bucket when you considered how much it would cost to build a new building.
a)
A. a short timep
b)
B. a small amount
c)
C. a small step
d)
D. a tremendous amount
17.
17. Read this sentence. After not studying and not doing his homework regularly, Charles promised the teacher that he would be turning over a new leaf this semester. Which correctly explains the meaning of the idiom turning over a new leaf?
a)
A) asking for guidance
b)
B) making a new start
c)
C) paying more attention
d)
D) seeking help from an expert
18.
18. Read the following poem
Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.
Why does the author refer to "nature" as "her"?
Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.
Why does the author refer to "nature" as "her"?
a)
A) A woman is the speaker of the poem.
b)
B) All plants have female chromosomes.
c)
C) The author is using personification to give nature humanlike feelings.
d)
D) The author is using a simile to say that nature is like gold.
19.
19. Which sentence is the best example of verbal irony?
a)
A) The bed was as soft as a cloud.
b)
B) The cake was as hard as a rock.
c)
C) The pudding was as smooth as silk.
d)
D) The explanation was clear as mud.
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