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Final Exam Review

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

2.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

3.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

4.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

5.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

6.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

7.

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

a)

Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

b)

It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

c)

Only complicated, adult stories have themes

d)

It is rarely stated explicitly

8.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Don't be lazy.

b)

Turtles are faster than rabbits.

c)

Our friends are always there for us.

d)

It is better to take your time and do it right then to rush and fail.

9.
The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the
a)
thesis
b)
summary
c)
theme
d)
plot
10.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
11.
How do you support the validity of a theme?
a)
text evidence
b)
summarizing
c)
you can't
d)
using the plot
12.
Why can't trust be a theme?
a)
There's nothing to learn about it.
b)
Trust is a theme
c)
It's only one word, which is a topic.
13.
If the topic is kindness, which of the following is a good theme statement?
a)
Don't cry over spilled milk.
b)
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
c)
When fear is present, wisdom cannot be.
d)
Face your fears.
14.
What is the central idea?
 There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals.  Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain.  Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception.  What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey.  The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception.  Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young.  The platypus is an odd creature indeed.  
a)
The platypus is an odd, poisonous creature.
b)
Platypus males have a poison ankle spur.
c)
Platypus can sense electricity
d)
None of these options
15.
Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?
a)
Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.
b)
Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.
c)
Depression often runs in families.
d)
Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.
16.
Find the central idea
The term "machine gun" is commonly applied to any gun that is designed to fire repeatedly and in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is held down.  During the course of warfare, the trigger of some machine guns may be held down almost continuously for hours to create suppressant fire (rounds fired not necessarily to kill an enemy, but to prevent them from attacking).  All of this firing can generate a lot of heat, which may cause the weapon to overheat and malfunction.  But this situation has been addressed in a number of ways.  For one, practically all machine guns fire from an open bolt, which allows air to cool the breach between bursts of fire.  Additionally, some machine guns have removable barrels, which allow hot barrels to be replaced.  And some advanced machine guns even have sophisticated barrel cooling systems, which maintain a functional heat level within the weapon.  As you might have concluded, a lot of brain power has gone into keeping those guns firing.
a)
 Machine guns overheat and there are different ways to address the issue. 
b)
Machine guns are powerful weapons.
c)
Machine guns fire rapidly and repeatedly.
d)
None of these
17.
Microchips provide the power for wristwatches. They are also the brains in our computers, and they control robots. These chips are used in video games and space shuttles. They make our cameras, radios, and televisions small and light.
What is the story mainly about?
a)
How computers work
b)
Why televisions are small
c)
How microchips are used
18.
Define: Central Idea/ Main Idea
a)
The moral of a story.
b)
The message of a story.
c)
The main point of the story.
d)
The main thought about a story.
19.
What is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA?
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and the central idea is what the text is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and central idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
20.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
21.
How should a central idea be written? 
a)
One full sentence
b)
2 words
c)
Five sentences
d)
A paragraph
22.
Evidence should be copied straight from the text.
a)
True 
b)
False
23.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
Do you want to ride my bike?
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Interrogative Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
24.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
 Don’t drop the dishes. 
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Interrogative Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
25.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in: 
 I like the red dress best of all.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
26.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
She would go if you asked.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
27.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
Shut the door.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Interrogative Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
28.
Which verb mood is the following sentence written in:
I hope you will come to my party.
a)
Indicative Mood
b)
Imperative Mood
c)
Subjunctive Mood
d)
Conditional Mood
29.

What is the definition of an imperative verb?

a)

The mood of the verb that shows a mode or manner.

b)

A question

c)

Verbs that simply make factual sentences

d)

Verbs that make commanding sentences.

30.
What is the definition of a subjunctive verb?
a)
Verbs that make commanding sentences.
b)
A verb indicating a subject.
c)
Verbs start with “to”; “to” is part of the verb, it is not acting as a preposition
d)
A doubt not a fact; a wish or regret
31.
What is the definition of an indicative verb?
a)
Verbs that make simple sentences.
b)
Verbs that simply make factual sentences
c)
A doubt not a fact; a wish or regret
d)
The mood of the verb that shows a mode or manner.
32.
Which of these sentences uses the imperative mood? 
a)
He wishes he were faithful to his promises. 
b)
Last but not the least, be true to yourself. 
c)
She might let you explain yourself if you try. 
d)
Why do you take this man to be your husband? 
33.
Which of these sentences is conditional in mood? 
a)
I might allow him in if he behaved. 
b)
Imagine you are soaring against the vast sky. 
c)
I waited till I saw the sun; you did not come. 
d)
I wish I were a butterfly so I could fly away. 
34.
Which of the following sentences is imperative in mood? 
a)
I wish I were also taking Clinical Psychology 300. 
b)
A premed student generally takes biology classes. 
c)
Let's negotiate our differences for the sake of this exam. 
d)
The college requires that freshmen take Composition 101.
35.
Identify the sentence that is subjunctive in mood. 
a)
Pretend for a second that he has not seen you. 
b)
I could believe him if he produced more evidence. 
c)
We have fond memories of the Yellowstone. 
d)
He acts as if he were already the winner this year. 
36.
I wish I ________ financially strong enough to establish my own school. 
Which of these will make the sentence subjunctive in mood? 
a)
must be
b)
were
c)
am
d)
was
37.
You could borrow my car if you mowed the yard. 
a)
subunctive
b)
indicative
c)
conditional
d)
imperative
38.
Which of these is conditional in mood?
a)
The mother insists that her children learn foreign languages.
b)
Will you let your piano teacher help you at the big recital? 
c)
Let's plan a surprise birthday party for your best friend. 
d)
Our team night might win the nationals if we keep on working hard. 
39.
Which of these would most likely indicate that a sentence is conditional in mood? 
a)
might
b)
keep
c)
persuading
d)
agree
40.

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best as I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. (Edgar Allan Poe, "The Cask of Amontillado")

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

41.

No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be a heroine.

(Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey)

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

42.

As Mr. John Oakhurst, gambler, stepped into the main street of Poker Flat on the morning of the 23rd of November, 1850, he was conscious of a change in its moral atmosphere since the preceding night.

(Bret Harte, "The Outcasts of Poker Flat")

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

43.

Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.

(Charles Dickens, David Copperfield)

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

44.

The schoolmaster was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry.

(Thomas Hardy, Jude the Obscure)

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

45.

I got another barber that comes over from Carterville and helps me out Saturdays, but the rest of the time I can get along all right alone. (Ring Lardner, "The Haircut")

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

46.

He was a skinny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who had the pinched, slightly unhealthy look of someone who has grown a lot in a short space of time.

(J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix )

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

47.

You first notice him in Starbucks at 10 p.m. on a cold Christmas Eve. It’s the day you turn forty. He is standing at the counter, talking on his cell phone while he digs in the right-hand pocket of his jeans for change. You’re watching him from the dark booth beside the piano, taking slow sips from your peppermint latte.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

48.

I held the front door open as Mama carefully carried out her pot by both handles, making sure not to spill the cooked beans. When she got to the car, Papa reached out to her with it. Roberto opened the rear car door and Papa gently placed it on the floor behind the front seat. (The Circuit)

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

49.

The Boys' and Girls' Club is noisy and crowded, especially after 4:00 in the afternoon. James is usually there. He is always worrying about how he looks and constantly fusses with his hair. Of all the boys, he tries hardest to impress the girls. Brian and Juan come at least twice a week. They usually shoot pool or go swimming. Jessica shows up every now and then and heads straight for the basketball court.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

50.

When somebody hits me, a crowd always cheers. I don't understand it, but it brings me to tears. It thrills people silly to throw me around and make me go bouncing across the

hard ground. What have I done to deserve this cruel fate? (Catch Me if You Can)

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

51.

Jerod and Krista stood contemplating the stack of sales records to be compiled before they could call it quits for the day. Neither wanted to work late; that was understandable. But Jerod liked to ease back and let Krista assume the real burden. He hoped she'd make quick work of it tonight. Little did he know that Krista resented his mere presence. "Lazy rat," she thought. "He doesn't even know how to enter the basic data." Her stomach growled.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

52.

Feeling confident and superior, Devin gave his opponent, Gwen, a genuine smile as she walked past him. Though Gwen returned Devin’s smile, she was suspicious of his kindness. He’s probably gloating over my mistakes, Gwen thought angrily.

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omniscient

d)

Second Person

53.

When I was a child, I used to go to the seaside for the holidays.

(Beatrix Potter, "Tale of Little Pig Robinson")

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person Limited

c)

Third Person Omnscient

d)

Second Person

54.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
55.
The author is the ____________ of a story. 
a)
writer
b)
artist
c)
reader
d)
setting
56.
You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...
a)
enterain
b)
persuade
c)
inform
d)
express feelings
57.
If you read a short, funny story, the purpose of the story is to _______________ you. 
a)
entertain 
b)
inform 
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to 
58.
When you watch a debate on TV, the people debating are trying to ___________________ you. 
a)
enterain 
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings to
59.
If you go to a poetry reading about someone's feelings at a cafe, the reader's purpose is to _______________________.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
60.
Nonfiction is...
a)
fake stories
b)
true stories
c)
stories that are made up
d)
stories that are not real
61.
You see a movie trailer on TV. You then want to go see the movie. What has the movie trailer done effectively? 
a)
inform you
b)
entertain you
c)
persuade you
d)
express theor feelings to you
62.
You read a manual how to put furniture together. The manual's purpose is to....
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
63.
During the political campaign there were debates between President Trump and Hilary Clinton. Both candidates were trying to ___________ people to vote for them. 
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
persuade
d)
express feelings
64.
Influencing someone to think how you think is the definition of_______________.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
feeling
65.
To give facts or supply knowledge is the definition of _______________.
a)
persuadeq
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
feelings
66.
Nothing to do tonight? Why not see a play? The theater is alive and well, and tickets are available. Call the ticket hotline now and reserve your seats.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
explain
67.
The next time you turn on the water tap, consider the people around the world—and even in your own country— who are suffering from a lack of water. Everyone, including you, must do his or her part to conserve water.
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
entertain
68.
Many people dream of an acting career, but few have the followthrough to take the steps that will make that dream a reality. The first step to becoming an actor is to train. Actors are not born with acting skills; they study and practice. Next, have professional photos taken of yourself. Whenever you audition for a part, leave behind a photo.
a)
describe
b)
persuade
c)
explain
d)
inform
69.
In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.
a)
persuade
b)
describe
c)
explain
d)
inform
70.
For many years, people had two choices when it came time to buy a computer: PC or Mac. It’s time for a third choice. The next time you’re in the market for a new computer, consider a Guppy Computer. The Guppy combines the features you love from both PCs and Macs into one, easy-touse, affordable machine. Get a Guppy today!
a)
inform
b)
explain
c)
persuade
d)
describe
71.
Lewis stared at the blank screen. Dead. His computer was dead. “I have to finish my paper tonight,” he thought, as panic slowly sunk in. “How am I going to do that?” Lewis’s mind raced. He tried to think of how he could get his work done. His little sister wandered by. “How long will it be?” she asked. Lewis looked at her blankly. “Until the power comes back?” she said. Lewis sighed with relief.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
entertain
d)
describe
72.
Christopher and Lena splashed through the puddles, laughing at the fat raindrops that fell from the sky. Lena remember a song she’d learned in preschool and began to sing, “It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring…”
a)
persuade
b)
inform
c)
explain
d)
entertain
73.
Define foreshadowing.
a)
A flashback of what happened previously
b)
A hint at something that will happen later
c)
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
74.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
rising action
75.
 “Remember, Cinderella,” warned her fairy godmother, “you must leave the ball at midnight. If you stay later, everything will turn back as it was. Your coach will become a pumpkin again. Your gown will become rags. Promise me you will remember.”
“Of course, I’ll remember,” said Cinderella, but as her coach carried her toward the ball, the warning was replaced in her mind with images of dancing and music.
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
climax
76.
Often times provides background information 
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Flashback
c)
theme
d)
resolution
77.
Interrupts the chronological order of the story
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
78.
Suspense
a)
Learning information quickly through a series of events
b)
When the author holds back information to create excitement
c)
When the author gives information so the reader understands what is going on
d)
A detailed description of a setting in a novel
79.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
The gate was open.
d)
A dish fell off the table.
80.
What's the effect ?
 Paul overslept. 
a)
He was late for school.
b)
He was very hungry.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
81.
What was the effect?
Dark clouds appeared menacingly in the sky.
a)
Rain began to pour down from the sky.
b)
A chilly wind was blowing.
c)
A cow began to moo loudly.
d)
I got a headache.
82.
What are possible causes for not doing your homework?
a)
You earn a 100% on a test.
b)
You left your bookbag and notebook at school.
c)
You are in trouble with your teacher!
d)
You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.
83.

Forest fires sometimes begin through natural events. Very little rainfall and dry forests are ideal situations for fires to start. All it takes is a lightning strike, sparking a fire that can destroy the entire forest. Often, forest fires are so large that firefighters can't stop them, and these fires sometimes threaten homes and businesses. Then, people are forced to flee the fire and hope that their property isn't destroyed.


Based on this passage, what is the initial cause of some forest fires?

a)

a lightening strike

b)

little rainfal

c)

campfires

d)

dry forests

84.

Suri and Dawson are rock climbing. Suri decides to attempt a new skill she has learned. At first, she is successful, but then she loses her grip and falls. Suddenly, the safety ropes catch her, but she smashes her hand on the rock.


What is the effect of Suri's fall?

a)

Suri decides to try a new skill.

b)

Suri smashes her hand.

c)

At first, she is successful.

d)

Suri is rock climbing.

85.

One reason streams become polluted is storm water runoff. When rain or melted snow runs off, it carries trash from sidewalks and streets with it. These pollutants flow into storm sewers or directly into a lake, stream, or river. Then, bacteria from the trash spread to create health hazards. The trash itself can choke and suffocate ducks, fish, turtles, and birds. Used motor oil, paint, and insecticides can poison fish.


According to this passage, which of the following is caused by storm water runoff?

a)

Swimming pools fill up.

b)

Snow melts and runs off.

c)

Trash chokes ducks, fish, and turtles.

d)

People leave trash on sidewalks and streets.

86.

Because Amelia was determined to be a famous actor one day, she auditioned for every school play, signed up for after-school acting classes, and subscribed to a special magazine for actors.


What causes Amelia to audition for school plays, sign up for acting classes, and subscribe to an acting magazine?

a)

her determination to be a well-known actor

b)

her dream of being rich one day

c)

her determination to get the lead in the school play

d)

her willingness to try new activities

87.

Which of the following words signal cause-and-effect organization?

a)

since, as a result of, due to

b)

what, when, where

c)

how, how much, what kind

d)

before, after, nearly

88.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
b)
Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.
c)
"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.
d)
Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.
89.
Choose the sentence with correct quotations and punctuation.
a)
 "rhonda said i love dogs?"
b)
 Rhonda said,  "i love dogs"
c)
 Rhonda said, "I love dogs."
90.
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"
b)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker."
c)
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!
d)
Polly shouted! "I want a cracker!"
91.
Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?
a)
Kelly said Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
b)
Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
c)
"Kelly said, " Kim wants to play inside, not outside.
d)
Kelly said, "Kim wants to play inside, not outside."
92.
Choose the correct sentence:
a)
"Could you help me with the wrapping," my mom began, "and also with baking the birthday cake?"
b)
"Could you help me with the wrapping," my mom began, "and also with baking the birthday cake"?
c)
"Could you help me with the wrapping," My mom began, "and also with baking the birthday cake?"
d)
"Could you help me with the wrapping," my mom began, "And also with baking the birthday cake?"
93.
 Drake asked, "What kind of music______
a)
do you like.
b)
do you like?
c)
 do you like"?
d)
do you like?"
94.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Bob asked "What do you want for Christmas?"
b)
Bob asked, "What do you want for Christmas?"
c)
Bob asked, "what do you want for Christmas?"
d)
Bob asked, What do you want for Christmas?"
95.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Larry replied I want a toy car."
b)
Larry replied, "i want a toy car."
c)
Larry replied, "I want a toy car."
d)
Larry replied, "I want a toy car". 
96.
A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots      ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.
a)
period
b)
comma
c)
dash
d)
ellipsis
97.
An ellipsis is used to ___.
a)
shorten a quoted passage by omitting  words or phrases
b)
pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence
c)
indicate an incomplete thought
d)
all answers are correct
98.
Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  
a)
“I can't stand . . . Olive."
b)
“I can’t stand that . . . girl." 
c)
“I can’t stand          that girl . . ."
d)
“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”
99.
A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?
a)
A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."
b)
A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."
c)
A  critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."
d)
A critic wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."
100.
Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?
A. If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
B. I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
C. She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!
a)
A and C
b)
just B
c)
none of them
d)
all of them
101.

Which is not something that an ellipsis (...) is used to indicate?

a)

quotation from books, speeches, and newspaper

b)

an unfinished thought

c)

omitted text from a quotation

d)

a rhetorical question

102.

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness." What do the ellipses indicate?

a)

quotation

b)

an unfinished thought

c)

omitted text from a quotation

103.
Identify the simile
a)
I like apples.
b)
Apples taste sweet.
c)
You're the apple of my eye.
d)
This apple is as sweet as candy.
104.
Identify the metaphor
a)
My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
b)
My heart is a muscle.
c)
My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.
d)
My heart is like a muscle.
105.
A simile.....
a)
says that something actually is something else.
b)
compares two unlike things using the words like or as
c)
compares two similar things using the words like or as
d)
represents a person, an animal, an thing, or an idea.
106.
 Dayren had anger bottled up inside
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
107.
Toa is as brave as a strong chicken
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
108.
Nikka is the light of my life
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
109.
Time is money!
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
110.
Fluffy is a lion at heart.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
111.
Sandy's soft voice was like music to my ears.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
112.
His anger was as hot as a burning ember.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
113.
America is a melting pot of all different cultures.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
114.
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get!
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
115.
“Food?”  Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
116.
If seen from above the factory, the workers would have looked like clock parts.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
117.
Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
118.
Words are the weapons with which we wound.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
119.
What does Inference mean?
a)
finding details in a story
b)
Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea
c)
Giving a reason for your answer
d)
Using what I know
120.
Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it!  He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?
a)
Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.
b)
Sam will be kicked off of the team.
c)
Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.
d)
Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.
121.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
122.
When Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?
a)
Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.
b)
Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.
c)
Not wrap the presents.
d)
Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.
123.
When Sierra stepped up to the podium, she was still nervous. Her palms were sweating and her voice sounded strange as it was projected to the entire auditorium, but she knew she wasn't alone. She waited impatiently while Dave said his piece and the crowded cheered.
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-
a)
Sierra is more nervous than Dave.
b)
Sierra & Dave are having a debate.
c)
Dave will use Sierra's nerves to his advantage.
d)
Sierra is a bad public speaker.
124.
Next, choose your float base. A float base must have two or four wheels. Usually, a low-boy or hay trailer is used for a base and is pulled by a truck. Your best bet is to rent or borrow a base. Remember the most important thing: do not put flammable decorations near the exhaust pipes.
Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-
a)
These directions are part of a manual for building a parade float.
b)
These directions were put in place because someone caught something on fire.
c)
Parades are good way for people to get involved.
d)
Most people do not know how to build a float without help.
125.
Daylight Savings time refers to the practice of setting our clocks an hour forward in the spring and back in the fall to maximize the amount of sunshine during our waking hours. Ben Franklin came up with the plan to "save" daylight by turning the clocks an hour ahead, thus bring our waking hours into closer harmony with daylight.
What may the read conclude about Ben Franklin?
a)
He liked to make people sleepy.
b)
He is hated for his daylight savings idea.
c)
He wanted people to increase their productivity.
d)
He owned many clocks.
126.
Water from California’s northern mountains is pumped south along a 400-mile canal through the farming communities of the Central Valley. Not only is this canal system a marvel of modern engineering, its water fuels the state’s economic engine. In 2006, these farms produced $31 billion-worth of food and fiber, more than any other state. By contrast, world-wide ticket sales of Hollywood movies, a more famous export of California, totaled $25 billion that year.
What inference can the reader make from this paragraph?
a)
The author thinks it is more important to eat than go to movies.
b)
Water is a precious resource and shouldn't be wasted on making movies.
c)
The writer thinks moving water to the Central Valley is a good investment.
d)
The movie industry is more important to California than farming.
127.
The launch of the space shuttle Atlantis has been postponed while NASA evaluates a problem with the new robot arm on space station Alpha. The arm will be used to carry out the installation of a new U.S.-built airlock on the space station.

What can you infer from this paragraph? 
a)
The robot space arm is critical to the space shuttle's mission.
b)
The robot arm was poorly constructed.
c)
The space shuttle experiences frequent launch delays.
d)
The space program is very expensive.
128.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a preacher and a civil rights leader. He was born in 1929 and died in 1968. In 1963, he organized the March on Washington, which brought more than 200,000 people together. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
 In 1968, he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, by an assassin's bullet on the balcony of the motel where he was staying. James Earl Ray was convicted of his murder.

Which of the following can you infer from the passage above? 
a)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a major political figure in the 1960s.
b)
James Earl Ray was a racist man.
c)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great public speaker.
d)
Memphis, Tennessee is an extremely dangerous city.
129.
Chip grabbed a bagel on his way out the door. "See you this afternoon," he yelled to his dad, who was getting ready to go to work.
 "Got everything you need?" his dad asked.   "Yep, it's all in here," Chip said, pointing to his backpack.   "Good luck on that English test," his dad said.   "I'll need it!"
Where is Chip going? 
a)
to his friend's house
b)
to band practice
c)
to school
d)
to the library
130.
I love to go into my sister's room. On her shelf she has shiny trophies—gold and silver, tall and short, skinny and wide. All of the trophies have athletes on top swinging golf clubs. My favorite trophy is one that is as tall as my arm is long. "City Champion 2001" it says on its engraved front. It is beautiful and impressive!
What inference can the reader draw based on the information in the passage? 
a)
The person relating the passage is a younger sister.
b)
The sister is a very good golfer.
c)
The person relating the passage plays golf also.
d)
The sister is a professional golfer.

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