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8th Grade Language Arts Pre-Test

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

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Class
Date
1.
IDENTIFY THE GERUND(S) 
Blowing bubbles on a windy day is a fun activity for children.
a)
bubbles
b)
activity
c)
blowing
d)
children
2.

Scampering down the street, the cat ran from the large dog chasing it.

What type of verbal phrase is this?

a)

Participial phrase

b)

Infinitive phrase

c)

Gerund phrase

3.

To sleep is all I want to do over Spring Break.

The 2 underlined phrases are what type of verbal?

a)

Participle

b)

Infinitve

c)

Gerund

4.

Gerunds always act like what?

a)

nouns

b)

adjectives

c)

adverbs

d)

all three

5.
Identify the participle(s).
Enjoying her victory, Monica jumped around wildly and threw her arms up in celebration.
a)
Enjoying
b)
Enjoying, jumped
c)
Enjoying, threw
d)
Enjoying, jumped, threw
6.

What is a participle?

a)

verb pretending to be a noun

b)

verb pretending to be an adjective

c)

noun pretending to be a noun

d)

adjective pretending to be a verb

7.

Participles and Infinitives are both verbals. This means they are formed from what part of speech?

a)

Nouns

b)

Verbs

c)

Adjectives

d)

Adverbs

8.

Infinitives can function as what part of speech?

a)

Nouns

b)

Adjectives

c)

Adverbs

d)

All of the above

9.
Find the infinitive in each sentence.
To conquer Mt. Everest is my goal. 
a)
To conquer
b)
Mt. Everest
c)
is my goal. 
10.
Active or Passive?
I hate homework.
a)
active
b)
passive
11.
Active or Passive?
The game will be canceled if not enough players show up.
a)
active
b)
passive
12.
Make an active voice
The presents were delivered to our home by Santa and Rudolph.
a)
Santa and Rudolph deliver the presents to our home.
b)
Santa and Rudolph delivered the presents to our home.
c)
Santa and Rudolph have delivered the presents to our home.
d)
Santa and Rudolph had delivered the presents to our home.
13.

If I were an astronaut, I would go to to Mars.

a)

Subjunctive

b)

conditional

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

14.

Go to your room.

a)

subjunctive

b)

conditional

c)

interrogative

d)

imperative

e)

indicative

15.

I will win the election if I get enough votes.

a)

subjunctive

b)

conditonal

c)

interrogative

d)

imperative

e)

indicative

16.

Can we go to the movies today?

a)

subjunctive

b)

conditional

c)

interrogative

d)

imperative

e)

indicative

17.
Jimmy (to call) last night. 
a)
was calling 
b)
called 
c)
calls 
18.
I (work)  for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!
a)
work 
b)
worked 
c)
have worked 
19.
 Sharon (love)  to travel. She (go)  abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.
a)
loved, went 
b)
loves, goes
c)
love, go
d)
loves, went 
20.

Find the Verb or Verb Phrase in the following sentence:

They have been shopping all day!

a)

they

b)

have

c)

have been

d)

have been shopping

21.

Is this sentence written correctly?

Anne-Marie and Clark haven't seen my new bike yet.

a)

Yes

b)

No

22.

Is this sentence written correctly?

There are an board of trustees that votes regularly on a variety of issues.

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
a)
I took Angie, the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
b)
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
c)
I took Angie the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
d)
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie, last night.
24.
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
a)
Jeremy, and I, have had our share of arguments.
b)
Jeremy and I, have had our share of arguments.
c)
Jeremy and I have had our share of arguments.
d)
Jeremy and I have had, our share of arguments.
25.
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
a)
She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year.
b)
She left Albany New York on January 18, of that year.
c)
She left Albany New York, on January  18 of that year.
d)
She left Albany New York, on January 18, of that year.
26.
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
a)
Although, you may be right I cannot take your word for it.
b)
Although, you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.
c)
Although you may be right I cannot take your word for it. 
d)
Although you may be right, I cannot take your word for it.
27.
Where does the semicolon go?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
Dad;
b)
bald;
c)
getting;
d)
hair;
28.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
b)
I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
29.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats. 
30.
What goes in the blank? 
"You can choose to view something as test or as a problem ___ or as a challenge," Marie told me. "It's your choice."
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
31.
What goes in the blank? 
 
Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London___ she is best known for her award-winning novel White Teeth.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
32.
What goes in the blank? 
Chicago, Illinois, has been home to several notable American writers ___ Sandra Cisneros, Gwendolyn Brooks, Floyd Dell, Scott Turow, Carl Sandburg, and Shel Silverstein.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
33.

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

a)

comma

b)

dash

c)

ellipsis

34.

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

a)

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.

b)

If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

35.

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to separate commas?

a)

All four of them—Bob — Jeffrey— Jason — Brett—did well in college.

b)

All four — of them Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

c)

All four of them—Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

36.

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)

ellipsis

37.
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
38.

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."

39.
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
40.
Which word is possessive?
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
41.
Which word is possessive?
a)
its
b)
it's
42.
_______ are many opinions about ______ the best soccer player in the world.
a)
there, who's
b)
their, whose
c)
there, whose
d)
they're, who's
43.
I grabbed the answer keys and ran toward the principal's / principle's office.
a)
principal's
b)
principle's
44.

I'll _______________ no money from that cheapskate.

a)

accept

b)

except

45.
Directions: Choose the correct word in parentheses.

A smile could (affect/effect)  how they treat you. 
a)
affect
b)
effect
46.
What does the word "denotation" mean?
a)
The dictionary definition of a word.
b)
The way a word makes you feel.
c)
The word choice of the author.
d)
An explosion.
47.
What does the word "connotation" mean?
a)
The dictionary definition of a word.
b)
The way a word makes you feel.
c)
The word choice of the author.
d)
A connection between two different words.
48.
Choose the word with the negative connotation.
a)
chat
b)
gossip
c)
news
d)
report
49.
Which of the following words has the strongest connotations about being cold?
a)
cool
b)
chill
c)
wintery
d)
frigid
50.
Why do these things always happen to me?, Brad wondered. First, my boss dumps a huge project on my desk and wants it done by yesterday. Then, of course, I leave my wallet on the bus.
_
Which word in the above passage gives it the connotation of self-pity?
a)
wondered
b)
dumps
c)
reminds
d)
leave
51.
swimming : fish :: flying :________
a)
whales
b)
babies
c)
birds
d)
cars
52.

small : little :: quiet : _______

a)

behave

b)

noisy

c)

silent

d)

sly

53.
a part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up if one or more sentences
a)
autograph
b)
graffiti
c)
graphite
d)
paragraph
54.
Choose the antonym for the vocabulary word.
telegraph
a)
distance
b)
keep quiet
c)
signal
d)
announce
55.
Read each sentence and choose the word that best fits the sentence.
Instead of following a schedule, the broken bell rang at ____ intervals. 
a)
irrational
b)
irregular
c)
irrelevant
d)
nonexistent
56.

Is this an example of verbal irony?


You got straight A's on your report card? I'm so disappointed.

a)

Yes

b)

No

57.
A man looked out of the window to see the storm intensify. He turned to his friend and said “Wonderful weather we’re having!”
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
58.
What is a Pun?
a)
Words that sound the same but are spelled different 
b)
Play on words: a joke 
c)
An idiom 
d)
Pickle and onion mix
59.
Is this a pun?
a)
No 
b)
I don't know 
c)
Yes
d)
Maybe
60.
An INFERENCE is...
a)
A logical conclusion
b)
A guess based on evidence
c)
Both
61.
To make good inferences you need to...
a)
read fast
b)
pay attention to details
c)
look up every unfamiliar word
d)
pick your nose
62.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” 
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.
63.
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?
a)
Hudson is an auto mechanic.
b)
Hudson enjoys his job.
c)
Hudson works as a plumber.
d)
Hudson is a car salesman.
64.

Implicit means

a)

figurative language

b)

easy to spot

c)

immediately understandable

d)

not directly stated.

65.

Explicit means

a)

not directly said.

b)

figurative language.

c)

directly said.

d)

below the surface.

66.

The ice above the water is a metaphor for the _________________ meaning of a work.

a)

implicit

b)

explicit

c)

tacit

d)

ambiguous

67.

The ice BELOW the water is a metaphor for the _________________ meaning of a work.

a)

implicit

b)

explicit

c)

direct

d)

ambiguous

68.
You are at the dentist's office to get a filling. There are many children of all ages waiting their turn to see the dentist. That same little girl you saw at the grocery store is sitting on her mother's lap screaming her head off just like she did in the candy aisle. No matter what the mother does to try and calm her, she will not stop screaming.
a)
The little girl is still angry about not getting the candy.
b)
The little girl has an tooth ache. 
c)
The little girl is scared because she is there to get a filling.
d)
There are not enough clues to draw a conclusion.
69.

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..

What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her Keys

b)

Her Car

c)

Her Cat

d)

Her Smoothie

70.
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?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
71.
Though forks were first used in China thousands of years ago, it took a long time for them to make their way to what is now the United States. 
Ancient Greeks began using forks after the Chinese. However, they did not use forks for eating. They used them for serving food. From Greece, forks moved to the Roman Empire. Romans first used long forks for cooking and serving. By the 300s, they began using table forks to feed themselves. 
The table fork spread from there to what is now the Middle East and Turkey, before arriving in Italy and becoming popular in the 1000s. It stayed popular in southern Europe, but was not used much in northern Europe until it first became popular in France and Spain in the 1700s. 
The table fork arrived in England from France before making its way to the North American colonies, where it first became popular shortly before the American Revolution.
a)
The fork changed after arriving in the Roman Empire.
b)
Roman forks were longer than Greek and Chinese forks.
72.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

a)

What the text is MOSTLY about.

b)

A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.

c)

The type of CONFLICT used throughout a text.

d)

The meaning of an unknown word/phrase.

73.

What is a theme?

a)

a story line

b)

the topic/subject

c)

a universal truth about life and people

d)

the time and place of an event

74.

Unlike the topic of literature, a theme ...

a)

can be expressed in one word

b)

always shows the setting

c)

is always stated directly in the text

d)

cannot be just one word

75.
You can often infer the theme of a piece of literature by ...
a)
evaluating how a character has changed
b)
sharing a character's experience
c)
determining how the conflict has resolved
d)
ALL of the above
76.
Themes are universal because ...
a)
all humans share common experiences
b)
authors add them to make the writing meaningful
c)
the entire universe enjoys them
d)
the stories go on forever
77.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

a)

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

b)

The little boy lied to his mother.

c)

With hard work, you can accomplish anything.

d)

You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

78.
A summary needs to be ______, or free of personal opinions
a)
Objective
b)
Subjective
79.

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

b)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

c)

Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

80.
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 
a)
The American Falls is 167 feet high
b)
The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high
c)
Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America
d)
It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
81.

What are supporting details?

a)

Useless

b)

Details from the text that tell you how the character is feeling

c)

Details about the text that tell you about the setting

d)

Details from the text that develop the main idea

82.
What is tone in writing?
a)
The reader's attitude toward the subject.
b)
The author's attitude toward the subject.
c)
The reader's feelings about the subject.
d)
The sound that comes from a piano when you press a key. 
83.
The definition of mood is 
a)
the overall feelings or emotions in the writer.
b)
revising your writing so that it is free of errors.
c)
overall feelings or emotions that are created in the reader. 
d)
working with a partner to check your writing. 
84.
Which word indicates a tone of happiness to the following sentence:
Bouncing into the room, she lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she told about her fiance and their wedding plans.
a)
vicinity
b)
wedding
c)
joyful
85.
Identify the mood of the following sentence:
She huddled in the corner, clutching her tattered blanket and shaking convulsively, as she feverishly searched the room for the unknown dangers that awaited her.
a)
fanciful
b)
suspenseful
c)
melancholy
86.
'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is an example of:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
87.
This term means to use a strong exaggeration:
a)
personification
b)
idiom
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
hyperbole
88.
'That test was a breeze!' is an example of:
a)
personification
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
idiom
89.
Silly Sally swam so smoothly' is an example of:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
idiom
90.
'How sweet the sobbing violin!' is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
91.
"Silver bells!... How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle in the icy air of night." This sentence includes what figurative language device? 
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Onomatopoeia 
92.
“What would you do if you could fly?" Mrs. V asks as she glances from the bird to me.
"Is that on the quiz?" I ask, grinning as I type.
"I think we've studied just about everything else." Mrs. V chuckles.
"I'd be scared to let go," I type.
"Afraid you'd fall?" she asks.
"No. Afraid it would feel so good, I'd just fly away.”
― Sharon M. Draper, Out of My Mind
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
93.
"Leslie sat in front of Paul. She had two long, brown pigtails that reached all the way down to her waist. Paul saw those pigtails, and a terrible urge came over him. He wanted to pull a pigtail. He wanted to wrap his fist around it, feel the hair between his fingers, and just yank." Sideways Stories From Wayside School, Louis Sachar
a)
First Person
b)
Second Person
c)
Third Person Limited
d)
Third Person Omniscient
94.

"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"

The author's point of view in this passage is ..

a)

positive feeling about spring break

b)

negative feeling about spring break

c)

has no opinion about spring break

d)

doesn't care about spring break

95.

What is a claim?

a)

a main detail

b)

the writer 's opinion

c)

the central opinion that writer expects to prove in an argument

d)

writer's central position/stance on a topic

96.

In order to write an effective claim or thesis, a writer must

a)

establish two sides to an argument

b)

establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

c)

establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

d)

establish a issue or problem and express an opinion for or against and support it with reasons

97.

If evidence is not sufficient, there won't be enough support for the claim and the argument falls down.

a)

true

b)

false

98.

The purpose of argument writing is to...

a)

entertain

b)

inform

c)

persuade

99.
The rain barrel was about 40” tall and could hold more than fifty gallons of water. It was reddish-brown in color, similar to the color of adobe. The top was sloped into a narrow opening and a spigot protruded near the bottom where a hose could be attached.
a)
inform
b)
describe
c)
entertain
d)
explain
100.
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
101.
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
102.
Character traits are adjectives that describe the qualities of a character. 
Read the following passage from a story: 
Mercy snorted. She should have known better than to challenge Victoria. Of all Mercy's friends, Victoria talked loudest, ran fastest, and took the most risks. She bragged about the time she convinced her older brothers to spend a weekend building her a fort. Mercy liked to call Victoria "Buster". "Because you are always busting things up," she laughed. Victoria wore the nickname with pride. 
Based on the passage, which of the following is one of Victoria's traits?
a)
forgetful
b)
confused
c)
bold
d)
shy
103.
Which one of these is an internal conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
104.
Tammy started the school year telling her family she was going to do her best ever. She was going to get A's in all her classes and participate in clubs and activities. She joined cross country, but thought it was too hot and quit. She begged to join the volleyball team, but when she was told no she got angry and stopped doing her homework. Things started to look up when she joined the debate club. However, Tammy missed the first two debate meets on Saturdays because she wanted to sleep in on the weekends. She was then kicked off the team. At the end of the first semester she had all C's. 
Who is the antagonist in this story?
a)
Tammy
b)
The volleyball coach
c)
The August heat
d)
the debate club
105.
Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby deserted island. Has he looked around her realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself from the extreme conditions and find food and water.
What type of conflict is this?
a)
character vs. society
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. self
d)
character vs. character
106.
Andre's tiny sailboat capsized, but he was able to swim to a nearby desert island. Has he looked around her realized he would need to find a way to protect his body and skin extreme heat and sun. He also needed fresh water and something to eat. He knew he wouldn't make it very long if he couldn't shelter himself and find food and water.
Which of these BEST describes the conflict in this story?
a)
Andre's sailboat is not covered by insurance
b)
Andre capsized his boat because he fell asleep
c)
Andre must find a way to survive on the deserted island until someone rescues him
d)
Andre wishes he would've gone on a hiking trip instead
107.
Which is an example of DIRECT characterization?
a)
Molly giggled and blushed when Maxwell waved at her in the hallway.
b)
She was always staring at the window daydreaming about Maxwell.
c)
Maxwell was 15-years-old and a freshman in high school.
d)
He often wore his letter man jacket even when it was hot outside. 
108.
Ulysses spent all of his free time reading books and felt that he was very intelligent. One day a nice student from his class asked him if he wanted to go sledding and Ulysses responded, “I’ve read about sledding in books, and it sounds miserable. No, thank you.” On another day, a different friendly student asked Ulysses if he wanted to go out for hot dogs after school. Ulysses responded, “I’ve read that hot dogs are filled with rat parts and pig bellies. No, thank you.” Nobody asked Ulysses to hang out again, but he did read about friends in his books.  
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Do not judge a book by it's cover
b)
Money can't buy happiness
c)
If at first you don't succeed, try again. 
d)
Learning from books is not a substitute for real life experience, etc. 
109.
The resolution of the story takes place when
a)
the conflict starts to build
b)
the reader is introduced to the main characters
c)
when things start to fall into place for the characters
d)
when the story comes to a reasonable end
110.

Which is important to setting?

a)

WHERE a story takes place

b)

WHEN a story takes place

c)

Both where AND when

111.
"The river, reflecting the clear blue of the sky, glistened and sparkled as it flowed noiselessly on."
What is the mood of this sentence?
a)
sad
b)
happy
c)
river
d)
calm
112.

What is the best tag for this dialogue?


"I just saw a mouse!" Ron _____. "Where did it go?"

a)

demanded

b)

shrieked

c)

said

d)

asked

113.

In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.

a)

generous

b)

kind

c)

stingy

d)

jealous

114.

In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has been beaten and stranded on the side of a road.

What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all over the sidewalk.

a)

a person who enjoys interacting with others

b)

a person who plays tricks on others

c)

a person who takes advantage of others

d)

a person who goes out of the way to help another

115.
Is this situation suspenseful? 
Cautiously, Darrell stepped farther out onto the ice-covered pond. 
a)
yes
b)
no
116.
What is the paragraph foreshadowing?
'Peter I don't think we should jump out of a plane like this.' Allison relax I'm the King and you're my general. What could go wrong? 
a)
Something goes wrong
b)
Nothing goes wrong
c)
Allison inherits the throne
d)
they jump off a plane
117.

The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred left of them in the wild.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Sequence

118.

I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequence

119.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
120.
Your teacher wants you to write a report about a natural disaster. Choose the correct order of the steps from the choices below:
A. Make a list of questions about your topic
B. Decide upon a topic
C. Find information on your topic
D. List what you already know
a)
A, B, C, D
b)
B, D, A, C
c)
D, A, C, B
d)
B, A, C, D
121.
You want to know more about the decision to build an airport in your city. Which of the following would be a primary source for this information?
a)
Position paper by the city planner
b)
City council minutes
c)
A newspaper article
d)
The airport's website
122.
You are doing a paper on the current research on climate change in Antarctica. Your database search on “climate change in Antarctica” returns too many results. Which of the following operators or filters is the best way to revise your search?
a)
Use the DATE filter
b)
Use the NOT operator
c)
Use the SOURCE filter
d)
Use the OR operator
123.

What is research?

a)

When you are given the answers

b)

When you use resources to find information

c)

When you copy someone else's work

d)

All of the above

124.

Why should you cite your resources?

a)

To give credit to the people created it

b)

To copy another person's work

c)

To use it as our own

d)

None of the above

125.
 If you find a great website as a source for your English project, which of the following is true? 
a)
You can copy and paste the text, but not the images, into your report
b)
You can't use any of the information on the site without permission 
c)
You can use information on the site as long as you cite it properly 
d)
You don't have to cite your source if you only use short quotations 

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