WorksheetsMC Quizizz Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
Dear Ms. Langston,
Ever since I hit your car in the parking lot last week, I've felt really bad. I know that my accident inconvenienced you and ruined your plans for a vacation. I hope that you can forgive me. From now on, I promise to be more careful when driving through a busy parking lot. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.
What is the tone of the letter?
A. affectionate
irreverent
scornful
apologetic
A Boy with Dreams
by A. Gautam
Willy waited every night to wake up and turn into Batman.
He had the jaw that looked intimidating in a cowl,
and the perfect chin with a hint of toughness—
full lips—an embodiment of strength.
But he had the eyes of a poet—searching meaning,
and looking beyond what is seen.
When he looked at the city from his balcony,
he was learning to swim in the world—
growing up to be a man was tougher than it seemed.
He was a boy with dreams.
He wanted wings.
Which statement best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It's a persuasive selection on how to sleep and dream.
B. It's an entertaining piece about a young boy's dreams.
C. It's an instructive work on how to live and dream big.
D. It's an informative article about a confused dreamer.
Want to stay healthy and help the Earth at the same time? On August 1, Trekkers will release the Ergo-Pack, an ergonomically designed backpack made from 100% recycled material. According to Trekkers' president Tamara Osteen, "At Trekkers, we are all about keeping kids healthy. That is why we are excited to release this one-of-a-kind product that kids will love. The Ergo-Pack will protect them while protecting the Earth.“ Osteen says that the Ergo-Pack was designed to answer an ongoing complaint of many parents—heavy backpacks causing severe back pain in children of all ages. The Ergo-Pack is specially designed to pull the weight off of the child's back by evenly distributing it so excess pressure is not put on the lower back and spine, which can cause pain and injury.
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this passage?
A. It entertains readers with a story about helping the environment.
B. It informs readers about the process of making the Ergo-Pack.
C. It persuades readers to learn how to protect their backs.
D. It advertises a product made by a luggage company to readers.
The fact is, teenagers who are still growing need 9 or 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night. Do most children get that much? It's highly unlikely. In the United States alone, an estimated 30% to 40% don't get adequate sleep. Most teenagers try to stay up later than they're allowed—to watch a favorite TV show or chat online. Parents often give in to the teenager's plea, and the cycle begins. The teen goes to sleep progressively later every night, and pretty soon, he or she is sleep deprived.
How does the underlined sentence help to advance the author's point of view?
A. The statistic makes it clear that most kids in the United States get plenty of sleep.
B. The statistic gives weight to the author's claim that kids don't get enough sleep.
C. The statistic is meant to show that sleep deprivation only affects a few people.
D. The statistic compares kids in the United States to those in other countries.
ripple by Carl Sandburg
Once when I saw a cripple
Gasping slowly his last days with the white plague,
Looking from hollow eyes, calling for air,
Desperately gesturing with wasted hands
In the dark and dust of a house down in a slum,
I said to myself
I would rather have been a tall sunflower
Living in a country garden
Lifting a golden-brown face to the summer,
Rain-washed and dew-misted,
Mixed with the poppies and ranking hollyhocks,
And wonderingly watching night after night
The clear silent processionals of stars.
Which statement best describes the main theme of the poem?
A. Escape in nature's beauty.
B. Pity the unfortunate.
C. Take care of the disabled.
D. Life is like a sunflower.
Dear Editor,
Yesterday, the local Toll Road Committee decided to raise the cost of the toll roads by 35 percent. A toll that used to cost $1.50 will now cost $2.03. The Committee claims to need the money because of budget troubles. I just want to be clear that I don't believe them for a minute. This is nothing but a greedy move by the Committee. Their budget problems are their own fault. If they eliminated wasteful spending, then they wouldn't need to raise the tolls.
The tone of this passage can be best described as
A. disdainful.
B. sentimental.
C. affectionate.
D. apologetic.
As principal of Westbank Senior High School, I certify that these seniors have met all of the requirements set forth by the Oceanview County Public Schools and the State of Florida. By the power vested in me, I hereby declare the Class of 2011 to be graduates of Westbank Senior High School.
Which phrase most strongly illustrates the formal tone of the statement?
A. the State of Florida
B. I hereby declare
C. As principal of Westbank Senior High School
D. have met all of the requirements
Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a quotation?
The doctor emphasized the negative effects of calcium deficiency: “When we do not get enough calcium in our diets or from supplements, the long term effects can include high blood pressure.”
One of the most famous quotes from Henry’s speech is: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Our new class president said: “I promise I have not mislead you in my goals to improve the school.”
Aunt Polly reveals her thoughts on discipline when she says: “Spare the rod and spoil the child.”
Some networks allow you to download, or share, copyrighted music free of charge. For some, this seems like a great idea. Why go all the way down to the local CD store when you can get the same music online with just a few clicks around the Web? One would be wise, however, not to fall into this trap. Stealing is stealing, whether you are shoplifting a CD from a store, or stealing music from an online site. Don’t you become one of the unfortunate. Breaking piracy laws can get you into serious trouble. Just as important, if you respect these artists enough to listen to their music, you should respect them enough not to steal from them.
Which statement best shows that the author is trying to persuade the reader?
A."For some, this seems like a great idea."
B. "Most sites where this activity takes place do so without the permission of the musicians and record labels who have worked hard to create the songs."
Just as important, if you respect these artists enough to listen to their music, you should respect them enough not to steal from them.
Don’t you become one of the unfortunate.
Solo Spring –by Patricia Clements
Staring out my kitchen window
I view the ageless, golden sun,
sky spotted with heavenly clouds,
trees reaching tall and proud with
tender, emerald shoots of spring leaves.
Daffodils poke through the ground
announcing spring’s arrival;
they look like gentle soldiers
evenly rowed up
their saffron bells calling to me.
Fat-gutted robins parade around
the dripping, dew-dampened lawn,
tearing pink-gray worms
from safe shelter,
chirping salutations to friends
who wintered elsewhere.
Spring beckons me,
entices me into its intimate embrace.
Though my eyes rest on this eternal wonder,
I know you’re gone,
and nothing is the same,
now that it’s different.
What is the central irony of the poem?
A. Springtime cannot “beckon" or "entice" a person.
B. The narrator's ending comes at springtime's beginning.
C.Robins are not people and cannot speak to friends.
D.Daffodils grow in the spring, but they cannot announce it.
Solo Spring –by Patricia Clements
Staring out my kitchen window
I view the ageless, golden sun,
sky spotted with heavenly clouds,
trees reaching tall and proud with
tender, emerald shoots of spring leaves.
Daffodils poke through the ground
announcing spring’s arrival;
they look like gentle soldiers
evenly rowed up
their saffron bells calling to me.
Fat-gutted robins parade around
the dripping, dew-dampened lawn,
tearing pink-gray worms
from safe shelter,
chirping salutations to friends
who wintered elsewhere.
Spring beckons me,
entices me into its intimate embrace.
Though my eyes rest on this eternal wonder,
I know you’re gone,
and nothing is the same,
now that it’s different.
The reader can conclude that the speaker
A. picks bouquets of flowers.
B. plans to walk outside.
C. has lost a loved one.
D. talks to the birds.
Because the football team has won three state championships over the past five years, attendance at the games has gone up more than 200 percent. (14) Our current stadium was built in 1984. (15) It does not have the capacity to hold that many attendees. (16) Tearing down the current stadium to build a new expensive one is not the right solution to the problem.
What is the best way to combine sentences 14 and 15?
A. Our current stadium was built in 1984, and our current stadium does not have the capacity to hold that many attendees.
B. Our current stadium was built in 1984; but it does not have the capacity to hold that many attendees.
C. Our current stadium was built in 1984, it does not have the capacity to hold that many attendees.
D. Our current stadium, built in 1984, does not have the capacity to hold that many attendees.
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it, as a final resting place for those who died here, that the nation might live.
In context of the speech, why does Lincoln begin with a reference to the nation's founding?
A. to honor the nation's founders
B. to condemn the South for seceding
C. to express doubt about preserving the nation
D. to emphasize the significance of the Civil War
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it, as a final resting place for those who died here, that the nation might live.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the speech?
A. to minimize the severity of the war
B. to applaud America's accomplishments
C. to express reverence for the lost soldiers
D. to argue for the reasons behind the war
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln
Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it, as a final resting place for those who died here, that the nation might live.
Which of the following best describes the mood of the speech?
A. sacred
B. sensitive
C. forlorn
D. solemn
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
A. held over boiling water
B. very old
C. unable to chew gum
D. greatly admired
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?
A. something that causes physical pain
B. an early flag
C. skirts that did not cover ankles
D. the right to vote
Solo Spring –by Patricia Clements
Staring out my kitchen window
I view the ageless, golden sun,
sky spotted with heavenly clouds,
trees reaching tall and proud with
tender, emerald shoots of spring leaves.
Daffodils poke through the ground
announcing spring’s arrival;
they look like gentle soldiers
evenly rowed up
their saffron bells calling to me.
Fat-gutted robins parade around
the dripping, dew-dampened lawn,
tearing pink-gray worms
from safe shelter,
chirping salutations to friends
who wintered elsewhere.
Spring beckons me,
entices me into its intimate embrace.
Though my eyes rest on this eternal wonder,
I know you’re gone,
and nothing is the same,
now that it’s different.
Which of the following statements best describes the theme of the poem?
A. All people feel pain during the springtime.
B. The world is a better place during the spring.
C. Springtime's arrival makes lost love less painful.
D. Lost love changes a person's view of the world.
Answer the following question based on this paragraph:
(1) Everyone has wants and needs that cost money. (2) Some people want the independence that comes with having a car, and some want the latest technology or the newest fashions. (3) Others need to help with the family finances. (4) Working during the school year might sound impossible because of school work and other activities. (5) Additionally, most students have three months without school, during which they could work. (6) Yet, since 1990, the number of teens with summer jobs has steadily declined year after year. (7) This means teens are not earning money for themselves and are not learning important life skills. (8) I plan to get a job this summer.
Justine has not effectively stated the position she is taking int his paper. Which of the following could best replace sentence 8 and provide a stronger position statement for Justine's paper?
Don't you think so?
I am troubled that more students do not wok during the summer.
Some students think summer is about recovering from the stress of the school year.
I believe more teens should spend their summers working to earn money and secure their futures.
Use the following sentences to answer the question.
(21) Working outside builds physical skills and exposes teens to a different kind of work environment than working indoors does. (22) Since adults spend much of their lives at work, knowing this will always be valuable.
Justine wants to use a more appropriate word than this in sentence 22. Which phrase could best replace the word this?
how to work outside
about different work situations
where to find a job
what is common for teens
Use the following sentences to answer the question.
(23) A summer job also gives teens a chance to learn responsibility. (24) Suppose your school offers a trip to Rome during spring break. (25) You want to go, but your parents aren't convinced you are mature enough to travel without them. (26) What better way to prove to them that you can handle the trip than by taking a summer job? (27) A worker has to be on time, do everything that is asked, and even find more work if the workday is slow.
Justine whats to add the following idea to sentences 23-27.
You can earn money for the trip while establishing that you are mature and responsible.
Re-read the paragraph carefully. What is the most effective place to add this sentence?
Before sentence 23
After sentence 24
Before sentence 26
After sentence 27
What is the most effective way to combine the following sentences:
Look through an image gallery of deep-sea creatures. You might think you are looking at stills for a science fiction film.
Look thought an image gallery of deep-sea creatures, you might think you are looking at stills from a science fiction film.
When you look through an image gallery of deep-sea creature, you might think you are looking at stills from a science fiction film.
Looking through an image gallery, you might think deep-sea creatures are looking at stills from a science fiction film.
An image gallery of deep-sea creatures, when looked through by you, might make you think you are looking at stills from a science fiction film.
What change should be made in the following sentence:
On the morning of our first agility trial, as we made the long drive to the fairground, I sat in the backseat with Gidget, petting her and remembering all the time we have spent preparing for this day.
change morning to Morning
Change sat to set
Change have spent to had spent
Insert a comma after preparing
If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should
Leave it blank,
it won't count against me
Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess
Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn about the passage?
Why we can taste only sweet things.
that we taste through our nose
Taste buds are found in different places.
This author belives that:
