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ELA Review

Total questions: 181

Worksheet time: 3hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

a)

conflict

b)

main character

c)

topic

d)

theme

2.

The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

3.

Which type of point of view tells the story from the main character's perspective?

a)

Second person point of view

b)

First person point of view

c)

Third person point of view

d)

Third person omniscient

4.

"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Simile

5.

For what 3 purposes do authors write?

a)

enterain, inform, engage

b)

entertain, inform, contain

c)

inform, persuade, entertain

d)

inform, depict, retain

6.

The thief had ______ all of the expensive jewelry.

a)

taken

b)

took

c)

tooks

d)

token

7.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
a)
Be happy with what you have
b)
Friendship is the most important thing
c)
Do not travel
8.

The word "vacate" means what?

a)

to stay

b)

to leave

c)

to eat

d)

to stand

9.

A synonym for the word "jeopardy" would be ____

a)

Safety

b)

Comfort

c)

Danger

d)

Loneliness

10.

Choose the antonym for the word "superb"

a)

Terrible

b)

Awesome

c)

Magnificent

d)

Fantastic

11.

A story that is not true is _____

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fictional

c)

A poem

d)

A song

12.

A character who opposes the the main character of a story and is usually considered "the bad guy."

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

villianologist

d)

evilist

13.

The story's central turning point—the moment of peak tension or conflict— in a plot.

a)

resolution

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

falling action

14.

The exchange of spoken words between two or more characters

a)

conflict

b)

dialogue

c)

dialect

d)

monologue

15.

When Authors give hints about what might happen later in the story

a)

foreshadowing

b)

flashback

c)

falling action

d)

irony

16.

When two things are compared by saying that one thing is the other thing

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

idiom

d)

alliteration

17.

Which is an example of an onomatopoeia?

a)

buzz

b)

paint

c)

fluffly

d)

harangue

18.

What is central idea?

a)

What a story is about

b)

The lesson of the story

c)

How the characters behave

d)

Why things happen in a story

19.

The reason something happens and the result of it happening.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Author's Purpose

c)

Main Idea

d)

Plot Diagram

20.

Which is correct?

a)

enjoys working there

b)

enjoys working they're

21.

When summarizing a story you must include...

a)

Everything that happened

b)

The most significant information

c)

An Inference

d)

My background knowledge

22.
Summaries help me...
a)
understand what I'm reading
b)
write about what I read
c)
include the key points of a text
d)
all of the above
23.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.

The Summary of this passage is:

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

c)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

24.

First, next, then, last are all words that are used for what text structure

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Order & Sequence

25.

Finding similarities and differences between different breeds of dogs is an example of what kind of text structure?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Cause & Effect

26.

Analyzing text structure is one way to identify and author's purpose.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Writing an article to explain how using less plastic can help the environment is an example of...

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Description & Chronology

28.

For my science project I showed the _________ and _________ relationship between mixing baking soda and vinegar to mimic a volcanic explosion.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Description and Imagery

d)

Compare and Contrast

29.

One reason an author might use descriptive text structure is...

a)

To appeal to our feelings

b)

To educate you on a new or complicated topic

c)

To help you visualize what they are writing about

d)

All of the above

30.

Pictures, diagrams, graphs, and maps are all examples of graphics

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Point of view is a way of thinking or looking at something, who is telling a story

a)

True

b)

False

32.

"As the sun set it looked like an enormous basketball on the horizon." This metaphor is used to express

a)

How big the sun was

b)

That the sun was a basketball

c)

How orange the sun looked

d)

What time of day it was

33.
An obvious and impossible exaggeration is:
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
personification
34.
In this part of the plot, the setting, the main characters, and the central conflict are introduced.
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
35.
____________ is the series of events that make up a story. 
a)
Setting
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Plot
36.
Chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, main idea and details, compare and contrast, are all examples of ________________.
a)
text structures
b)
reading strategies
c)
nonfiction text
d)
plot stages
37.
The main character or hero 
a)
Antagonist
b)
Theme
c)
Climax
d)
Protagonist
38.

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

a)

flashback

b)

hyperbole

c)

foreshadow

d)

imagery

39.

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

a)

inference

b)

prediction

c)

guess

d)

summarize

40.

the feeling or emotion the reader gets when reading a passage

a)

mood

b)

expression

c)

impact

d)

effect

41.

In literature/articles, to "illustrate" means to...

(Example: how does the author illustrate the facts about immigration?)

a)

To show or represent

b)

To draw something

c)

To create something

d)

To believe something

42.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
43.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in cause and effect? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
44.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in problem and solution? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
45.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
46.
What is the correct order of plot sequence?
a)
rising action, conflict, climax, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, rising action, falling action, climax, resolution, conflict
c)
exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
exposition, resolution, conflict, rising action, falling action climax
47.
What is connotation?
a)
dictionary definition
b)
emotional connections; hidden meaning behind a word
c)
literal definition
d)
struggle between opposing forces
48.
All of these words mean generally the same thing. Which one has the most positive connotation?
a)
fragrance
b)
stench
c)
smell
d)
odor
49.
All of these words are synonyms. Which one has the most negative connotation?
a)
thrifty
b)
frugal
c)
stingy
d)
economical
50.

What is main idea?

a)

An important detail from the story

b)

The life lesson that you learn

c)

What the text is mostly about

d)

Your opinion about the text

51.

Seated on his golden throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.

What is the MAIN IDEA?

a)

King Midas had a heart of gold.

b)

King Midas sold lots of gold.

c)

King Midas loved gold.

d)

King Midas was a loving father.

52.

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.

What is the MAIN IDEA?

a)

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

b)

The piano is a string instrument.

c)

The piano is a popular instrument.

d)

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

53.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

54.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

55.
the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away
a)
hook
b)
thesis
c)
claim
d)
evidence
56.
Why do you need to cite information?
a)
to avoid plagiarism
b)
so that a paper is longer
c)
so that a paper takes more time to complete
d)
so someone else doesn't steal my work
57.

If the source is a book or article, what two pieces of information are put in the citation?

a)

author and page number

b)

author and book title

c)

book title and page number

d)

website title and author

58.
Select which in-text citation is PROPERLY DONE from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
59.

What is the word for the last sentence of each body paragraph AND the last paragraph of an essay?

a)

Counterclaim

b)

Conclusion

c)

Claim

d)

Captain America

60.

Check all that are MOOD

a)

Anger

b)

gloomy

c)

excitement

d)

sadness

61.

What is THEME?

a)

a moral

b)

a life lesson

c)

makes you have a feeling

d)

a message about life/human nature

62.

Which one is correct?

a)

"I love dots" (squyres).

b)

"on line learning is difficult" (squyres 2).

c)

"Water is good for you" (Squyres 2).

63.
The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic (PIE) 
a)
author's purpose
b)
central idea
c)
summary
d)
contribute
64.

Vivid and specific language that helps someone imagine a scene he/she didn't witness

a)

descriptive language

b)

theme

c)

connotation

d)

denotation

65.

What is the antecedent of the underline pronoun.


The sun is a medium-size star.

It is part of the Milky Way.

a)

star

b)

Milky Way

c)

sun

d)

is

66.

I have a dog name Fluffy. I taught her lots of tricks. When I tell her to, Fluffy will sit or lie down. She can also waive her paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Fluffy," she will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs they can do such amazing tricks.


What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

Fluffy is my dog.

b)

Fluffy can sit.

c)

Fluffy is very smart.

d)

Most dogs can't dance.

67.
What is a narrative?
a)
A story
b)
Poetry
c)
A biography
d)
A research project
68.
True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
70.
What is the purpose of a narrative?
a)
To give the reader information
b)
To persuade readers
c)
To tell a story
d)
To describe characters
71.

What are the five (5) senses?

a)

hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, tasting

b)

smelling, touching, tasting, sensing, breathing

c)

hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, looking

d)

hot, cold, warm, cool, lukewarm

72.
The author describes how the problem is solved.
a)
Falling Action
b)
Setting 
c)
Rising ACtion
d)
Conflict
73.
A concluding statement is important because
a)
It gives information
b)
It conveys thoughts and ideas
c)
It provides closure to the end of the story
d)
It supports analysis and reflection
74.

If a source lists no author,

a)

you cannot use it

b)

make one up

c)

start your citation with the title

d)

start your citation with the date

75.

What citation would I include for something written by Owen Martin on page 67?

a)

(Martin, O. 67).

b)

(Martin p.67).

c)

(Owen Martin, 67).

d)

(Martin 67).

76.
Where do you place the in text citation in your sentence? 
a)
wherever you want 
b)
at the end of your sentence
c)
in the middle of the sentence
d)
right next to the info you cited in the sentence
77.
What punctuation do you use to insert the in text citation? 
a)
parenthesis ()
b)
quotation marks " " 
c)
underlining __
d)
none 
78.
If you already mention the author's name, do you have to list it again in your in text citation? 
a)
Yes
b)
No 
c)
Maybe, depends on a weird circumstance 
79.
What happens if your source does not have a page number? Most websites do not after all! 
a)
Make up a page number 
b)
Put "NO PAGE NUMBER"
c)
leave it off 
d)
Make it Page 1 
80.
What happens if your source does not have an author listed? 
a)
Make one up
b)
Leave it off, putting the page number only
c)
Use the source title instead 
d)
Use your teacher's name 
81.

Smith, Snuffy. How to Go to College. Scribners, 2005. 234.


What from the citation goes inside these parenthesis?


According to Snuffy Smith, “The possibilities are endless” (________________).

a)

Smith 234

b)

Smith

c)

234

d)

How to Go to College

82.
College students often change their major several times before settling on an area of study. “The possibilities are endless” (234). 
Is this in text citation correct? 
a)
No, it needs the author's name
b)
Yes
83.
 How to Go to College explains that “[students] really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless” (________________). 
What goes inside the parenthesis?
a)
Author's last name and page number
b)
author's full name
c)
page number
d)
source title
84.

Smith, Snuffy. How to Go to College. Scribners, 2005. 234.

What from the citation goes inside these parenthesis?


How to Go to College explains that “[students] really have no idea what opportunities exist in the big wide world. The possibilities are endless” (________________).

a)

How to Go to College

b)

Smith 234

c)

Smith

d)

234

85.

The loud roar of the highway outside the window distracted __________ and his client.

a)

him

b)

he

86.

Is it true that Uncle Bob and _________ moved to Chicago?

a)

her

b)

she

87.

The guide gave __________ and the other couples life jackets to wear while on the water.

a)

we

b)

us

88.

__________ and their cousins have attended every football game this season.

a)

They

b)

Them

89.

You may not remember the event, but your father and __________ do.

a)

I

b)

me

90.

The teacher escorted __________ and Lily to the table.

a)

she

b)

her

91.

Either Yadiell or Kamarion _____ the library book.

a)

have

b)

has

92.

Both my mom and stepdad _____ coming to tonight's concernt.

a)

is

b)

are

93.

Either hot dogs and beans or hamburger and fries _____ Kelsie's favotite meal.

a)

is

b)

are

94.

The horses or the cow ____ to be fed.

a)

need

b)

needs

95.
Where would you find a caption?
a)
Close to a picture
b)
At the top of a section
c)
On the table of contents
d)
In the glossary
96.
What is the function of a timeline?
a)
To help readers visualize what happened
b)
To help readers understand the time it took for something to happen
c)
To give you the main idea
d)
It has no function
97.
What is the difference between a illustration and picture?
a)
 A picture is taken with a camera
b)
An illustration is drawn
c)
An illustration is drawn and a picture is taken with a real camera
d)
There is no difference 
98.
What text feature is added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams?
a)
Illustrations
b)
subheadings
c)
special print
d)
labels
99.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
100.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
101.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
102.
 Most people have had red pizza, or pizza covered with red sauce, but have you ever had white pizza?  White pizza is made in almost the same way as red pizza: the dough rises and is rolled out, toppings are applied, and it is cooked in an oven—but the key difference is that white pizza does not have any tomato sauce on it.  Instead, a white pizza may have olive oil or no sauce at all.  I like white pizza more than red pizza because you can really taste the ingredients.  Adding some fresh tomatoes to a white pizza will give it that tomato flavor without the completely overwhelming taste of the red sauce that covers most pizzas.  If you have not had a white pizza, I recommend that you order or make one today.
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Descriptive
d)
Problem/Solution
103.
The foundation of every pizza is the crust, and good crust comes from good dough.  You might be surprised to learn that pizza dough is made from nothing more than flour, water, yeast, olive oil, salt, and sometimes sugar.  Start by adding your yeast packet to a cup of warm water.  Let the yeast activate, and then add two cups of flour, two tablespoons of olive oil, two teaspoons of sugar, and a teaspoon of salt.  Mix all of that together and wait half an hour for the dough to rise.  Now you’re ready to roll it out!
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Descriptive
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause/Effect
104.
Cooking the perfect pizza at home can be quite a challenge.  You may find that it’s difficult to get your oven to the right temperature.  If the oven is too hot the crust will burn, become hard, and taste bad.  If your oven isn’t hot enough, the crust may get soggy.  Even at the perfect temperature, extra moisture from your ingredients may prevent the bottom of the crust from fully cooking, but don’t let oven temperature stop you from building the pizza of your dreams.  Get yourself a pizza stone.  A pizza stone will get very hot when preheated and will allow your crust to fully cook without burning it.  Then you can pile the ingredients on your pizza and have a crispy crust that isn’t burned.  That’s the way to go.
a)
Descriptive
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
105.
 If you ask me, the perfect pizza has a thin crust, but not too thin.  Even though I’m from Chicago, I prefer the New York style crust.  Your perfect pizza might have tomato sauce on it, but mine has pesto on top of the crust.  On the pesto I’d like to see lots of cheese: a full layer of shredded mozzarella and Romano cheese, and on top of the shredded mozzarella, I’d like to see some slices of fresh mozzarella.  Now you might think I’m crazy for this one, but I’d really like to see some goat cheese in the crust.  To top it all off, I’d like to see it polka-dotted with pepperoni slices.  Now that’s what I call a pizza pie.     
a)
Sequence
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Descriptive
106.

CHOOSE THE TEXT STRUCTURE USED

No matter what winter sport you participate in, you will need winter gear. Long johns, which are tight pants and shirts, help trap heat against your skin, and are often worn under regular clothing. Fluffy winter jackets and snow pants are important if you're going to be in the snow for long. Heavy boots, a warm hat and gloves, and goggles are other winter staples.

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

chronological order /sequence

e)

problem - solution

107.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

Although it may be tempting, eating too much candy

can have a negative impact on your body and how you

feel. Munching on too much candy can cause cavities

in your teeth from all of the sugar. It is also very high

in “empty” calories, which means the calories provide

you no nutrients, just fat and calories from sugar!

This can cause you to gain too much unhealthy weight.

Too much sugar can also cause you to have a “foggy”

brain, slowing down your memory and making you

tired.

a)

description

b)

sequence/chronological order

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

e)

problem - solution

108.

NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

The Magic Kingdom is the first built

of four theme parks at Walt Disney

World. It opened on October 1971,

and the park features rides and shows

related to major Disney characters

and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic

Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,

Main Street USA, and rides like the

famous Space Mountain coaster.

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

chronological order / sequence

e)

problem - solution

109.
Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound. 
a)
process
b)
machine
c)
services
d)
hovel
110.
John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" John thought to himself.
a)
unprepared
b)
excited
c)
confused
d)
depressed
111.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

a)

thrilled

b)

modest

c)

bored

d)

nervous

112.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
113.
Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?
 
a)
very different
b)
the same
c)
weird
d)
muggy
114.

What is the pronoun for the sentence? Nani reads about the water cycle. _____ learned about evaporation.

a)

they

b)

he

c)

her

d)

she

115.

What is the pronoun for the sentence? Mario sat beside Henri. _________ went to lunch together.

a)

she

b)

we

c)

they

d)

him

116.

What is the pronoun for the sentence? Cody put ice cubes in the glass. Then ____ poured juice over _______.

a)

she and it

b)

he and them

c)

we and it

d)

we and them

117.

What is the correct antecedent for they in the sentence? These pollutants must be controlled because they will cause serious problems if Earth gets too hot.

a)

Earth

b)

pollutants

c)

control

d)

the problem

118.

What is the correct antecedent for it in the sentence? Because global warming acts to "put Earth in a greenhouse," it is also called the greenhouse effect.

a)

global warming

b)

greenhouse

c)

effect

d)

global

119.

Which pronoun would be an appropriate replacement for the underlined words in the sentence? Pollutants in the air prevent the heat from leaving, trapping the heat in Earth's atmosphere.

a)

her

b)

them

c)

it

d)

him

120.

What is the antecedent of the pronoun it?

Ivan left some music at the office. It was on a CD.

a)

Jinx

b)

music

c)

It

d)

CD

121.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun "their"?
Students should go to their classes prepared.
a)
Students
b)
should
c)
classes
d)
prepared
122.

What is the pronoun in "The ocean is calm, and it barely makes a sound."

a)

ocean

b)

calm

c)

it

d)

sound

123.

What is the antecedent of it in "The ocean is calm, and it barely makes a sound."

a)

ocean

b)

calm

c)

it

d)

sound

124.

What is the pronoun in "The concert was fantastic, but it ended too early."

a)

concert

b)

fantastic

c)

it

d)

early

125.

What is the antecedent of it in "The concert was fantastic, but it ended too early."

a)

concert

b)

fantastic

c)

it

d)

early

126.
What is an antecedent?
a)
A Person, Place, Thing, or Idea
b)
An Action Word
c)
A word that describes nouns
d)
The word the pronoun is replacing
127.
Emma and Priscilla made a 100 on their tests.
What is the antecedent for their?
a)
tests
b)
Emma
c)
Emma and Priscilla
d)
Priscilla
128.

"The Rose in the Concrete" by 2pac


Did you hear about the rose that grew

From a crack in the concrete?

Proving nature's laws wrong

It learned to walk without having feet

Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams

It learned to breathe fresh air

Long live the rose that grew from concrete

When no one else even cared


What is the deeper meaning?

a)

Sometimes the truth is right in front of you.

b)

Never give up! You can overcome your obstacles!

c)

What goes around comes around.

d)

Every rose has its thorns. Look out for fake people.

129.
Most people think that Johann Sebastian Bach played the piano, but this is not true. The piano was not invented until just two years before he died. Bach's main instrument was the organ. He was a great organist. He wrote a lot of wonderful music for that instrument. He also played other keyboard instruments that were ancestors of the piano. Among these instruments was the harpsichord. Along with Mozart, Bach is considered to be one of the all-time great composers
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Mozart and Bach did not compose music for the piano.
b)
Johann Sebastian Bach was a great organist and writer.
c)
The piano had not been invented three hundred years ago.
d)
The harpsichord was a keyboard instrument before the piano.
130.
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
131.
Find the central idea
 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
a)
Being a clown isn't all fun and games.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Rodeos are exciting.
d)
Clowns are good at riding bulls.
132.

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?

a)

Why we can taste only sweet things.

b)

that we taste through our nose

c)

Taste buds are found in different places.

133.
“The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”
What is the central idea?
a)
Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.
b)
The rain forest is home to many creatures.
c)
Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
134.
What is the central idea here
A penny for your thoughts?  If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars.  In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare.  Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny.  These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters.  If it's uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction.  Now that's a pretty penny.  
a)
The 1943 penny is worth 50 thousand dollars.
b)
the 1943 penny is more rare than the 1955 penny.
c)
Some pennies are rare and worth a lot of money.
d)
None of these options
135.
 Imagine testing glass by throwing chickens at it? Sometimes fast moving airplanes fly through flocks of birds. If the birds hit the windshield of a plane, the glass could shatter and cause a crash. Airplane manufacturers have made a chicken cannon that fires rubber chickens at glass windshields. If the windshield doesn't break when the rubber chicken hits it, the designers know that the glass can withstand the force of a real crash.
a)
Why birds can be dangerous to airplanes
b)
How a chicken cannon checks glass
c)
How the Chicken cannon works
d)
How big a bird can hit a plane and bring it down
136.
A story can have more than one theme.
a)
true
b)
false
137.
How do you support the validity of a theme?
a)
text evidence
b)
summarizing
c)
you can't
d)
using the plot
138.

Where can a reader find the theme in MOST stories?

a)

It stated directly in the text.

b)

A character tells you.

c)

The reader must understand what the character has learned and infer the theme.

d)

Books or movies do not have themes.

139.
If the topic is love, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Friendship lasts forever.
b)
Unconditional love withstands any obstacles.
c)
Money is the root of all evil.
140.
If the topic is courage, which of the following would be an acceptable theme statement?
a)
Respect your elders.
b)
Always help others in need.
c)
It's important to have courage to express individuality.
d)
Respect the ideas of others.
141.
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.
142.

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.

143.
One way you could figure out the theme is to...
a)
Skim through the story
b)
Just read the beginning of the story
c)
Think about what the character has learned
d)
Read the ending of the story
144.
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
145.
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
a)
You should cheat to win.
b)
Always work hard.
c)
It pays to be honest.
d)
Teamwork is best.
146.

What is a claim?

a)

The opposing viewpoint

b)

Facts and statistics to support ideas

c)

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

d)

Connects evidence to the claim

147.

What is evidence?

a)

The opposing view

b)

Facts and statistics to support ideas

c)

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

d)

Connects the evidence to the claim

148.
What is analysis? 
a)
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
b)
quotations from a source
c)
the explanation of the meaning of evidence 
d)
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 
149.
What is true of the introductory paragraph? 
a)
ends with the thesis
b)
introduces the big idea of the essay
c)
starts with a hook
d)
all of these
150.
A thesis statement is NOT... 
a)
the main point of the essay
b)
the main argument of the essay
c)
a summary
d)
opinion + reasons
151.
What order do essays go in? 
a)
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion
b)
Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph 
c)
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Body Paragraph
d)
Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph
152.
What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?
a)
Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence
b)
Thesis, Evidence, Explanation
c)
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
d)
Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence
153.
Formal or Informal? 
Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.
a)
formal 
b)
informal
154.
Formal or informal? 
Ya'll ok? 
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
155.
When do you use formal language? 
a)
In an academic essay.
b)
When you talk to a friend.
c)
When you write a text message.
156.
Expository writing is _____________?
a)
informational text
b)
fictional text
157.

This sentence is the last sentence found in the introduction.

a)

hook

b)

thesis

c)

conclusion

d)

supporting details

158.

The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

159.

Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

a)

a quotation

b)

a question for the reader to ask themself

c)

A strong fact or statistic

d)

All of the above

160.

What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?

a)

Exclamation

b)

transition

c)

Noun

d)

prepositional phrase

161.

The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to your ______________.

a)

hook

b)

conclusion

c)

transition

d)

thesis

162.

The information used in your body paragraphs is called

a)

a hook

b)

supporting details

c)

life lessons

d)

reasons

163.

Your conclusion should begin by

a)

restating your thesis statement and reasons.

b)

using a hook to grab the reader's attention.

c)

having a "mic drop" final sentence.

d)

What is a conclusion?

164.

How should your conclusion paragraph end?

a)

By restating your thesis statement

b)

Using a transition word

c)

Exactly as your paper began.

d)

With a final sentence to leave with your reader

165.

First, another, then, next are examples of

a)

prepositions

b)

transition words

c)

FANBOYS

d)

subordination conjunctions

166.

Your 2-3 _______________ are included in your thesis statement.

a)

reasons

b)

supporting details

c)

transition words

d)

hooks

167.

We write informational pieces to...

a)

tell a story.

b)

give an opinion.

c)

inform the reader about a particular topic.

d)

entertain.

168.

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole."-Roger Caras. Everyone should have the experience of owning a dog because it teaches responsibility, love, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The underlined portion is an example of a _____________.

a)

Reason

b)

Thesis statement

c)

Hook

d)

Conclusion

169.

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our life whole."-Roger Caras. Everyone should have the experience of owning a dog because it teaches responsibility, love, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. The underlined portion is an example of a _________.

a)

hook

b)

supporting detail

c)

thesis

d)

conclusion

170.

In the movie, "Bolt," Penny couldn't eat, sleep, or work when her dog Bolt ran away. Throughout the movie, both Penny and Bolt risked their lives to save the other. Both of these examples show the incredible amount of love they have for each other. This is an example of __________.

a)

a thesis statement

b)

a hook

c)

evidence to support reason

d)

a conclusion

171.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California."


How would you describe what is happening in this passage?

a)

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a home anymore.

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know and he is scared.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother for a while.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

172.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
173.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
174.

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

a)

She lost her first game.

b)

Her head was hanging down.

c)

She walked down the street.

175.

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.


Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."

b)

In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

c)

Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.

176.

What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

b)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

c)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

177.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

d)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

178.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.


Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

color

b)

add

c)

find

d)

delete

179.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______.


Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.

a)

Lay eggs

b)

Move away

c)

Eat

d)

Sing

180.

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."


What chore does Michael hate?

a)

Folding the laundry

b)

Cleaning his room

c)

Doing the dishes

d)

Taking out the garbage

181.

"The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home."

Why did the boys run home?

a)

They needed to get more marshmallows.

b)

They needed to get batteries for a flashlight.

c)

It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.

d)

They were afraid of the noise they heard.

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