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ELA MCAP Questions

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 48mins

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1.

Read the sentence.

The weather is _______ cold to be wearing only a T-shirt.


Which of the following homophones correctly completes the sentence?

a)

too

b)

to

c)

tue

d)

two

2.

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

a)

George washington crossed the Potomac river.

b)

George Washington crossed the Potomac River.

c)

George Washington crossed the Potomac river.

d)

George Washington crossed the potomac river.

3.

Read the sentences.

Dylan is brave. He isn't scared of anything.


How can a conjunction be used to combine these two sentences?

a)

Dylan is brave but isn't scared of anything.

b)

Dylan is brave yet isn't scared of anything.

c)

Dylan is brave, and he isn't scared of anything.

d)

Dylan is brave, nor isn't scared of anything.

4.

Read the sentence.

Connor took his time walking home from school he got in trouble with his mom.


How should the run-on sentence above best be written?

a)

Connor took his time, walking home from school, he got in trouble with his mom.

b)

Connor took his time walking home from school, he got in trouble with his mom

c)

Connor took his time walking home from school, so he got in trouble with his mom.

d)

Connor took his time, walking home from school so got in trouble with his mom.

5.

Read the story.

Maple syrup comes from the sap (called xylum sap) of red, sugar, or black maple trees, often in the Canadian province of Quebec and the states of New York and Vermont. Maple trees store starch in their trunks and roots over the winter. The maple trees turn the starch into sugar which rises up through the sap when the temperatures become warmer in the spring. People harvest the maple syrup by boring holes into the trunks so they can remove and collect the sap. The sap is then heated so its water evaporates, leaving only the syrup behind to be eaten.

Maple syrup has been harvested for hundreds of years. Early explorers were taught how to harvest syrup from Native Americans who lived in Vermont and New York. Maple syrup is an important part of Vermont culture. The 2001 Vermont state quarter shows a scene of people harvesting syrup from a grove of maple trees.


Which word means the same as harvested in the sentence above?

a)

gathered

b)

tasted

c)

stolen

d)

sold

6.

What root word is found in the word prescription?

a)

scrip

b)

prescrip

c)

tion

d)

scription

7.

Jeff's father was irate because Jeff didn't clean his room and then had a bad attitude all day long.


What is the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

happy

b)

angry

c)

not bothered

d)

tired

8.

A dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy dog thought he saw a real dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish dog he had been.


What is the theme?

a)

Be honest.

b)

Don't be greedy.

c)

Always share your things with others.

d)

Be respectful to others.

9.

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."

10.

Which of these words is a proper noun?

a)

tree

b)

cat

c)

Bob

d)

her

11.

How is a story told in first person point of view?

a)

the narrator is in the story and uses words like I.

b)

the narrator is not in the story.

c)

the narrator sounds like the author.

d)

the plot is developed slowly.

12.

How is a story told in third person point of view?

a)

The narrator is in the story and uses words like I.

b)

The narrator is just observing the character and uses words like they.

c)

The narrator is an extra character.

d)

There is no narrator.

13.

What is an affix?

a)

sound added to the beginning or end of the word

b)

a repetitive sound

c)

UHHH FIX WHAT?!

14.

Select the compound sentence.

a)

I like my new shoes.

b)

I like my new shoes but not the new shirt.

c)

I like my new shoes because they are blue.

d)

I like my new shoes, and they are blue.

15.

What type of figurative language is this sentence?


The clouds are as white as cotton.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

e)

Hyperbole

16.

What type of figurative language is this sentence?


Life is a rollercoaster.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

e)

Hyperbole

17.

In the word "tricycle" tri- means...

a)

bike

b)

two

c)

three

18.

In the word "biology" bio- means...

a)

Life

b)

Planets

c)

Chemicals

19.

In these words "geology", "astrology", and "herbology" what does -ology mean?

a)

A picture.

b)

The study of.

c)

A map of.

20.

Which sentence is present tense?

a)

I was walking.

b)

I am walking.

c)

I will be walking.

21.

Which sentence is past tense?

a)

I was running down the street.

b)

I am running down the street.

c)

I will be running down the street.

22.

Which sentence is future tense?

a)

We are taking the state test.

b)

We have taken the state test.

c)

We will be taking the state test.

23.

"She" is known as a _____________________.

a)

Preposition

b)

Pronoun

c)

Article

d)

Proper Noun

24.

Read the sentences.

Bats that eat fruit and nectar spread seeds and help flowers grow. Without bats, plants would not thrive.


Based on context clues, thrive means:

a)

flourish

b)

die

c)

deteriorate

d)

starve

25.

What does the underlined term mean in the following sentence?


Jake bought a pre-owned car for his son.

a)

brand new

b)

owned before

c)

only owned once

26.
"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
What can you infer about Violet?
a)
She is energetic
b)
She is shy
c)
She is mean
d)
She hates people
27.

Read the paragraph from a student’s opinion essay.


Out of all the types of books people can read, I think comic books are the best . The stories have exciting plots, and I enjoy reading about the adventures of superheroes and villains . ______________, there are interesting illustrations that help bring the stories to life . For these reasons, I think people should check out comic books from the library whenever they can.


Which linking word or phrase BEST fills in the blank to connect the ideas in the paragraph?

a)

Instead

b)

For instance

c)

In addition

d)

On the other hand

28.

Read the paragraph from a student’s report.


Fruits do not come from the same part of the plant as vegetables . Fruits come from any part of the plant that contains a seed . Some popular fruits are apples, strawberries, and bananas . If you look carefully, you’ll notice that each of these fruits has seeds . Fruits can usually be enjoyed without being cooked . Unlike fruits, vegetables do not have seeds . They come from other parts of a plant that can be eaten, such as the roots, stems, leaves, and flower buds . For example, lettuce comes from the leaf of a plant, while potatoes come from the root of a plant . Vegetables can be eaten raw, but many people prefer to eat them cooked .


Which sentence would BEST introduce the ideas in the paragraph?

a)

It is important to eat fruits and vegetables as part of a balanced diet .

b)

Though both fruits and vegetables come from plants, they differ in many ways .

c)

Both fruits and vegetables are plants that can be used in a wide variety of dishes .

d)

While fruits tend to taste sweet, vegetables usually have a milder flavor .

29.

Read the paragraph from a student’s story.


I awoke early this morning so that I could take the time to be extra careful in packing my backpack . This was the first time my family was going camping . Yesterday, my sister told me the campsite was three hours away from home . I wanted to be certain that I did not leave anything important behind . After I finished packing, I grabbed my sleeping bag and pillow and headed down to the kitchen for breakfast . I heard my parents and sister moving around upstairs as I poured myself a bowl of cereal .


Which sentence should be added to help introduce the narrator of the story?

a)

I called up to my sister, “Tasha, what do you want to eat for breakfast? I’ll start to make it for you .”

b)

I was so eager to go camping that I felt like days had passed before my family finally came downstairs to join me for breakfast.

c)

My mom called down to me, “Mike, since you’re already in the kitchen, could you please press the start button on the coffee machine?”

d)

While my family was finishing their own packing, I went into the garage and began to put some of our camping gear into the van.

30.

Which form of the verb correctly completes the sentence?


Roger__________ when suddenly he heard a knock on the door.

a)

is reading

b)

was reading

c)

will be reading

d)

has been reading

31.

Read the story that a student is writing.


1. Yesterday, two zookeepers visited my school to give a presentation. 2. They told us facts about many kinds of animals. 3. Then one of the zookeepers brought out a surprise from behind a curtain. 4. It was a real-life version of our school mascot—an eagle . 5I couldn’t believe it . 6By the end of the presentation, I had a new interest in eagles.


Which sentence should end with an exclamation point to help show the narrator’s excitement?

a)

sentence 3

b)

sentence 4

c)

sentence 5

d)

sentence 6

32.
Years ago mothers couldn't always watch the tiny children who were just learning to walk.  They tied a big soft pillow around the child's middle.  This was called a "pudding."  No matter how often the baby fell, he couldn't get hurt.  You can infer that:
a)
mothers didn't like their little children
b)
mothers had a lot to do
c)
many children never learned to walk
33.
For years scientist have wanted to know the spider's secret.  The threads of spider webs are so tiny, yet so strong.  How can these threads be so strong?  Now scientists have found out.  The inside of the spider's thread is soft.  It helps the web stretch without breaking.  The outside of the web is hard and strong.  This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
who makes thread soft
b)
how spiders make strong thread
c)
how scientists make strong thread
d)
why spiders spin webs
34.
What is the Author's Purpose?

A fictional story about my childhood adventures.
a)
Factual
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
d)
Persuade
35.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
36.
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.
37.
You are reading a story about 3 talking pigs...Fiction or Non-Fiction?
a)
Fiction
b)
Non-Fiction
38.
An INFORMATIONAL text
a)
is fiction
b)
is nonfiction
c)
could be either
39.
A book with wizards and magic would be considered...
a)
realistic fiction
b)
autobiography
c)
fantasy
d)
historical fiction
40.
A type of text that provides facts about many different topics. They are meant to “inform” the reader.
a)
Fantasy 
b)
Persuasive Writing 
c)
Biography 
d)
Informational Text 
41.

The text features...

a)

They are useless.

b)

They are not tools.

c)

They help us understand what is written.

42.

Text under a photograph that tells more information about the picture is called a...

a)

Caption

b)

Map

c)

Bold text

d)

Subheading

43.
Words or phrases that divide the text into smaller parts. 
a)
Subheading
b)
Heading
c)
Title
d)
Caption
44.
Why do nonfiction authors use text features?
a)
Text features make the article more interesting
b)
Text features help organize the text
c)
All of the above
d)
None of the above
45.

Which text features are shown in the picture?

a)

Caption

b)

Map

c)

Subheading

d)

Bold text

46.
The author instructs or tells how to do something.
a)
entertain
b)
fiction/literary
c)
describe
d)
explain
47.
The author writes to make the reader laugh, cry, or experience some other emotion.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
describe
d)
bias
48.
The author writes to show or explain facts.
a)
inform
b)
entertain
c)
describe
d)
sensory words
49.

Which question is answered in paragraph 1?

a)

How did the boy make water come from his rock?

b)

What did the boy secretly take from his pocket?

c)

What two things were in the boy’s pocket?

d)

How did the boy make the eggshell break?

50.

What is the genre (type of text) of Cougars?

a)

Informational Text

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Realistic Fiction

51.

Which detail supports the main idea that cougars have good eyesight?

a)

They blend in with their surroundings.

b)

They have a tawny, or orange-brown, coat.

c)

They can see moving prey from long distances.

52.

What is the main topic of the selection (Cougars)?

a)

where most cougars live

b)

facts about cougars

c)

where most cougars live

53.

Cougars have very little fat on their bodies and stay warm because they___.

a)

have fur coats

b)

live in warm climates

c)

are medium_sized cats

54.

“In fact, they often live their entire lives unobserved by humans! What does the word UNOBSERVED mean?

a)

people can see them easily

b)

Cougars are fun to watch

c)

They've never been watched

55.

What is the weight of an average cougar?

a)

50 pounds

b)

225 pounds

c)

150 pounds