WorksheetsWeekly Skills Review (Common Assessment)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which of the following BEST describes the author’s use of figurative language in the third paragraph of his novel?
My brother’s such a noisy kid.
He cracks his knuckles when he’s bored.
He snaps his fingers when he sings.
At night my brother snores so loud it sounds just like a riot.
Which sentence BEST expresses a compound sentence in the context of planning a dinner?
John wanted to join his friends at the new Italian restaurant; he called to find out what time they were meeting.
Because John wanted to join his friends at the new Italian restaurant, he called to find out what time they were meeting.
John wanted to join his friends at the new Italian restaurant.
John wanted to join his friends at the new Italian restaurant because he called to find out what time they were meeting.
What type of clause does the underlined part of the sentence BEST express?
After John returned from his football practice, he had to complete his homework for the day.
subordinate conjunction
independent clause
main clause
subordinate clause
During a forest fire, John couldn't see his cabin; it was shrouded by smoke and dust.
Which word means the same as shrouded?
ruined
covered
appeared
leveled
What is the correct spelling for word wether in the sentence below?
During a school trip, the students had to decide wether they wanted to eat at Chick Fila or Zaxby's for lunch.
wether
whethar
whether
weather
In a creative writing class, which student's sentence BEST uses figurative language?
Maya wrote, 'My hair is curly and dark brown.'
Melvin wrote, 'My feet are yard sticks.'
Mia wrote, 'My face is round and chubby.'
Mark wrote, 'I raced down the street too fast.'
Every day after his gardening job, Paul would remove his muddy boots on the steps of the front porch. Alice would get upset if the boots made it as far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dirty gardening clothes and put them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way into the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would have dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Which two words BEST describes Alice?
care-free, calm
messy, sloppy
tidy, controlling
frantic, impatient
Why did the author include the following figurative language?
The sirens wailed and the buildings shook at the height of the earthquake.
To show the movement of the earthquake over the different cities in the area.
To describe the beauty of the buildings in the earthquake as they swayed.
To show the intensity of the earthquake by describing the effect on sound and movement.
To explain how the people felt scared when the earthquake was at its worst because of how loud it was.
Which is the BEST way to combine the following sentences?
Mother rushed to the emergency room after receiving a call from the school. Daniel was bitten by a ferocious pitbull during recess.
Mother rushed to the emergency room, and Daniel was bitten by a ferocious pitbull during recess.
Mother rushed to the emergency room; Daniel was bitten by a ferocious pitbull during recess.
Mother rushed to the emergency room, when Daniel was bitten by a ferocious pitbull during recess.
Mother rushed to the emergency room, but Daniel was bitten by a ferocious pitbull during recess.
In a school English test, which sentence uses figurative language?
The biology teacher explained that the quadriceps are muscles in the legs and there are four muscles in this group.
In the school cafeteria, Jane sat there, glaring at her friend Ashley, in silence because Ashley started a rumor.
During the school race, Sally ran as fast as a cheetah down her neighborhood streets.
Consider the following situation.
One silver lining: Customers who bought snacks from the vending machine at the office consumed 4% less sodium than their colleagues — an average of 3,287 milligrams per day compared with 3,436 mg for those who didn’t buy from the vending machine. This could be because the extra snacks made them too full to eat as much at lunchtime, when meals are especially salty. Regardless, according to the Mayo Clinic, adults should consume no more than 1,200 to 1,500 mg of sodium each day. (Even for adults, the government recommends a daily limit of 2,300 mg.)
What does the phrase, "One silver lining" refer to in this context?
A positive aspect of using the vending machine
A neutral aspect of using the vending machine
Vending machines that are lined with silver
A negative aspect of using the vending machine
An emotional connotation associated with the vending machine
Consider the following scenario and then answer the question.
Pablo Picasso, a renowned artist, was accepted into Barcelona's prestigious School of Fine Arts at the age of fourteen, much younger than the usual age of students at this esteemed institution. Despite not completing his education there, the city of Barcelona had a profound impact on him, inspiring him to challenge traditional art norms and pioneer a new style that revolutionized the art world.
In 1907, while residing in Paris, Picasso painted a piece featuring five women from Barcelona, depicted through stark geometric shapes. This abstract representation, showing the women from multiple perspectives simultaneously, was unlike anything the art world had seen before, further boosting Picasso's fame. This artwork, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, became the catalyst for the Cubism movement.
What is the meaning of prestigious as used in the scenario?
long-established
expensive
large
highly respected
Imagine you are studying the poem "The Eagle" by Alfred Lord Tennyson in your literature class. Your teacher asks you to identify the line that uses figurative language. Here are some lines from the poem:
"He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands
Ring'd with the azure world he stands
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls..."
Which line from the poem expresses figurative language?
Lose to the sun in lonely lands
Ring'd with the azure world he stands
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls
He watches from his mountain walls
In the city of Miami, there is a famous aquarium known for adopting orphaned dolphins found in the Atlantic Ocean. Many of these dolphins were injured and would not have survived without human intervention. Because of the compassion of the aquarium staff, these dolphins are thriving today.
What is the author's perspective regarding dolphins?
The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins
The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins
The author loves dolphins
The author is not a fan of dolphins
Most people have had traditional pasta, or pasta covered with red sauce, but have you ever had pasta alfredo? Pasta alfredo is made in almost the same way as traditional pasta: the pasta is boiled, toppings are applied, and it is served hot—but the key difference is that pasta alfredo does not have any tomato sauce on it. Instead, a pasta alfredo may have cream or no sauce at all. I like pasta alfredo more than traditional pasta because you can really taste the ingredients. Adding some fresh tomatoes to a pasta alfredo will give it that tomato flavor without the completely overwhelming taste of the red sauce that covers most pastas. If you have not had a pasta alfredo, I recommend that you order or make one today. What is the organizational structure that the author uses in the text above?
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Sequential Order
Cause and Effect
John is participating in a spelling bee competition. He is asked to spell a word but he is confused. Which word is he likely to misspell?
impossible
enough
believe
judgement
because
During a spelling bee competition, John was asked to spell a couple of words. Which group of words did John spell incorrectly?
imposible, beleive
believe, judgment
enough, because
judgment, awful
One day when Justin was practicing at the local golf course. Some guys from another club came over and asked to play. The tall one in the middle said that he had heard that Justin was the best and he wanted to see if it was true. Justin said, “Nah, Man, I’m just practicing with my cousin, I ain’t trying to get all sweaty right now.” But the tall guy was insistent, and Justin’s cousin was begging, “C’mon, Justin, show this guy.” So Justin figured that he’d just do what everyone wanted and play.
What evidence does the author use to support the idea that Justin is great golf player?
One day when Justin was practicing at the local golf course.
"The tall one in the middle said that he had heard that Justin was the best and he wanted to see if it was true. "
'Some guys from another club came over and asked to play. '
"Justin said, “Nah, Man, I’m just practicing with my cousin, I ain’t trying to get all sweaty right now.”
"The market is only open on Friday and Saturday."
"Choose from neon blue, lime green, brick red, sunny yellow, or camel tan."
"They come in the latest colors."
"Buy one for each member of your family and save even more!"
What is the main idea of the book, "When You Read"?
When you read, you can learn to construct an airplane.
When you read, the text explains the realities of life.
When you read, acquire knowledge on various skills.
When you read, you can learn the rules of a new sport.
