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Week 6 Preparation for the SOL

Total questions: 500

Worksheet time: 6hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of question is a "Short Response" question?

a)

multiple choice

b)

an essay

c)

matching

d)

a paragraph

2.

What does RA stand for in the RACES acronym?

a)

revise and always quote

b)

restate and answer

c)

review and add information

d)

reorganize and allow

3.

Which transition could be used to introduce a quote from the text?

a)

One example from the text is...

b)

The first thing that happened is..

c)

Because...

d)

In conclusion...

4.

Which transition could be used to analyze a quote?

a)

The first thing that happned is...

b)

Furthermore...

c)

This demonstrates...

d)

On the other hand...

5.

Organize the order of the RACES strategy.

a)

Restate and Answer

b)

Cite a Quote #1

c)

Explain the Meaning #1

d)

Cite a Quote #2

e)

Explain the Meaning #2

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6.

Which transition could be used to introduce quote #2?

a)

Therefore...

b)

This proves...

c)

The next thing that happened is...

d)

Another example from the text is..

7.

Which transition could be used to introduce the meaning of a quote?

a)

Finally...

b)

This proves...

c)

Also...

d)

This summarizes...

8.

Which type of information is the MOST useful when finding quotes to prove your claim? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

NUMBERS AND STATISTICS

b)

DESCRIPTIONS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

c)

DATES OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

d)

Names of Experts

9.

Which part of a R-A-C-E-C-E-S paragraph earns you the most points?

a)

Restate & Answer

b)

Cite a quote

c)

Explain why the quotes are important.

d)

Sum up your clam.

10.

How many quotes do all short resonses require?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

How can you help yourself organize your short response and use RACECES correctly?

a)

Search it on your phone.

b)

Write it in the margin of your paper.

c)

Write it on your hand.

d)

Just guess.

12.

What is a claim on a short respose?

a)

A place to find a quote in the text.

b)

Your answer to the question. What you believe is true.

c)

The reason you summarize.

d)

A developed idea with quotes to support it.

13.
What does "R" stand for in RACE?
a)
Really consider the evidence
b)
Restate the question
c)
Rethink your answer
d)
Revise your writing
14.
What does "A" stand for in RACE?
a)
Answer the question
b)
Argue your point
c)
Ask a question
d)
Apply evidence
15.
What does the "C" stand for in RACE?
a)
Cite evidence
b)
Change your thinking
c)
Create a response
d)
Convince the reader
16.
What does the "E" stand for in RACE?
a)
Explain your evidence
b)
Explain your question
c)
Expect a response
d)
Engage the reader
17.
How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?"
a)
Did you ever wonder how an author creates sympathy?
b)
The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...
c)
Sometimes authors create sympathy
d)
Sympathy is a feeling that authors can create
18.
Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?
a)
The author states...
b)
This means...
c)
Because of this...
d)
In conclusion
19.
Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?
a)
This means...
b)
The author states...
c)
The author points out...
d)
In conclusion...
20.
Why is it important to use a writing strategy like RACE?
a)
To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point
b)
To follow procedures
c)
To avoid creative writing
d)
So that you don't have to do research
21.

R...?

a)

Restates all parts of the question after including answer

b)

Restates all parts of the question before including answer

c)

Replace all parts of the question after including answer

d)

Run around in circles!

22.
A...?
a)
Accurately describes the prompt by creating synonyms
b)
Athletes foot is gross
c)
Accurately answers the question by drawing the right conclusions
d)
Accurately paraphrases the question
23.
C...?
a)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions and provides appropriate context
b)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions
c)
Cat ate my homework
d)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to provide appropriate context
24.
Why do we use the RACE strategy.
a)
To get a good grade.
b)
To find the answer.
c)
To help us read.
d)
To completely answering Questions about a reading.
25.
How does the RACE strategy help us in reading.
a)
The RACE strategy helps us organize our short answers to ensure all parts of a question are answered.
b)
It helps us answer the question.
c)
It helps us by making us understand the answer.
d)
It gives us the answer.
26.
The text states...
This is an example of a phrase that would begin which letter?  
a)
R
b)
A
c)
C
d)
E
27.
Which letter includes two options:  you can add a quote or paraphrase?
a)
R
b)
A
c)
C
d)
E
28.
What do you need around a quote?
a)
parantheses
b)
commas
c)
quotation marks
d)
nothing
29.
When can we use the RACE strategy.
a)
When your answering open ended questions that need evidence.
b)
When we need help.
c)
When we need to use it because my teacher said so
d)
NEVER
30.

RACE: When you cite your evidence, you must use ____________ to separate your words from the evidence. (2 answers)

a)

a comma

b)

an apostrophe

c)

parenthesis

d)

quotation marks

31.
What does paraphrase mean?
a)
put in your own words
b)
copy word for word
c)
use evidence
d)
re-state question
32.
What do you need around a quote?
a)
parantheses
b)
commas
c)
quotation marks
d)
nothing
33.
What point of view should a RACE response be in?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
34.

How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"

a)

So he would get on the A honor roll.

b)

Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...

c)

He was motivated to get a good grade because...

d)

Michael was motivated...

35.

When answering a question, remember to keep your answer...

a)

Wordy

b)

Detailed

c)

Long

d)

Broad

36.
What is a constructed response question?
a)
A question that you are asked about a text.
b)
A question that requires a short response. (at least 4-6 sentences)
37.
Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?
a)
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
b)
To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
c)
To prove your answer is correct
d)
All of the above
38.
Explaining your answer means ....
a)
Adding your thoughts to what the answer means
b)
Adding your thoughts about the text
c)
Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough
39.

A structured paragraph written to address a writing prompt.

a)

evidence

b)

strategy

c)

constructed response

d)

support

40.

A question or statement that gives the topic for a written response.

a)

answer

b)

cite

c)

elaboration

d)

prompt

41.

Turn the question of the prompt into a statement.

a)

restate

b)

respond

c)

lead-in

d)

answer

42.

A is for _____________

a)

Address the topic.

b)

Ask a question.

c)

Analyze the question in the prompt.

d)

Answer the question posed by the prompt.

43.

When providing evidence from the text, the writer must ____________ the source of the information.

a)

remember

b)

cite

c)

summarize

d)

answer

44.

After citing evidence from the text, _____________ how the evidence supports your answer.

a)

transition

b)

elaborate

c)

explain

d)

answer

45.

The conclusion of the constructed response.

a)

explanation

b)

restate

c)

cite

d)

summary

46.

Details that explain, define or prove the main idea of a writing piece.

a)

support

b)

evidence

c)

transitions

d)

answer

47.

Adding more specific details to an explanation or an example to help the reader understand the writer’s ideas.

a)

explain

b)

restate

c)

summary

d)

elaborate

48.

Words or phrases that link ideas to help writing flow more smoothly.

a)

verbs

b)

support

c)

transitions

d)

lead-in

49.

In the article, the author states, "Always do your best". The underlined words are an example of ______________.

a)

transitions

b)

constructed response

c)

lead-in

d)

statement

50.

List the five steps in the RACES strategy.

(a)  

51.

Match the following letters of the RACE acronym with what is stands for

a)

R

1.

restate the question or prompt

b)

A

2.

answer the question

c)

C

3.

cite evidence from the text

d)

E

4.

explain evidence

e)

S

5.

summarize

52.

Which transistion phrase could you use to cite textual evidence?

a)

In conclusion

b)

This means that

c)

On page three it says

d)

In summary

53.

Which transistion phrase could you use to explain evidence?

a)

In conclusion

b)

This means that

c)

On page three it says

d)

In summary

54.

Which transistion phrase would you NOT use to explain evidence?

a)

This shows

b)

This means that

c)

I believe

d)

As a result

55.

Which transistion phrase would you NOT use to cite textual evidence?

a)

This shows

b)

In the text it states

c)

The author states

d)

On page five it says

56.

Restating the question and answering the question can be done with the same sentence.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

How can the RACES strategy help your writing?

4 lines
58.

Match the following letters of the RACE acronym with what is stands for

a)

R

1.

restate the question or prompt

b)

A

2.

answer the question

c)

C

3.

cite evidence from the text

d)

E

4.

explain evidence

e)

S

5.

summarize

59.

Which transistion phrase could you use to cite textual evidence?

a)

In conclusion

b)

This means that

c)

On page three it says

d)

In summary

60.

Which transistion phrase could you use to explain evidence?

a)

In conclusion

b)

This means that

c)

On page three it says

d)

In summary

61.

Which transistion phrase would you NOT use to explain evidence?

a)

This shows

b)

This means that

c)

I believe

d)

As a result

62.

Which transistion phrase would you NOT use to cite textual evidence?

a)

This shows

b)

In the text it states

c)

The author states

d)

On page five it says

63.

Restating the question and answering the question can be done with the same sentence.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

How can the RACES strategy help your writing?

4 lines
65.

plants get energy from the...

a)

food

b)

sun

c)

energy

d)

soil

66.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


When James got his braces off, he smiled as he saw hisself in the mirror.

a)

Change hisself to himself

b)

Change smiled to smiles

c)

Delete the comma after off

d)

Make no change

67.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


The third little pig was much smarter then his two brothers.

a)

Change smarter to smartest

b)

Change two to too

c)

Change then to than

d)

Make no change

68.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


Mrs. Reyes classroom is decorated beautifully.

a)

Change beautifully to beautiful

b)

Change Reyes to Reyes'

c)

Change classroom to class room

d)

Make no change

69.

What is the best way to rewrite the ideas in the sentence below?


Through the woods to her grandmother's house, Little Red Riding Hood walked.

a)

Through the woods Little Red Riding Hood walked to her grandmother's house.

b)

Little Red Riding Hood walked through the woods to her grandmother's house.

c)

To her grandmother's house, Little Red Riding Hood walked through the woods.

d)

Little Red Riding Hood walked through the woods, and she walked to her grandmother's house.

70.

What type of sentence is the sentence below?


I would love to watch Bambi, but I could also watch Peter Pan.

a)

fragment

b)

complex sentence

c)

simple sentence

d)

compound sentence

71.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


After I broke my bike, I tired to fix it.

a)

Change tired to tried

b)

Change broke to braked

c)

Delete the comma after bike

d)

Make no change

72.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


The monkey's sprinted up the trees to find food for their babies.

a)

Change their to there

b)

Change babies to babys

c)

Change monkey's to monkeys

d)

Make no change

73.

What change, if any, should be made to the sentence below?


My great grandpa came to the United States from ireland.

a)

Change great grandpa to Great Grandpa

b)

Change ireland to Ireland

c)

Change Untied States to united states

d)

Make no change

74.

Which of the following is the best sentence to conclude the reason paragraph below?


Baseball is a great sport because there are many different positions to play. For example, there is the catcher. The catcher is involved in every play, which makes it a very exciting position to play. Another position is the first baseman. This player has to react quickly when the ball is hit, so they can try to get the player out at first base.

a)

The pitcher is another position in baseball.

b)

I love to play first base because I like tagging people out.

c)

Baseball is the best sport to play.

d)

Catcher and first baseman are just two of the many positions you can choose from in baseball.

75.

What is the correct way to write the sentence below?


I wanted to play video games, but instead I decided to do my homework first.

a)

I wanted to play video games but instead I decided to do my homework first.

b)

I wanted to play video games instead I decided to do my homework first.

c)

I wanted to play video games, so instead I decided to do my homework first.

d)

The sentence is already written correctly.

76.

Which of these sentences are constructed correctly?

a)

She hit a brick wall and the car flipped over.

b)

She hit a brick wall, and the car flipped over.

c)

After hitting a brick wall; the car flipped over

d)

The car flipped over after hitting a brick wall.

77.

Which of these sentences has the correct verb tense and subject agreement?

a)

Reading, writing, and arithmetic is my favorite thing to do.

b)

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are my favorite things to do.

c)

Charles had ate the last apple right in front of me.

d)

Charles had eaten the last apple before his mother, sister, and little brother arrives home.

78.

What is the best combination of the two sentences?

a)

She wanted to go to prom and she never asked for permission.

b)

She wanted to go to prom; never asked for permission

c)

She wanted to go to prom but she never asked for permission.

d)

Although she wanted to go to prom, she never asked for permission.

79.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a)
In the middle of night. The van pulled up.
b)
Chuck would not, give Jane the seat.
c)
Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job.
d)
Lemonade. My favorite drink.
80.

Choose the best coordinating conjunction to join the sentence pair.

We can ask for directions. We can use a map.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

because

81.
The following sentence pair should be combined to make a better sentence. Which is the best revision? 
The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike. 
a)
The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat.
b)
The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.
c)
On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.
d)
The tire on the bicycle is flat.
82.
Identify the correct verb for the blank in the following sentence: We, the entire student body, ____ the school colors to remain blue and red. 
a)
wants
b)
want
c)
wanting
d)
wanted
83.
Which change should be made?
While I ate dinner I watched Regular Show.
a)
Add a comma after dinner
b)
Change While to After
c)
Change Regular to regular
d)
The sentence is correct.
84.

When writing a persuasive essay, it's important to include a counterargument/refutation because...

a)

a counterargument agrees with your opinion

b)

a counterargument helps you fill up the page

c)

acknowledging the other side helps prove the writer's credibility

d)

a counteragrument and refutation look good

85.

When providing examples for a persuasive essay, its important to avoid using

a)

historical examples

b)

real life, anecdotal examples

c)

literature examples

d)

hypothetical examples

86.

Which word best enhances the clarity of the sentence below?

Sheryl thought it was a bad idea to create a new logo for the stubborn client.

a)

replace thought with believed

b)

replace bad with risky

c)

replace client with customer

d)

make no change

87.

To revise or NOT to revise:


The heat of the sun is piercing as sharpness of Don Quixote’s look.

a)

The heat of the sun is as piercing as the sharpness of Don Quixote’s look.

b)

The heat of the sun is piercing as the sharpness of Don Quixote’s look.

c)

Correct

88.

To revise or NOT to revise:


The squire reiterated there are no giants but just windmills.

a)

The squire have reiterated there are no giants but just windmills.

b)

The squire reiterated that there are no giants but just the windmills.

c)

Correct

89.

To revise or NOT to revise:


Today or the present is important as tomorrow.

a)

Today or the present is important as the tomorrow.

b)

Today or the present is as important as tomorrow.

c)

Correct

90.

To revise or NOT to revise:


Procrastination is not welcomed in a progressing country.

a)

Procrastination is not as welcomed as in a progressing country.

b)

The procrastination is not welcomed in a progressing country.

c)

Correct

91.

To revise or NOT to revise:


The windmills are mistakenly regarded by Don Quixote as giants.

a)

The windmills are have mistakenly regarded by Don Quixote as giants.

b)

The windmills are mistakenly regarded by as Don Quixote as the giants.

c)

Correct

92.

To revise or NOT to revise:


Don Quixote mistaken the blades of the windmills as arms of the giants.

a)

Don Quixote have mistaken the blades of the windmills as arms of the giants.

b)

Don Quixote has mistaken the blades of the windmills as arms of the giants.

c)

Correct

93.

To revise or NOT to revise:


A short essay says vernacular Latin is Roman’s greatest influence to Spain.

a)

A short essay says the vernacular Latin is Roman’s greatest influence to Spain.

b)

A short essay says that the vernacular Latin is Roman’s greatest influence to Spain.

c)

Correct

94.

To revise or NOT to revise:


Miguel de Cervantes’ life is colorful as Don Quixote.

a)

Miguel de Cervantes’ life is as colorful as that of Don Quixote.

b)

Miguel de Cervantes’ life is as colorful as Don Quixote.

c)

Correct

95.

To revise or NOT to revise:


Keep safe in the house until after investigation is done.

a)

Keep safe in the house until after the investigation is done.

b)

Keep safe in the house until after investigation has been done.

c)

Correct

96.

To revise or NOT to revise:


After I written the note, I received a text message from a friend.

a)

After I written the note, I received a text message from the friend.

b)

After I have written the note, I received a text message from a friend.

c)

Correct

97.

To revise or NOT to revise:


My teacher tells me that I passed my Science test!

a)

My teacher tells me that I passed my the Science test!

b)

My teacher tells me I passed my Science test!

c)

Correct

98.

How is this sentence best punctuated? The Headless Horseman tried to pick up his grungy decaying head.

a)

The Headless Horseman tried to pick up his grungy, decaying, head.

b)

The Headless, Horseman tried to pick up his grungy, decaying head.

c)

The Headless Horseman, tried to pick up his grungy, decaying head.

d)

The Headless Horseman tried to pick up his grungy, decaying head.

99.

How is this sentence best punctuated? Without batting an eyelash the demonic vampire went in for the kill.

a)

Without battling an eyelash the demonic, vampire went in for the kill.

b)

Without batting an eyelash, the demonic, vampire went in for the kill.

c)

Without batting an eyelash, the demonic vampire went in for the kill.

d)

Without batting an eyelash the demonic vampire went in the for kill.

100.

How is this sentence best punctuated? "Bring me the brains Igor" Dr. Frankenstein yelled.

a)

"Bring me the brains, Igor," Dr. Frankenstein yelled.

b)

"Bring me the brains, Igor" Dr. Frankenstein yelled.

c)

"Bring me the brains, Igor," Dr. Frankenstein, yelled.

d)

"Bring me the brains, Igor" Dr. Frankenstein, yelled.

101.

How is this sentence best punctuated? Due to unsolved mysteries the cold spooky town did not attract tourists.

a)

Due to unsolved mysteries, the cold spooky town did not attract tourists.

b)

Due to unsolved mysteries, the cold, spooky town did not attract tourists.

c)

Due to unsolved mysteries, the cold spooky, town did not, attract tourists.

d)

Due to unsolved mysteries the cold, spooky town did not attract tourists.

102.

How is this sentence best punctuated? Chills moved up her weakening spine as she realized she was not alone.

a)

Chills moved up her weakening spine, as she realized she was not alone.

b)

Chills moved up her weakening, spine as she realized she was not alone.

c)

Chills moved up her weakening spine as she realized she was not alone.

d)

Chills move up, her weakening spine as she realized, she was not alone.

103.

How is this sentence best punctuated? The devious calculating witch knew just how to vex the kind young child.

a)

The devious, calculating witch knew just how to vex the kind young child.

b)

The devious, calculating, witch knew just how to vex the kind, young child.

c)

The devious, calculating witch knew just how to vex the kind, young child.

d)

The devious calculating witch knew just how to vex the kind young child.

104.

Which of these answers is incorrectly punctuated?

a)

The dogs are going for a walk; they'll be tired afterward.

b)

The dogs are going for a walk, so they'll be tired afterward.

c)

The dogs are going for a walk, they'll be tired afterward.

105.

Inside the glove compartment were legal documents, pictures, and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop but no gloves.

a)

and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.

b)

and there were a few napkins from the coffee shop, but not any gloves.

c)

and napkins from the coffee shop, no gloves were there.

d)

and napkins from the coffee shop, but no gloves.

e)

and napkins from the coffee shop, there were no gloves.

106.

Even though I have seen the movie countless times, I still laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.

a)

laughed when the sheriff throws his mug.

b)

laugh when the sheriff throws his mug.

c)

laugh when the sheriff threw his mug.

d)

laughed whenever the sheriff throws his mug.

e)

laugh when the sheriff will throw his mug.

107.

Yesterday, I fell down the stairs and then tried to act like I did so on purpose.

a)

Yesterday, I fell down the stairs and then

b)

Yesterday, I fell down the stairs, I

c)

I fell down the stairs yesterday, I

d)

After I fell down the stairs yesterday; I

e)

Falling down the stairs; I

108.

Fleeing the horde of zombies on foot, an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.

a)

an apparently safe building became visible to the terrified couple.

b)

the terrified couple spotted a building that looked safe.

c)

a safe looking building was spotted by the terrified couple.

d)

the terrified couple's luck changed when they spotted a safe looking building.

e)

their fear subsided somewhat when the terrified couple would spot a safe looking building.

109.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). "Alright, _________ dog chewed up my homework while I went and got my backpack out of the car?"

a)

who's

b)

whose

c)

whoses

110.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). We should _______ studied for our final exams yesterday.

a)

have

b)

of

c)

not

111.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). The sun ________ Ken's sunburn badly.

a)

effected

b)

affected

112.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). _______ going to be so mad when they see we went ______ to get ice cream without them.

a)

They're, their

b)

There, they're

c)

They're, there

d)

There, their

113.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). _______ going to try a bit harder to find your house keys if you want to go out this weekend.

a)

Your

b)

You're

114.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). Dave couldn't decide what ____ have for dinner last night, so he decided to have pizza and tacos and ended up eating _____ much.

a)

to, two

b)

too, to

c)

to, too

d)

two, too

115.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). Don't forget when you are done with the test to _____ your pencil down on the table.

a)

lie

b)

lay

c)

laid

d)

lain

116.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). I didn't mean to eat the last gum ball, and I really hope Mary will _____ my apology.

a)

accept

b)

except

117.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). Steve had to send his new iPhone back to the store because ____ screen was cracked when it arrived.

a)

it's

b)

its

118.

Commonly confused words (pick the correct version of the commonly confused word to complete the sentence). ________ went on the field trip to the Phoenix Zoo last year?

a)

Whom

b)

Who

119.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Before coming home after school Todd had to get milk soup and mints from the store.

a)

Before coming home from school, Todd had to get milk soup and mints from the store.

b)

Before coming home from school, Todd had to get milk, soup, and mints from the store.

c)

Before coming home from school Todd had to get milk, soup, and mints from the store.

d)

no change

120.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Parts of the puzzle and game, can be found in the cabinet drawer next to the couch.

a)

Parts of the puzzle and game can be found in the cabinet, drawer next to the couch.

b)

Parts of the puzzle and game can be found in the cabinet drawer next to the couch.

c)

no change

121.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Upon entering the escape room the activity instructor asked for our closest attention.

a)

Upon entering the escape room, the activity instructor asked for our closest attention.

b)

Upon entering the escape room, the activity instructor, asked for our closest attention.

c)

Upon entering the escape room the activity instructor, ask for our closest attention.

d)

no change

122.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). After the meeting was over the staff was exhausted.

a)

After, the meeting was over the staff was exhausted.

b)

After, the meeting was over, the staff was exhausted.

c)

After the meeting was over, the staff was exhausted.

d)

no change

123.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). I think we'll have enough food Mary bought the whole store yesterday.

a)

I think we'll have enough food. Mary bought the whole store yesterday.

b)

I think we'll have enough food, Mary bought the whole store yesterday.

c)

no change

124.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Even if we don't believe that he committed the crime, we must listen to his side of the story.

a)

Even is we don't believe that he committed the crime we must listen to his side of the story.

b)

Even if we don't believe that he committed the crime. We must listen to his side of the story.

c)

no change

125.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Since we have our home covered with highly efficient solar panels we will have an electric bill close to zero dollars a month.

a)

Since we have our home covered with highly efficient solar panels, we will have an electric bill close to zero dollars.

b)

Since, we have our home covered with highly efficient solar panels, we will have an electric bill close to zero dollars.

c)

no change

126.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Navigating through snow sleet wind and darkness is a miserable way to travel.

a)

Navigating through snow, sleet, wind and darkness is a miserable way to travel.

b)

Navigating through snow, sleet, wind, and darkness is a miserable way to travel.

c)

no change

127.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). We were out of milk, I went to the store.

a)

We were out of milk I went to the store.

b)

We were out of milk. I went to the store.

c)

No change.

128.

Commas for clarity (pick the proper punctuation placement to make the sentence correct). Hardcover books are more expensive, than paperback books.

a)

Hardcover books are more expensive than paperback books.

b)

Hardcover books are more expensive. Than paperback books.

c)

no change

129.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 15?

(15) If you’re a fan of college basketball, you most likely enjoy watching March Madness in the Spring.

a)

Change Spring to spring

b)

Change you’re to your

c)

Delete the comma after basketball

d)

No change is needed

130.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 12?

(12) Novel writers has even made books about the depths of love.

a)

Change has even made to has even maked

b)

Change has even made to have even made

c)

Change depths to deepths

d)

no change is needed

131.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 20?

(20) For instance, last semester I got behind on my

assignments, and had to spend every weekend for a month trying to catch back up.

a)

Delete the comma after assignments

b)

Change assignments to asignments

c)

Change got to gotten

d)

no change is needed

132.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 25?

(25) While last months episodes may not have been as exciting as usual, each new season typically brings unanswered questions, plot twists, and new characters.

a)

Delete the comma after usual

b)

Change new to knew

c)

Change months to month’s

d)

no change is needed

133.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 16?

(16) I realized very quickly that I was probably not going to persuade everyone that I was the best candidate, but hopefully I could convince enough people to change there mind about some of my opponents.

a)

Delete the comma before but

b)

Change there to their

c)

Change opponents to oponents

d)

no change is needed

134.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 18?

(18) There’s no way to prevent bad things from happening, so it’s best to learn as much as you can from it.

a)

Change There’s to There isn’t

b)

Change it’s to its

c)

Change it to them

d)

no change is needed

135.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 1?

(1) The company has facilitators who lead participants through games and activities in which everyone must colaborate in order to successfully complete the challenges.

a)

Change activities to activitys

b)

Change colaborate to collaborate

c)

Change has to have

d)

no change is needed

136.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 6?

(6) Nowadays there are various professions that required speaking in multiple languages, especially english and spanish.

a)

Change Nowadays to Now a days

b)

Change various to varius

c)

Change required to require

d)

Change that to they

137.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 7?

(7) Between the hundreds of incoming and outgoing flights, there is an airplane mechanic busyly filling up each of the aircraft with thousands of gallons of fuel.

a)

Change busyly to busily

b)

Change an airplane to a airplane

c)

Change fuel to full

d)

No change needed

138.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 12?

(12) On a average day the Empire State Building in New York City receives more than ten thousand visitors.

a)

Change than to then

b)

Change a to an

c)

Change receives to recieves

d)

No change needed

139.

What is the correct way to write sentence 11?

(11) Therefore, quite a few animals, including the Javan Rhino, Malayan Tiger,

and Mountain Gorilla, they have been added to the endangered species list.

a)

Therefore, quite a few animals have been added to the endangered species

list. Including the Javan Rhino, Malayan Tiger, and Mountain Gorilla.

b)

Therefore, quite a few animals, including the Javan Rhino, Malayan Tiger,

and Mountain Gorilla, have been added to the endangered species list.

c)

Therefore, quite a few animals, including the Javan Rhino, Malayan Tiger, and Mountain Gorilla. They have been added to the endangered species list.

d)

Sentence 11 is written correctly in the paper.

140.

What is the correct way to write sentences 12 and 13?

(12) When she arrives, she usually has a box. (13) Containing dozens of t-shirts

and pants that have been donated by her friends and family.

a)

When she arrives, she usually has a box, it is containing dozens of t-shirts and pants that have been donated by her friends and family.

b)

When she arrives, she usually has a box containing dozens of t-shirts and

pants. That have been donated by her friends and family.

c)

When she arrives, she usually has a box it contains dozens of t-shirts and pants that have been donated by her friends and family.

d)

When she arrives, she usually has a box containing dozens of t-shirts and

pants that have been donated by her friends and family.

141.

What is the correct way to write sentences 5 and 6?

(5) The bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan. (6) Which is the largest of the

five boroughs in New York City.

a)

The bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan, it is the largest of the five

burrows in New York City.

b)

Connecting Brooklyn with Manhattan. It is the largest bridge of the five burrows.

c)

Connecting Brooklyn with Manhattan, it is a bridge within the five boroughs

of New York City.

d)

The bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan, which is the largest of the five

boroughs in New York City.

142.

What is the correct way to write sentences 3 and 4?

(3) To make things worse. (4) My baby sister cried the entire

car ride home.

a)

To make things worse, my baby sister had cried the entire

car ride home.

b)

It got even worse, my baby sister had cried the entire car

ride home.

c)

Even worse, my baby sister had cried. The entire car ride.

d)

Sentences 3 and 4 are written correctly in the story.

143.

What is the correct way to write sentence 6?

(6) Today the flag continues to wave, it reminds citizens of the

lives sacrificed for our freedom.

a)

Today the flag continues to wave, because it reminds

citizens of the lives sacrificed for our freedom.

b)

Today the flag continues to wave, reminding citizens of the

lives sacrificed for our freedom.

c)

Today the flag continues to wave, or it reminds citizens of

the lives sacrificed for our freedom.

d)

Sentence 6 is written correctly in the selection.

144.

What is the correct way to write sentence 1?

(1) That’s what I imagined growing old would be like, I was

sure it would be the end of life as I knew it.

a)

That’s what I imagined growing old would be like. And was sure it would be the end of life as I knew it.

b)

That’s what I imagined growing old would be like. I was sure it would be the end of life as I knew it.

c)

That’s what I imagined growing old would be like. Because I was sure it would be the end of life as I knew it.

d)

The sentence is written correctly in the paper.

145.

What is the correct way to write sentences 10 and 11?

(10) I was certain that I would slip and fall (11) And that all of

my cousins would laugh.

a)

I was certain that I would slip and fall and that all of my

cousins would laugh.

b)

I was certain that I would slip and fall all the of my cousins would laugh.

c)

I was certain of one thing: I would slip and fall, and all of my cousins would laugh.

d)

The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

146.

What is the correct way to write sentence 12?

(12) Dan Burcham is an entrepreneur he has made a living out

of creating and running various businesses.

a)

Dan Burcham is an entrepreneur. Who he has made a living out of creating and running various businesses.

b)

Dan Burcham, an entrepreneur, has made a living out of creating and running various businesses.

c)

Dan Burcham is an entrepreneur who has made a living out of creating and running various businesses.

d)

This sentence does not need to be changed.

147.

What is the correct way to write sentence 9?

(9) We walked straight into the kitchen, we crumbled up the

old recipe, tossed it in the trash.

a)

We walked straight into the kitchen, and we crumbled up the

old recipe, tossed it in the trash.

b)

We walked straight into the kitchen, crumbled up the old

recipe, and tossed it in the trash.

c)

We walked straight into the kitchen and crumbled up the

old recipe, tossed it in the trash.

d)

The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

148.

What is the BEST way to write sentence 20?

(20) Thirty minutes later, we had a recipe for chocolate chip

cookies, they would beat anyone in the competition.

a)

Thirty minutes later, we had a recipe for chocolate chip

cookies, it would beat anyone in the competition.

b)

Thirty minutes later, we had a chocolate chip cookie recipe,

since it would beat anyone in the competition.

c)

Thirty minutes later, we had a recipe for chocolate chip

cookies that would beat anyone in the competition.

d)

Sentence 20 is written correctly.

149.
Which of the sentences below is correct?
A.  Jill took Justin and I to the shop.
B.  Jill took Justin and me to the shop.

Here's a hint: Take out the other person, and it should be clearer. Jill took I or Jill took me...
a)
A
b)
B
c)
They are both correct.
d)
They are both incorrect.
150.
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
a)
I would like to attend the 2018 Olympic Games.
b)
The 2018 olympic games will be held in South Korea.
c)
In 2018 the winter olympics will be in south Korea.
d)
South korea is hosting the next Olympic games.
151.
Which sentence uses it⋅s correctly?
Hint:  When you mean it is or it has, use an apostrophe.   When you are using its as a possessive, don't use the apostrophe.
a)
It's been a long day already.
b)
Its been a long day already.
c)
The cat hurt it's paw.
d)
Its been great getting to know you.
152.
Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe to show possession?
Hint: add ' to the end of plural nouns only if they end in -s  like in two cats' toys.
a)
My childrens' toys are always on the floor.
b)
My three friends' cars are always clean.
c)
The four dog's leashes are tangled together.
d)
The two cat's toys are under the couch.
153.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
Hint: Use the semicolon if you have two independent clauses connected without a conjunction.
a)
I have painted the house, but still need to sand the floors.
b)
I have painted the house; I still need to sand the floors.
c)
I painted; and he sanded.
d)
I have painted the entire house; but she is still working on sanding the floors.
154.
(1) There was once a grand city on the northeast coast of the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt. (2) Known as Thonis to the Egyptians and Heracleion to the Greeks,the metropolis was supposedly one of extraordinary wealth. (3) Some records indicate that Helen of Troy visited the area before the Trojan War. (4) Founded around 700 B.C., it thrived for centuries and then allegedly disappeared into the depths of the ocean. (5) However, because no trace of Thonis-Heracleion had ever been found, it became more of a legend than a reality.
Sentence 4 is unclear, to improve the sentence change it to--
a)
the famous Trojans
b)
the historical record
c)
the magnificent city
d)
the extreme wealth
155.
One idea is extraneous in this paragraph. Which sentence should be deleted?
(9) Before people can begin riding the waves, they must gather the necessary equipment. (10) A surfboard, which can be selected from a wide range of weights and styles, is needed first. (11) Beginners usually get lighter, more buoyant boards,while experts choose heavier, more maneuverable boards. (12) Next comes surfboard wax, a substance that is rubbed on the board to make it easier to grip.(13) After that, a surfer may want to purchase a surfboard leash, a strap that connects the board to one of the surfer’s ankles. (14) That way the board won’t get lost when the surfer falls off. (15) It takes a lot of practice to get really good at surfing and not fall off. (16) And finally, surfers who plan to swim in cold water will usually want to buy or rent a wet suit to stay warm.
a)
Sentence 12
b)
Sentence 13
c)
Sentence 15
d)
Sentence 16
156.
What is the best revision for sentence 21?
(18) Figuring out where the best waves are requires both knowledge and experience. (19) That’s because wave conditions change with the tide and weather. (20) Some places, however, are known to be prime surfing spots. (21) These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and the perfect wave for which they are patiently waiting. 
a)
Sentence 21 does not need to be revised.
b)
These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it, they patiently wait for the perfect wave.
c)
These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it because of the perfect wave they patiently wait for.
d)
These are called breaks, and when surfers find one, they paddle their surfboards out into it and patiently wait for the perfect wave.
157.
Correct the mistake in this paragraph:
(29) Malala’s story made headlines, and the Taliban’s actions shocked the world. (30) The group had hoped to silence Malala but instead amplifyed her message and created a global hero. (31) In 2013 she became the youngest person ever to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
a)
Change Nobel Peace Prize to nobel peace prize
b)
Change amplifyed to amplified
c)
Change Malala's to Malalas'
d)
Insert a comma after Malala
158.
What is the correct way to write sentence 15 and 16?
(13) In January 2009 the Taliban proclaimed that no girl could attend school. (14) Malala and other girls defied this decree, continuing to go to class and study for tests. (15) The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. (16) Which detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan. (17) The British Broadcasting Corporation soon learned about the diary and helped Malala turn it into an online blog.
a)
The 11 year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.
b)
The 11 year old also began writing a diary.  With details about what was happening in her region of Pakistan.
c)
The 11 year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.
d)
The sentences in the paragraph are all correct.
159.
Sentence Combining:
Which of these is the correct way to join two sentences:
a)
He was practicing his soccer skills because he found a stray dog.
b)
He was practicing his soccer skills, there, he found a stray dog.
c)
He was practicing his soccer skills; and then found a stray dog.
d)
He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog. 
160.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

"This, ladies and gentlemen," Mr. Taylor announced, "Will be a formative grade."
a)
Change ladies to lady's
b)
Change announced to announsed
c)
Delete the comma after announced
d)
Change Will to will
161.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After a few more questions and a breif pause, the quiz continued.
a)
Change few to fewer
b)
Change breif to brief
c)
Change the , to a ;
d)
No change needs to be made
162.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

The father helped his children get into they're pajamas.
a)
Change they're to their.
b)
Change father to Father
c)
Change they're to there
d)
Change helped to helping
163.
Which words correctly complete this sentence:
____ important to the robot to repair ____ circuits.
a)
It's/its
b)
Its/it's
164.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After I went to the store I went shoe shopping with my friends.
a)
Change friends to friend's
b)
Insert a comma after After
c)
Insert a comma after shopping
d)
Insert a comma after store
165.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 
The girl said, "Lets walk to the store and buy Takis from there."
a)
Change Lets to Let's
b)
Change there to their
c)
Remove the comma after said
d)
Change Takis to takis
166.
Which words correctly complete this sentence:
I wonder ______ the ______ will change this weekend.
a)
weather/whether
b)
whether/weather
167.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

"But mom, I can't clean my room, I'm busy on Snapchat," the girl exclaimed.
a)
Change can't to cant
b)
Change Snapchat to snapchat
c)
Remove the comma after room
d)
Change mom to Mom
168.
Which word best completes the following sentence:
After looking at her red face and watery eyes, I could ________ that she was really upset.
a)
convey
b)
imply
c)
infer
d)
mood
169.
Which word best completes the following sentence:
I saw so much descriptive language in the story that it painted a picture in my head of what was happening. In other words, I saw lots of ______.
a)
tone
b)
imagery
c)
theme
d)
metaphors
170.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
"I want to eat cheetos," Jane Said.
b)
"I want to eat Cheetos" Jane said.
c)
"I want to eat Cheetos" Jane Said.
d)
"I want to eat Cheetos," Jane said.
171.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
According to the map Amy whispered we are very close to the hidden treasure.
b)
"According to the map," Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
c)
"According to the map" Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
d)
According to the map, Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
172.
Which word SHOULD NOT be capitalized because it is a common noun?
a)
Flower
b)
Dallas
c)
Texas
d)
Hurricane Harbor
173.
What noun is supposed to be capitalized because it is proper?
a)
lake michigan
b)
crayons
c)
markers
d)
jump
174.
What is the best way to join these two sentences:
The movie theater was packed full of people excited to see the new Star Wars movie. So I decided to go see Transformers instead.
a)
Because the movie theater was packed full of people excited to see the new Star Wars movie, therefore I decided to go see Transformers instead.
b)
The movie theater was packed full of people, excited to see the new Star Wars movie, I decided to go see Transformers instead.
c)
The movie theater was packed full of people excited to see the new Star Wars movie, so I decided to go see Transformers instead.
d)
So I decided to go see Transformers instead, because the movie theater was packed full of people excited to see the new Star Wars movie. 
175.
I would rather die ____ eat a salad for dinner.
a)
then
b)
than
176.
__________ on their way to the Mavericks game.
a)
Their
b)
They're
c)
There
177.
"__________ responsible for the mess in this kitchen?" Mom yelled.
a)
Whose
b)
Who's
178.
What is the best way to join these two sentences?
Because of the rain today. Soccer practice is cancelled.
a)
Because of the rain today soccer practice is cancelled. 
b)
Because of the rain today, soccer practice is cancelled. 
c)
Because of the rain today and soccer practice is cancelled.
d)
Because of the rain today, therefore soccer practice is cancelled today. 
179.
What change needs to be made to this sentence:
"Of course I'll follow you on Instagram," she replied sarcastically. 
a)
Change the comma after Instagram to a period
b)
Change sarcastically to sarcasticly
c)
Change Instagram to instagram
d)
no change needs to be made
180.
The one sentence that explains what you are going to write about in your essay is called a _____. 
a)
hook
b)
attention grabber
c)
thesis statement
d)
introduction
181.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
"Hi dad," Peter said as his father walked in the door. 
a)
Change  father to Father
b)
Change dad to Dad
c)
Add a comma after father
d)
No change needs to be made
182.
What change needs to be made to this sentence?
The dog's food was scattered all over my friends' floor. He was so mad at his dog!
a)
Change dog's to dogs'
b)
Change friends' to friend's
c)
Change floor to floors
d)
Change dog's to dogs
183.

A major theme of the X-men is that racism and discrimination are wrong. Which of these characters has never been a member of the X-men?

a)

Scott Summers

b)

James Howlett

c)

Clint Barton

d)

Elizabeth Braddock

184.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

a)

In the dead of night. The van pulled up.

b)

Chuck would not, give Jaime the seat

c)

Over coffee and toast, Kelly told me about her new job

d)

Lemonade. My favorite drink.

185.

Which of the underlined words or phrases in the following sentence could be deleted without changing the meaning?


Various different companies offer incentive plans to their employees.

a)

different

b)

incentive

c)

plans

d)

employees

186.

Choose the best conjunction to combine this sentence pair.


We can ask directions. We can use a map.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

because

187.

The following sentence pair can be revised into one better sentence. Choose the sentence that is the best revision.


The bicycle tire is flat. The bicycle tire is on the bike.

a)

The bicycle tire is on the bike and the bicycle tire is flat

b)

The flat bicycle tire is on the bike.

c)

On the bike, the bicycle tire there is flat.

d)

The bicycle tire on the bike is flat.

188.

Which of the underlined words in the following sentence is considered transitional?


We did not catch any fish; as a result, we ate macaroni and cheese.

a)

did not

b)

any

c)

as a result

d)

and

189.

Which of the following sentences does NOT use passive voice?

a)

She is known by the whole town as the best goalie on the hockey team.

b)

The puck was hurled across the ice by the star forward.

c)

She won the Best Player Award last winter.

d)

The women’s ice hockey team was founded five years ago

190.

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

a)

Several ingredients were used by the chef to make the stew.

b)

. The chef used several ingredients to make the stew

c)

To make the stew, several ingredients were used.

d)

The stew was made by the chef using several ingredients.

191.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

Sadly, I walked home.

b)

Sadly I walked home.

c)

Sadly I walked, home.

d)

Sadly, I walked, home.

192.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin; by the lake, he was happy too.

b)

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful, cabin by the lake he was happy, too.

c)

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin, by the lake, he was happy, too.

d)

When Yoshiro saw the beautiful cabin by the lake, he was happy, too.

193.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

Ms. Lundquist my second grade teacher has written a very helpful book.

b)

Ms. Lundquist my second grade teacher, has written a very helpful book

c)

Ms. Lundquist, my second grade teacher, has written a very helpful book

d)

Ms. Lundquist, my second grade teacher has written a very helpful book.

194.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

The Little League baseball fields near San Diego California are clean and well-lit

b)

The Little League baseball fields near San Diego, California, are clean and well-lit.

c)

The Little League baseball fields near San Diego, California are clean and well-lit.

d)

The Little League baseball fields near San Diego, California are clean, and well-lit.

195.

Identify the correct words for the blank in the following sentence. I would like to have the party ____ more ____ at a restaurant.

a)

hear, than

b)

hear, then

c)

here, than

d)

here, then

196.

Which of the following sentences has no errors?

a)

The crowd was told to quite down.

b)

The whether outside was dreadful.

c)

I had to lie down because I felt dizzy.

d)

I did not want to loose my bracelet.

197.

Which of the following sentences contains an error?

a)

I had to choose between the black or gray sweater.

b)

My older brother is stronger then me.

c)

I don't know what to wear to the dance.

d)

May I ask you a personal question?

198.

_______ textbooks are all in the classroom.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

199.

I can tell that _______ not happy with the results.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

200.

We can give them ________ things when they arrive.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

201.

I can tell that _____ made from very well-made material.

a)

its

b)

it's

202.

I want to show _________ art piece at the exhibit.

a)

your

b)

you're

203.

Will you ______ or reject my advice?

a)

accept

b)

except

204.
Which option is not a sentence?
a)
He laughed uncontrollably.
b)
Rolled along the sidewalk.
c)
She loved running at night.
d)
Her dog barked and cried.
205.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
The birds flew south, because winter was coming.
b)
The birds flew south; Winter was coming.
c)
Because the birds flew south, winter was coming.
d)
The birds flew south because winter was coming.
206.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
Before they left for the movies, they checked what time it began.
b)
The checked what time the movie began, before they left.
c)
Before they left for the movie; they checked what time it began
d)
Before they left for the movie. They checked what time it began.
207.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
Because they handed the work in late, the teacher took off points.
b)
The handed the work in late because the teacher took off points.
c)
Because they handed the work in late; the teacher took off points.
d)
Because, they handed the work in late the teacher took off points.
208.
Identify the sentence fragment in the following options:
a)
When she spoke to us later.
b)
If you decide to phone her, please be nice.
c)
As it ran through the park, the dog barked loudly.
d)
Unfortunately, the package was delivered to the wrong address.
209.
Identify the sentence fragment in the following options:
a)
We decided to take the train from Barcelona.
b)
Whether he intends to follow through on his threat.
c)
At the approach of sunset, we returned to shore.
d)
Christy's, which is in the next town, is a fine restaurant.
210.
Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and
a)
a game of cards.
b)
to play cards.
c)
playing a game of cards.
211.
I have always enjoyed reading the book more than
a)
I watched the movie version.
b)
watching the movie.
c)
to watch the movie.
212.
Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashlee's favorite exercises.
a)
raquetball
b)
a spinning class
c)
bicycling
213.

It is very important to reread, revise, and edit your essay for errors in grammar usage, punctuation, and capitalization.

a)

True

b)

True

c)

True

d)

True

214.

Ethos is the way a writer or speaker

a)

applies denotation

b)

will use valid reasoning

c)

applies emotion to a claim

d)

gains the trust and confidence of the audience

215.

Using emotion to support a claim or opinion is

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Loaded Language

216.

Words that are emotionally charged are known as

a)

rebuttal

b)

concessions

c)

charged words

d)

hyperbole

217.

The logos of an argument relates to

a)

the author's perspective

b)

tone

c)

valid reasons, facts, and reliable sources

d)

credibility

218.

the art of persuasion is know as

a)

rhetoric

b)

tone

c)

ethos

d)

argument

219.

"They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

220.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

221.

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

222.

"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

223.

This form of rhetoric uses logic

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

224.

This form of rhetoric uses an expert or a celebrity

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

225.

The Greek philosopher who is considered the father of rhetoric is (a)  

226.
In ethos, the writer or speaker presents himself or herself to the audience as
a)
ethical.
b)
unethical.
227.
A question asked to make a point, not that you want an answer is which of the following rhetorical devices? 
a)
A. Imagery 
b)
B. Personification 
c)
C. Rhetoric 
d)
E. Rhetorical Question 
228.

Which rhetorical device is used?

There must be strict supervision, there must be an end to speculation, there must be provision for adequate currency.

a)

Parallelism

b)

Analogy

c)

Repetition

d)

Restatement

229.

If an ad claimed: "35 people drank this diet soda, and 33 of them subsequently lost weight," the ad is using what rhetorical appeal?

(a)  

230.

Which of these would be an argument using pathos?

a)

Statistics about an athlete

b)

Kobe Bryant promoting Call of Duty

c)

A political poll about the economy

d)

A picture of malnourished animals

231.

You should always consider if an argument is persuasive and ______________________.

a)

who the intended audience is

b)

how much money is involved

c)

how does it help you

d)

who Aristotle was

232.
What does it mean to persuade someone?
a)
The convince them of something
b)
The explain what something is
c)
To delight and entertain someone
d)
To debate with someone
233.

The topic of the text. What the text is about.

a)

Purpose

b)

Rhetorical Situation

c)

Subject

d)

Constraints

234.

The listener, viewer or reader of a text.

a)

Speaker

b)

Audience

c)

Subject

d)

Tone

235.

A diagram that illustrates the relationships among speaker, audience and subject.

a)

ESOAPS

b)

The Rhetorical Triangle

c)

The Rhetorical Situation

d)

SAS

236.

The speaker’s reason for creating the text; what they want the audience to think or do as a result of reading/viewing the text.

(a)  

237.

(a)   is aspects of time and place that influence the creation and/or reception of a text. This is the situation.

238.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the rhetorical triangle?

a)

audience

b)

lesson

c)

speaker

d)

subject

239.

Persuades using a person's credibility

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

240.

Ethos

a)

Emotions

b)

Credibility

c)

Logic

241.

Persuades using logic, numbers, facts

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

242.

Logos

a)

Emotions

b)

Credibility

c)

Numbers

243.

Persuades using emotions

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

244.

Pathos

a)

Logic

b)

Emotions

c)

Credibility

245.

Ethos

a)

Facts

b)

Celebrities

c)

Emotions

246.

Persuades using facts

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

247.

What does it mean to persuade?

a)

To tell someone something

b)

To change your behavior

c)

To convince someone of something

248.

Presents facts and statistics

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

249.

When you see a celebrity in an ad

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

250.

Pathos uses your

a)

logic

b)

trust

c)

feelings

251.

statistics

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

252.

When a commercial tries to make you laugh

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

253.

When a dentist is in a toothpaste commercial

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

254.

"Save 15% or more on car insurance"

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

255.

Persuades using your emotions

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

256.

When someone says "just trust me"

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

257.

Cardi B in a Pepsi commercial

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

258.

Which persuasive appeal is being used in this ad?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

259.

Which two persuasive appeals are used in this ad?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

260.

Which persuasive appeal is used in this ad?

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

261.
"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
262.
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-after-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
263.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation.  Now it is our turn to return the favor.  For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
264.
"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position.  He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
265.
The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based in authority or credibility. 
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
266.
The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based on an appeal to the emotions. 
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
267.
The form of argumentative appeal that is based on an appeal to common sense or reason. 
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
268.
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
everyday
269.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

270.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
271.

Type of appeal: “If you don’t purchase this life insurance, and something happens to you, how will your family survive?”

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

272.

Type of Appeal: “Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children.”

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

273.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

274.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

275.

Do you use these phrases in your writing?

a)

Yes

b)

No

276.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


"I can still remember my first night in Harris County jail."

a)

Humor

b)

Anecdote

c)

Personal Story

d)

Vivid Description

277.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


"From cell phones to tablets, cameras and laptops, technology flows through society like a fish through water."

a)

Metaphor

b)

Unexpected Claim

c)

Question

d)

Statistic

278.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


"The costs of locking someone up is more than college tuition."

a)

Anecdote

b)

Vivid Description

c)

Humor

d)

Unexpected Claim

279.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


"The giant prison, grey and made only of brick and concrete, seemed cold in comparison to the warm environment of the school classroom that the convicts once belonged to."

a)

Humor

b)

Vivid description

c)

Personal story

d)

Anecdote

280.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


Blacks and Hispanics make up almost 32% of the US population, but they made up 56% of all incarcerated people in 2015."

a)

Statistic

b)

Personal Story

c)

Anecdote

d)

Metaphor

281.

Out of these options, which hook technique should you try your hardest to stay away from?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Personal Story

c)

Questions

d)

Unexpected claim

282.

Which hook technique did the writer use?


"The new inmate could quickly tell that the others did not like her by the looks on their faces."

a)

Personal Story

b)

Humor

c)

Metaphor

d)

Anecdote

283.

Why did we say that humor is the toughest hook technique to use?

a)

The use of humor depends on the writing topic

b)

It is difficult to make people laugh through words

c)

Not everyone shares the same sense of humor

d)

All of the above

284.

What does a strong hook do for your reader?

a)

Intimidates them

b)

Catches their attention

c)

Introduces you to them

d)

Tells them what you will be writing about

285.

Which of these is not a part of H.B.T.?

a)

Hook

b)

Because

c)

Thesis

d)

Bridge

286.

What is the bridge's responsibility in H.B.T.?

a)

To introduce the topic to the reader

b)

To catch the reader's attention

c)

To connect the hook to the thesis

d)

To explain the thesis

287.

True or false:


Open thesis is based on fact, closed is based on opinion.

a)

True

b)

False

288.

Is this thesis statement open or closed?


Technology has made people lazy.

a)

Open

b)

Closed

289.

Why should you stay away from asking questions as a hook?

a)

Unoriginal

b)

Not interesting enough

c)

Comes off as a gimmick

d)

All of the above

290.

What word fits in the blank?


______ I don't have a pencil, I will have to get a new one.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

291.

What word fits in the blank?


Mark cleaned his room _______ he watched TV. He cleaned and watched TV at the same time.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

292.

What word fits in the blank?


_________ he started cooking, he washed his hands.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

293.

What word fits in the blank?


I can stay at my friend's house _________ it gets dark. When it's dark, I have to be back home.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

294.

What word fits in the blank?


I will start cooking ________ I wash my hands.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

after

d)

unless

295.

What word fits in the blank?


______ I leave right now, I will be late.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

after

d)

unless

296.

What word fits in the blank?


I listen carefully _________ my teacher says the directions.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

after

d)

unless

297.

What word fits in the blank?


I worry that Mark will fail the test. _________ his test is tomorrow, he's not studying.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

after

d)

unless

298.

What word fits in the blank?


I want to go to school, _________ I feel too sick.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

299.

What word fits in the blank?


I will not go to school _________ I don't feel well.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

300.

What word fits in the blank?


I feel sick , ___________ I won't go school.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

301.

What word fits in the blank?


I hope I feel better tomorrow, ___________ I will not go school.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

because

d)

or

302.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence.


The bear climbs up the tree.

The bear is large.

It is a grizzly bear.

4 lines
303.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence.


It is a cold day in New York.

It is a windy day in New York.

4 lines
304.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence.


The cat is sleeping.

The dog is sleeping.

4 lines
305.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence.


Tornadoes can pick up trees.

Tornadoes can pick up roofs.

4 lines
306.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence.


I like to ski.

I like swimming.

I like to go hiking.

4 lines
307.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence. Use the word: "who"


The boy solved the puzzle.

The boy was praised by the teacher.


Start with: The boy…

4 lines
308.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence. Use the word: "that"


This is the house.

She built it.


Start with: This is ...…

4 lines
309.

Combine these sentences into ONE sentence. DO NOT use "who" or "and" in your sentence.


Abraham Lincoln ended slavery.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president.

4 lines
310.
What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
a)
Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
b)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
c)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
d)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
311.
What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof. 
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.
a)
After we repaired the roof the leak stopped.
b)
The tree branch fell on the leaking roof.
c)
The leaking roof needed to be repaired after the tree branch fell on it.
d)
We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.
312.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.
a)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council something must have happened.
b)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council so something must have happened.
c)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.
d)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, something must have happened.
313.
What is the best way to combine these sentences using a List?
1) I have three favorite foods.
2) One is pizza.
3) One is steak.
4) One is brussel sprouts.
a)
My favorite foods are pizza and steak and brussel sprouts.
b)
One of my favorite foods is pizza and the other favorite foods are steak and brussel sprouts.
c)
Brussel sprouts, pizza, and steak.
d)
My three favorite foods are pizza, steak, and brussel sprouts.
314.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.

b)

Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park.

c)

Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.

d)

None of the above

315.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

The meeting was straight to the point, John was uneasy about it, he was unable to understand why he was there.

b)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it, and he was unable to understand why he was there.

c)

The meeting was straight to the point, but John was uneasy about it; he was unable to understand why he was there.

d)

None of the above

316.

Incorrect or Correct?


After, I am done with my poem I can come hang out.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

317.

Correct or Incorrect?


My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

318.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
She drank the milk quickly it made her sick.
b)
She drank the milk quickly, for it made her sick
c)
She drank the milk quickly, it made her sick.
d)
She drank the milk quickly; consequently, it made her sick.
319.
Pick the correct use of a semi-colon
a)
I walked to school; but, she didn't.
b)
I walked to school; didn't.
c)
I walked to school; she didn't.
d)
She didn't; walk to school.
320.
Pick the correct use of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
a)
The sky is blue. The grass is green.
b)
The sky is blue, and the grass is green.
c)
The sky blue; the grass green.
d)
The sky is blue; and the grass is green.
321.
Which of the coordinating conjunctions means "because"?
a)
or
b)
for
c)
nor
d)
but
322.
Pick the correct use of a conjunctive adverb
a)
It snowed in Maycomb, Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
b)
It snowed in Maycomb; therefore, Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
c)
It snowed in Maycomb Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
d)
It snowed in Maycomb; therefore Scout and Jem wanted to make a snowman.
323.

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution it was always fun to help with the deliveries he hoped he would find his friend there.

Which of the following sentence correctly repairs the run-on sentence above?

a)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution. It was always fun to help with the deliveries and he hoped he would find his friend there.

b)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution; it was always fun to help with the deliveries, and he hoped he would find his friend there.

c)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution, it was always fun to help with the deliveries, and he hoped he would find his friend there.

d)

He checked the bikes parked outside Food Distribution. It was always fun to help with the deliveries, he hoped he would find his friend there.

324.

Mr. Prescott dove under the fence to avoid an annoying student.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

c)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

325.

Mr. Staack drove to the gas station and bought some donuts.

a)

ADJECTIVE CLAUSE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

326.

Hoping for a snow day, Mr. Groth eagerly wanted to play on his Xbox.

a)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

COMPOUND SENTENCE

e)

SERIES

327.

Mr. Severson, a science teacher, made several kids puke after dissecting a frog.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

328.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

329.

Mr. Groth threw the DBQ packet at the kid because he was frustrated.

a)

APPOSITIVE

b)

COMPOUND VERB

c)

PARTICIPIAL PHRASE

d)

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE

e)

DEPENDENT CLAUSE

330.

For each of the questions in this activity, you will select the answer choice or choices that correctly combine the two sentences given. (Sometimes the form of a word may need to be changed to be correct.)


Paul patched the tire. He was careful.

a)

Paul careful patched the tire.

b)

He careful patched the tire.

c)

Paul carefully patched the tire.

d)

The tire was carefully patched by Paul.

331.

Rita spotted a porcupine. It was a baby. She saw it this morning.

a)

Rita spotted a baby porcupine.

b)

Rita spotted a baby porcupine this morning.

c)

Rita spotted a baby. It was a porcupine.

d)

Rita spotted it this morning.

332.

I saw a golfer playing in the rain. The rain poured. He was a professional.

a)

I saw a professional golfer playing in the pouring rain.

b)

The professional golfer was seen by me in the rain.

c)

The rained poured as the golfer played. He was a professional golfer.

d)

The golfer played professionally in the rain.

333.

Our English teacher showed us a video. The video amazed us all.

Select the ONE sentence that is NOT written correctly.

a)

Our teacher showed a video and we were amazed.

b)

Our teacher showed a video that amazed us.

c)

Our teacher showed a video, and it amazed us all.

d)

The video the teacher showed amazed us all.

334.

My new pet bowl is made of plastic. The plastic has been recycled.

a)

My new pet got a bowl made of plastic.

b)

My pet's new bowl is made of recycled plastic.

c)

I have a new plastic bowl that has been recycled.

335.

Sam raced to the door. He was quick.

a)

Quick, Sam raced to the door.

b)

Sam quickly raced to the door.

c)

Sam raced to the door because he was so quick.

336.

Billy dropped his glove to the ground. His team lost. He was sad.

a)

Because his team lost, Billy was sad and dropped his glove to the ground.

b)

Billy's team lost and he was sad and he dropped his glove to the ground

c)

The glove dropped to the ground because Billy lost and was sad.

337.

I love the cheese and herb bread. It has lots of flavor.

a)

I love the flavorful cheese and herb bread.

b)

I love the flavor bread that has cheese and herbs

c)

Cheese and herb bread is flavorful.

338.

I heard Kaylee and Bella in the band room. The girls were practicing.

a)

I hear the girls practice. It was Kaylee and Bella in the band room.

b)

I heard Kaylee and Bella practicing in the band room.

c)

I hear them practice - Kaylee and Bella in the band room.

339.

The dog chased the criminal down the street. The dog worked for the police.

a)

The criminal was chased. The police dog did the chasing.

b)

The criminal was chased and it was by a police dog.

c)

The police dog chased the criminal down the street.

340.

Regina asked her mom to baked some rolls. She wanted them baked soon.

a)

Regina wanted rolls soon and wanted them baked by her mom.

b)

Regina wanted Mom's rolls baked.

c)

Regina wanted her mom to bake rolls soon.

341.

The violin is safe in its case. The case has a velvet lining.

a)

The violin is safe in its velvet-lined case.

b)

The velvet lining keeps the violin safe if it is put in the case.

c)

The violin is safe in a case if the case is lined with velvet.

342.

Maria ate the last doughnut. It was the last doughnut. She knows I like doughnuts.

a)

It was the last doughnut and Maria ate it.

b)

Maria ate the doughnut and I like doughnuts too.

c)

Maria ate the last doughnut knowing I like them too.

343.

Josafina bought her some shoes. She bought running shoes. She bought them at the new show store in town.

a)

At the new shoe store in town, Josefina bought her some new running shoes.

b)

Josefina bought herself some new running shoes at the the new shoe store in town.

c)

Josefina, at the new shoe store, bought herself some running shoes in town.

344.

Lucinda looked at the new bike in the store window. She wished she could have it.

a)

Wishing she could have it, Lucinda looked at the new bike in the store window.

b)

Lucinda wishfully looked at the new bike in the store window.

c)

Lucinda wished for the bike that she saw it in the store window.

345.

Darla sings in the choir. Darla has a very lovely voice.

a)

Darla, who has a very lovely voice sings.

b)

Darla, who has a very lovely voice, sings in the choir.

c)

Darla who has a very lovely voice sings in the choir.

d)

Darla's voice is lovely. She also sings in the choir.

346.

The spiders are arachnids. Spiders have eight legs.

a)

Arachnids have eight legs.

b)

Arachnids, or spiders, have eight legs.

c)

Arachnids with eight legs are called spiders.

d)

Spiders are arachnids.

347.

The painting shows boats. They are on the sea.

a)

The painting is of sailing boats sailing on the sea.

b)

Sail boats are on the sea and in the painting.

c)

The painting shows boats sailing on the sea.

d)

The painting shows sailing on the sea.

348.

Poison ivy grows in clusters of leaves. Leaves are clustered in threes.

a)

Poison ivy grows in clusters.

b)

Poison ivy grows in clusters of three leaves.

c)

Three-three clusters are how poison ivy grows.

d)

Poison ivy, which causes an itchy rash, grows in clusters.

349.

Falabella are miniature horses. Falabella look just like horse but are the size of a full-grown dog.

a)

Falabella, which are the size of full-grown dogs, are miniature horses.

b)

Falabella are full grown dogs and horses.

c)

Some horses like Falabella look like horses the size of adult dogs.

d)

Falabella are miniature horses and look like full-grown dogs.

350.

I am finished with this. This is a Quizizz activity for Mrs. Utt. It is about combining sentences.

a)

I am finished with combining sentences.

b)

I am finished with Mrs. Utt's Quizizz activity on combining sentence.

c)

Mrs. Utt's activity is about sentence combining and I am finished.

351.

What word fits in the blank?


______ I don't have a pencil, I will have to get a new one.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

because

d)

before

352.

What word fits in the blank?


Mark cleaned his room _______ he watched TV. He cleaned and watched TV at the same time.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

353.

What word fits in the blank?


_________ he started cooking, he washed his hands.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

354.

What word fits in the blank?


I can stay at my friend's house _________ it gets dark. When it's dark, I have to be back home.

a)

while

b)

until

c)

since

d)

before

355.

What word fits in the blank?


______ I leave right now, I will be late.

a)

although

b)

as

c)

after

d)

unless

356.
What is the best way to combine these sentences as a Complex sentence?
1) The tree branch fell on the roof. 
2) The roof was leaking.
3) We repaired the roof.
a)
After we repaired the roof the leak stopped.
b)
The tree branch fell on the leaking roof.
c)
The leaking roof needed to be repaired after the tree branch fell on it.
d)
We repaired the roof after a falling branch caused it to leak.
357.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.
a)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council something must have happened.
b)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council so something must have happened.
c)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.
d)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, something must have happened.
358.
What is the best way to combine these sentences using a List?
1) I have three favorite foods.
2) One is pizza.
3) One is steak.
4) One is brussel sprouts.
a)
My favorite foods are pizza and steak and brussel sprouts.
b)
One of my favorite foods is pizza and the other favorite foods are steak and brussel sprouts.
c)
Brussel sprouts, pizza, and steak.
d)
My three favorite foods are pizza, steak, and brussel sprouts.
359.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

a)

Maggie who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted from her long day at the park.

b)

Maggie, who loved snow cones, was exhausted from her day at the park.

c)

Maggie, who loved to eat snow cones was exhausted, from her long day at the park.

d)

None of the above

360.

Correct or Incorrect?


My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the party.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

361.

Incorrect or Correct?


After, I am done with my poem I can come hang out.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

362.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Zoologists call the American buffalo a bison.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
363.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
May weigh up to three thousand pounds.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
364.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Live in herds and feed on grass.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
365.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Once roamed across North America.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
366.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
In 1850, there were still about twenty million bison.
a)
 Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
367.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
By 1890, bison were almost extinct.
a)
 Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
368.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Didn't kill all those bison.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
369.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Now, more than thirty thousand.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
370.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Bison were difficult to hunt on foot.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
371.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Moved from camp to camp.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
372.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
The horse and the gun changed Plains Indian life.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
373.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
sometime in the year 1600, Plains Indians began to use horses.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
374.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Brought to America by the Spanish.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
375.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
The word "Mustang" may come from the Spanish word meaning "ownerless horses."
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
376.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Bronco another Spanish word.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
377.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Some people call any bad-tempered horse a bronco.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
378.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Also another word for mustang.
a)
Sentence 
b)
Sentence Fragment
379.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Descendants of wild mustangs are still used to herd cattle.
a)
Sentence 
b)
Sentence Fragment
380.
Is the following a complete sentence or a sentence fragment?
Broncos, or broncs, in rodeo competitions.
a)
Sentence
b)
Sentence Fragment
381.

Which of the following is the proper way to use parenthetical citation?

a)

"This point has been argued before" (Frye).

b)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye)

c)

"This point has been argued before." (Frye).

382.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem" (Frye).

b)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem."

c)

Fry argues, "this is the main problem." (Frye)

383.

You should not put the author's name in parentheses if you state it in your sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

384.

Which of the following is a proper citation in a work cited page?

a)

"In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

b)

Foreman, R. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." New York Times, 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

c)

New York Times. "In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out." Foreman, R. 16 Feb. 1999. www.nytimes.com

385.

What do you do if there's no published date for your text?

a)

Leave it off your work cited.

b)

Write (n.d.) instead.

c)

Write (et al.) instead.

386.

In your essay itself, titles of novels, films, and television shows should be:

a)

in italics

b)

underlined.

c)

in quotes.

387.

What's the correct order for your paper heading?

a)

Your name, teacher name, class, date

b)

Your name, date, class, teacher

c)

Your name, date, teacher, class

388.

How should you begin each paragraph?

a)

By adding two spaces with the space bar.

b)

By adding space between paragraphs using the "enter" key.

c)

By indenting with the "tab" key.

389.

What is the purpose of MLA formatting?

a)

To torture high school students with a pointless system of random rules created by teachers for their own, morbid, amusement, and to create easier ways for teachers to hurt students' grades for their own sick pleasure.

b)

To make papers more standardized and easier to read.

390.

In your essay, the titles of shorter works like songs, poems, short stories, and short films should be:

a)

in quotes

b)

in italics

c)

underlined

391.

The font you use does not matter as long as it's professional.

a)

true

b)

false

392.

When a line break appears in a song or poem you're quoting, you indicate the line break with:

a)

a comma

b)

the enter key

c)

a slash

393.

The correct punctuation for an in-text citation is:

a)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88).

b)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope” (Fitzgerald 88).

c)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.” (Fitzgerald 88)

d)

“Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope (Fitzgerald 88)."

394.

Which is the correct punctuation for an in-text citation?

a)

"Not all those who wander are lost. (Tolkein 218)."

b)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218)

c)

"Not all those who wander are lost" (Tolkein 218).

d)

"Not all those who wander are lost." (Tolkein 218).

395.

MLA is primarily the citation style of the_________

a)

humanities

b)

sciences

c)

law

d)

history and ethics

396.

•You should include an in-text citation __________

a)

only when you mention the author

b)

only twice per paragraph.

c)

every time you reference a direct quote.

d)

every time you reference or quote from a source.

397.

The in-text citation is located where (in the order of the sentence)?

a)

the end of the sentence regardless of where your information is within the sentence.

b)

Right after your quote or information.

c)

Before your quote or information.

d)

the end of the sentence only when you directly quote.

398.

Plagiarism in an essay is ________

a)

copy/pasting someone else's answers for a test.

b)

using someone’s words without giving the source proper credit.

c)

using someone’s words or ideas without giving the source proper credit.

d)

improperly citing an author's last name from a works cited page

399.

If your source does not have an author, what should you cite next?

a)

The container of the source

b)

The title of the source

c)

N/A

d)

The year of the source

400.

How do you cite a film?

a)

The director's name

b)

The movie title

c)

The movie distributor

d)

The lead actor or actress' name

401.

A works cited page should have all of your sources in ___________

a)

the order you found the sources in your research process

b)

the order you cited the sources within your paper

c)

alphabetical order by first name

d)

alphabetical order by last name

402.

What is an annotated bibliography?

a)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source under each citation

b)

A works cited page with short summaries of each source AND how you will use them in your essay under each citation

c)

A works cited page with websites to access each source

d)

A works cited page with quotes from each source under each citation

403.
What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible? 
a)
Author's first name and page number
b)
Publication date and page number
c)
Author's last name and page number
d)
Author's first and last name
404.
Which in-text citation is correct? 
a)
This point has been argued before (Frye 197). 
b)
This point has been argued before. (Frye 197). 
c)
This point has been argued before (Gleen Frye 197).
d)
This point has been argued before (Frye, 197). 
405.
What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
406.
Why should students use MLA Format?
a)
To avoid plagiarism
b)
Because teachers say they should
c)
To make a paper harder
d)
Students shouldn't use it
407.
What is the name of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Bibliography 
d)
Sources
408.
What goes in the upper right corner of a MLA formatted paper?
a)
Your full name
b)
The name of your professor
c)
The title of your essay
d)
Your last name and page number
409.
You shouldn't use the author's last name in the citation if the author's name appears in text.
a)
True
b)
False
410.
How is the Works Cited page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
411.
You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source. 
a)
True
b)
False
412.
What information do you include if there is no known author of a source? 
a)
Publication date
b)
Title of the source
c)
Publisher name
d)
You do not need to cite this source
413.

What is the definition of:


Nonfiction

a)

based on real accounts of people, places, things, ideas, experiences or events.

b)

a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

c)

a collection of memories written by an individual about an important period of his or her life.

d)

an account of a person's life written by that person.

414.

What is the definition of:


Biography

a)

influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

b)

a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

c)

a collection of memories written by an individual about an important period of his or her life.

d)

an account of a person's life written by that person.

415.

What is the definition of:


Autobiography

a)

This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

b)

a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

c)

This point of view contains only facts.

d)

an account of a person's life written by that person.

416.

What is the definition of:


Subjective Point of View

a)

This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

b)

a detailed account of a persons life, made by another author.

c)

This point of view contains only facts.

d)

provides definitions information and facts about a specific subject.

417.

What is the definition of:


Objective Point of View

a)

This point of view is influenced by the authors opinion on the subject.

b)

aims to defend an opinion and convince readers of the authors position over a given issue.

c)

This point of view contains only facts.

d)

provides definitions information and facts about a specific subject.

418.

What is the definition of:


Expository Nonfiction

a)

aims to defend an opinion and convince reader's of the author's position over a given issue.

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

d)

provides definitions, information and facts about a specific subject.

419.

What is the definition of:


Persuasive Nonfiction

a)

aims to defend an opinion and convince reader's of the author's position over a given issue.

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

420.

What is the definition of:


Ethical appeal (Ethos)

a)

refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

421.

What is the definition of:


Logical Appeal (Logos)

a)

refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

is used to convince a person by calling for the reader's moral convictions

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

422.

What is the definition of:


Emotional Appeal (Pathos)

a)

refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

certain details that emphasize or illustrate some points.

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

423.

What is the definition of:


Text structure

a)

refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

certain details that emphasize or illustrate some points.

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

424.

What is the definition of:


Text features

a)

refers to the way nonfiction writing is organized

b)

is used to convince a person to use logical reasoning by presenting factual evidence.

c)

certain details that emphasize or illustrate some points.

d)

is used to convince a person by using vidid images that influence the readers feelings.

425.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

label

c)

map

d)

diagram

e)

caption

426.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

diagram

e)

caption

427.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

diagram

e)

caption

428.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

diagram

e)

caption

429.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

diagram

e)

caption

430.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

431.

Identify the following as:

a)

illustration

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

432.

Identify the following as:

a)

diagram

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

433.

Identify the following as:

a)

diagram

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

434.

Identify the following as:

a)

diagram

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

435.

Identify the following as:

a)

diagram

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

436.

Identify the following as:

a)

diagram

b)

photograph

c)

map

d)

labels

e)

caption

437.

Read the sentence.


The stove temperature was set too high, so the cake burned.


This is an example of:

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

438.

Read the sentence.


Sarah missed the bus, her mom took her to School.


This is an example of:

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

439.

Read the sentence.


I played out in the rain and now I'm drenched.


This is an example of:

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

440.

Read the sentence.


Michael forgot his lunch at home, so he bought lunch.


This is an example of:

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

441.

What type of question is a "Short Response" question?

a)

multiple choice

b)

an essay

c)

matching

d)

a paragraph

442.

What does RA stand for in the RACES acronym?

a)

revise and always quote

b)

restate and answer

c)

review and add information

d)

reorganize and allow

443.

Which transition could be used to introduce a quote from the text?

a)

One example from the text is...

b)

The first thing that happened is..

c)

Because...

d)

In conclusion...

444.

Which transition could be used to analyze a quote?

a)

The first thing that happned is...

b)

Furthermore...

c)

This demonstrates...

d)

On the other hand...

445.

Organize the order of the RACES strategy.

a)

Restate and Answer

b)

Cite a Quote #1

c)

Explain the Meaning #1

d)

Cite a Quote #2

e)

Explain the Meaning #2

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
446.

Which transition could be used to introduce quote #2?

a)

Therefore...

b)

This proves...

c)

The next thing that happened is...

d)

Another example from the text is..

447.

Which transition could be used to introduce the meaning of a quote?

a)

Finally...

b)

This proves...

c)

Also...

d)

This summarizes...

448.

Which type of information is the MOST useful when finding quotes to prove your claim? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

NUMBERS AND STATISTICS

b)

DESCRIPTIONS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

c)

DATES OF IMPORTANT EVENTS

d)

Names of Experts

449.

Which part of a R-A-C-E-C-E-S paragraph earns you the most points?

a)

Restate & Answer

b)

Cite a quote

c)

Explain why the quotes are important.

d)

Sum up your clam.

450.

How many quotes do all short resonses require?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

451.

How can you help yourself organize your short response and use RACECES correctly?

a)

Search it on your phone.

b)

Write it in the margin of your paper.

c)

Write it on your hand.

d)

Just guess.

452.

What is a claim on a short respose?

a)

A place to find a quote in the text.

b)

Your answer to the question. What you believe is true.

c)

The reason you summarize.

d)

A developed idea with quotes to support it.

453.
What does "R" stand for in RACE?
a)
Really consider the evidence
b)
Restate the question
c)
Rethink your answer
d)
Revise your writing
454.
What does "A" stand for in RACE?
a)
Answer the question
b)
Argue your point
c)
Ask a question
d)
Apply evidence
455.
What does the "C" stand for in RACE?
a)
Cite evidence
b)
Change your thinking
c)
Create a response
d)
Convince the reader
456.
What does the "E" stand for in RACE?
a)
Explain your evidence
b)
Explain your question
c)
Expect a response
d)
Engage the reader
457.
How would you restate the question, "How does the author create a feeling of sympathy?"
a)
Did you ever wonder how an author creates sympathy?
b)
The author of this text creates a feeling of sympathy by...
c)
Sometimes authors create sympathy
d)
Sympathy is a feeling that authors can create
458.
Which is the appropriate sentence starter when you're citing evidence?
a)
The author states...
b)
This means...
c)
Because of this...
d)
In conclusion
459.
Which sentence starter is appropriate when you're explaining your evidence?
a)
This means...
b)
The author states...
c)
The author points out...
d)
In conclusion...
460.
Why is it important to use a writing strategy like RACE?
a)
To organize your thoughts so people can easily understand your point
b)
To follow procedures
c)
To avoid creative writing
d)
So that you don't have to do research
461.

R...?

a)

Restates all parts of the question after including answer

b)

Restates all parts of the question before including answer

c)

Replace all parts of the question after including answer

d)

Run around in circles!

462.
A...?
a)
Accurately describes the prompt by creating synonyms
b)
Athletes foot is gross
c)
Accurately answers the question by drawing the right conclusions
d)
Accurately paraphrases the question
463.
C...?
a)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions and provides appropriate context
b)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to support conclusions
c)
Cat ate my homework
d)
Cites relevant evidence from the text to provide appropriate context
464.
Why do we use the RACE strategy.
a)
To get a good grade.
b)
To find the answer.
c)
To help us read.
d)
To completely answering Questions about a reading.
465.
How does the RACE strategy help us in reading.
a)
The RACE strategy helps us organize our short answers to ensure all parts of a question are answered.
b)
It helps us answer the question.
c)
It helps us by making us understand the answer.
d)
It gives us the answer.
466.
The text states...
This is an example of a phrase that would begin which letter?  
a)
R
b)
A
c)
C
d)
E
467.
Which letter includes two options:  you can add a quote or paraphrase?
a)
R
b)
A
c)
C
d)
E
468.
What do you need around a quote?
a)
parantheses
b)
commas
c)
quotation marks
d)
nothing
469.
When can we use the RACE strategy.
a)
When your answering open ended questions that need evidence.
b)
When we need help.
c)
When we need to use it because my teacher said so
d)
NEVER
470.

RACE: When you cite your evidence, you must use ____________ to separate your words from the evidence. (2 answers)

a)

a comma

b)

an apostrophe

c)

parenthesis

d)

quotation marks

471.
What does paraphrase mean?
a)
put in your own words
b)
copy word for word
c)
use evidence
d)
re-state question
472.
What do you need around a quote?
a)
parantheses
b)
commas
c)
quotation marks
d)
nothing
473.
What point of view should a RACE response be in?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
474.

How would you restate the question, "Why was Michael motivated to get a good grade?"

a)

So he would get on the A honor roll.

b)

Michael was motivated to get a good grade because...

c)

He was motivated to get a good grade because...

d)

Michael was motivated...

475.

When answering a question, remember to keep your answer...

a)

Wordy

b)

Detailed

c)

Long

d)

Broad

476.
What is a constructed response question?
a)
A question that you are asked about a text.
b)
A question that requires a short response. (at least 4-6 sentences)
477.
Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?
a)
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
b)
To use evidence from the text to support your answer.
c)
To prove your answer is correct
d)
All of the above
478.
Explaining your answer means ....
a)
Adding your thoughts to what the answer means
b)
Adding your thoughts about the text
c)
Adding another sentence to make the answer long enough
479.

Which sentence is not written correctly?

a)

Meanwhile, the bunnies prepared to attack.

b)

Sadly, Edward did not survive the attack of the bunnies.

c)

Still I can't help, thinking that those bunnies are super cute.

480.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Fortunately, Jenna remembered to bring the blender to the park.

b)

Fortunately Jenna remembered, to bring the blender to the park.

c)

Fortunately Jenna remembered to bring the blender, to the park.

d)

Fortunately Jenna, remembered to bring the blender to the park.

481.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

After, the baseball game Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

b)

After the baseball game, Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

c)

After the baseball, game Kate changed out of her wedding dress.

d)

After the baseball game Kate changed, out of her wedding dress.

482.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

While eating the pork chop Wilbur began to feel, that something was wrong.

b)

While eating the pork chop Wilbur, began to feel that something was wrong.

c)

While, eating the pork chop Wilbur began to feel that something was wrong.

d)

While eating the pork chop, Wilbur began to feel that something was wrong.

483.

Which sentence is not written correctly?

a)

While she was, sleeping Julie dreamed she was eating marshmallows.

b)

Oddly, the marshmallows tasted like feathers.

c)

When she woke up, Julie realized that her tummy was full and her pillow was missing.

484.
Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? 
On the long road across the desert the car finally broke down. 
a)
After "On"
b)
After "desert"
c)
After "finally"
d)
After "road" 
485.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.
b)
Lazily I, climbed the stairs.
c)
The candle, burned throughout the night.
d)
During, the show I fell asleep.
486.

What does a comma do?

a)

ends a sentence

b)

shows ownership

c)

creates a pause to clarify a sentence

d)

hangs around being weird

487.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Although Mary loved her little lamb, she loved lamb chops more.
b)
Although Mary loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.
c)
Although Mary, loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.
d)
Although Mary loved, her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.
488.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
If I eat those slugs for lunch what will I have for dinner?
b)
If I eat those slugs for lunch what will, I have for dinner?
c)
If I eat those slugs, for lunch what will I have for dinner?
d)
If I eat those slugs for lunch, what will I have for dinner?
489.

A writer or speaker’s choice of words and way of arranging words in sentences is known as . . .

a)

Jargon

b)

Context

c)

Diction

d)

Connotation

490.

Which type of diction involves using language to describe qualities we can perceive with our five senses?

a)

Formal Diction

b)

Concrete Diction

c)

Technical Diction

d)

Common Diction

491.

Which type of diction involves using words that mean exactly what they say?

a)

Figurative Diction

b)

Literal Diction

c)

Informal Diction

d)

Abstract Diction

492.

The circumstances or setting that come before or after a word or passage and clarify its meaning is known as . . .

a)

Denotation

b)

Context

c)

Diction

d)

Connotation

493.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 
What does the word "jovial" mean? 
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
494.
There was decorum in the way she listened. Hands folded, mouth closed, eyes on the teacher. Everyone else was talking, but she knew that was not proper or polite.
What does the word "decorum" mean?
a)
rude
b)
quiet
c)
well mannered
d)
snotty
495.
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong. 
What does the word "mislaid" mean? 
a)
lost
b)
found
c)
mixed
d)
looked for
496.
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
497.
Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?
a)
sassy and sarcastic
b)
rude and mean
c)
sad and distant
d)
trustworthy and reliable
498.
Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
a)
tired
b)
full
c)
dizzy
d)
hungry
499.
What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.
a)
eager
b)
distracted
c)
lazy
d)
disinterested
500.
What is a context clue?
a)
personification
b)
word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning  of part of the text
c)
Words that start with the same letter
d)
Metaphors

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