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ELA Milestones Prep

Total questions: 211

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
2.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
3.
Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.
a)
gloomy 
b)
red
c)
shining 
d)
fun
4.
Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.
a)
RAP-C
b)
context clues
c)
connotation
d)
denotation
5.
Connotation is a word's ___________.
a)
synonym
b)
emotional meaning
c)
antonym
d)
Literal, dictionary definition.
6.
McDonald's is an inexpensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word now has a ____ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
7.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the central idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
8.
What does the central idea of a story tell the reader?
a)
a specific detail from the story
b)
The conflict of the story
c)
What the story is about 
d)
The universal truth, moral, or idea the author wants to express
9.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
10.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower; 
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay. 
What is the central theme of this poem?
a)
Nature and man
b)
Innocence cannot last
c)
Sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
d)
Nature and beauty
11.
What is the best definition of THEME?
a)
A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express. 
b)
The location and time of the story
c)
The events that occur in the story
d)
The author's reason for writing a story
12.
What is a pronoun?
a)
A word that takes the place of a noun.
b)
A word that takes the place of verbs.
c)
A word that takes the place of adjectives.
d)
A word that takes the place of adverbs.
13.
What is the name given to the word or group of words that a pronoun replaces?
a)
Root Word
b)
Antiseptic
c)
Antecedent
d)
Antibiotic
14.
What is the antecedent of the RED pronoun?
My mother ate her salad.
a)
My
b)
Mother
c)
ate
d)
salad
15.
What is the pronoun for the word in RED?
The principal spoke to the teacher about the student that was sent out of her class. 
a)
about
b)
student
c)
that
d)
her
16.
Margaret and (I, me) hope to be roomates.
a)
I
b)
me
17.
Is he the one for (who, whom) the note is intended?
a)
whom
b)
who
18.
(Who, Whom) did you call last night?
a)
Who
b)
Whom
19.
Which pronoun is incorrect?
a)
herself
b)
yourselves
c)
itself
d)
theirself
20.
What kind of pronoun adds emphasis to the subject of the sentence?
a)
intensive pronoun
b)
subject pronoun
c)
object pronoun
d)
reflexive pronoun
21.
 Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Every Sunday, my mother spends her entire afternoon ironing clothes.
b)
All of the clowns in the circus are asking for a raise next season.
c)
Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.
d)
The loggers chopped down every tree with their machines--except for one ash.
22.
 Which sentence does NOT have an error in it?
a)
Margaret bought himself a new phone for his birthday.
b)
The chef accidentally knocked down the shelf of spices, ruining his soup.
c)
When the King put her own horse in the front of the parade, the peasants protested.
d)
The students didn't know what to do with himselves when the teacher left the room.
23.
Replace the subject with a subject pronoun.

Megan and Alexis ran in a marathon last weekend.
a)
We
b)
Them
c)
She
d)
They
24.
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay. 
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
a)
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
b)
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
c)
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
d)
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
25.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
a construction worker
c)
a doctor
d)
a garbage man
26.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
a)
It is raining and he cannot go outside
b)
He is hungry
c)
He is scared of thunderstorms
d)
He is bored
27.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
28.
Claim: Drake is a talented musician
What type of evidence is...
Drake's father, who is a professional musician, taught him to play the piano and guitar.
a)
Example
b)
Fact and/or Statistic
c)
Personal Belief
d)
Expert Opinion
29.
Is this relevant evidence for the claim,
Drake is a talented musician.
Drake makes better music than his mentor, 'Lil Wayne.
a)
Yes, it is relevant
b)
No, it is not relevant
30.
Plot is
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
31.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
32.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
33.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
34.
What type of conflict is best shown here...
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
35.
The opposing character or force to the main character
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist
c)
plankton
d)
villian
36.
Choose the correct spelling
a)
bouyancy
b)
buoyancy
c)
boyancy
d)
Boyency
37.
Choose the correct spelling
a)
lengthen
b)
legthen
c)
lengthan
d)
lenthen
38.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
39.
Today there are more people and they have built homes and shops where animals used to live.
a)
Change built to builded
b)
Insert a comma after people
c)
Change where to were
d)
Change there to they're
40.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
41.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
42.

words that have the same meaning Ex: small & little

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

c)

context

d)

homographs

43.

The line at the grocery store was very long.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

44.

She likes pizza.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

45.

After waiting in line for three hours to ride the roller coaster.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

46.

The birthday party will be a lot of fun.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

47.

When I graduate from high school.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

48.

Once the children are done playing.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

49.

The baseball player threw the ball.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

50.

The clouds in the sky look rather ominous.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

51.

Before the football teams practice each day after school.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

52.

Once upon a time in a land far, far away.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

53.

He fell off his bike.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

54.

The kids baked a cake for their friends.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

55.

After reading the entire book.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

56.

Whenever we go to the amusement park with our best friends.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

57.

He fell.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

58.

Which of the following latin roots means one hundred?

a)

cent

b)

mit

c)

port

d)

bene

59.

Which of the following latin roots means bad?

a)

bene

b)

pater

c)

mater

d)

mal

60.

It is a group of letters placed before the root word.

a)

prefix

b)

suffix

61.

This affix changes the meaning of the word.

a)

prefix

b)

suffix

62.

This affix changes how the word is used in the sentence.

a)

prefix

b)

suffix

63.

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

a)

Kayla is 13 years old.

b)

Kayla goes to a Catholic School.

c)

Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

64.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen. She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

b)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

65.
Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:
a)
Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
b)
Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
c)
There are many breeds of dogs.
d)
Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.
66.
Crack!  Thunder struck and rain poured.  Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather.  He was beginning to lose it.  Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob.  His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max.  We'll just find something else to do."  She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich.  Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!"  A flash from the sky lit up the living room.  Boom!  Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?
a)
He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"
b)
Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob
c)
Thunder struck and rain poured
d)
Mom sighed
67.

To quote from text to help support or prove a point

a)

credible sources

b)

cite

c)

source

d)

plagiarism

68.

The exact words of someone else woven into your writing, noted by using quotation marks

a)

cite

b)

preferred style

c)

direct quotation

d)

text

69.

Sources the reader can trust and believe because they are authorized or published by a reputable person or organization that uses research as evidence

a)

textual evidence

b)

source

c)

credible sources

d)

relevant evidence

70.

stating the author and page or paragraph number from a source when using a direct quotation

a)

in-text citation

b)

paraphrasing

c)

relevant evidence

d)

logical reasoning

71.

restatement or rewording of an idea from a text

a)

paraphrasing

b)

preferred style

c)

direct quotation

d)

text

72.

the practice of taking someone else's work and passing it off as your own

a)

cite

b)

in-text citation

c)

direct quote

d)

plagiarism

73.

The original piece of writing being cited

a)

source

b)

text

c)

direct quotation

d)

paraphrasing

74.

Which of the following is NOT part of theme?

a)

Can be one word

b)

Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life that is communicated by a literary work

c)

There must be a message included in the theme about the topic/subject

d)

There must be a topic or subject

75.

What is the definition of theme?

a)

topic/subject + message = theme

b)

topic of the story

c)

life lesson, meaning, moral, or meaning about life or human nature communicated by a literary work

d)

the reason why an authors writes

76.
In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
77.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
78.

The term for the events that make up a story

a)

Conflict

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Theme

e)

Plot

79.

The term for the events that make up a story

a)

Conflict

b)

Exposition

c)

Resolution

d)

Theme

e)

Plot

80.

What is the purpose of the inciting incident?

a)

It sets the rising action in motion.

b)

It includes background information on the characters.

c)

It concludes the conflict.

d)

It is an observation about life that the author is sharing with readers.

e)

It shows what happens to the characters at the end of the story.

81.

What is the purpose of the falling action?

a)

It sets the plot in motion.

b)

The characters and setting are being introduced.

c)

The events start to build toward a climax.

d)

Loose ends are being tied up and the conflict is being resolved.

82.

The ending of a plot is called the

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Rising Action

d)

Theme

e)

Resolution

83.

Exposition

a)

Setting and background info

b)

Turning point

c)

The end

d)

Events after the climax

84.

Rising Action

a)

Events leading to the climax

b)

Events after the climax

c)

Setting and background

d)

Point that hooks the reader's attention

85.

Climax

a)

Events leading to the resolution

b)

Point that grabs the reader's attention

c)

Turning point where the protagonist makes a tough decision

d)

All conflicts are resolved and the story is over

86.

The highest point of tension in a plot is the

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Plot

d)

Inciting Incident

e)

Exposition

87.

The problem or struggle is the

a)

Resolution

b)

Theme

c)

Conflict

d)

Resolution

e)

Climax

88.

The part of the plot that introduces the setting is the

a)

Climax

b)

Resolution

c)

Inciting Incident

d)

Theme

e)

Exposition

89.

Complications are added during the

a)

Conflict

b)

Rising Action

c)

Narration

d)

Climax

e)

Falling Action

90.

If a character is struggling with a difficult decision, the conflict is

a)

Man vs. Man

b)

Man vs. Self

c)

Rising Action

d)

Theme

e)

Conflict

91.

A ________ story is a story that is not true.

a)

fiction

b)

non-fiction

c)

novel

d)

text

92.

What is the definition of an “internal” conflict?

a)

A. a hero in a story

b)

B. a struggle between a character and another in a story

c)

C. an issue with culture and traditions

d)

D. an issue a character faces with himself

93.

Which of the following does NOT belong in the group.

a)

A. Internal conflict

b)

B. External conflict

c)

C. Man vs. Society

d)

D. Author

94.

In this type of conflict, a character is pitted against the forces of nature.

a)

A. Man vs. Man

b)

B. Man vs. Society

c)

C. Man vs. Nature

d)

D. Man vs. Supernatural

95.

This type of conflict happens within the mind of the character.

a)

A. Man vs. Self

b)

B. Man vs. Man

c)

C. Man vs. Technology

d)

D. Man vs. Society

96.

What is a conflict?

a)

A. The denouement in a story

b)

B. It is where the story happened.

c)

C. A struggle between opposing forces

d)

D. Characters getting along together

97.

What type of conflict would a person be facing in climbing Mt. Apo?

a)

A. Man vs. Self

b)

B. Man vs. Nature

c)

C. Man vs. Society

d)

D. Man vs. Technology

98.

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy faces off against the Wicked Witch

a)

Man vs Himself

b)

Man vs Man

c)

Man vs Nature

d)

Man vs Society

99.
a)
Man vs Man
b)
Man vs Nature
c)
Man vs Society
d)
Man vs Self
100.
He wants to ask someone to the dance but he's too scared.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
101.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
102.
 After Kylie and her friends run out of gas on a road trip, they find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert with nobody around for miles. With no phone signal, little water, and the brutal desert sun pounding down on them, Kylie and her friends make a desperate attempt to find water.
a)
Character vs. Self
b)
Character vs. Character
c)
Character vs. Society
d)
Character vs. Nature
103.

You just found a $20 bill on the sidewalk! You’re

about to pocket it when you’re hit with a wave of

guilt. Should you leave it there in case its owner

comes back to find it?

a)

character vs. society

b)

character vs. self

c)

character vs. character

d)

character vs. nature

104.

This book bag weighs a ton.

a)

Idiom

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

onomatopoeia

105.

Which is the correct spelling

a)

onomatopeia

b)

onomatopoia

c)

onomatopia

d)

onomatopoeia

106.

Lilies laugh languidly while listening to the lion's lure.

a)

Idiom

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

107.

I like ice cream but ice cream doesn't like me.

a)

Idiom

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

108.

You say exactly what you mean. You make no comparison, and you do not exaggerate or understate the situation.

a)

Literal Language

b)

Figurative Language

109.

You do not say exactly what you mean. You do compare, exaggerate or understate the situation.

a)

Literal Language

b)

Figurative Language

110.

I'm freezing my butt off.

a)

Idiom

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

111.

Comparing two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."

a)

Idiom

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

112.

Comparing two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as."

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

alliteration

d)

simile

113.

An exaggeration so dramatic, no one could believe it; overstate to emphasize a point.

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

114.

The repeating of the same letter or sound, especially consonant sounds….including tongue twisters.

a)

metaphor

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

115.

A saying or expression that says one thing literally but means something else figuratively. These are typically expressions that are exclusive to a specific language or culture.

a)

idiom

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

116.

Giving human characteristics to things that are not human.

a)

idiom

b)

alliteration

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

117.

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound made by an object or action. Words that sound like what they mean.

a)

idiom

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

118.

Words or phrases in which contradictory or opposite terms are used together.

a)

idiom

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

oxymoron

d)

personification

119.

The sunflowers hung their heads after a long day.

a)

idiom

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

oxymoron

d)

personification

120.

The monkey moped miserably while making mothers muffins.

a)

alliteration

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

oxymoron

d)

personification

121.

Beat the clock.

a)

alliteration

b)

idiom

c)

oxymoron

d)

personification

122.

I'm so tired that I'll probably sleep for a week straight.

a)

alliteration

b)

idiom

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

123.

She is as sweet as apple pie.

a)

alliteration

b)

idiom

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

124.

A train is a dragon that roars through the dark.

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

125.

The dress fit like a glove.

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

126.

She gave me an exact estimate.

a)

alliteration

b)

metaphor

c)

oxymoron

d)

simile

127.

She was a student teacher.

a)

oxymoron

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

128.

We decided to be alone together.

a)

oxymoron

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

129.

Just give it a shot

a)

idiom

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

hyperbole

130.

Grandpa is older than dirt.

a)

idiom

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

alliteration

131.

My mother is a dragon when my chores aren't done.

a)

metaphor

b)

personificiton

c)

oxymoron

d)

hyperbole

132.

Her hands were as cold as ice.

a)

metaphor

b)

personificication

c)

simile

d)

alliteration

133.

The rocking chair cried out in protest as the children fought to get into it.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

onomatopoeia

134.

I was starving to death after basketball practice.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

onomatopoeia

135.

The stray dog was pretty ugly.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

onomatopoeia

136.

I like high heels but high heels do not like me.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

onomatopoeia

137.

Grandma put on her slippers because her dogs were barking.

a)

hyperbole

b)

personification

c)

oxymoron

d)

idiom

138.

My older brother is such a pig.

a)

hyperbole

b)

metaphor

c)

oxymoron

d)

onomatopoeia

139.

After the school fire, there was a lot of damage. Our computer lab was a total loss. To solve this, we put on a fund-raising carnival the next Saturday. We used all the money to buy new computers!

 The organizational structure of this paragraph is…

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

140.

Charlie went to the store, and bought a box of cookies. Then he walked home and shared the cookies with his friend Tom. After that, Tom was happy, and he gave Charlie a ball. Finally, Charlie went home to show his ball to his brother.

 The organizational structure of this paragraph is…

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

141.

Yesterday, I went to my Science class after lunch.  After I got there, I saw that my class was getting to watch a movie.  Then, I noticed it was my favorite movie!  Finally, to make it an even better day, my teacher said there was no homework!

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

142.

Although Suzy and Sally are twins, they are totally different people. Suzy has blonde hair, but Sally has brown hair.  Suzy is very lady-like unlike Sally who is more of a tomboy than a lady.  You would think Suzy was the popular girl, however, it’s actually Sally.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

143.

"We'll have this flat tire fixed in no time," the bus driver said as she closed the cell phone. "It'll be okay. The school principal said a mechanic is on the way."

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

144.

A bunch of students started to study so much more in 2012.  This was because so many of them found out that if they got all A’s and B’s that they would get $100 each quarter.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

cause/effect

d)

description

145.

My dog was chewing on his dog bone when he bit my hand.  His 

bite was so strong that it cut my hand open.  To get it fixed, I went to the hospital to get stitches.  The doctor made it all better.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

146.

In 1987, Mr. Mizell was born.  He grew up in Texas, and then he moved to Nashville, TN.  He got married last year, and now he is working at Margaret Allen Middle School.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

147.

 Because I slipped in the hallway, I broke my arm.  Since I broke my arm, I got a cast, and because I got a cast, all my friends helped me more.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

cause/effect

d)

description

148.

My car is a little different than your car.  My car is blue, and your car is red, but they are both Hondas.  We also purchased our cars at the same place.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

cause/effect

d)

description

149.

First, I went to all my classes. Then, I went to my locker.  At the end of the day, I went home.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

cause/effect

d)

description

150.

I woke up this morning, and my head was hurting.  I looked around the house to see if there was anything I could use to fix it.  I found the aspirin in the cabinet.  When I took it, my head didn't hurt anymore.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

151.

I stayed home because I was sick.

What is the EFFECT?

a)

I stayed home

b)

I was sick

c)

there is no effect

d)

there is no cause

152.

My dog was excited after I let him out of his cage.

What was the CAUSE

a)

he was excited

b)

I let him out of his cage

c)

he had to go to the bathroom

d)

there is no cause

153.

All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types, or species, of chimpanzees—the common chimpanzee and the bonobo, also known as the pygmy chimpanzee

a)

compare/contrast

b)

description

c)

cause/effect

d)

sequence

154.

Which text structure does this graphic organizer help with?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Description

155.

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports.

What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Description

156.

What text structure is this?

In order to make a good pizza, you have to follow directions. First, you make the dough and roll it out, followed by forming it into a circle. Next add your favorite pizza sauce. The third step is to add lots of gooey cheese followed by your favorite topping. Afterwards, bake it till the bottom is crispy. Finally, dig in and enjoy!

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence of Events/Chronological Order

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

157.

At one time, Americans could not get from coast to coast by train. The train tracks did not go all the way across the United States. This was a problem because it took months to travel from one side of the country to the other. Suddenly, in the early 1860's, the railroad companies decided to begin building a transcontinental railroad. This railroad would allow American to cross the continent in less than a week. This was a much better way to travel.

a)

Description

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Cause and Effect

158.

A book about ancient Greece may explain how the Spartan women were different from the Athenian women.

a)

sequence

b)

Cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

compare and contrast

159.

What is the first part of the introduction?

a)

call to action

b)

thesis

c)

hook

d)

background

160.

What is the first part of the introduction?

a)

call to action

b)

thesis

c)

hook

d)

background

161.

A____ should always follow the evidence.

a)

thesis

b)

topic sentence

c)

closing

d)

bridge

162.

Where are you allowed to tell a lie in argumentative writing?

a)

anecdote

b)

call to action

c)

background

d)

closing

163.

When you restate someone's words and give them credit.

a)

thesis

b)

quote

c)

question

d)

anecdote

164.

A short interesting story story about an incident. It is meant to shock or amuse the reader.

a)

quote

b)

question

c)

statistic or fact

d)

anecdote

165.

The result of researched data that typically has percentages and/or numbers.

a)

quote

b)

question

c)

statistic or fact

d)

anecdote

166.

What is the correct order of an introduction?

a)

Thesis, topic, hook

b)

Background, topic sentence, thesis.

c)

Hook, thesis, background.

d)

Hook, background, thesis.

167.

The bridge links the ____ to the ____.

a)

evidence, topic sentence

b)

topic sentence, counterclaim

c)

thesis, closing

d)

rebuttal, counterclaim

168.

The opposing argument

a)

thesis

b)

rebuttal

c)

counterclaim

d)

bridge

169.

You state your claim in your______

a)

counter argument

b)

topic sentence

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

170.

Background information

a)

briefly explains the issue.

b)

tells the reader what side you're on.

c)

tells the opposing side.

d)

shuts down the opposing side.

171.

Where are topic sentences found?

a)

Introduction

b)

body paragraphs

c)

conclusion

172.

Where is the call to action found?

a)

Introduction

b)

body paragraphs

c)

conclusion

173.

Where is the summary found?

a)

Introduction

b)

body paragraphs

c)

conclusion

174.

Where is the hook found?

a)

Introduction

b)

body paragraphs

c)

conclusion

175.

Where do you encourage your reader to go out and make a change?

a)

evidence

b)

call to action

c)

thesis

d)

counterclaim

176.

What are the three things should you have in the conclusion?

a)

Restate thesis, summary, counterclaim.

b)

Summary, rebuttal, call to action.

c)

Closing statement, bridge, anecdote.

d)

Restate thesis, summary, call to action.

177.

Consider this claim:

Public schools should provide music classes because they are important for children's development.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

In a recent survey, a majority of elementary school students reported that they enjoy their music classes as much as or more than they enjoy their math and science classes.

b)

Research has shown that music training can help improve reading skills through the way it teaches students to distinguish between sounds and recognize language patterns.

c)

At a recent conference for music educators, teachers noted that a lack of funding for the arts was making their jobs more difficult.

d)

Students should be allowed to listen to their favorite music in school.

178.

Consider this claim:

Professional video gaming should be considered a sport because it shares many characteristics with other sports.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

Competitive gaming often occurs in an atmosphere similar to that of other major sports: a large arena with cheering fans and millions of dollars on the table.

b)

According to Bob Brady, a sports journalist, "Professional gaming doesn't require physical ability or contact. Sports are, and always have been, physical."

c)

Sociology professor Rebecca Dalton notes, "The definition of a sport has always been up for debate. Is chess a sport? Is dance a sport? This is something people have always disagreed about."

d)

Gaming is a sport where you can play as an individual or on a team.

179.

Consider this claim:

German shepherds are easier pets to take care of than Chihuahuas.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

a)

Chihuahuas are ranked higher in popularity than German shepherds in the United Kingdom.

b)

Because they're so small, Chihuahuas need less exercise than German shepherds.

180.

Consider this claim:

Snakes make great pets because they are clean, low-maintenance animals.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

a)

Snakes do not make good pets because they do not form strong emotional bonds with people the way does and cats do.

b)

Snakes are too dangerous to keep as pets because cobras and rattlesnakes have headly, venomous bites.

181.

Consider this claim:

Educators should incorporate computer games into their classroom instruction.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

A ninth-grade student at Middlefield High stated that playing computer games in her math class was the highlight of her day.

b)

A study published in an academic journal found that student engagement increased when a computer game about genetics was used in a high school classroom.

c)

In recent years, a number of tech companies have prioritized the development of computer games that are both appropriate and fun for students in a classroom environment.

d)

Computer games are fun for everyone.

182.

Consider this claim:

Tablets should not replace textbooks because overuse of tablets can cause health problems for students.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

Some studies have found that usage of portable electronic devices is associated with increased rates of musculoskeletal disorders.

b)

Many educators have found that tablets in the classroom, which are usually equipped with a web browser and a variety of applications, can be a source of distraction.

c)

"Many of my students complain about headaches, which I believe are caused by too much time spent on their tablets," said eighth-grade science teacher Ken Austin.

183.

Consider this claim:

The best position for sleeping is on your stomach.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

a)

Sleeping on your stomach can put uncomfortable pressure on your lower back.

b)

Many people go to the doctor with pain caused by the position they sleep in.

184.

Consider this claim:

Painting is the best form of art for capturing the beauty of nature.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?

a)

Photography can capture even the smallest details in nature.

b)

Paints can capture the mood of a natural setting in a unique way.

185.

The narrator is the ________.

a)

person telling the story

b)

main character in the story

c)

enemy of the main character in the story

d)

person listening to the story

186.

Which sentence is written in second person point of view?

a)

Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.

b)

Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.

c)

You did not want to go to the grocery store.

d)

I did not want to go to the grocery store.

187.

A ________ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts.

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person, limited

d)

third person, omniscient

188.

In which point of view does the narrator describe "you" and "your" actions?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person, limited

d)

third person, omniscient

189.

You should be sure to use the right exit when you leave the building. From which point of view is this sentence written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

190.

I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

191.

Which point of view uses the pronoun I?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

192.

The science fair will be held in the gymnasium on May 2, and Ms. Garcia's students will be presenting first. From which point of view is the sentence written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

193.

We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses. From which point of view is the sentence written?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

194.

Which sentence is written in third person point of view?

a)

I brought my mother breakfast this morning.

b)

You always wear your seatbelt.

c)

We didn't mean to hurt Jorge's feelings!

d)

Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.

195.
Mary is looking at _____________ in the mirror.
a)
myself
b)
himself
c)
herself
d)
yourself
196.
Jane is a baby and she is too small to eat by _____________.
a)
myself
b)
herself
c)
itself
d)
himself
197.
Peter is very lazy.  He always copies his friends' homework and never does it by _______________.
a)
myself
b)
yourself
c)
yourselves
d)
himself
198.
The children can decorate the Christmas tree by _______________.
a)
ourselves
b)
himself
c)
herself
d)
themselves
199.
Don't help us, Dad.  Jill and I can paint the car all by ______________.
a)
myself
b)
themselves
c)
ourselves
d)
yourselves
200.
You are five years old, Danny.  You can comb your hair by ____________ now.
a)
yourself
b)
yourselves
c)
himself
d)
herself
201.
Hi, Martin!  Hi, Rebecca!  Please come in and make ______________ at home. 
a)
yourself
b)
ourselves
c)
yourselves
d)
themselves
202.
Julie, if you can't do this exercise by ____________, you should ask your teacher for help.
a)
herself
b)
myself
c)
yourself
d)
itself
203.
Joan, did you take the photo by _______________?
a)
herself
b)
himself
c)
yourself
d)
myself
204.
Did the two of you do this by _________?
a)
yourself
b)
yourselves
c)
ourselves
d)
herself
205.
Did you behave __________ in class today, Wendy?
a)
herself
b)
himself
c)
yourself
d)
yourselves
206.
I wrote this poem _______________.
a)
yourself
b)
myself
c)
itself
d)
herself
207.
The woman accidentally hurt _____________ with the knife.
a)
herself
b)
himself
c)
themselves
d)
yourself
208.
You can't do this for me. I have to do it
_______________.
a)
yourself
b)
ourselves
c)
myself
d)
himself
209.
They enjoyed _____________ at the movies today.
a)
yourselves
b)
themselves
c)
myself
d)
ourselves
210.
Please help us. We can't do this ______________.
a)
themselves
b)
ourselves
c)
yourself
d)
yourselves
211.
Some people are very selfish. They only think about ___________.
a)
themselves
b)
ourselves
c)
yourself
d)
yourselves

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