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ACAP Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 15hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in cause and effect? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
2.
Some kids were afraid to dive into the pool, _____ I dove in right away.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
but
d)
and
3.

what a piece of writing is mainly about (specific to the story)

a)

main idea

b)

theme

c)

text structure

d)

compare and contrast

4.

True of False - Implicit and Explicit are defined correctly.


Implicit is something that is implied, not expressed directly but understood.


Explicit is something that is stated directly and fully, with no room left for implications.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

a sentence that asks a question

a)

interrogative

b)

imperative

c)

declarative

d)

exclamatory

6.

Grouped lines in a poem are called a...

a)

stanza

b)

paragraph

c)

lines

d)

rhyme scheme

7.
The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic (PIE) 
a)
author's purpose
b)
central idea
c)
summary
d)
contribute
8.

sentence used to command or enjoin

a)

interrogative

b)

imperative

c)

declarative

d)

exclamatory

9.

the mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, or essay

a)

point of view

b)

central idea

c)

text structure

d)

cliche

10.

Marcus and ___________ are neighbors, and we take the bus to school each day.

a)

I

b)

Me

c)

Us

11.
An inference is..............
a)
the main idea
b)
An educated guess or conclusion 
c)
point of view
d)
the theme
12.

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

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

13.

What is the definition of characterization?

a)

characterization is a technique used by writers to develop characters

b)

characterization means to eat pizza daily

c)

characterization means to have an effect on someone

d)

characterization means to represent or stand for something else.

14.
How a text makes you feel
a)
tone 
b)
point of view
c)
mood
d)
theme
15.

What is textual evidence?

a)

Your claim.

b)

What the author thinks about a topic.

c)

Proof from the text to support your answer.

d)

An explanation in your own words about your claim.

16.

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

a)

Second person point of view

b)

First person point of view

c)

Third person point of view

d)

Third person omniscient

17.

A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Tells how, when, where, to what extent

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

verb

18.

A word that expresses emotion. Has no real connection to the rest of the sentence.

a)

interjection

b)

noun

c)

prounoun

d)

conjunction

19.

A series of episodes or events that make up a story is called the __________.

a)

plot

b)

short story

c)

figurative language

d)

conflict

20.

The author’s reason for writing is also called ___________. (Hint: persuade, inform, entertain)

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

purpose

d)

structure

21.

What are the most important things to do as you read?

a)

visualize and connect; predict and preview

b)

ask questions about the text and summarize

c)

examine text features and text structures

d)

all of the above

22.

An __________ states an author’s position about a topic and tries to get readers to agree with it.

a)

claim

b)

argument

c)

fact

d)

mood

23.

____________ are in different classes, but we like to talk to each other at the bus stop.

a)

He and I

b)

He and me

c)

Him and me

24.
Central idea is a synonym for............
a)
setting
b)
 character
c)
point of view
d)
main idea
25.

A word used to join words or groups of words

a)

preposition

b)

conjunction

c)

interjection

d)

verb

26.

A brief story about an interesting, funny, or strange event, told to entertain or to make a point is an _____.

a)

epic

b)

anecdote

c)

analogy

d)

analysis

27.

A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase (ex. Jumbo shrimp)

a)

imagery

b)

point of view

c)

cliche

d)

oxymoron

28.

“The boiling tea kettle screeched its complaint,” is an example of what kind figurative language?

a)

personification

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

29.

A word that describes a noun. Tells which one, what kind, how many.

a)

preposition

b)

interjection

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

30.

a worn-out idea or overused expression

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

oxymoron

c)

cliche

d)

imagery

31.

Hummingbird Migration

Migration News: April 22, 2016

By Mary Hosier

Hummingbirds surge north on the winds, making 2016 an early migration season. Females have arrived in Hoschton, Georgia.

News: A River Of Wind

Ruby-throats were carried north on a river of wind over the weekend. Some flew 500 miles beyond the leading edge - up to Minnesota, Michigan, Ontario, and into the northeast. "This is the earliest spring migration I've ever mapped," wrote Lanny Chambers, hummingbird bander and our consulting expert, "but its progression up the major river valleys has been quite typical." "Twelve years ago, my first sighting was in mid-May. Now males start arriving between April 10th and 15th," reported Leonard in Nottingham, New Hampshire on April 15th. "Our feeder goes out when the Bradford Pear blossoms open, which was yesterday, April 15th. Today we had our first hummingbird, a male." wrote Jean in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Other Western Species:

Rufous are moving further east with more sightings in Montana this week. Calliopes, Broad-tails, and Black-chinned hummingbird populations are being sighted. Many endured recent cold and snowfall in the Colorado and New Mexico Rockies.

Based on the passage above, it can be inferred that hummingbirds what?

a)

Prefer living in colder climates

b)

Typically don't live in colder climates

c)

Are a rare species of birds

d)

Are the smallest living species of birds

32.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
33.

Which statement best explains the difference between a first- and third-person narrator?

a)

A third-person narrator shares personal thoughts and feelings, while a first-person narrator shares the thoughts of others.

b)

A first-person narrator uses pronouns like I or we, while a third-person narrator uses pronouns such as he, she, and they.

c)

A third-person narrator tells a story from a personal point of view, while a first-person narrator uses an outsider's point of view.

d)

A first-person narrator describes all of the characters' points of view, but a third-person narrator does not.

34.

a sentence expressing strong feeling, usually punctuated with an exclamation mark

a)

interrogative

b)

imperative

c)

declarative

d)

exclamatory

35.

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)

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

c)

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

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

36.

When a writer provides clues that hint at the story’s outcome

a)

foreshadowing

b)

mood

c)

suspense

d)

humor

37.
Figurative language means..........
a)
language that the author uses in non-fiction
b)
The type of language an author uses in poetry by using symbols and exaggerations to describe normal events.
c)
language the author only uses in short stories
d)
language that is used every day.
38.

Once you write/quote your evidence, what do you need to do after? 

a)

Restate your claim

b)

Explain your evidence

c)

Nothing

d)

Restate the quote

39.

TRUE/FALSE: A writer should use DIFFERENT SENTENCE STARTERS/TRANSITION WORDS throughout their paper.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

a)

to persuade

b)

to inform

c)

to entertain

d)

to elaborate

41.
Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?
a)
Man vs. Self
b)
Man vs. Man
c)
Man vs. Society
d)
Man vs. Nature
42.
What is another name for the feeling the author tries to convey in the story?
a)
Mood
b)
Setting
c)
Belief
d)
Emotion
43.

What is plagiarism?

a)

Crediting someone else for their work

b)

Taking someone else's work without credit

c)

paraphrasing

d)

A call to action essay

44.

Why do we write counter-arguments in persuasive essays?

a)

To restate the thesis

b)

To hook the reader

c)

To summarize

d)

To address the other side of the argument

45.

To note similarities and/or dissimilarities; to note only dissimilarities

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Convey

c)

Describe

d)

Infer

46.

To show; to explain something in clear terms

a)

Demonstrate

b)

Explain

c)

Illustrate

d)

Summarize

47.

I want you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however, something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate.

What does “weigh” mean in the context of the selection?

a)

to measure the mass

b)

to put pressure on a scale

c)

to think about

d)

to be important

48.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room. What is the best meaning for disdain?

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

49.

"Unlike John's room, which was immaculate, Jeff's room was very messy."

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

antonym

b)

inference

c)

definition

d)

synonym

50.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

What type of context clue is used to help determine the meaning of the underlined word?

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

51.

Choose the correct way to write the sentence.

a)

In oregon, the Undersea Eruption themselves changed the seafloor.

b)

In Oregon, the undersea eruption themselves changed the seafloor.

c)

In oregon, the undersea eruption itself changed the seafloor.

d)

In Oregon, the undersea eruption itself changed the seafloor.

52.

Which part of the sentence is the parenthetical element? Marsha loves reptiles, even snakes, and likes to read books about them.

a)

Marsha loves reptiles

b)

even snakes

c)

likes to read

d)

and likes to read books about them

53.

True or False. This sentence is punctuated correctly. Abraham Lincoln- a loser in more than ten elections- finally won the presidency.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

sometimes

54.

Choose the best punctuation for this sentence:

Polio a disease that struck fear in parents was a terrible illness that could cripple children.

a)

Polio, a disease that struck fear in parents, was

b)

Polio, a disease that struck fear in parents - was

c)

Polio (a disease that struck fear in parents), was

d)

Polio - a disease that struck fear in parents, was

55.
Which sentence is NOT punctuated correctly?
a)

My brother Sam- my older brother- attends Ole Miss.

b)
Walt Disney, (1901-1946), created a magical amusement park. 
c)
Russell Westbrook (a member of the OKC Thunder) was awarded the NBA MVP award. 
d)
My birthday, which is next Wednesday, is going to be so much fun.
56.

The Blackpole Warbler is a tiny bird that takes a really long trip. This little songbird lives in the forests of North America in the summer. However, when the weather turns cold in North America, the Blackpole Warbler takes flight.These small birds fly all the way to the Caribbean, where they spend the winter on warm tropical beaches. How far does the warbler fly for this tropical getaway? Scientists have tracked the Blackpole Warbler and say these amazing birds can fly over 1,700 miles!

Which is the best summary of this text?

a)

The blackpole warbler is a small bird. It is also asongbird. It can fly.

b)

The blackpole warbler is a small songbird that can flyover 1,700 miles.

c)

The blackpole warbler is a small songbird that flies fromNorth America all the way to the Caribbean. The bird fliesover 1,700 miles.

d)

Birds often migrate to warmer places in the winter.

57.

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free. Which is the best summary?

a)

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

b)

Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

d)

Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

58.

What does the prefix "dis, non, and un" mean?

a)

again

b)

not

c)

before

59.

an affix that is added in FRONT of the root word is called a...

a)

root

b)

affix

c)

suffix

d)

prefix

60.

_________________ means to prove, show, find out, or state that something is true or correct.

a)

decipher

b)

verify

c)

precise

d)

alternate

61.

What is the definition of a transition word?

a)

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

b)

Words that are about movement

62.

It was a bitter cold Saturday morning; the young track star dressed for his daily five mile run.


Which of these is the BEST transitional word or phrase to add to this sentence?

a)

so

b)

in fact

c)

finally

d)

nevertheless

63.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
64.

What do transitions help you do in your writing?

a)

They help make my writing flow better from event to event

b)

They help increase how many words I have

c)

They help create more paragraphs in my writing

d)

They help create more sentences in my writing

65.

Select the best ways to write a closing sentence.

a)

Make an observation

b)

If writing to argue or persuade, call your reader to action

c)

Choose a powerful quotation

d)

Give your reader something to think about. Develop this by asking "So What?"

e)

Thank your reader for their time.

66.

The conclusion of an essay should be filled with new information

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Which of the following choices best restates the thesis: Students should be required to take both a reading and writing class every year so students can express themselves, learn about the world, and make connections.

a)

Reading and writing classes are fantastic for students and should be required.

b)

By requiring both a reading and writing class, schools give students opportunities for self-expression, acquiring world knowledge, and creating connections with others.

c)

Reading and writing are key to building creativity.

68.

What can a snake represent? Choose all the correct answers.

a)

Love

b)

Sneakiness

c)

Darkness

d)

Corruption

69.

Symbols aren’t always obvious. In many cases, you have to look ________ to uncover a hidden theme.

a)

on the back cover

b)

across chapters

c)

in a different text

d)

beneath the surface - analysis

70.

What does a heart typically symbolize?

a)

fear

b)

time

c)

love

d)

hunder

71.

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

a)

love

b)

happiness

c)

danger

d)

luck

72.

What is a symbol?

a)

Something that stands for or suggests something else.

b)

Something that represents the literal meaning of an object.

c)

The central meaning of the text.

d)

The characters in a story.

73.

The connotation of a word can be

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

d)

true

e)

false

74.

What is the DENOTATION of a word?

a)

How a word makes you feel

b)

The literal definition of the word

c)

Another way of spelling a word

75.

Which sentence has a more NEGATIVE connotation?

a)

Grandpa Ben always has a childish spirit during the month of October.

b)

Grandpa Ben always has a youthful spirit during the month of October.

76.

Does this word have a positive or negative connotation?

INEXPENSIVE

a)

positive

b)

negative

77.

a poem that has no specific rhyme scheme or structure

a)

free verse

b)

haiku

c)

limerick

d)

ballad

78.

comparing two things WITHOUT using LIKE or AS is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

alliteration

d)

stanza

79.

How many stanzas are in this poem?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

4

80.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:


They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

81.

You use _________ in a sentence when you quietly insert a meaning or

comment.

a)

commas

b)

hyphens

c)

dashes

d)

parentheses

82.

What is one function of a dash?

a)

to interrupt the

structure of writing

b)

to interrupt

the teacher

c)

to interrupt

dinner

83.

True or False

A parenthetical is similar to an appositive

a)

True

b)

False

84.

How should the sentence be punctuated with a comma?

Mrs. Johnson can you please help me?

a)

Mrs. Johnson can you please, help me?

b)

Mrs. Johnson can you, please help me?

c)

Mrs. Johnson, can you please help me?

85.

Where should the dash(es) go in this sentence? Choose 2

Lake Tahoe a body of water on the border of California and

Nevada is a popular spot for tourists.

a)

Lake Tahoe-a body

b)

Lake-Tahoe a body

c)

Nevada-is a

d)

popular-spot

86.

Where would you place the dash?

I only had one thing on my mind this Halloween candy corn.

a)

Halloween-candy corn

b)

candy-corn

c)

this-Halloween

87.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

The bug-which landed on my nose-had to be the size of a softball.

a)

Yes

b)

No

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