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Question Bank for Grade 7 English

Total questions: 238

Worksheet time: 6hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of climax? 
a)
the turning point of the story
b)
the struggle between two characters
c)
the beginning of the story
d)
the point when the conflict is resolved
2.
Which list shows the elements of plot in the correct order? 
a)

exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution 

b)

exposition, falling action, rising action, climax, resolution

c)

exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution 

d)

rising action, falling action, exposition, climax, resolution

3.
What is the classic fairy tale resolution? 
a)
once upon a time 
b)
 the end...or is it?
c)
and they all lived happily ever after
d)
this is a story about a family 
4.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
5.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
6.
Which element of plot structure is described as being the "spark" that gets the story started...when the problem is revealed?
a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

conflict

d)

introduction

7.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
8.
The exposition 
a)
happens at the beginning of a story
b)
happens at the middle of a story
c)
happens at the end of a story
d)
is another name for climax
9.
The climax of a story  
a)
is the introduction of a story
b)
is the turning point of a story
c)
the
takes place in the middle of a story 
d)
takes place at the end of a storyh
10.
Characters and setting are introduced. Reveals or sets the stage for the conflict
a)
rising action
b)
exposition
c)
climax
d)
resolution
11.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
12.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
13.
The story's time and place is
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
14.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
15.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
16.
Turning point in story; moment of greatest suspense; conflict at most intense or dramatic moment
a)
rising action
b)
resolution
c)
falling action
d)
climax
17.

The iceman, with a burlap or leather pad protecting his shoulder, would hoist a block weighing up to 100 pounds.

a)

lift

b)

sell

c)

carve

d)

locate

18.

Managers of some public lands now understand the importance of fire in the cycles of nature. When a lightning fire poses no danger to people or buildings, some public agencies now let it burn. Many forests that have not been allowed to burn for decades contain dangerous amounts of fuel. A lightning strike in such a forest could lead to a big, hot, dangerous fire. Suppressing fire in other environments, such as grasslands, has also led to undesirable changes. The best answer to these problems appears to be to fight fire with fire. Land managers use prescribed fire, carefully planned burns that bring about desirable changes.

Which words from the text best help the reader understand the meaning of 36 “suppressing”

a)

“now understand the importance of fire”

b)

“carefully planned burns”

c)

“have not been allowed to burn”

d)

“a lightning fire poses no danger”

19.

More than eighty years of fire suppression has changed these forests dramatically. Now they are overcrowded with Douglas fir and prone to superhot fires that can kill older trees and sterilize the soil, making regrowth take years longer. Such hot, intense fires are also more dangerous to firefighters.

a)

likely

b)

useful

c)

starting

d)

existing

20.

“He was friendly, in a treacherous sort of way, smiling into one’s face the while he meditated some underhand trick, as, for instance, when he stole from Buck’s food at the first meal. . . .

” Which word is a synonym for treacherous?

a)

confusing

b)

deceiving

c)

persuasive

d)

dangerous

21.

In the redwood forests of California, the redwood trees are the dominant living plants. The canopy of shade that these giant trees provide makes it extremely difficult for many other plants to grow alongside them

What does dominant mean?

a)

surviving

b)

crowded

c)

growing

d)

superior

22.

Although the players were discouraged after their season-long losing streak, Coach Jensen vowed they would rise from the ashes to win the championship next season.

What does rise from the ashes mean?

a)

improve through extensive practice

b)

come back after seeming lost or dead

c)

played through the game and came out covered in dirt

23.

Determined to outshine his competition, Diego flew too close to the sun when he performed a double back handspring without warming up, causing him to sprain his wrist.

What does Flew too close to the sun mean?

a)

He became overly ambitious

b)

He became overheated

c)

He got into trouble

24.

You're as cold as ice; you're willing to sacrifice our love.

—Foreigner, "Cold as Ice"

What does cold as ice most likely mean?

a)

It is about someone who is extreme

b)

It is about someone who doesn't care

c)

It is about someone who has a bad temper

d)

It is about someone who is melodramtic

25.

"That fits you well," Joe remarked after Tisha's cap fell over her eyes for the tenth time.

What is meant by the quote, "that fits you well" as used in the text?

a)

It looked good on her

b)

It was too big for her

c)

It was a perfect fit

d)

It was too small for her.

26.

It was the early afternoon of a sunshiny day with little winds playing hide-and-seek in it.

What does the highlighted phrase mean?

a)

The wind was blowing intensely

b)

There was no wind

c)

There was very little wind

d)

There were occasional gust of wind

27.

Inference: I was aghast when I found out my neighbor had robbed the jewelry store and stolen $100,000 in diamonds!

What is the best meaning of the word aghast?

a)

shocked

b)

not surprised

c)

bored

d)

interested

28.

Definition: In order to become law, all 13 colonies had to ratify, or approve, the Constitution.

What is the best meaning of the word ratify?

a)

vote

b)

understand

c)

approve

d)

discuss

29.

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

a)

frozen

b)

sweet

c)

colorful

d)

healthy

30.

Antonym: Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

What is the best meaning of the word reluctant?

a)

eager

b)

unwilling

c)

fearful

d)

afraid

31.

Synonym: There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.

What is the best meaning for the word pandemonium?

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

shouting

d)

quiet

32.

The monkey's vociferous chatter made me with I had earplugs.

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

a)

antonym

b)

definition

c)

example

d)

inference

33.

"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

34.

Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.

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

a)

synonym

b)

definition

c)

inference

d)

example

35.

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

36.

Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends.

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

a)

example

b)

antonym

c)

definition

d)

synonym

37.

Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?

a)

Introduction

b)

Body Paragraphs

c)

Conclusion

d)

Setting

38.

Which of these is NOT part of an argumentative essay introduction?

a)

Hook

b)

Summarize the Issue

c)

Claim

d)

Evidence

39.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

a)

To persuade the reader

b)

To entertain the reader

c)

To tell an interesting story

d)

To give information about a topic

40.

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

a)

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

b)

"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

c)

"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

d)

"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

41.

In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?

a)

Introduction

b)

Hook

c)

Body Paragraph

d)

Conclusion

42.

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

a)

Counterargument

b)

Conclusion

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Ex-claim

43.

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

a)

"In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

b)

"When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

c)

"Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

d)

"School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

44.

The evidence below best matches which claim?

Teachers stay late at work many times a week. Teachers plan and grade student work while they home at night. Teacher spent many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.

a)

In my opinion, teachers respect students.

b)

In my opinion, teachers work very hard.

c)

In my opinion, teachers are very knowledgeable.

d)

In my opinion, teachers are very important.

45.

Which of these transitions would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

a)

However

b)

Also

c)

Similarly

d)

In conclusions

46.

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

According to the text,

c)

In my opinion,

d)

In other words,

47.
What is the "mood" of  a story?
a)
Emotions audience feels from a given passage.
b)
The time and place of the story.
c)
The summary of events of the story.
d)
The lesson the reader learns from the story.
48.
What is the "tone" of a story?
a)
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
b)
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
c)
The time and place of the story
d)
The summary of events in the story
49.
Does "mood" focus on the audience or the narrator?
a)
Reader
b)
Narrator
50.
Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through ________.
a)
pictures
b)
height
c)
words
d)
funny faces
51.
"They plan to kill General  Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103). 
What is the tone of the dialogue? 
a)
informal
b)
happy
c)
serious
d)
optomistic
52.
What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).
 
a)
pleased
b)
angry
c)
happy
d)
suspicious
53.
"Folks were prickly and fearful. Loyalist shopkeepers had been tarred and feathered by angry mobs and their shops destroyed. Each day dawned hotter than the one before" (106). 
What is the mood of the passage?
a)
romantic
b)
sorrowful
c)
joyful
d)
suspenseful
54.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
55.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Enthusiastic
b)
Serious
c)
Mocking
d)
Sorrowful
56.
Which word accurately describes the son's tone in the following dialogue? 
Father: We are going to Disney World! 
Son: Yay!!!! 
a)
irritated
b)
annoyed
c)
uninterested
d)
ecstatic
57.
Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?
a)
Crazy
b)
Fearful
c)
Distant
d)
Excited
58.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Ironic
b)
Informational
c)
Joyful
d)
Dramatic
59.
What is the tone of this image? 
a)
elated
b)
appreciative
c)
accusing
d)
conceited
60.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
61.
The author's attitude or feelings towards the writing and the readers is the ________.
a)
mood
b)
tone
62.
_________ is the feeling the reader gets as he/she reads the text.
a)
mood
b)
tone
63.
Which of the following does NOT create mood in a story?
a)
Setting Description
b)
Imagery
c)
Imagination
d)
Character Speech/Feeling
64.
What is the mood?
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.
a)
relaxed
b)
terrified
c)
worried
d)
perplexed
65.
What is the mood?
True!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am! But why will you say that I am mad?  
a)
mellow
b)
funny
c)
frantic
d)
chill
66.
What is the mood?
Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything strange or mysterious, because they just didn't hold with such nonsense.
a)
pleasant
b)
happy
c)
melancholy
d)
no-nonsense
67.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
68.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
69.
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Pepin, Wisconsin to Charles and Caroline Ingalls. She met and married Almanzo James Wilder in 1885. She published many books based on her travels to the west. Her writing became the basis for the " Little House" series She died in 1957.
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
70.
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today! 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
71.
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
72.
     Rosie had the best time making her valentine cards for her classmates. She used red and white paper, heart stickers, markers and anything else she could find. It was great. Her friends are planning a valentine party on Feb. 14th at school. The one she made for her best friend is funny. Funny valentines are nice to get. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
73.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
74.
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about pyramids
b)
to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
c)
to convince you to eat vegetables
d)
to explain how to go shopping for food
75.
What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
a)
Persuade the reader to change your opinion
b)
Inform the reader about an important person's life
c)
Entertain the reader with a story
d)
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
76.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
77.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
b)
to teach you about the animals in the circus
c)
to persuade you to visit the circus
d)
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
78.
What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
79.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
b)
to inform about the rules of games
c)
to persuade people to follow the rules
d)
to explain the rules of chess
80.
Animals are divided into categories. They are grouped according to the things they have in common. One category is birds. All birds have feathers. They are warm-blooded. Birds lay eggs and they have wings. Most birds fly, but there are some that do not. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
81.
What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
a)
Inform the reader about magic
b)
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
d)
Express dislike for magic
82.
Justin Bieber's song titled Sorry is a way for him to ? 
a)
Persuade listeners to download his music.
b)
Inform the readers of his break up with Selena!
c)
Entertain worldwide audiences
d)
Express his feelings and artistic gift!
83.
I received a brochure from Disney World.  What would be the purpose of the brochure?
a)
Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
b)
Inform me about Disney and entertain
c)
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
d)
Inform me about Disney's attractions
84.
A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to 
a)
Entertain the reader with a funny interview
b)
Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career
c)
Persuade you to watch the Texans
d)
Express JJ Watt's feelings about football 
85.
An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to ?
a)
Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend
b)
Persuade readers to get a best friend
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about your best friend
d)
Express your feelings 
86.
Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade".  
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  
87.
Are you a teacher? Do you give homework? Have you considered alternatives to nightly homework assignments? Research has shown that nightly homework may not be as effective as once thought. Consider your homework plan, and see if there are ways to lessen the burden of homework while still maintaining.
a)
entertain
b)
inform
c)
persuade
d)
explain
88.
To save water, consider installing a rain barrel. Begin by drilling a hole in the top of a large, plastic barrel. Drill a second hole on the side of the barrel, about two inches from the top. Drill a third hole in the base. Fit pipe adapters into the holes. These will later be fitted to a hose so that you can access the water for your lawn or garden.
a)
inform
b)
persuade
c)
entertain
d)
explain
89.
The new classroom offered all of the conveniences and comforts of the 21st century. Five large-screen monitors lined the walls. Students gathered around them on wheeled chairs and comfortable seating pods. Instead of a desk, each child had a wheeled table she could move to work with others and even raise or lower, depending on whether she wanted to work standing or sitting.
a)
describe
b)
entertain
c)
inform
d)
persuade
90.
Lewis stared at the blank screen. Dead. His computer was dead. “I have to finish my paper tonight,” he thought, as panic slowly sunk in. “How am I going to do that?” Lewis’s mind raced. He tried to think of how he could get his work done. His little sister wandered by. “How long will it be?” she asked. Lewis looked at her blankly. “Until the power comes back?” she said. Lewis sighed with relief.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
entertain
d)
describe
91.
The rain barrel was about 40” tall and could hold more than fifty gallons of water. It was reddish-brown in color, similar to the color of adobe. The top was sloped into a narrow opening and a spigot protruded near the bottom where a hose could be attached.
a)
inform
b)
describe
c)
entertain
d)
explain
92.
The major sections of a play
a)
Acts
b)
Scene
c)
Drama
d)
Script
93.
Items used on stage to help actors tell a story
a)
Flats
b)
Sets
c)
Props
d)
Costumes
94.
Conversation between two or more characters
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialect
c)
Conversation
d)
Dialogue
95.
One person speaking
a)
Monologue
b)
Dialogue
c)
Dialect
d)
Language
96.
True or False: Romeo and Juliet is a kind of Drama. 
a)
Not sure
b)
yesssssssssss 
c)
False
d)
True
97.
What is a struggle between two opposite characters or forces?
a)
Script
b)
Conflict
c)
Resolution
d)
Fight
98.
A hint of what is to come in the action of a play...
a)
Guess
b)
Act
c)
Foreshadow
d)
Scene
99.
What is an article or object that appears on stage during a play?
a)
Prop
b)
Playwright
c)
Scene
d)
Stage Direction
100.
What is a script?
a)
Acts divided into smaller sections.
b)
Object that appears on stage.
c)
Written text of a play.
d)
cursive handwriting
101.
A playwright is...
a)
Someone that directs a film.
b)
An audience member.
c)
A writer of plays.
102.
Provides information such as the time and place of the story or description of the setting.
a)
Stage Direction
b)
Foreshadow
c)
Props
d)
Playwright
103.
The actor needed a fake sword in scene three as his_________.
a)
Action
b)
Conflict
c)
Prop
d)
Act
104.
Acts divided into smaller sections...
a)
Scene
b)
Act
c)
Script
d)
Excerpt
105.
Which of the following can be found within a script?
a)
Acts and scenes
b)
Dialogue
c)
Setting description
d)
All of the above
106.
Mom took the lace sample to the mall in
search of something that would come close, or possibly match alltogeher. 

Which dictionary entry best defines the way in which SAMPLE is used above?

a)
a small part of anything    or one of a number, in-tended to show the quality, style, or nature  of the whole; specimen. 
b)
statistics; a subset 
of a population: to 
study a sample of 
the total population.
c)
a sound of short duration, as a musical tone or a drum beat, digitally stored in a synthesizer for playback.
d)
an example
serving as a speci-
men:  a sample piece  
107.
The movie eventually became a cultural phenomenon.

Which dictionary entry best defines the way in which PHENOMENON is used here?
a)
a rare or significant fact or event
b)
the object of a person's perception; what the senses or the mind notice
c)
 a fact or event of scientific interest susceptible to scientific description and explanation
108.
Henry could effortlessly jockey his large tractor trailor rig into the tiniest of parking places. 
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how JOCKEY is used in the sentence above.
a)
(n) - one who rides a horse, especially as a profession
b)
(v) - to ride a hose
c)
(v) -  to move or to maneuver skillfully
109.
Soldiers patiently waited in line to receive their government issued uniforms.
Which definition below is most closely aligned with how the word ISSUED is used in the sentence above?
a)
 to flow or to go out
b)
the act of going or flowing out
c)
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
d)
supply or distribute
110.
Rembering the events of the day, Johanna sat pensively at the desk and wrote her journal entry.
Which definition best defines how the word ENTRY is used in the sentence above?  
a)
 the right or privilege of entering : 
b)
the act of entering 
c)
a place of entrance
d)
a record or notation of an occurrence, transaction, or proceeding 
111.
The fence was built along the boundary of the farm and was built to be stable for years.
Which definition best defines how the word STABLE is used in the sentence above?  
a)
a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed
b)
steady, reliable, sturdy
c)
a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) under one management
d)
the racehorses of one owner
112.
Daddy and I stacked the sections of evenly cut wood out by the barn, so it would cure by the time we need it this winter.
Which definition best defines how the word CURE is used in the sentence above?  
a)
recovery or relief from a disease
b)
to allow the removal of moisture
c)
to free from something objectionable or harmful
d)
spiritual charge
113.
Josiah's curious nature kept him climbing, pillaging and looking.  
Which definition best defines how the word CURIOUS is used in the sentence above?  
a)
strange or perculiar
b)
marked by desire to investigate and learn
c)
precisely accurate
d)
exciting attention as strange, novel, or unexpected
114.
Teachers and students headed for their respective "Safe Places" when the alert sounded throughout the school.
Which definition best defines how the word ALERT is used in the sentence above?  
a)
watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency
b)
quick to perceive and act
c)
a specific sound or alarm
d)
to warn 
115.
Timmy tried to secure the lock to the door by using two screws that he found lying nearby.
Which definition best defines how the word SECURE is used in the sentence above?  
a)
free from danger
b)
assured in opinion or expectation :  having no doubt
c)
affording safety 
d)
to fasten; to connect
116.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
117.
Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?
a)
Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
b)
Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
c)
Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
d)
Tim is moving to California with his family.
118.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
119.
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.
120.
Which sentence from the selection shows that the pet is a cat?
a)
Bryan had to feed his pet every day.
b)
Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.
c)
It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.
d)
Bryanʼs pet never bites.
121.
Which sentence from the selection suggests that Suzy likes to play basketball?
a)
Suzy's mom makes Suzy practice basketball every day.
b)
Suzy looks forward to her basketball games.
c)
Suzy scored 5 points in her last basketball game.
d)
Suzy and her mom get ice cream after her basketball games.
122.
Which sentence from the selection supports that the computer was not working properly?
a)
Rita took three hours to finish her homework.
b)
Ritaʼs homework was not finished.
c)
Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.
d)
Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.
123.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
124.
Which sentence supports that Jack is feeling sleepy?
a)
Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.
b)
Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.
c)
Jack put his head down on the desk.
d)
Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.
125.
Which of the following shows why Sam refused to play in the tournament?
a)
SAM: Yeah, I think so, too.
b)
SAM: Why? Because I 'm a girl?
c)
SAM: Oh, I don't think so.
d)
SAM: You wouldn't appreciate my talents, since I'm a girl!
126.
Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?
a)
MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.
b)
MARK: Fine! Let's play.
c)
MARK: I can't believe Sam won!
d)
MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?
127.
Which line supports the idea that Mark has changed the way he feels about a girl on the team?
a)
MARK:I guess we can try it, but this kid had better be good.
b)
MARK: Fine! Let's play.
c)
MARK: I can't believe Sam won!
d)
MARK: Hey, Carter, does she have a sister in town?
128.
Which line from the play supports the idea that Cara's proud of the work she's done with G-pa?
a)
CARA: Is this good enough, Grandpa?
b)
CARA: Grandma's coming!
c)
CARA: We're out here, Grandma!
d)
CARA: We did it with our own four hands!
129.
[Cara sands the wood. Grandpa hums happily as he works on replacing the cracked piece.]suggests
a)
He is only good a repairing rocking chairs.
b)
He is enjoying his task.
c)
He has the tools needed to make repairs to the chair.
130.
Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?
a)
"I can wear my old shoes'" Marvin offered.
b)
"It's not regular television," Marvin tried to explain.
c)
Marvin didn't know what to do.
131.
Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone.  Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?
a)
Brad baked his own cake.
b)
Brad needs to brush his teeth better.
c)
Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.
d)
Brad ate Grandpa
132.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
133.
Which detail tells you that Mrs. McCoy is hungry?
a)
Her eyes filling up with tears.
b)
She is limping around the room.
c)
She starts reading a book.
d)
Her stomach growls loudly.
134.

Which term means "the writer's attitude?

a)

mood

b)

tone

c)

point of view

d)

feeling

135.

Mood is...

a)

the feeling a text gives to readers.

b)

the attitude of the writer

c)

the point of view

d)

the genre of a text

136.

The tone is determined by the...

a)

descriptions in the text

b)

length of a written text

c)

words and dialogue

d)

descriptions, words and dialogue

137.

The tone in the quote is...

a)

melancholic

b)

depressing

c)

motivational

d)

pessimistic

138.

Which sentence has the most energetic tone?

a)

It is raining heavily, and I don't have an umbrella!

b)

It is raining heavily, I can't believe that I don't have an umbrella!

c)

It is raining heavily, and I don't have an umbrella; let's splash and have fun!

d)

It is raining heavily , and I hate it!

139.

The mood in this passage is...

"My enemy was making his way down the hall, bursting open door after door. I needed to break through this window in two tries to make it out in time."

a)

cheerful

b)

scary

c)

sad

d)

pessimistic

140.

The words that determine the tone in this passage are...


"although I had tried hard and had followed the steps of the scientific method, my experiment didn't work. I dragged myself into class and slouched in my seat, not raising my hand

a)

experiment, science

b)

method, class

c)

dragged, slouched

d)

raising hand

141.

The word that describes tone in this passage is...


"Two brothers went on a journey together. At noon they lay down in a forest to rest. When they woke up they saw a stone lying next to them. There was something written on the stone..."

a)

angry

b)

exciting

c)

calm

d)

melancholic

142.

The best word to describe the mood in this picture is...

a)

calm

b)

peaceful

c)

depressing

d)

optimistic

143.

Which tone would you use to write a letter to your grandmother?

a)

formal and serious

b)

serious and sad

c)

warm and heartfelt

d)

gloomy and pessimistic

144.
What is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Simile
c)
Alliteration
d)
Allusion
145.
What is  language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)
a)
Figurative Language
b)
Imagery
c)
Personification
d)
Meter
146.
What is a comparison between two things using like or as?
a)
Simile
b)
Symbolism
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Metaphor
147.
What is it called when an author gives a nonhuman thing human traits
a)
Alliteration
b)
Symbolism
c)
Personification
d)
Animalification
148.
What do we call an extreme exaggeration in order to make a point?
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Rhythm
149.
What is a poet's deliberate pattern of lines that rhyme with other lines in a poem or a stanza?
a)
Metric Feet
b)
Rhyme Scheme
c)
Iambic
d)
Alliteration
150.
What do we call the main message an author hopes to convey?
a)
Topic
b)
Focus
c)
Theme
d)
Thesis
151.
What is tone?
a)
The poet's attitude toward his or her subject.
b)
The feeling a reader gets when reading the poem.
c)
the pitch of the rhythm
d)
the sounds of a poem
152.
What is a a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance?
a)
Allusion
b)
Irony
c)
Symbolism
d)
Metaphor
153.
What do we call the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense?
a)
Imagery
b)
Metaphor
c)
Symbolism
d)
Theme
154.
What do similes and metaphors have in common?
a)
They are examples of form.
b)
They don't have anything in common.
c)
They both use "like" or "as".
d)
They both compare two things.
155.
What is repetition?
a)
The sounds of a poem.
b)
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem.
c)
The use of sounds, words, phrases or whole lines more than once.
d)
Knowing what is important in the poem.
156.
Which is an example of personification 
a)
The street is my heart
b)
It was so hot we fried
c)
My eggs stared back like sick eyes
d)
Bam! Pow!
157.
Which is an example of imagery?
a)
I feel hot, I hear the waves, my toes touch the sand.
b)
I love the stars like a woman loves her child
c)
I enjoy reading 
d)
Angry ants attack
158.
Which of the following is a simile?
a)
He is as tall as a tree!
b)
He is the tallest man in the world!
c)
He is taller than my dad!
d)
He is a tree standing in the middle of the court!
159.
Which of the following is a metaphor?
a)
He is super fast.
b)
He is as fast as a cheetah.
c)
He ran like a cheetah chasing a bird.
d)
He was a cheetah running in the race.
160.
Which is an example of alliteration?
a)
It's not an optical illusion; it just looks like one.
b)
Dyslexics of the world untie!
c)
Help stamp out, eliminate and abolish redundancy!
d)
Darn dogs dancing.
I’m the sleekest sheet slitter
that ever slit sheets.
161.
Which is an example of repetition?
a)
The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain
b)
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep. 
c)
Shake it like a Polaroid picture!
d)
A host of golden daffodils
162.
Look at the sentence. What type of figurative language did they use?
Kae was so bored he was pulling his hair out!
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
163.
The snow was a blanket covering the ground.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
fuzzy
164.
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is.
a)
  Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of contents
d)
Caption
165.
This feature informs the reader of important words/vocabulary found within the paragraph.
a)
Glossary
b)
Bold words
c)
Captions
d)
Table of contents
166.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
167.
This feature is usually found at the top of a page and explains what the paragraph is about?
a)
Table of contents
b)
Diagram
c)
Index
d)
subheading
168.
Important words are usually?
a)
Circled
b)
Bold print
c)
in the table of contents
d)
lowercase words
169.
This is an example of ____________ text feature? 
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Glossary
d)
Diagram
170.
This feature is used to show one or more locations/ geographical regions.
a)
Glossary
b)
Maps
c)
Captions
d)
None of the above
171.
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
a)
Captions
b)
Index
c)
Glossary
d)
None of the above
172.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Caption
b)
Picture
c)
Index
d)
Heading
173.
What is this text feature?
a)
Map
b)
The United States
c)
Picture
d)
Caption
174.
True/False: We should ALWAYS look at the text features.
a)
True
b)
False
175.
What helps us know exactly what something looks like?
a)
Map
b)
Caption
c)
Picture
d)
Heading
176.
What is the arrow pointing to?
a)
Heading
b)
Picture
c)
Caption
d)
Bold Word
177.
What is the difference between an index and a glossary?
a)
There is no difference
b)
A glossary shows what page a word can be found on. The index tells the definition of the word.
c)
The glossary shows a picture with a caption.
d)
The glossary shows the meaning of a word and the index shows what page to find a word on. 
178.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
179.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
b)
To help the reader visualize the information 
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order 
180.
The text feature in the yellow box is called a(an) 
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
timeline
d)
sidebar
181.
a)
CAPTION
b)
HEADING
c)
MAP
d)
ILLUSTRATION
182.
a)
PHOTOGRAPH
b)
ILLUSTRATION
c)
CAMERA
d)
MAP
183.
a)
SUBHEADING
b)
HEADING
c)
TEXT BOX
d)
CAPTION
184.
a)
HEADING
b)
SUBHEADING
c)
CAPTION
d)
LABEL
185.
a)
GLOSSARY
b)
INDEX
c)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
d)
SUBHEADING
186.
a)
MAP
b)
CHART
c)
GRAPH
d)
PHOTOGRAPH
187.
What type of text structure?
Plate Tectonics - The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called "tectonic plates."  These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result.  Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.
a)
Main idea
b)
Compare and contrast
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Chronological
188.
What type of text structure?
Earthquakes - Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
a)
Main idea
b)
Chronological
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Problem and solution
189.
What type of text structure?
Construction - The ability of a building to withstand the stress of an earthquake depends upon its type of construction, shape, mass distribution, and rigidity. Different combinations are used. To reduce stress, first, the building's ground floor must be flexible.  One method is to support the ground floor with extremely rigid, hollow columns, while the rest of the building is supported by flexible columns located inside the hollow columns. A different method is to use rollers or rubber pads to separate the base columns from the ground, allowing the columns to shake parallel during an earthquake.  Next, the outdoor walls should be made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. Then, to help prevent collapsing, the roof should be made out of light-weight materials.
a)
Main idea
b)
Sequence
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Compare and contrast
190.
What type of text structure?
Hurricanes - A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually from tidal surge, flooding entire cities, and killing large numbers of people. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and carrying dirt, dust, and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes is from the high velocity winds, which are extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of a few seconds to a few minutes.  Tornadoes can form when hurricanes make landfall, as their winds at ground level slow down, while the winds near the top keep their momentum, but a hurricane cannot be created by a tornado.  
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Chronological
c)
Compare and contrast
d)
Problem and solution
191.
What type of text structure?
Tropical Depressions - Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane only two hours before it made landfall around Hallandale Beach on the morning of August 25. The storm weakened over land, but became a hurricane again while entering the Gulf of Mexico.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Main idea
c)
Compare and contrast
d)
Chronological
192.
What type of text structure?
Fires - Fire needs three things to burn: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Fuels can be wood, tinder, coal, or any other substance that will easily oxidize. Therefore, a fire can be stopped in three different ways, by removing any of the three things it needs to burn.   The fuel can be removed. If a fire burns through all of its fuel and extra nearby fuel is removed, the fire will stop burning. The oxygen can be removed. This is called "smothering" a fire. Fires cannot burn in a vacuum or if they are covered in carbon dioxide.   The heat can be removed. The most common way to remove heat is to use water to absorb that heat, putting the fire out.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Cause and effect
c)
Chronological
d)
Main idea
193.
What type of text structure?
Volcanos - Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like?  Deep underground is a magma chamber.  The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth's crust.  The conduit or pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano.  The conduit connects the magma chamber to the surface.  Most volcanoes also have a crater at the top.  Volcanoes are quite a sight, and you can enjoy this site all over the universe.  Volcanoes are found on planets other than Earth, like the Olympus Mons on Mars.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and effect
c)
Main idea
d)
Problem and solution
194.
What type of text structure?
Flooding - When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood.  During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn't think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink.  People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid.  You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water.  You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water.  Be prepared and be safe.
a)
Main idea
b)
Problem and solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause and effect
195.
What type of text structure?
 Lightning and Thunder - Lightning and thunder are related events.  Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky. A lightning bolt can be several miles long and can be straight or forked. It is very hot, with an average temperature of 34 000 degrees Celsius. This causes the air around the electric bolt to expand, producing lots of sound energy. It is this sound energy that we hear as thunder.  So, lightning and thunder are caused by the same event, but lightning is light energy, or electromagnetic energy, whereas thunder is sound energy.  Thus, we see lightning and hear thunder.
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Problem and solution
c)
Main idea
d)
Compare and contrast
196.
What type of text structure?
Avalanches - Avalanches (when a lot of snow falls from a mountain) may bury people under them. If the people are not found rapidly enough by rescue teams they will die of suffocation (not getting enough air) or of hypothermia (freezing cold).  The chance of surviving an avalanche is as follows: 92% if found within 15 minutes 30% if found within 35 minutes (victims die of suffocation) nearly zero after two hours (victims die of injuries and hypothermia)  
a)
Compare and contrast
b)
Chronological
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Problem and solution
197.
What type of text structure?
Deviled Eggs - Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika.  Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.
a)
Main idea
b)
Cause and effect
c)
Problem and solution
d)
Sequence
198.
What type of text structure?
The Lazy Student - When Tim woke up, he didn’t want to go to school.  His mom took him anyway.  He went to school, but he didn’t do any work.  The days passed, and Tim still didn’t do any work.  Mr. Morton called Tim’s house, but Tim still wouldn’t do any work.  When  report cards came out, Tim failed all of his classes. Tim decided to start doing all of his classwork and study for all tests. Tim even worked on his homework every night. Tim paid attention in class after that.
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Main idea
c)
Problem and solution
d)
Chronological
199.
What type of text structure?
Sports at Ericson - There are two popular sports played at Ericson, basketball and volleyball.  Both take place inside of the gym at Ericson.  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 at Ericson.
a)
Compare and contrast
b)
Cause and effect
c)
Main idea
d)
Chronological
200.
What type of text structure?
Failing Classes - Lots of students fail classes every semester.  Some students fail because the work is too hard for them.  Other times they may fail because they are lazy, and don’t do any work.  Another reason why students may fail is they don’t go to school.  If you’re not in class you may miss a lot of work. 
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Main idea
c)
Problem and solution
d)
Chronological
201.
What type of text structure?
Three Types of Circus Clowns - Generally, there are three categories of circus clowns—whiteface, august and character. Each has a specific makeup style and costume. Each has a typical act as well.   The neat whiteface is usually a strict, in-charge character who sets up the punch line for the joke with a partner His facial features are neatly detailed in red or black.
  Circus legend has it that the august clown got his name from a German nickname for someone who is clumsy. The august wears light-colored makeup, but white is used around the mouth and eyes, and there’s a big red nose. This clown performs a great deal of slapstick humor.
  Character clowns perform as different personalities—cowboys, scarecrows, grandmothers or symphony conductors. The most famous character clown, however, is the tramp. Tramps wear different styles of makeup and costumes that are torn or shabby. Some tramp clowns are happy-go-lucky. Others are extremely sad. Still others act like gentlemen who just happen to be out of money.
a)
Chronological
b)
Main idea
c)
Problem and solution
d)
Cause and effect
202.
What type of text structure?
HOW TO USE THE MICROSCOPE
 
1. Plug in the lamp.
2. Place a sample of what you wish to observe on a slide.
3. Adjust the mirror so it reflects light from the room up into the objective lens.
4. Place your slide with the specimen directly over the center of the glass circle on the stage.
5. With the
LOW POWER objective lens placed over the slide, use the coarse focus knob.
6. Look through the eyepiece with one eye while closing the other eye.
7. Use the fine focus knob to fine
a)
Main idea
b)
Cause and effect
c)
Problem and solution
d)
Sequence
203.
What type of text structure?
Fewer Toads - Though toads are still around, they no longer are as common in some areas as they were a few decades ago. The growing use of insecticides has reduced their numbers. The chemical sprays usually do not harm toads, but cut down the animals’ food supply. Thereby, the toads do not have enough food to survive.  There are fewer toads in many areas populated by humans.
a)
Chronological
b)
Main idea
c)
Cause and effect
d)
Problem and solution
204.
What type of text structure?
Restoring the Toad - Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish.  He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species.  Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad.  He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers.  The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads. 
a)
Cause and effect
b)
Problem and solution
c)
Compare and contrast
d)
Main idea
205.
This comprehension strategy means to use what you know to understand what you are reading
a)
visualizing
b)
summarizing
c)
making connections
d)
determining importance
206.
A connection between the book and your life experiences
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
207.
A connection between the book and another book you have read
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
208.
A connection between the book and events in real life
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
209.
A connection between the book and something you have seen on TV, the internet, or in a song
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
210.
Something similar happened to me when I was little
This is an example of which type of connection?
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
211.
This book reminds me of the Harry Potter books because...
This is an example of which type of connection?
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
212.
This book reminds me of World War II because...
This is an example of which type of connection?
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
213.
This book reminds me of The Simpson's because...
This is an example of which type of connection?
a)
text-to-text
b)
text-to-self
c)
text-to-world
d)
text-to-media
214.
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for the word CONTRIBUTE as it is used in the sentence below?
How does the dialogue CONTRIBUTE to the reader's understanding of the character?
a)
add
b)
enhance
c)
give
d)
pay
215.
Which of the following is NOT a definition for the word DESCRIBE? 
a)
delineate
b)
give details
c)
cite
d)
illustrate
216.
Choose the word that could BEST replace the word  CONVINCE in the sentence below.
Argumentative writers use many strategies to CONVINCE their readers.
a)
argue 
b)
persuade
c)
degrade
d)
praise
217.
Which pair of words BEST defines "develop" as it is used in the sentence?
How does the author DEVELOP the theme in the text?
a)
grow, age
b)
build, establish
c)
ripen, thrive
d)
tell, define
218.
Which of the following choices is the best synonym for the word CONCLUDE as it is used in the sentence below?
What can you CONCLUDE based on the evidence in the text?
a)
infer
b)
end
c)
close
d)
predict
219.
An EXCERPT is a(n) _____. 
a)
fictional story
b)
article in a newspaper or magazine
c)
selection from a text
d)
rough draft
220.
Select the word that is NOT a synonym for the term "explain".
a)
abbreviate
b)
clarify
c)
tell
d)
describe
221.
"Portray" is another word for ____.
a)
artwork
b)
define
c)
illustrate
d)
a drawing
222.
Select the sentence that most clearly and correctly uses the word REVEAL.
a)
Dialogue in a novel or film will often REVEAL.
b)
The main character's actions REVEAL that he is extremely vain.
c)
What is REVEAL by the narrator's tone?
d)
Narrators are REVEAL characterization through direct statement.
223.
Which word is NOT a synonym for the word SUPPORTS as it is used in the sentence?
This detail SUPPORTS the author's claim.
a)
justifies 
b)
backs up
c)
holds
d)
reinforces
224.
Define the Root Word "EX"
a)
out, from
b)
besides, alongside
c)
one
d)
under, from below
225.
Define the Root Word "PARA"
a)
out, from
b)
besides, alongside
c)
life
d)
bad, evil
226.
Define the Root Word "MULTI"
a)
thrown
b)
two
c)
life
d)
many
227.
Define the Root Word "BI"
a)
one
b)
many
c)
twice
d)
third
228.
Define the Root Word "SUB"
a)
from below, over
b)
under, from below
c)
under, there
d)
besides, alongside
229.
Define the Root Word "UNI"
a)
two
b)
three
c)
twice
d)
one
230.
Define the Root Word "JECT"
a)
thrown
b)
above
c)
over
d)
out of
231.
Define the Root Word "TEN"
a)
bad, evil
b)
life
c)
above
d)
hold
232.
Define the Root Word "TRI"
a)
three
b)
bike
c)
one
d)
bad, evil
233.
Define the Root Word "AB"
a)
before, in front of
b)
away, to
c)
away, from 
d)
from, to
234.
Define the Root Word "BIO"
a)
bad, evil
b)
science
c)
death
d)
life
235.
Define the Root Word "MAL"
a)
bad, evil
b)
life
c)
thrown
d)
back, again
236.
Define the Root Word "PRE"
a)
back, again
b)
in, on
c)
before, in front of
d)
under, from below
237.
Define the Root Word "RE"
a)
back, again
b)
before, in front of
c)
in, on
d)
away, from
238.
Define the Root Word "IM"
a)
back, again
b)
in, on
c)
me
d)
twice