WorksheetsSBAC Prep
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Underlying message or lesson about life in a story
Theme
Develop
Dialogue
Inference
Advance or elaborate
Develop
Inference
Evidence
Credible
Conversation between 2 or more people in a book or story. Always offset by quotation marks
Credible
Inference
Dialogue
Evidence
A conclusion based on evidence
Trustworthy
Purpose
Credible
Inference
The “big idea” or what the Author is trying to tell the reader.
Cite
Evidence
Author’s Message
Credible
Able to believe; trustworthy
Theme
Credible
Develop
Evidence
To use evidence to support your answer
Cite
Credible
Trustworthy
Purpose
The marks such as period, comma or parenthesis
Credible
Punctuation
Dialogue
Inference
The reason for something
Punctuation
Purpose
Summarize
Trustworthy
Able to believe or rely on
Trustworthy
Summarize
Cite
Credible
To give a brief statement covering the main point of something
Summarize
Punctuation
Purpose
Trustworthy
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?
"... sea eagle that called Emily..."
"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."
"... its broad wings dusty..."
"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?
Her Keys
Her Car
Her Cat
Her Smoothie
Cathy leaned into her computer screen with big eyes. She couldn't believe it- she had finally gotten a 100 on her math test! She knew her parents would be proud of her.
As stated by or in.
Account
According
Actions
Alliteration
A report or description of an event or experience.
Account
According
Actions
Alliteration
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Account
According
Actions
Alliteration
The repetition of speech sounds at the beginning of nearby words. (e.g., Sally Sells Seashells)
Account
According
Actions
Alliteration
A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event real or fictional.
Allusion
Analogy
Analyze
Argument
A relationship created between new and familiar words, concepts, or ideas.
Allusion
Analogy
Analyze
Argument
Break something down into parts and see how they are related.
Allusion
Analogy
Analyze
Argument
Express a position on a problem and support it with reasons or evidence.
Allusion
Analogy
Analyze
Argument
To evaluate the nature, ability, or quality of.
audience
author's purpose
assess
avoid
The intended target group of a message.
audience
author's purpose
assess
avoid
Have as the foundation of something.
between
based
boxes
Indicating a connection or relationship.
between
based
boxes
Indicating a connection or relationship.
between
based
boxes
The area or space for your answer choice.
between
based
boxes
If a question asks me to "infer" or make an "inference," the answer will be...
right there in the text
based on my life experiences or other texts
something I can conclude from my reading
made up entirely within my own imagination
If a question asks me for a detail to illustrate the argument, I will find...
a picture
a text detail that creates a picture in the readers mind
a text detail that proves the argument
a drawing
If I am asked to "summarize" a passage, I will...
focus on main events or key details
focus on showing details
add lots of specific detail
interpret the author's message
Sensory language will include details of...
what we see
the author's attitude toward the topic
what the reader must infer
sight, sound, touch, hearing, and/or taste
If the question asks to say what a word means in context, it means...
what the word means in the dictionary
what the word means on the state test
what the word means in the text
what the word means in the United States
If I edit a paper...
I fix the mistakes I made
I add, delete, or change my writing
If I plagiarize my essay, I...
draft it.
steal it.
edit it.
revise it.
If I use concise language...
my writing has tons of detail.
my writing is filled with sensory detail.
my writing goes straight to the point.
my writing includes multiple sources to support my claims.
If I revise a paper...
I fix my mistakes
I improve my writing by adding, deleting, or changing
If I am asked to visualize a passage, I will...
create a picture in my mind of what it says.
use my eyes to examine it closely.
rewrite it with sensory details.
draw picture.
In a persuasive essay, I must do what with counterarguments?
agree with them
identify them
refute them
eliminate them
Another word for the author's attitude is...
theme
tone
topic
counterclaim
If I paraphrase something...
I will write a shorter version in my own words
I will add sensory details
I will change it to a dialogue
A relevant detail is...
persuasive
related to the topic
quoted from the text
sensory
If I am asked to draw a conclusion, I must...
draw a picture
put together information to figure something out
find a supporting detail
write my last paragraph
The equivalent of a paragraph in poetry is...
a line
a rhyme
an epic
a stanza
The controlling idea is the author's...
point of view
main point
topic
tone
A metaphor...
makes a comparison
is a grammar error
uses like or as
If I read an excerpt, it's...
a portion of a larger text
full of detail
the main idea
the full story
If I am asked to write a narrative, it will be...
an essay
persuasive
detailed
a story
If I am asked to include dialogue, I will be writing...
an argumentative essay
a persuasive essay
a narrative
one long paragraph
If I am asked to write a sequence of events...
I will need to know what time each event happened
I will list the events alphabetically
I will put the events in order of importance
I will put the events in chronological order
Another word for claim is...
ownership
a detail
an argument
a thesis
A simile... (Select ALL that apply.)
makes a comparison
is a grammar error
uses like or as
is a type of figurative language
The setting is...
where and when the story takes place
not important
mentioned in the introduction
another word for plot
Transition words
help writing flow
include words like "first," "next," and "furthermore"
connect ideas
all of the above
The theme in a story or poem is...
the moral
the genre
the central topic
the conclusion
Which is an example of a narrative text?
an essay
a book
a magazine article
a scholarly journal
What is the MOST important part of the essay?
introduction
conclusion
thesis
answering the question
What is first person point of view? (Select all that apply.)
Uses I, we, me, my
Uses she, him, they
Tells the reader only what the main character knows
Which is a metaphor?
The sun smiled upon me.
He is as tall as a tree.
Life is a puzzle.
Her hair is like spun gold.
"My refrigerator called to me" is an example of what?
simile
metaphor
personification
alliteration
Which is correct?
Mrs. A. said "Please don't sit in my chair."
Mrs. A. said, "Please don't sit in my chair".
Mrs. A. said, "Please don't sit in my chair."
Mrs. A. said, "please don't sit in my chair."
Read the passage and determine its text structure!
Ansel Bourne was a preacher, carpenter, and most likely an inspiration for the name “Bourne” in the movie and novel series, The Bourne Identity. Up until 1857, Bourne had been a carpenter, until he was called to religion. After 1858, he worked as an evangelical preacher, until 1887. He set up shop in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as a candy maker using the name A.J. Brown. Three months later, he woke up not knowing where he was, with no memory of the previous months. The case of Mr. Bourne has fascinated psychologists, and some film makers, for years.
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequential
Chronological
Read the passage and determine its text structure!
You may think it’s bad to forget your homework, but what if you forgot who you were? Amnesia is a condition where a person loses some of their memories, like details about their personal identity, but still may remember how to do things, like play a piano. One type of Amnesia is called post-traumatic amnesia. Post-traumatic amnesia is usually due to a head injury (like a serious fall or knock on the head). The degree of memory loss may be related to the force of the injury. A simple whiplash may cause a person to forget the moments before the accident, but a more severe injury may cause a greater loss. For example, the victim may not remember who certain people are or may forget details about their own identities.
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequential
Problem and Solution
Read the passage and determine its text structure!
What do Finding Nemo and Robocop have in common? Not much, except that they both feature characters who suffer amnesia. Amnesia is a common plot device in movies and TV shows, but how accurate are these depictions? In television and movies, memory loss caused by a knock to the head (post-traumatic amnesia) is shown as fairly common, when it is actually quite rare. Unlike in movies and television shows that feature amnesia, most knocks to the head will not produce memory loss. In reality, memory loss or amnesia is much more likely to occur as the result of a stroke, brain infection, or brain surgery. So while amnesia causes people or characters to lose memories in both film and reality, characters are usually “fixed” by taking another knock to the head. In reality, people are not cured so simply.
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Descriptive/Spatial
Problem and Solution
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. The rustling from my hooves are the only sound. I see a shadow up in a tree. I feel afraid and uneasy. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.
From what/whose perspective is the passage written?
A hunter
An animal looking for friends
An animal being hunted
I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.
What is the author's perspective?
People should not drink out of water bottles beacuse they are disposable.
People should drink out of water bottles becuase disposable things are good.
People should never drink water.
What is theme?
message about life that the author expresses
the time, location, and mood of a story
sequence of events
the main events
Which of the following is an example of theme?
Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.
Jack risked his life to save Jane.
Don't judge people by outward appearances.
Happiness
An ox came to a pond to drink. As he was splashing in the water, he accidentally crushed a young frog into the mud. Soon afterward, the frog's older sister missed him and asked her brothers and sisters what happened to him.
"It was a terrible accident!" one replied. "A great big monster stepped on our brother," said another. "So, this monster was quite big?" replied the sister frog, puffing herself up. "Was he as big as this?" "Much bigger!" they responded. So the sister frog puffed herself up some more. "Surely, he can't be much bigger," she said. But her brothers and sisters declared that the monster was much bigger. So the sister frog continued to puff herself up more and more until finally, she burst.
What is one reason the sister frog keeps puffing herself up?
She wants to.
She wishes to be a puffer fish.
She is trying to show the others how big the ox was
Which statement expresses a main theme of the passage?
What is the main idea?
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
What is the effect?
abstract
