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Final Exam 8th Grade ELAR

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 5hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of writing gives information step by step.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Descriptive

2.

This text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

3.

This text structure is "how are things in the text similar or different."

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

4.

The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens is.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

5.

This text structure tells what is the conflict, or problem, and how it was resolved.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Descriptive

c)

Compare and Contrast

6.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Problem and Solution

7.

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Descriptive

c)

Problem and Solution

8.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

9.

Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long our car was done.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

10.

Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

11.

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

12.

Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. Most species of coral snakes are small in size. North American species average around 3 feet in length, but specimens of coral snakes can reach up to 5 feet.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

13.

This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

14.

Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

15.
a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

16.
a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

17.
a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

18.
a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Descriptive

19.

Scientists remind people repeatedly-DO NOT FEED BEARS! Why is this so important? Bears that are fed become comfortable being around humans, and are more likely to damage property or injure someone. When bears become comfortable around humans, they are often eventually destroyed when they are in search of food and approach a person who is frightened by the bear. They are also more likely to cause a vehicle accident, which can cause injury or death to the b ear and the humans involved. Humans can help protect bears simply by remembering not to feed them.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

20.

Hiking in the mountains can be a beautiful experience. Stunning waterfalls and hidden lakes can take your breath away. There are dangers, thought, too. An encounter with a bear can be deadly. This possibility need not stop you from hiking, however. There are several things you can do to protect yourself from a bear. Hike in groups and make noise occasionally. If you see a bear, do not run. Rather, walk calmly away from it. Serious hikers who intend to hike in isolated areas should carry bear spray. If a bear is charging, you should direct the spray in the bear's face. Being prepared is key if you are hiking in areas inhabited by bears.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect

21.
Crows bats, and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after Crows
b)
Remove the comma after bats
c)
Add a comma after bumblebees
d)
No change needed
22.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
23.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
24.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
We use pencils crayons and paper at school.
b)
We use pencils, crayons, and paper at school.
c)
We use ,pencils ,crayons ,and paper at school.
25.
Is this sentence written correctly with commas? 
Would you like cherry, coke or plain coke? 
a)
Correct 
b)
Incorrect
26.
Is this sentence written correctly with a comma: In school I studied biology, chemistry, and physics. 
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
27.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Tom Jana, and Terry like animal fables.
b)
Tom Jana and Terry like animal fables.
c)
Tom, Jana, and Terry like animal fables.
28.

The dogs over ____________ have been known to dig many holes.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

29.

My cousins complain when __________ bored.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

30.

Jackson and Jillian found ________ children playing at the park.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

31.

My brother was ______ tired to go to the movie last night.

a)

to

b)

two

c)

too

32.

_______ the best students ever!

a)

Your

b)

You're

33.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
34.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Layla my sister is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
b)
Layla, my sister is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
c)
Layla my sister, is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
d)
Layla, my sister, is having a party for Cinco de Mayo.
35.
Be sure to tie both of your __________ before the race begins.
a)
shoees
b)
shoe's
c)
shoes
36.
We unloaded 50 ___________ at the warehouse.
a)
boxss
b)
boxes
c)
boxess
37.
Don't forget to brush your _____________ at least twice a day.
a)
teeth
b)
teeth's
c)
tooths
38.
The plural of loaf is
a)
loaves
b)
loafes
c)
loafs
39.
The plural of mouse is
a)
mouses
b)
mice
c)
mouses
40.

Don't buy that dress. It ........ too much.

a)

cost

b)

costs

c)

is costing

41.

I ............ the dog for a walk now

a)

take

b)

am taking

c)

took

42.

Bill ............ the piano everyday

a)

plays

b)

play

c)

is playing

43.

Mr and Mrs Baker live in Greenville, but they ............. to Waverly this month.

a)

moved

b)

move

c)

are moving

44.

Bill almost fell while he ...... the cliff.

a)

climbed

b)

was climbing

c)

were climbing

45.

The sailors were sleeping when the ship ..... a rock.

a)

hit

b)

didn't hit

c)

was hitting

46.

Sergi Arola ...... a cookbook. Its name is Cooking is Fun.

a)

has write

b)

have written

c)

has written

47.

People ..... in hot-air ballooms for hundreds of years.

a)

flew

b)

have flewn

c)

have flown

48.

Jennifer Aniston .... in Greece for a year when she was a child.

a)

has lived

b)

live

c)

lived

49.

There are lots of mosquitos in Thailand. I'm sure you ..... insect repellent.

a)

are going to need

b)

are needing

c)

will need

50.

I ..... at a restaurant in July. I want to make some money.

a)

will be working

b)

will work

c)

will be worked

51.

If she visits Buda Castle, she .... a view of the Danube River.

a)

would see

b)

gets

c)

will see

52.

If we .... a map, we would find the art gallery.

a)

have

b)

had

c)

didn't have

53.

I would have visited him in hospital, if I ..... he was ill.

a)

have known

b)

have knew

c)

had known

54.

The shop closes in 20 minutes. We ... choose a gift for Ron quickly.

a)

have to

b)

may

c)

can

55.

Carol ..... accept your apology. She is still quite annoyed.

a)

may not

b)

can not

c)

should not

56.

Today, many houses .... by alarm systems.

a)

were protected

b)

is protected

c)

are protected

57.

In 1920s police reports .... on computers.

a)

weren't written

b)

were written

c)

are written

58.

I've got tickets for the theatre this evening. The play .... at 9 o'clock.

a)

begins

b)

began

c)

is going to begin

59.

We .... a day trip to Greenwich tomorrow.

a)

will take

b)

won't take

c)

are taking

60.
Sentence Combining:
Which of these is the correct way to join two sentences:
a)
He was practicing his soccer skills because he found a stray dog.
b)
He was practicing his soccer skills, there, he found a stray dog.
c)
He was practicing his soccer skills; and then found a stray dog.
d)
He was practicing his soccer skills when he found a stray dog. 
61.
Which answer shows the correct way to write the sentence?
a)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the the surface. And have a big mess to clean up.
b)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up.
c)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.
d)
Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, we would have a big mess to clean up then.
62.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After a few more questions and a breif pause, the quiz continued.
a)
Change few to fewer
b)
Change breif to brief
c)
Change the , to a ;
d)
No change needs to be made
63.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

When I opened my present I let out a yell.
a)
Delete When
b)
Change I to we
c)
Change I let out to and yell out
d)
Insert a comma after present.
64.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

"It's to bad you were late to class," he said, "because I brought candy."
a)
Change It's to Its
b)
Change to to too
c)
Change he to He
d)
Change because to Because
65.
What is the best change we can make to this sentence: 

After I went to the store I went shoe shopping with my friends.
a)
Change friends to friend's
b)
Insert a comma after After
c)
Insert a comma after shopping
d)
Insert a comma after store
66.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
67.
He was learning how to solve equations. He found a trick that would make it easier.
 
What is the most effective way to combine the 2 sentences? 
a)
While learning how to solve equations, he found a trick that would make it easier.
b)
He was learning how to solve equations because he found a trick that would make it easier.
c)
While learning how to solve equations, a trick that he figured out made it easier.
d)
He was learning to solves the equations, then, he found a trick that would make it easier. 
68.

Which of the following transition words shows a contrast?

a)

Similarly,

b)

However,

c)

Obviously,

d)

Therefore,

69.

Which transition word is used to reveal a cause/effect relationship?

a)

Similarly,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

Although...,

70.

(5) Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions.

(6) So students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.


What is the most effective way to combine sentences 5 and 6?

a)

Since the schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions, students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

b)

Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions, students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

c)

Drawing attending lines around subdivisions and student are attending school with those of similar economic backgrounds.

d)

Schools’ attendance lines are drawn around subdivisions and students tend to attend school with other students of similar economic backgrounds.

71.
Lydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
but
c)
so
d)
yet
72.

Choose the correct sentence

a)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

b)

Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.

c)

While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.

d)

Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.

73.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Although I love dogs I would rather have a cat.
a)
After dogs
b)
After rather
c)
No comma needed
74.

Identify the run-on sentence.

a)

I like learning English it makes me tired.

b)

I like learning English, but it makes me tired.

c)

I like learning English, even though it makes me tired.

d)

I like learning English; it makes me tired.

75.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
a)
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
b)
It is also fun to look for shells.
c)
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
d)
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
76.
Which of these is a sentence fragment? (Not a complete sentence)
a)
Driving through the rain in my new Chevy truck.
b)
James studied revising and editing every day this week.
c)
Jose studied.
d)
If you want to graduate from high school, you have to pass all your classes.
77.
Plot: What provides the background to start the story?
a)
complication
b)
exposition
c)
climax
d)
crisis
78.
Which of the following disclose character in literature?
a)
what they say
b)
how they act
c)
what they think
d)
all of the above
79.

What is drama?

a)

trouble caused by "friends"

b)

the characters that perform in a play

c)

the written words and directions for actors to follow

d)

a story that is written to be performed or acted out

80.
True/False: When possible, state theme as a familiar saying or cliche so that it sticks with the reader.
a)
True
b)
False
81.

Person who tells the story, often spoken in third person.

a)

actor

b)

narrator

c)

speaker

d)

dialogue

82.

________________________ are the people acting in play.

a)

director

b)

narrator

c)

cast of characters

d)

protagonist

83.

Speech between characters in a play -

a)

Dialogue

b)

Script

c)

Lines

d)

Directions

84.

The person who writes the play is called ___________/

a)

Author

b)

Speaker

c)

Director

d)

Playwright

85.

The play or drama is organized in ____________________.

a)

chapters

b)

episodes

c)

acts and scenes

d)

pages and numbers

86.

Instructions that tell the actors what they are supposed to do during acting:

a)

scene

b)

stage directions

c)

teleprompter

d)

director

87.

The _____________________ is the main character in a drama.

a)

protagonist

b)

extra

c)

antagonist

d)

hero

88.

Which of the following best describes a "script"?

a)

the written words that characters speak and directions in a play/drama

b)

the problem or struggle in a story

c)

the "chapters" of a play/drama

d)

the place where a drama is performed

89.

Which of the following best describes a "theater"?

a)

the words spoken by characters

b)

a story that is written to be acted out

c)

the place where the play is performed

d)

objects used in a play to bring it to life

90.

"Acts" in a play/drama can be compared to...

a)

a character's actions and performance

b)

attitudes in different characters

c)

the place where the drama begins

d)

the "chapters" in a book

91.

Acts divided into smaller sections...

a)

Script

b)

Scene

c)

Act

d)

Excerpt

92.

A type of drama in which events typically lead to a death or unhappy ending.

a)

comedy

b)

romance

c)

tragedy

d)

fantasy

93.

How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?

a)

Drama can have only one setting. Other kinds of fiction can have many settings.

b)

Drama has more characters than other kinds of fiction.

c)

Drama has a plot. Other kinds of fiction use monologues instead of plots.

d)

Drama is written to be performed by actors for an audience.

94.

What is the begging or opening of the play called?

a)

Monologue

b)

Epilogue

c)

Prologue

d)

Dialogue

95.

The final scene of the play that comments on or summarized the main action.

a)

Prologue

b)

Monologue

c)

Epilogue

d)

Dialogue

96.

Drama can be fiction and nonfiction

a)

True

b)

False

97.

This image is an example of a(n)...

a)

table

b)

graph

c)

illustration

d)

map

98.

This image is an example of a(n):

a)

illustration

b)

diagram

c)

photograph

d)

heading

99.

Bold and Italicized words are similar because they both...

a)

tell what words can be found in the glossary

b)

tell what words are in another language

c)

can be defined in the footnote

d)

emphasize words that are important

100.

According to the diagram, this image is...

a)

comparing the size of two different sharks

b)

comparing an adolescent shark to an adult shark

c)

contrasting how two different types of sharks look

d)

illustrating that Great White sharks are the largest type of shark

101.

Text structure that describes an event or events (cause) and the events (effect) that follow is:

a)

problem and solution

b)

description

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

102.

Text structure that describes a problem and explains one or more solutions is:

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

compare and contrast

d)

order and sequence

103.

Text structure that provides details or characteristics of a topic. Informational texts that paint a mental picture:

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

description

d)

compare and contrast

104.

Text structure that describes how two things are similar and different is:

a)

order and sequence

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

problem and solution

105.

Text structure that provides steps in a procedure or events in chronological order is:

a)

order and sequence

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

106.

PlayStation and Xbox are both gaming systems. However, PlayStation has been around longer than Xbox. Xbox offers more opportunities for online play. They are both leaders in the gaming industry. What text structure is being used?

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Sequence

107.

The amount of trash in the ocean is causing sea life to die. Some ways people can help is by recycling, raising awareness and supporting ocean clean up programs. What text structure is being used?

a)

Sequence

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Cause and Effect

108.

Words that appear under a photograph to give the reader information about the picture are called...

a)

Headings

b)

Subheadings

c)

Captions

d)

Labels

109.

What text structure talks about the similarities and differences between two topics?

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Sequence

d)

Cause and Effect

110.

The form of a poem is

a)

the pattern of rhymes at the end of lines

b)

the way the words, lines, and groups of lines are arranged

c)

the pattern of rhymes at the beginning of lines

d)

the way the punctuation is arranged

111.

The rhyme scheme is the

a)

units of stressed syllables at the end of the lines

b)

nonrhyming stanzas at the end of the lines

c)

measures of stressed and unstressed syllables at the end of the lines

d)

pattern of rhymes at the end of the lines

112.

Lines are grouped in

a)

stanzas

b)

alphabetical order

c)

random order

d)

segments

113.

Free verse poems

a)

do not follow a fixed pattern

b)

are always about nature

c)

have a rhyme scheme of 5-7-5

d)

follow a fixed pattern

114.

A brief reference to a real or fictional person, event, place, or work of art.

a)

Allusion

b)

Free Verse

c)

Rhythm

d)

Enjambment

115.

A direct comparison of two unlike things

that does NOT use like or as

(x=y)

is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

116.

A figure of speech that

gives human-like characteristics

to an abstract idea

or non-human thing

is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

117.

A figure of speech that

offers an exaggerated

or extravagant statement

(that is not meant to be taken literally)

in order to highlight a point

is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

118.

A comparison of

two different things

using "like" or "as"

is called

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

119.

The use of

words that vividly describe a sound

(the word mimics the sound)

so that readers can clearly "hear" them

is called

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

120.

Using words that have the same (or very similar) ending sound

is called

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

121.

The musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables

is called

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

122.

Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood

is called

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

123.
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.
124.
Imagery appeals to the ______________.
a)
brain
b)
senses
c)
crazy people
d)
memory
125.

Boom!

a)

Imagery

b)

Metaphor

c)

Alliteration

d)

Onomatopoeia

126.

The days crept by slowly, sorrowfully

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Imagery

127.

Will she read these cheap leaflets

a)

Consonance

b)

Assonance

c)

Alliteration

d)

Enjambment

128.

What poetic technique can we see in this line from the poem: "We’ve braved the belly of the beast."?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopia

c)

Rhyme

d)

Sibilance

129.

helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, key words are defined, generally found in the back of the book.

a)

index

b)

table of contents

c)

glossary

d)

timelines

130.

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

a)

it explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

b)

It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

c)

it provides the meaning of a word

d)

It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

131.

Why is the index easier to use when looking for a specific topic?

a)

it gives the meaning and page numbers

b)

the index is organized in chapters and gives page numbers for each chapter

c)

the index is arranged in alphabetical order by topics, not in chapters and it allows you to quickly find the topic and page number

d)

it gives you pictures and illustrations to explain the information

132.

Why would a reader use a glossary when reading an informational text?

a)

To find a specific topic

b)

To find the meaning of a bold or highlighted work from the text

c)

to find out more information about the topic

d)

to locate information to see how it is organized

133.

Visual representation of facts and details

a)

headings/subheadings

b)

title

c)

timeline

d)

tables and graphs

134.

Help the reader better understand the order of events and how one event may have led to another, show important events in chronological order

a)

timeline

b)

caption

c)

title

d)

heading/subheading

135.

Help the reader understand information that may or may not be in the text, describes an illustration

a)

heading

b)

subtitle

c)

caption

d)

title

136.

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

a)

It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

b)

it provides the meaning of a word

c)

It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

d)

It explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

137.

present information in a visual way, allow readers to have a visual of the topic

a)

captions

b)

timelines

c)

titles

d)

photographs/illustration

138.

help the reader to locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.

a)

headings/subheadings

b)

captions

c)

titles

d)

index

139.

Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.

a)

title

b)

glossary

c)

table of contents

d)

captions

140.

This is considered a

a)

caption

b)

glossary

c)

title

d)

timeline

141.
What is the preposition?
Over the years we have learned to study hard.
a)
the
b)
have
c)
to
d)
over
142.
What is the preposition?
Singing is fun during the holidays.
a)
is
b)
fun
c)
during
d)
on
143.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 
My cat jumped on my bed and woke me up. 
a)
on my bed
b)
my cat jumped
c)
on my bed and woke me up
d)
woke me
144.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 

The chairs were placed upon the desks. 
a)
upon the desks
b)
were placed
c)
the chairs were placed upon
d)
the chairs
145.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 

The pencil fell under the desk. 
a)
the pencil
b)
fell under the desk
c)
under the desk
d)
the desk
146.
Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: 
The bird flew into the window but was okay.
a)
the bird flew
b)
into the window but was okay
c)
flew into the window
d)
into the window
147.

I like to listen to music.

a)

to listen

b)

to music

c)

like to

d)

No prepositional phrases

148.

The ticket holders waited patiently outside the theater.

a)

the ticket holders

b)

waited patiently

c)

outside the theater

d)

No prepositional phrases

149.

Let's pick the strawberries tomorrow.

a)

pick the strawberries

b)

let's pick

c)

tomorrow

d)

No prepositional phrase

150.
Mary ran around the corner to meet her friends.
a)
to meet
b)
her friends
c)
ran around
d)
around the corner
151.
The pencil that fell off the desk was yellow.
a)
off the desk
b)
fell off the desk
c)
was yellow
d)
pencil that fell
152.
Identify the prepositional phrase: Watch the horse run around the field.
a)
around
b)
around the field
c)
 watch the horse
d)
run around
153.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
Against,Beside,In,Over,Up
b)
Desk,Chair,Table,Seat
c)
Honda,Toyota,Nissan, Lexus
d)
Chicken,Cat,Dog,Elephant
154.
Can a sentence have more than one prepositional phrase contained within it? 
a)
Yes 
b)
No
155.
a)

Acting on a stage

b)

can be very scary

c)

on a stage

d)

be very scary

156.
a)

the pickles and green beans

b)

The bread was

c)

smashed between the

d)

between the pickles and green beans

157.
Last summer, my family and I camped by the Mississippi river.
a)
change family to Family
b)
change I to me
c)
change river to River
d)
The sentence is correct.
158.
Mom surprised us all when she declared, "let's all go get pizza!"
a)
Delete the quotation marks
b)
Change let's to Let's
c)
Remove the comma after declared
d)
The sentence is correct.
159.
Joseph said he knew his uncles had thrown a party for theirselves.
a)
Change knew to new
b)
Change thrown to threw
c)
Change theirselves to themselves
d)
No change is needed.
160.
Natalies' flower was the most beautiful I had ever seen.
a)
Change most beautiful to more beautiful
b)
Change Natalies' to Natalies's
c)
Change flower to flour
d)
No change is needed
161.
Mrs. Watson said that our class would go on a field trip on March, 2 2015.
a)
Delete the comma after March and insert it after 2
b)
Add quotatiion marks before our and after 2015.
c)
Delete the comma after March
d)
The sentence is correct.
162.
The Pledge of Allegiance is an important part of our monday morning assembly.
a)
Change important to more important
b)
Change an to a
c)
Change monday to Monday
d)
The sentence is correct
163.
"I love to read about animals" said Matthew, as he settled down with his new magazine to read. 
a)
Add a period after animals
b)
Add a comma after animals
c)
Change said to Said
d)
No change is needed
164.
Quickly I headed for the kitchen. Mom was making my favorite dinner in the kitchen.
a)
Quickly I headed for the kitchen, Mom was making my favorite dinner.
b)
I headed quickly to the kitchen because Mom was making my favorite dinner.
c)
I headed quickly to the kitchen and Mom was making my favorite dinner.
d)
Quickly I headed to the kitchen, then Mom was making my favorite dinner.
165.
When my Dad handed me the bottle of ketchup, I shook it thoroughly to mix it.
a)
Change shook to shaked
b)
Change bottle to bottel
c)
Change Dad to dad
d)
The sentence is correct as written
166.
At Mariah's school, there are several book's written in Spanish.
a)
Change book's to books
b)
Change Mariah's to Mariahs'
c)
Change Spanish to spanish
d)
The sentence is correct
167.
Michael used colored pencils for the art project. Liam used paints for the art project. 
a)
Michael used colored pencils for the art project, and Liam used paints.
b)
Michael used colored pencils for the art project, Liam used paints for the project.
c)
Michael used colored pencils for the art project and Liam used paints. 
d)
Michael used colored pencils for the art project then Liam used paints for the art project.
168.
Why did the little puppy dog lick its sore paw.
a)
Change its to it's
b)
Change sore to soar
c)
Change puppy to puppey
d)
Change the period to a question mark
169.

(1) Tara had to much cake last night. (2) She is sick to her stomach this morning.


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

a)

Change the period to a question mark.

b)

Change had to has

c)

Change to to too

d)

Make no change

170.

(1) Tara had too much cake last night. (2) She is sick to her stomach this morning.


How could you combine sentences 1 and 2?

a)

Tara had too much cake. Last night she is sick to her stomach this morning.

b)

Sick to her stomach this morning, Tara had too much cake.

c)

Tara had too much cake last night, she is sick this morning.

d)

Tara had too much cake last night, so she is sick to her stomach this morning.

171.

(5) Jenny and Haley walked there dogs together for two hours. (6) The dogs slept very well that night.


What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5?

a)

Change Jenny and Haley to Them

b)

Change there to their

c)

Change dogs to dog’s

d)

Make no change

172.

(5) Jenny and Haley walked there dogs together for two hours. (6) The dogs slept very well that night.


What transition could be added to the beginning of sentence 6 to make it clearer?

a)

However,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In order to,

d)

Finally,

173.

(14) The monkey’s swung through the trees. (15) One of them fell on the ground.


What change, if any, should be made in sentence 14?

a)

Change monkey’s to monkeys

b)

Change swung to swinged

c)

Add a comma after swung

d)

Make no change

174.

14) The monkeys swung through the trees. (15) One of them fell to the ground.


How could you combine sentences 14 and 15?

a)

The monkeys swung through the trees, one of them fell to the ground.

b)

One of the monkeys falling to the ground swung through the trees.

c)

As the monkeys swung through the trees, one of them fell to the ground.

d)

The monkeys on the ground swung and fell.

175.

(9) Annie sang a beautiful high note. (10) The crowd cheering wildly.


What change, if any, should be made in sentence 10?

a)

Add a comma after cheering

b)

Change cheering to cheered

c)

Change the period to a question mark

d)

Make no change

176.

(9) Annie sang a beautiful high note. (10) The crowd cheered wildly.


What is the best transition to add in front of sentence 10?

a)

As a result,

b)

However,

c)

For example,

d)

In addition,

177.

22) While David folded laundry, his brother does the dishes. (23) They went outside to play.


What change, if any, should be made in sentence 22?

a)

Change David to david

b)

Delete the comma after laundry

c)

Change does to did

d)

Make no change

178.

(22) While David folded laundry, his brother did the dishes. (23) They went outside to play.


What is the best transition to add to the beginning of sentence 23?

a)

Afterwards,

b)

Meanwhile,

c)

For example,

d)

However,

179.

Which of the following pronouns indicate first person point of view?

Select 2 correct answers.

a)

they

b)

I

c)

she

d)

me

e)

he

180.

Point of view is ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
who the narrator is.
what the story is mostly about.
the reason the author writes the story.
the events that happen in the story.

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