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Question Bank for Grade 6 English

Total questions: 179

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement is supported by

the illustration?

a)

The story is about going to school.

b)

The story is about taking pictures.

c)

The story is about getting braces.

d)

The story is about feeling scared.

2.

Using context clues, what does

technician mean?

a)

a person who likes technology

b)

a person who makes dental tools

c)

a medical doctor

d)

a child’s dentist

3.

Why do you think Paul is a little

nervous before getting his braces?

a)

He does not know what braces are.

b)

He is afraid it will hurt to get braces.

c)

His mom does not know Paul

needs braces.

d)

The orthodontist did not tell Paul

what is going to happen.

4.

Why does Paul need to rinse his

mouth out?

a)

He had paste in his mouth.

b)

He is very thirsty.

c)

He just ate something that

tasted terrible.

d)

He has just brushed his teeth.

5.

This text is told in

a)

third-person point of view.

b)

first-person point of view.

c)

second-person point of view.

d)

There is no point of view.

6.

What is a reasonable prediction?

a)

Paul will visit the orthodontist

for checkups.

b)

Paul will not go to the

orthodontist again.

c)

Paul will have his braces

removed tomorrow.

d)

Paul will get braces again.

7.

Why does the orthodontist need to

know the size and shape of Paul’s

mouth and teeth?

a)

to know how tall Paul has grown

b)

so Paul will have his braces for a

longer time

c)

so Paul’s braces will fit properly

d)

so Paul’s braces will be the right color

8.

What might have happened if the

orthodontist had not prepared Paul

for getting braces?

a)

Paul would know exactly what

would happen.

b)

Paul might be even more nervous

about getting braces.

c)

Paul would not need to get braces.

d)

Paul’s mom might need to get braces.

9.

Read the story. Then, answer the question.


Steve and his sister were playing. They were playing in the yard. A bird landed on the fence. They watched the bird fly to the ground. It picked up some grass. Then, it flew to a tree. Steve said the bird was making a nest.


Who are the characters?

a)

Sherry and her brother

b)

Steve and his sister

c)

Steve and his mom

d)

Steve and his brother

10.

Select the word that means the SAME.


big

a)

small

b)

large

c)

skinny

d)

warm

11.

Andrew sat in the chair. The dentist looked in his mouth with a small mirror. With a sharp pointed tool, he picked at places around Andrew's teeth. Finally, the dentist spoke, and told the boy his teeth had cavities.


How did Andrew get cavities in his teeth?

a)

He did not brush his teeth well.

b)

He did not floss his teeth.

c)

He ate too much candy.

d)

All of the above.

12.

Read the sentence. If it is written correctly, select 'correct as is.' If not, select the correct way to write it.


can i ride to the beach

a)

Can I ride to the beach.

b)

Can i ride to the beach?

c)

Can I ride to the beach?

13.

Read the sentence. Select the correct way to start.


______ ran up the hill.

a)

he

b)

He

c)

He's

d)

His

14.

The old man was walking down the street slowly. Since he was a pedestrian, he stayed along the outer edges of the lanes and was careful to keep to the crosswalks as he crossed to other streets.


What does the word "pedestrian" mean in the paragraph above?

a)

a person traveling on foot

b)

a person traveling in a car

c)

a person resting from traveling

15.

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

a)

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

b)

she doesn't want her daughter to go there

c)

she doesn't want to let her daughter go there alone

16.

Which is a synonym for assignment?

a)

task

b)

board

c)

notebook

d)

paper

17.

What does remain mean in this text?

a)

to leave

b)

to stay behind

c)

to be left over

d)

to be important

18.

Which word describes Mrs. Curtis and her feelings?

a)

important

b)

checking

c)

unsympathetic

d)

concerned

19.

what is the synonym of bad

a)

tall

b)

wide

c)

good

d)

low

20.

decent

a)

calm

b)

quite

c)

sober

d)

simple

21.

awful

a)

dreadful

b)

dangerous

c)

ugly

d)

preety

22.

beautiful

a)

ugly

b)

gorgeous

c)

terrible

d)

rotten

23.

amazing

a)

astonishing

b)

lovely

c)

superb

d)

nice

24.

begin

a)

start

b)

end

c)

slow

d)

fast

25.

bright

a)

sparkling

b)

peaceful

c)

quite

d)

loud

26.

calm

a)

noisy

b)

chill

c)

crave

d)

quiet

27.

crooked

a)

clever

b)

cunning

c)

happy

d)

twisted

28.

The beach is a lot of fun, ______ the mountains are better.

a)

yet

b)

so

c)

or

d)

and

29.

A group of us went to the movie, ______ we agreed it was enjoyable.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

yet

d)

and

30.

I went to the store, ______ I forgot to bring my shopping list.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

31.

He went to the theme park, ______ he went on all the rides.

a)

and

b)

so

c)

yet

d)

or

32.

I really wanted potato soup, ______ the cafe only served clam chowder.

a)

for

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

33.

She had just bought two gorgeous dresses, ______ she needed to get matching shoes.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

yet

d)

for

34.

Today is Thursday, ______ the test is on Friday.

a)

but

b)

nor

c)

or

d)

and

35.

I really want to see the game, ______ the mall is having a huge sale today.

a)

nor

b)

so

c)

but

d)

for

36.

She interviewed for three jobs, ______ she really wants to work here.

a)

but

b)

for

c)

so

d)

and

37.

We all looked very tired, ______ we had stayed up all night cramming for the final.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

for

d)

nor

38.

My son loves apples __ bananas too

a)

And

b)

For

c)

Or

39.

They played all day, __ they went to bed earlier.

a)

But

b)

Nor

c)

So

40.

Main clause is a synonym of...

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Independent clause

41.

This is an example of unlinked coordination

a)

She loves laughing, eating, sleeping.

b)

She loves laughing and eating and sleeping.

42.

What does the hyperbole "his brain is the size of a pea" mean?

a)

He is not very smart

b)

He likes vegetables

c)

He is very smart

d)

He is not very big

43.

What does the hyperbole "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" mean?

a)

I like to eat horse meat!

b)

I am so hungry I could eat a horse!

c)

I don't like horse meat!

d)

I can eat more than a horse!

44.

What does the hyperbole "you're walking slower than a snail" mean?

a)

Snails don't walk they slide.

b)

The snails walk faster than you.

c)

Snails walk very slowly.

d)

You are walking very slowly.

45.

What does the hyperbole "the garden had a million flowers" mean?

a)

It's not a garden it's a park.

b)

The flowers were all different colours.

c)

There were lots of flowers in the garden.

d)

It was a big garden.

46.

What does the hyperbole "I would move mountains for her" mean?

a)

I would do anything for her.

b)

I work as a structural engineer.

c)

She can't get over the mountain.

d)

She wants to live on the other side of the mountain.

47.

Is this statement hyperbole?

"The man is huge".

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.

Is this statement hyperbole?

"They walked down the road to nowhere."

a)

Yes

b)

No

49.

Is this statement hyperbole?

"He was as quick as a lepard."

a)

Yes

b)

No

50.

Is this statement hyperbole?

"My Dad knows everything there is to know about cars!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Write me a sentence using hyperbole.

4 lines
52.

Change this sentence from hyperbole to a factual sentence.

"It was raining cats and dogs!"

4 lines
53.

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence?

The light_____me read.

a)

is

b)

is helping

c)

am helping

d)

help

54.

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence?

The migrants ____cotton in the field.

a)

are

b)

are picking

c)

picking

d)

picks

55.

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence?

Mama ____determined to find work.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

is showing

d)

am

56.

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence?

Papa and Roberto ___ disappointed by the amount of money we earned

a)

were

b)

was

c)

am being

d)

are being

57.

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence?

Malcolm ____ a model prisoner

a)

was

b)

is having

c)

were

d)

am

58.

The author is...

a)

a character in the story

b)

the listener

c)

the person who wrote the story

59.

The narrator is...

a)

the listener

b)

the person who wrote the story

c)

the person who is telling the story

60.
All of the following are examples of expository text except?
a)
Biography of Barack Obama
b)
News report about a shooting
c)
Essay about “killer bees” 
d)
Inside Out and Back Again
61.

Read the text.


Place four eggs in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by one inch. Slowly bring the water to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the pan from the burner. Cover it and let the eggs sit for about ten minutes. Then drain the water from the pan. You will notice, though, that a hot hard-boiled egg is not easy to peel. To cool the eggs, rinse them with cold water. Then, when you're ready to peel an egg, gently tap it on the counter until the shell cracks.


Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

a)

to convince readers that making hard-boiled eggs is easy

b)

to teach readers how to make hard-boiled eggs

62.

Read the text.


I am quite concerned about the harmful effects of coal mining in our community. Coal mining threatens the health and safety of everyone who lives in Hillsdale.


Every year, local coal mining operations emit mercury, lead, and other toxic substances that pollute our air and water. On top of that, the burning of coal puts tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, "Coal plants are the nation's top source of carbon dioxide emissions, the primary cause of global warming."


We can shift our community away from coal and toward clean, renewable sources of energy like wind and solar power. The time to act is now!


Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

a)

to convince readers that coal mining is bad for their community

b)

to explain how coal mining contributes to global warming

63.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
 Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
 There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
64.
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
 The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jenny likes bright colors.
b)
Jenny was going to paint her room.
c)
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
d)
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
65.
The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Chris likes kangaroos.
b)
Chris is in the fifth grade.
c)
Chris reads a lot of books about animals.
d)
Dolphins and whales live in the sea.
66.
Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better. 
a)
True
b)
False
67.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. 
What can you infer about Macey?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
68.
When reading literature, it is important to cite text evidence to support your analysis of the most important details and events of a story. In addition to citing text evidence to answer comprehension questions, you can also use text evidence to make inferences.
a)
True
b)
False
69.

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted,"Holy cow!"

Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.

Cassie is late to school. How do you know this?

a)

Cassie rolled over.

b)

She threw on the first outfit she found,grabbed her books, and ran out the door.

c)

Cassie struggled to open her eyes.

70.

to quote (a passage, book, author), especially as an authority--to mention in support, proof, or confirmation

a)

question

b)

text

c)

cite

d)

respond

71.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
72.
What is a context clue?
a)
personification
b)
word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning  of part of the text
c)
Words that start with the same letter
d)
Metaphors
73.
"In math, I am allowed to use a rechner when I have to simplify fractions.  A rechner helps me divide larger numbers without having to use my pencil." Based on the context clues, what is a rechner?
a)
A) calculator
b)
B) escalator
c)
C) compass
d)
D) numerator
74.
What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
HDefinitions
75.
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
a)
Antonyms
b)
Synonyms
c)
Examples
d)
Definitions
76.

Joshua went into the backyard to play on the swing set. His new puppy, Rascal,ran beside him. As Joshua was running toward the swings, he step in a hole and hurt his ankle. Joshua’s dad was always doing yard work and making sure that the grass was perfectly cut and the ground was even. He would have noticed that hole and filled it up. Neither Joshua nor his father could figure out how that hole appeared!

Who or what do you think caused the hole?

a)

A butterfly

b)

Joshua

c)

Joshua's dad

d)

Rascal

77.

Mr. Johnson looked up at the sky and did not see any clouds anywhere. He only saw the cruel, hot sun that was baking the land. Sadly, Mr. Johnson ran his fingers through one of the rows of dirt and grabbed a handful. It was bone dry, almost powdery. He let the dirt sift through his fingers and it turned to dust in the wind.

Mr. Johnson put his hands on his hips and looked at the field. It had lots of seeds already planted. He seeded it himself, yet nothing grew from the dirt. "Well, there's only one thing left to do," he said to himself. Mr. Johnson headed to church.

What does Mr. Johnson do for a living?

a)

He is a singer.

b)

He is a teacher.

c)

He is a farmer.

d)

He is a doctor.

78.

Mum fell a sleep while she (a)   (read)

79.

Daniel (a)   (study) when I called

80.

She (a)   (wait) now

81.

Sometimes I (a)   (go) to the beach

82.

She (a)   (watch) TV very often

83.

They (a)   (visit) London last summer

84.

They (a)   (play) basketball yesterday

85.

If you want to buy books you go to the (a)  

86.

If you want to buy bread you go to the (a)  

87.

Fregadero in english is...

(a)  

88.

Techo in english is (a)  

89.

Primera planta in eglish is...

(a)  

90.

The questions can be answered in an order.

a)

the arrangement or sequence of a group of things in relation to each other

b)

a command given by a person in authority

c)

a request for a product to be delivered to you

91.

Assignments are taken into consideration in awarding the final grade, so they do count.

a)

to calculate the quantity of things or people there are in a group

b)

to be valuable or important

c)

to say numbers in order

92.

The nature of the task will demand a person with a lot of experience in this particular field.

a)

a combination of different qualities or features that define a thing

b)

the physical world, including all living things and features such as the land, the oceans, and the weather

c)

the character of a person or animal

93.

Fatigue is one of the most common causes of road accidents.

a)

frequent

b)

belonging to or used by a group of people

c)

ordinary or usual

94.

The whole point of this law is to protect the rights of individuals.

a)

an idea or opinion that forms part of an argument or discussion

b)

the aim of or reason for something

c)

a precise moment in time or in the development of something

95.

Investing in this company should provide an excellent return.

a)

go back to one place from another place

b)

profit on money invested

c)

restarting an activity after not doing it for sometime

96.

Police arrested 15 people in a security operation in the capital.

a)

the process of cutting into a human body for medical purposes

b)

a business, company, or organization

c)

a planned action for a particular purpose

97.

There are numerous one-party states around the world.

a)

the condition of a person or thing at a particular time

b)

a country or nation

c)

an area within a country that has its own legal and political powers

98.

Young people today have a greater degree of independence than 30 years ago.

a)

an amount of something

b)

a unit for measuring the size of an angle

c)

a recognition awarded by a university

99.

The government plans to introduce a system of identity cards.

a)

to bring a plan, product, or system of identity cards

b)

to tell an audience about a performance or speaker they are going to see or hear

c)

to formally tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time

100.

My brother has strong views about the best way to deal with the increase in violent crime.

a)

one's opinions or beliefs about something

b)

what you are able to see from a particular place

c)

a picture or photograph of a place

101.

The terms of the contract must be acceptable to both sides.

a)

a word or expression used to refer to something

b)

the conditions of an agreement

c)

one of the periods of time that the school or university year is divided into

102.

It is difficult to disagree with his argument that oil has been the main reason for a number of recent military conflicts.

a)

a dispute between two or more people, usually angry

b)

a set of reasons offered as proof that your opinion is right

103.

It is quite certain that the continued rise in the temperature of the oceans will lead to a catastrophe sooner or later.

a)

confident that something is true

b)

sure to happen

c)

used to talk about a particular person or thing without naming then or describing them exactly

104.

There are no simple solutions to the problem of global warming.

a)

a way of solving a problem

b)

the correct answer to a problem in mathematics or a puzzle of some kind

c)

a liquid in which a solid or gas has been dissolved

105.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
What is the adjective in the sentence?
The young class was nervous about the test.
a)
young
b)
class
c)
about
d)
test
106.
Select the adjective in the sentence.
Juan handled the breakable glasses very carefully.
a)
glasses
b)
very
c)
carefully
d)
breakable 
107.
What word is being modified by the adjective in RED?
I'll give you five dollars for the antique bottle.
a)
give
b)
dollars
c)
antique
d)
bottle
108.
What word is being modified by the adjective in RED?
I'll give you five dollars for the antique bottle.
a)
five
b)
dollars
c)
give
d)
bottle
109.
Which adjective describes the noun stories in the sentence below? 
The old man told fascinating stories about the unique history of each wonderful treasure in his shop.
a)
old
b)
fascinating
c)
unique
d)
wonderful
110.
What is an adjective? 
a)
A word that modifies a pronoun or noun
b)
A word that modifies a verb.
c)
A word that replaces a noun.
d)
A person, place, thing, or idea
111.
I can see about ten umbrellas from where I am standing. What is the adjective?
a)
I
b)
ten
c)
see
d)
can
112.

What do adjectives describe?

a)

Verbs

b)

Predicate

c)

Nouns and pronouns

113.

I created a colorful painting.


Which word is the adjective?

a)

colorful

b)

created

c)

painting

114.

What is the linking verb?

The three farmers feel happy.

a)
three
b)
farmers
c)
feel
d)
happy
115.

A predicate adjective is found ___________ the linking verb.

a)

before

b)

after

116.

Predicate adjectives are _______________ complements.

a)

action verb

b)

linking verb

c)

helping verb

117.

Look for a predicate adjective in the following sentence:

Her fantastic idea actually sounds insane to me.

a)

fantastic

b)

idea

c)

insane

d)

there is no predicate adjective

118.

Proper adjectives do NOT get capitalized.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

In the sentence, "My favorite teacher is funny and nice" what type of adjective is the word "funny"?

a)

Adjective

b)

Proper adjective

c)

Predicate adjective

120.

Identify the proper adjective in the following sentence: "Betsy Ross designed the American flag for the colonial militia."

a)

Betsy

b)

colonial

c)

designed

d)

American

121.

Write a meaningful sentence using a Proper Adjective?

4 lines
122.

Write a meaningful sentence using "crazy" as a predicate adjective

4 lines
123.

In the sentence, "The cafeteria always serves Mexican food on Tuesdays" what type of adjective is the word "Mexican"?

a)

Adjective

b)

Proper adjective

c)

Predicate adjective

124.
My sister is a student at the University of Iowa.
a)
Predicate Adjective
b)
Predicate Noun
125.

What type of verb is used in the sentence-"The man drove to the store."

a)

action

b)

linking

126.

Identify the verb in this sentence.

The man drove to the store.

a)

Man

b)

To

c)

Drove

d)

Store

127.

Identify the verb.

I ran through the field.

a)

through

b)

ran

c)

field

d)

I

128.

What type of verb is being used in the sentence below.

I ran through the field.

a)

Linking

b)

Action

129.

Identify the verb in the following sentence.

She looks like a monster.

a)

She

b)

Monster

c)

Like

d)

Looks

130.

What type of verb is being used in the sentence?

She looks like a monster.

a)

Action

b)

Linking

131.

Identify the verb in the sentence.

Australia is a country and a continent.

a)

country

b)

continent

c)

is

d)

and

132.

What type of verb is being used in this sentence?

Australia is a country and a continent.

a)

Linking

b)

Action

133.

Identify the verb in the sentence.

Someone in my class coughed.

a)

Someone

b)

In

c)

Coughed

d)

Class

134.

Identify the type of verb in the sentence.

Someone in my class coughed.

a)

Transitive

b)

Intransitive

135.

Question #1: Find the plural noun in the sentence.


They gave her a nice vase full of flowers.

a)

full

b)

they

c)

flowers

d)

vase

136.

Question #2: Find the plural noun in the sentence.


Her baby brother grabbed the crayons out of the box and drew on the wall.

a)

wall

b)

crayons

c)

box

d)

brother

137.

Question #3: Find the plural noun in the sentence.


My neighbor took his dog to the store to buy some new toys.

a)

store

b)

dog

c)

toys

d)

neighbor

138.

Question #4: Find the plural noun in the sentence.


Gabe found an old map buried in the ground behind those rocks.

a)

rocks

b)

ground

c)

Gabe

d)

map

139.

Question #5: Find the plural noun in the sentence.


My friend, Lois, picked enough red strawberries for the whole class.

a)

Lois

b)

strawberries

c)

class

d)

friend

140.

Question #6: What is the correct plural form of the noun wish?

a)

wishs

b)

wishies

c)

wishes

d)

wishy

141.

Question #7: What is the correct plural form of the noun bay?

a)

baies

b)

bayes

c)

bayses

d)

bays

142.

Question #8: What is the correct plural form of the noun desk?

a)

deskes

b)

deskies

c)

desks

d)

deskses

143.

Question #9: What is the correct plural form of the noun flurry?

a)

flurries

b)

flurriez

c)

flurryies

d)

flurrys

144.

Question #10: What is the correct plural form of the noun box?

a)

boxs

b)

boxis

c)

boxses

d)

boxes

145.

Question #11: What is the correct plural form of the noun bee?

a)

beez

b)

beess

c)

bees

d)

beeses

146.

Question #12: What is the correct plural form of the noun candy?

a)

candys

b)

candyies

c)

candyes

d)

candies

147.

Question #13: Find the singular noun in the sentence.


The boys and girls drew pictures on the sidewalk.

a)

pictures

b)

sidewalk

c)

boys

d)

girls

148.

Question #14: Find the singular noun in the sentence.


We saw horses, cows, and pigs at the farm.

a)

farm

b)

cows

c)

pigs

d)

horses

149.

Question #15: Find the singular noun in the sentence.


The students and teachers rode their bikes to school.

a)

students

b)

bikes

c)

school

d)

teachers

150.
An adjective describes a...
a)
Verb
b)
Preposition
c)
Adverb
d)
Noun
151.

What are the TWO adverb(s) in the following sentence?

Karen always greets everyone cheerfully.

a)

Karen & greets

b)

cheerfully & everyone

c)

always & greets

d)

cheerfully & always

152.

What part of speech is the bolded word in the sentence below?


George's mother is seriously ill.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

153.

What part of speech is the word "quiet" in the following lyric:


"I hear the drums echoing tonight, but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation."

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

154.

In the following quote, what part of speech is the term "enthusiastically"?


"My favorite part of the concert tonight was when Matt Champion ran up to Merlyn Wood and hugged him enthusiastically at the end of the set. Man, bromances are great."

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

155.

Nouns are described by...

a)

Adverbs

b)

Adjectives

156.

Which of the following is an adjective?

a)

Stupidly

b)

Lovely

c)

Boldly

d)

Recklessly

157.
Identify the adjective.
Beyonce sang a beautiful song during the concert.
a)
Beyonce
b)
sang
c)
beautiful
d)
concert
158.
Identify the adverb.
Zazu politely requested another bag of kettle corn.
a)
Zazu
b)
politely
c)
requested
d)
kettle corn
159.

Identify ALL adjectives in the sentence below.


Josiah happily frolicked across the giant, green field.

a)

happily, giant, green

b)

giant, green

c)

frolicked, green

d)

happily, green

160.

to explain how something is similar to something else

a)

contrast

b)

compare

c)

similar

161.

a word or phrase used in writing to connect ideas

a)

Venn Diagram

b)

specific

c)

transition word

162.

a type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things

a)

T Chart

b)

Venn Diagram

c)

Pie Chart

163.

exact; particular

a)

specific

b)

describe

c)

compare

164.

very much the same as something

a)

contrast

b)

similar

c)

compare

165.

not the same as another thing; unlike

a)

different

b)

contrast

c)

specific

166.

to explain how something is different from something else

a)

compare

b)

contrast

c)

specific

167.

What type of chart is shown in the image?

a)

Venn Diagram

b)

T Chart

c)

Pie Chart

168.

What do you put in the outer circles of a Venn Diagram?

a)

similiarities

b)

differences

169.

What do you put in the inner circle of a Venn Diagram?

a)

similiarities

b)

differences

170.
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Mrs. Loveday was happy Kentucky won the football game.
b)
Mrs. Loveday leaped up and shrieked with joy when Kentucky won the football game.
c)
Mrs. Loveday watched the football game.
d)
Mrs. Loveday ate nachos while watching the football game.
171.
Characterization is the way an author reveals what a character is like and how the character changes throughout the story.
a)
true
b)
 false
c)
sometimes true
d)
There is no such thing as characterization.
172.
Which of the following words could be a character trait?
a)
sunny
b)
windy
c)
clever
d)
clear
173.
Daniel likes to help others. He often volunteers at the homeless shelter and he frequently brings an extra lunch to school to give to a friend. If anyone ever needs help, Daniel is one of the first people to volunteer. He would rather give a present than to get one. The character trait that best describes Daniel is...
a)
Obedient
b)
Loyal
c)
Charming
d)
Generous
174.
The king glared at the scroungy, boy before him. "How dare you steal from the king's court!" he gruffly exclaimed. The trembling boy begged for forgiveness. He explained how he had no home, no food, and no where to turn. "Send him to the dungeons!" the king shouted angrily. The character trait that best describes the king is...
a)
greedy
b)
cruel
c)
nagging
d)
loud
175.
When analyzing a character, you can use which of the following to help you.
a)
STEAL
b)
STEALS
c)
STEAL + S
d)
STEAL + P
176.
“All right, I’ll make a deal with you.  You don’t interfere with my drinking, and I’ll stay sober enough to help you.  But you have to do exactly what I say.”  Haymitch Abernathy speaking in  The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect on others
d)
Actions
177.
“I didn’t trust her.  And some small gnarled place inside me hated her for her weakness, for her neglect, for the months she had put us through.  Prim forgave her, but I had taken a step back from my mother, put up a wall to protect myself from needing her and nothing was ever the same between us again.” (Hunger Games) This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect on others
d)
Looks
178.
"We found Little Man's clothing first, folded neatly by a tree. Then we saw Little Man, dragging a huge stick, and headed straight for Mr. Anderson." (Song of the Trees) This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?
a)
Effect on others
b)
Actions
c)
Looks
d)
Personality
179.
The soldier wore his dress blues for the event; shined black leather shoes that shone in the light, perfectly pressed pants and a jacket displaying his rank.  He was a tall man that stood out in a room.  Almost six foot seven inches, he towered over most of his peers. (Unknown) This passage provides what kind of evidence in an analysis?
a)
Speech
b)
Thoughts
c)
Effect on others
d)
Looks

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