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ELA Review

Total questions: 180

Worksheet time: 5hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an inference?

a)

A rhyme scheme

b)

A conclusion based on evidence

c)

A complex sentence

d)

A guess based on no information

2.

"Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning."

What inference can be made?

a)

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

b)

 

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

c)

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

d)

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

3.

"Jack was an avid baseball card collector. He saved all of his money up until he could purchase new cards. He kept them in a safe and sure place."

What does the word avid mean?

a)

Fearful

b)

Fast

c)

Eager

d)

careless

4.

 

"All children need healthy foods to thrive. By adding fruits and vegetables, kids will grow strong and healthy. Without them, they may get sick."

What does the word thrive mean?

a)

learn

b)

grow

c)

exercise

d)

travel

5.

What is a theme in literature?

a)

the type of scenery in a story

b)

The main idea or meaning being explored in a story.

c)

The characters and dialogue

d)

The main character's motivations in a story.

6.

Read the story and determine the theme:

"Even though they were sisters, Suzie and June were nothing alike. If Suzie wanted to jump rope, June wanted to play hopscotch. If June wanted to watch soap operas, Suzie wanted to watch talk shows. Tensions rose to the point that the girls could no longer stand one another’s company. It seemed that they had nothing in common, until the day that progress reports went home. On the bus the girls were startled by how upset the other looked. They realized that they were both failing a subject. Suzie was failing math and June was failing reading. Since both girls wanted to pass their classes, they agreed to help one another. So after school for the next few weeks, Suzie tutored June in reading and then June tutored Suzie in math. By the time report cards were distributed, Suzie and June were passing all their classes. The girls were delighted, but their mother was happiest of all. Not just because her daughters had passed their classes, but because they learned to be good sisters."

a)

Sisters don't always get along.

b)

Working together is better than working alone.

c)

No one is good at every subject in school.

d)

School is hard

7.

Match the following examples of figurative language to their definitions:

a)

Symbolism

1.

The idea that things can represent other things

b)

Simile

2.

The comparison of two things using "like" or "as"

c)

Metaphor

3.

A thing that is symbolic of something abstract

d)

hyperbole

4.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

8.

"She's going through a rollercoaster of emotions."

What type of figurative language is being used?

a)

Simile

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

9.

"The box was as light as a feather."

What type of figurative language is being used?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

10.

"That plane ride took forever."

What type of figurative language is being used here?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

metaphor

11.

"The metal porch swing virtually sizzled on the old wooden front porch today. But we sat there anyway. Gramma wouldn’t hear of anything else. I suggested a walk through the forest, hoping to entertain a breeze or two and to take advantage of the shade. Gramma shook her head. You were supposed to sit on the porch after supper, and that’s what we were going to do."

What inference can you make?

a)

Gamma cooked supper

b)

Gamma doesn't like the forest

c)

Gamma doesn't change her routine.

d)

Gamma can't hear well.

12.

"A lamb’s thick winter coat keeps it warm during the cold winter months. When the summer brings sunny days, the sheep doesn’t need its thick coat and the sheep’s wool is sheared. That wool is made into yarn, further processed, and then transformed into sweaters, socks, pants, skirts, and blankets."

According to the passage, which of the following best describes why sheep are sheared?

a)

Because they get too hot in the summer

b)

So people can use the wool to make clothes

c)

The sheep's coat is dangerous to them.

d)

Sheep look better without their coat.

13.

"American Sign Language (ASL) is a conceptual language, and the way those concepts are put together is called syntax. In ASL, a statement usually begins with the main idea and then the details follow. Very different from English, ASL syntax is based on what is most important to the person signing."

What quote can you use from the above text to describe one way that ASL is different than English?

4 lines
14.

What is a sentence fragment?

a)

A sentence that is missing either its subject or main verb.

b)

A sentence with improper punctuation

c)

A sentence missing a noun or verb.

15.

Complete the sentence fragment:

"Looking forward to seeing you."

4 lines
16.

What is a run-on sentence?

a)

When a sentence doesn't make sense.

b)

When 2 or more independent clauses are connected incorrectly.

c)

When a dependent clause should be independent.

17.

I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.

Fix the run-on sentence

(a)  

18.

What is a thesis statement?

a)

A general idea of what an essay is about.

b)

A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

c)

A suggestion for how to read an essay

19.

Which is the strongest thesis statement?

a)

England is a country

b)

Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th

c)

The United States used to belong to Great Britain

d)

Independence Day is the most important national holiday in the United States.

20.

Match the following

a)

I always look forward to my summer vacation at the beach. I like to collect seashells and swim in the ocean.

1.

First Person

b)

To make a great chili, you must season it early and often.

2.

second Person

c)

While Bob was planning a special night out with Millicent, she was quietly making plans to break up with him. All of their friends would be shocked to discover her plans.

3.

Third Person Omniscient

d)

He knows that he is a great football player. He is proud to have scored the most touchdowns this season.

4.

Third Person Limited

21.

What are the two things you need to make a complete sentence?

a)

noun/verb

b)

pronoun/adjective

c)

subject/noun

d)

subject/verb

22.

"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Rhyme

23.

The word "vacate" means what?

a)

to stay

b)

to leave

c)

to eat

d)

to stand

24.

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

a)

conflict

b)

main character

c)

topic

d)

theme

25.

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

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

26.

When you explain what you believe you are stating your _____

a)

opinion

b)

fact

c)

problem

d)

solution

27.

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

a)

Second person point of view

b)

First person point of view

c)

Third person point of view

d)

Third person omniscient

28.

A person, place, or thing is a ______

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

29.

The word "tranquil" means ____

a)

hectic

b)

calm

c)

wild

d)

sleepy

30.

In TV Advertisements, one of the techniques they use to persuade you is____

a)

appealing to your emotions

b)

putting food in the commercial

c)

showing a dog

d)

answering questions

31.

A synonym for the word "jeopardy" would be ____

a)

Safety

b)

Comfort

c)

Danger

d)

Loneliness

32.

Choose the antonym for the word "superb"

a)

Terrible

b)

Awesome

c)

Magnificent

d)

Fantastic

33.

A word that describes a noun is an _________

a)

Adverb

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

d)

Pronoun

34.

"The girl ran to the gym quickly." Which word in the sentence is an adverb?

a)

girl

b)

gym

c)

quickly

d)

ran

35.

A story that is not true is _____

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fictional

c)

Awesome

d)

A song

36.

"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Simile

37.

What does AR stand for?

a)

Actually Reading

b)

Average Reader

c)

Accelerated Reader

d)

Are you Reading?

38.

The person that writes a book is called what?

a)

A narrator

b)

An author

c)

A playwright

d)

A journalist

39.

What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?

a)

Science fiction

b)

Real life

c)

Informational article

d)

Historical Fiction

40.

For what 3 purposes do authors write?

a)

enterain, inform, engage

b)

entertain, inform, contain

c)

inform, persuade, entertain

d)

inform, depict, retain

41.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

42.

Which best explains the metaphor in line 5?

1 A day at the park

2 Is just what we need!

3 Grassy sofas, leafy cushions,

4 Tall bark recliners,

5 Warm granite footstools,

6 Red flower carpets,

7 And glassy pond rugs, blue and white.

a)

People can prop their feet on rocks in the park.

b)

There are many granite rocks in the park.

c)

People think the park is full of rocks and footstools.

d)

The park has footstools.

43.

What is a theme of the poem?

a)

Making the world a better place is a human responsibility.

b)

An individual's actions can affect a community's well-being.

c)

In order to be respected, you must show respect to others.

d)

Sometimes a problem requires a creative solution.

44.

Read the excerpt from "Amelia Earhart."


In 1928, Amelia Earhart received a phone call that would change her life. She was invited to become the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a plane. "The idea of just going as 'extra weight' did not appeal to me at all," she said, but she accepted the offer nonetheless.


Which response best describes the excerpt from the passage?

a)

The excerpt gives a firsthand account of a phone call Amelia Earhart received about a flight that was to cross the Atlantic.

b)

The excerpt gives a secondhand account of why Amelia Earhart was invited to be a passenger on a trans-Atlantic flight and a firsthand account of her acceptance.

c)

The excerpt gives a firsthand account of how Amelia Earhart felt about being the first woman airplane passenger to cross the Atlantic and a secondhand account of the flight itself.

d)

The excerpt gives a secondhand account of Amelia Earhart's invitation to fly across the Atlantic and a firsthand account of her reaction to it.

45.

Read the excerpt from "Creepy, Crawly Healers."


During a war in Europe in the early 1800s, doctors found soldiers with wounds crawling with maggots. They discovered that these soldiers survived more often than soldiers whose wounds were free of these creatures.


What is the most likely meaning of survived?

a)

were wounded

b)

remained alive

c)

were lively

d)

resisted difficulties

46.

Which excerpts from "Creepy, Crawly Healers" use a problem-and-solution structure?

a)

"But scientists are finding that the fine silk these creatures spin may have medical benefits."

b)

"Scientists have found no evidence that spider silk kills germs. But it could be used to help reproduce tissue that has been damaged in common knee injuries."

c)

"Tissue is cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body."

d)

"In the late twentieth century, maggots were used only when modern practices failed to heal a wound."

47.

The old man was excited to see birds at his new feeder.

Correctly order the adjectives in the sentence.

a)

two, beautiful, blue

b)

blue, two, beautiful

c)

beautiful, two blue

48.

Which revision fixes this fragment?


The sleek, gray seals along the rocky shore.

a)

Watched the sleek, gray seals along the rocky shore.

b)

The sleek, gray seals dove for fish along the rocky shore.

c)

The sleek, gray seals with their barking pups.

d)

Along the rocky shore, the sleek, gray seals.

49.

Which sentence correctly combines the two sentences?


The boys searched everywhere for the missing key. They could not find it.

a)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key they could not find it.

b)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key, but they could not find it.

c)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key, they could not find it.

d)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key but they could not find it.

50.

Marie is writing a funny story about a girl's attempts to give her dog a bath.

Which two sentences best help readers get to know the characters in the story.

a)

After it rained, Lela's dog Rufus got all muddy running through the puddles.

b)

Lela's mom said Rufus could not come into the house until he had a bath.

c)

Every time she went to the pet store, Lela loved to watch the groomers at work.

d)

Lela had never give a dog a bath by herself, but how hard could it be?

51.

Read the conclusion from a student’s essay presenting some ideas about going to sleep with a television on.


In conclusion, going to sleep with the television on may literally mess with the mind. Studies have shown that the blue light from electronic devices can stop the body from making melatonin. Melatonin is an important hormone that makes a person sleepy. Blue light also confuses the body about when to go to sleep and when to wake up.


Which sentence should the student add to the end of the paragraph to most effectively state why the topic is important?

a)

Children ages six to thirteen need nine to eleven hours of sleep a night.

b)

Getting enough sleep improves kids' brains and helps them do better in school.

c)

To get a good night's sleep, people need to read books and listen to quiet music before going to bed.

d)

People need to turn off the television before going to bed to prevent blue light from affecting their sleep.

52.

Read the passage.

Cats: America’s Favorite Pet

Cats make wonderful pets. Understanding cat behavior leads to happy owners and happy cats. Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day. When they are awake, they like to play. Cats need to scratch to sharpen their claws so they can remove dead nail growth. A scratch post can keep cats from damaging furniture or curtains.

Cat owners need to take care of their cats’ daily needs. Cats are meat-eaters. They need a diet with a lot of protein. Before feeding a cat people-food, owners should check to make sure it is safe for cats to eat. For example, chocolate, onions, and raisins are poisonous for cats. Cats like clean litter boxes. Some even want privacy when they use the litter box.

Which key details from “Cats: America’s Favorite Pet” support the main idea that cat owners need to know how to keep their cats healthy?

a)

Cat's need food that contains a large amount of protein.

b)

Some foods like onions are harmful to cats.

c)

Cats may damage sofas and chairs by scratching them.

53.

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

a)

conflict

b)

main character

c)

topic

d)

theme

54.

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

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

55.

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

a)

Second person point of view

b)

First person point of view

c)

Third person point of view

d)

Third person omniscient

56.

"The tall trees danced in the wind" Which type of figurative language is being used in the sentence?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Personification

c)

Alliteration

d)

Simile

57.

For what 3 purposes do authors write?

a)

enterain, inform, engage

b)

entertain, inform, contain

c)

inform, persuade, entertain

d)

inform, depict, retain

58.
We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. 
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above. 
a)
We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards. 
b)
We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards. 
c)
We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards. 
d)
The sentence is correct as is. 
59.
"Jacob watch out before you trip on the clothes and the big stack of books!"
Where are commas needed in the sentence above? 
a)
after Jacob and after clothes
b)
after clothes
c)
after Jacob
d)
after Jacob and after trip
60.
Which dependent clause best completes the sentence?
You may play outside________.
a)
after you finish supper.
b)
unless it is dark.
61.

The brown dog_____ when someone comes in.

a)

growl

b)

growling

c)

growls

62.

The thief had ______ all of the expensive jewelry.

a)

taken

b)

took

c)

tooks

d)

token

63.

Which sentence is correct.

a)

Do you want pancakes for breakfast, and would you rather have eggs?

b)

Do you want pancakes for breakfast, but would you rather have eggs?

c)

Do you want pancakes for breakfast, so would you rather have eggs?

d)

Do you want pancakes for breakfast, or would you rather have eggs?

64.
The Fox and the Crab  
 A Crab one day grew disgusted with the sands in which he lived. He decided to take a stroll to the meadow not far from his home. There he enjoy the grass better than the sand and water. So off he crawled to the meadow. But there a hungry Fox spied him, and in a twinkling, ate him up, both shell and claw.
What is the lesson?
a)
Be happy with what you have
b)
Friendship is the most important thing
c)
Do not travel
65.
Some kids were afraid to dive into the pool, _____ I dove in right away.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
but
d)
and
66.
They didn't want to be late, ___ they hurried.
a)
nor
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
67.
Some kids were afraid to dive into the pool, _____ I dove in right away.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
but
d)
and
68.

a word that describes how a character feels, thinks, acts, or what they say, is a _____________________.

a)

problem

b)

solution

c)

theme

d)

character trait

69.

In the summarizing strategy, Somebody Wanted But So Then, "But" is where we write the _____________.

a)

character

b)

problem

c)

solution

d)

plot

70.

When we Stop and Jot, we need to write complete sentences and at least one paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Theme is...

a)

one word that tells what the story is about.

b)

a lesson that can be applied to anybody's life.

c)

the problem in the story.

d)

a lesson that is specific to the character in the story.

72.

A sentence telling the most important parts of the story is a _______________.

a)

solution

b)

theme

c)

summary

d)

character trait

73.

When I answer questions about the text, I should...

a)

guess.

b)

find evidence in the text to support my answer.

74.

Another word for the problem in the story, is __________.

a)

theme

b)

plot

c)

solution

d)

conflict

75.

Setting is...

a)

where and when the story takes place

b)

who the main characters are

c)

the moral of the story

d)

something that goes wrong in the story

76.

A word that means the same as another word...

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

homonym

77.

A word that means the opposite of another word...

a)

antonym

b)

synonym

c)

homonym

78.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

79.

Which best explains the metaphor in line 5?

1 A day at the park

2 Is just what we need!

3 Grassy sofas, leafy cushions,

4 Tall bark recliners,

5 Warm granite footstools,

6 Red flower carpets,

7 And glassy pond rugs, blue and white.

a)

People can prop their feet on rocks in the park.

b)

There are many granite rocks in the park.

c)

People think the park is full of rocks and footstools.

d)

The park has footstools.

80.

What is a theme of the poem?

a)

Making the world a better place is a human responsibility.

b)

An individual's actions can affect a community's well-being.

c)

In order to be respected, you must show respect to others.

d)

Sometimes a problem requires a creative solution.

81.

Read the excerpt from "Amelia Earhart."


In 1928, Amelia Earhart received a phone call that would change her life. She was invited to become the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a plane. "The idea of just going as 'extra weight' did not appeal to me at all," she said, but she accepted the offer nonetheless.


Which response best describes the excerpt from the passage?

a)

The excerpt gives a firsthand account of a phone call Amelia Earhart received about a flight that was to cross the Atlantic.

b)

The excerpt gives a secondhand account of why Amelia Earhart was invited to be a passenger on a trans-Atlantic flight and a firsthand account of her acceptance.

c)

The excerpt gives a firsthand account of how Amelia Earhart felt about being the first woman airplane passenger to cross the Atlantic and a secondhand account of the flight itself.

d)

The excerpt gives a secondhand account of Amelia Earhart's invitation to fly across the Atlantic and a firsthand account of her reaction to it.

82.

Read the excerpt from "Creepy, Crawly Healers."


During a war in Europe in the early 1800s, doctors found soldiers with wounds crawling with maggots. They discovered that these soldiers survived more often than soldiers whose wounds were free of these creatures.


What is the most likely meaning of survived?

a)

were wounded

b)

remained alive

c)

were lively

d)

resisted difficulties

83.

Which excerpts from "Creepy, Crawly Healers" use a problem-and-solution structure?

a)

"But scientists are finding that the fine silk these creatures spin may have medical benefits."

b)

"Scientists have found no evidence that spider silk kills germs. But it could be used to help reproduce tissue that has been damaged in common knee injuries."

c)

"Tissue is cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body."

d)

"In the late twentieth century, maggots were used only when modern practices failed to heal a wound."

84.

The old man was excited to see birds at his new feeder.

Correctly order the adjectives in the sentence.

a)

two, beautiful, blue

b)

blue, two, beautiful

c)

beautiful, two blue

85.

Which revision fixes this fragment?


The sleek, gray seals along the rocky shore.

a)

Watched the sleek, gray seals along the rocky shore.

b)

The sleek, gray seals dove for fish along the rocky shore.

c)

The sleek, gray seals with their barking pups.

d)

Along the rocky shore, the sleek, gray seals.

86.

Which sentence correctly combines the two sentences?


The boys searched everywhere for the missing key. They could not find it.

a)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key they could not find it.

b)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key, but they could not find it.

c)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key, they could not find it.

d)

The boys searched everywhere for the missing key but they could not find it.

87.

Marie is writing a funny story about a girl's attempts to give her dog a bath.

Which two sentences best help readers get to know the characters in the story.

a)

After it rained, Lela's dog Rufus got all muddy running through the puddles.

b)

Lela's mom said Rufus could not come into the house until he had a bath.

c)

Every time she went to the pet store, Lela loved to watch the groomers at work.

d)

Lela had never give a dog a bath by herself, but how hard could it be?

88.

Read the conclusion from a student’s essay presenting some ideas about going to sleep with a television on.


In conclusion, going to sleep with the television on may literally mess with the mind. Studies have shown that the blue light from electronic devices can stop the body from making melatonin. Melatonin is an important hormone that makes a person sleepy. Blue light also confuses the body about when to go to sleep and when to wake up.


Which sentence should the student add to the end of the paragraph to most effectively state why the topic is important?

a)

Children ages six to thirteen need nine to eleven hours of sleep a night.

b)

Getting enough sleep improves kids' brains and helps them do better in school.

c)

To get a good night's sleep, people need to read books and listen to quiet music before going to bed.

d)

People need to turn off the television before going to bed to prevent blue light from affecting their sleep.

89.

Read the passage.

Cats: America’s Favorite Pet

Cats make wonderful pets. Understanding cat behavior leads to happy owners and happy cats. Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day. When they are awake, they like to play. Cats need to scratch to sharpen their claws so they can remove dead nail growth. A scratch post can keep cats from damaging furniture or curtains.

Cat owners need to take care of their cats’ daily needs. Cats are meat-eaters. They need a diet with a lot of protein. Before feeding a cat people-food, owners should check to make sure it is safe for cats to eat. For example, chocolate, onions, and raisins are poisonous for cats. Cats like clean litter boxes. Some even want privacy when they use the litter box.

Which key details from “Cats: America’s Favorite Pet” support the main idea that cat owners need to know how to keep their cats healthy?

a)

Cat's need food that contains a large amount of protein.

b)

Some foods like onions are harmful to cats.

c)

Cats may damage sofas and chairs by scratching them.

90.
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.
91.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
a)
Who is the main character?
b)
What is the main event?
c)
What is one important detail?
d)
What point is the author trying to make?
92.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
93.
Key details give important information to support the main idea.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark
a)
Playing at the park.
b)
Going to school.
c)
Playing a soccer game.
d)
Going to the movies.
95.
What is a main idea? 
a)
The purpose of the passage
b)
A minor detail
c)
It is the same as the topic
d)
the most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys
96.
Which option correctly answers all of the questions according to the picture?
a)
broken window; entertained; falling star; the dog
b)
broken window; sad; soccer ball; the boy
c)
broken window; scared; baseball; the boy
d)
TV; entertained; a honey bee; bee catcher
97.
Can you infer the cause of this picture?
a)
He was not looking where he was going.
b)
He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
c)
His backpack was too heavy.
d)
He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.
98.
Where am I going?
a)
the beach
b)
the zoo
c)
the park
d)
church
99.

Lucy tried as hard as she could, but she still couldn’t get the soccer ball in the net.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

100.

As I gazed at the beaches of Hawaii, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

101.

The family found a picnic spot and sat down.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

102.

Ding, ding, ding! My alarm clock woke me from a deep sleep, and I jumped out of bed so quickly that I frightened the dog! As I let the dog out, I noticed that nobody else was up. Silly me, it was Saturday!

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

103.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
104.
Read the following passage and then answer the question.
Lisa knew all of the seven dwarfs except one. She remembered Grumpy, Sleepy and Bashful. And of course she couldn't forget Doc and Dopey. Dopey was her favorite. But there was one she just could not remember. Let's see. There's also Sneezy, and that's six. But she could not remember that last one. What was his name?
a)
Dopey was Lisa's favorite dwarf.
b)
Lisa could not remember the name of one of the dwarfs.
c)
There were seven dwarfs in all.
d)
Lisa had a good memory.
105.
You should write your summary
a)
in your own words with complete sentences
b)
in a secret language that you make up
c)
in one draft without revising
d)
in fragments without punctuation
106.
Summaries help me...
a)
understand what I'm reading
b)
write about what I read
c)
include the key points of a text
d)
all of the above
107.
How long should a summary be?
a)
a full page
b)
half of a page
c)
one sentence
d)
3-5 sentences
108.
Fables often include
a)
morals, talking animals, and few characters
b)
enchanted creatures
c)
heroes and superhuman strength
d)
castles, forests, and frogs
109.
In a piece of narrative text, what is theme?
a)
What the story is about
b)
The topic of the text
c)
A message the author is trying to get across to the reader
d)
Where and when the story happens
110.
What is an alliteration?
a)
All of the above
b)
an action that's alliterate
c)
the occurrence of 3 or more words that rhyme with each other and are adjacent. 
d)
 the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
111.
When two unlike things are being compared using like or as, it is called a
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
idiom
d)
metaphor
112.
An obvious and impossible exaggeration is:
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
idiom
d)
personification
113.
This part of the plot is the most dramatic and exciting. This is the story's turning point. 
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
114.
In this part of the plot, the setting, the main characters, and the central conflict are introduced.
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
115.
___________ is the time and place in which the story occurs. In some stories, it can affect events and characters.
a)
Plot
b)
Setting
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
116.
____________ is the series of events that make up a story. 
a)
Setting
b)
Climax
c)
Exposition
d)
Plot
117.
Chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, main idea and details, compare and contrast, are all examples of ________________.
a)
text structures
b)
reading strategies
c)
nonfiction text
d)
plot stages
118.
The character who acts against the main character 
a)
Anticharacter
b)
Procharacter
c)
Antagonist
d)
Protagonist 
119.
The main character or hero 
a)
Antagonist
b)
Theme
c)
Climax
d)
Protagonist
120.
What type of figurative language is this?
"The trees waved their thin fingers in the breeze."
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Hyperbole
121.

told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"

a)

second person

b)

third person limited

c)

first person

d)

third person omniscient

122.

the use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

a)

flashback

b)

hyperbole

c)

foreshadow

d)

imagery

123.

to draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented

a)

inference

b)

prediction

c)

guess

d)

summarize

124.

the feeling or emotion the reader gets when reading a passage

a)

mood

b)

expression

c)

impact

d)

effect

125.

"As fast as cheetah" is an example of what type of figurative language?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Alliteration

d)

Rhyme

126.

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

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

127.

A story that is not true is _____

a)

Nonfiction

b)

Fictional

c)

Awesome

d)

A song

128.

What type of story is one that is set in a real time period and real setting, but has made up characters and a made up storyline?

a)

Science fiction

b)

Real life

c)

Informational article

d)

Historical Fiction

129.

In literature/articles, to "illustrate" means to...

(Example: how does the author illustrate the facts about immigration?)

a)

To show or represent

b)

To draw something

c)

To create something

d)

To believe something

130.

Complete sentences must have a

a)

subject

b)

adjective

c)

predicate

d)

adverb

131.

Which of the following are synonyms for the word premise?


Example with Context: What was the overall premise of the author's essay?

a)

assumption

b)

assertion

c)

thought

d)

rejection

132.

A phrase is a group of words not containing both a subject and a predicate (e.g., running in the rain). Select the phrases from the options below.

a)

bull in a china shop

b)

Billie whimpered when the doggy dental stick irritated her gums.

c)

cleaning the gym

d)

Recess was fun.

133.

Which of the following are types of point of view?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person

d)

fourth person

134.

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

a)

No one (except Margaret seriously wants to go on this trip to Six Flags.

b)

Geoffrey Chaucer the father of English poetry) is buried in Westminster Abbey.

c)

(Although not opposed to the bill) the senator did abstain from the actual vote.

d)

After several attempts, I gave up trying to wash our dog (Lucky simply hates a bath).

135.

Which is a complex sentence?

a)

Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation are stages of the water cycle.

b)

After water evaporates, it condenses into clouds.

c)

Evaporation is when liquid water turns into a gas.

136.

What does making an inference mean?

a)

Using what you read, and what what you know to answer a question.

b)

Using quotes to figure out a question.

c)

Making a summary out of a story.

d)

Giving evidence from the text.

137.

In this sentence, which word needs a capital letter?

I am meeting jesse at the park tonight.

a)

Jesse

b)

Park

c)

Tonight

138.

Which is an example of onomatopoeia?

a)

The buzzed past my ear.

b)

She was as sweet as honey.

c)

She has a heart of ice.

d)

Tommy tattled on Timmy for taking his toy.

139.

What type of conflict is this? Janet was not allowed in the club because the rules said only boys could be members.

a)

Character v. Man

b)

Character v. Nature

c)

Character v. Society

d)

Character v. Self

140.
Ronald makes new friends very easily.
a)
sentence
b)
fragment
141.

Which is a compound sentence?

a)

In Math, we learned about ratios and proportions.

b)

After learning about ratios, we learned proportions.

c)

We learned about ratios, so we can find proportions.

142.
My mom gave me a birthday present today.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run on
143.

Which is correct?

a)

enjoys working there

b)

enjoys working they're

144.
Me and my family have ate at
our favorite restarant 3 times
this week.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant three times this week.
b)
My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant 3 times this week.
145.

Which words could you find in a complex sentence?

a)

for, and, nor

b)

before, after, while

c)

but, yet, so

146.

Which is an example of personification?

a)

That cake was calling my name.

b)

She was sleeping like a baby.

c)

My suitcase weighs a million pounds!

147.

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

a)

People who have no training should not try to jet-ski.

b)

A pine tree that my father planted fell down in the last storm.

c)

All of the cookies, that Marnie made, were eaten in ten minutes.

d)

Riley's hair, a rare shade of auburn red, looked stunning for prom.

148.

When summarizing a story you must include...

a)

Everything that happened

b)

The most significant information

c)

An Inference

d)

My background knowledge

149.

What are the two things you need to make a complete sentence?

a)

noun/verb

b)

pronoun/adjective

c)

subject/noun

d)

subject/verb

150.

Match the following

a)

Topic

1.

the person or thing the passage is about--usually one or two words

b)

Main Idea

2.

the central or most important idea about a topic that the writer wants to communicate to readers.

c)

Conclusion

3.

an ending or wrap-up for your writing

d)

Analogy

4.

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

e)

Subject

5.

The topic of a text. What the text is about.

151.

the person or thing the passage is about--usually one or two words

a)

Topic

b)

Main Idea

c)

Conclusion

d)

Analogy

152.

the central or most important idea about a topic that the writer wants to communicate to readers.

a)

Main Idea

b)

Conclusion

c)

Analogy

d)

Subject

153.

A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

a)

Topic

b)

Main Idea

c)

Analogy

d)

Subject

154.

The topic of a text. What the text is about.

a)

Main Idea

b)

Conclusion

c)

Analogy

d)

Subject

155.

Match the following

a)

Explicit Main Idea

1.

The most important point the writer is trying to make is DIRECTLY stated.

b)

Implicit Main Idea

2.

not stated directly in the text; implied

c)

essential

3.

Important to the highest degree

d)

opinion

4.

A personal judgement or belief about a person or thing

e)

emphasize

5.

give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing

156.

Read each Paragraph and select the main idea.

Lantern fish live near the bottom of the ocean where it is very dark, so they carry their own lights. The lights look like tiny glowing pearls. They are called photophores. A lantern fish can flash its photophores on and off. A lantern fish gives off enough light to light up a dark room.

a)

Lantern Fish live near bottom of the ocean.

b)

Lantern fish produce light only in the daylight.

c)

Lantern fish give off light.

d)

Lantern fish are like glowing pearls.

157.
What does infer mean? 
a)
use a dictionary to find the answer
b)
make a guess based on what you read 
c)
note what you know
d)
play with your dog
158.
Why do we read? 
a)
because the teacher makes us 
b)
because there is nothing else to do 
c)
to be bored
d)
to  learn new things, be entertained, be informed
159.
What are the types of questions you can have on an assessment? 
a)
Bert and Ernie Questions
b)
Peanut butter and jelly questions 
c)
Factual questions and Think and Seek questions 
160.

discover or reveal (something) through detailed examination

a)

Synthesize

b)

Infer

c)

Imply

d)

Analyze

161.

Which of these terms would you associate this image with?

a)

Subjective

b)

Objective

c)

Infer

d)

Imply

162.

In class, we learned about the ____________ of sentences and how complex statements can be made from simpler sentences and clauses.

a)

Analyze

b)

Synthesis

c)

Objective

d)

Tone

163.

Which word best fits into the blank?


I ___________________________ the definition to shorten it and put it in my own words.

a)

paraphrased

b)

annotated

c)

synthesized

d)

purpose

164.

What is fiction?

a)

Writing that is scientific fact

b)

Writing that comes from the author's imagination

c)

A tale that teaches a moral

d)

About a real person

165.

A piece of writing that usually has figurative language and is written in separate lines which often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme.

a)

poem

b)

stanza

c)

line

d)

personification

166.

All are found in poetry except...

a)

rhyme scheme

b)

rhythm

c)

stanza

d)

paragraphs

167.
Stan Lee was an innovative writer because he created..
a)
new characters
b)
fun characters
c)
thrilling characters
d)
mysterious characters
168.

The author included paragraph 1 in the selection mostly likely to -

a)

provide background information about the home of the red crabs

b)

explain why it is important for the red crabs to reach the ocean

c)

provide reasons for visiting Christmas Island during red crab migration

d)

explain why Christmas Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live

169.

2) Which body part in a horse helps us to tell its age?

a)

a) ears

b)

c) teeth

c)

c) tail

d)

d) eyes

170.

Question 1: What transition would be the most appropriate to use at the beginning of sentence 6?

a)

A. As a matter of concern

b)

B. For further evidence

c)

C. To wipe away any doubt

d)

D. For this reason among others

171.
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.
172.
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. 
173.
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.
174.
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
175.
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.
176.
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. 
177.

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

a)

Similarly,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In conclusion,

d)

Although...,

178.

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.

179.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone
b)
The lion King
c)
The Secret Life of Pets
d)
find nemo 
180.

Fatima realizes she has offered a weak thesis in this paper. Which of the following could replace sentences 1 and 2 and provide a more effective thesis statement for Fatima’s paper?

(1) Mia Hamm is a soccer player who is fun to study. (2) She is an expert at the sport who has encouraged others to play

a)

Mia Hamm is an interesting and fun personality, and I am grateful for this opportunity to research her story. I think that as you read my paper, you will agree that she has added great energy to women’s sports in this country and also to sports around the world.

b)

Mia Hamm is one of the most celebrated female soccer players of all time and is an inspiration to young women everywhere. Her contributions to women’s soccer have had an unmistakable impact on the sport, both in the United States and internationally.

c)

There is a soccer player in this country that is clearly more talented than all the rest. Her name is Mia Hamm, and she is an outstanding player and a model athlete who works hard to make sure she is always setting an example for other athletes and for the world at large.

d)

If you don’t know Mia Hamm, you probably don’t know much. Many people say that she is the greatest soccer player of all time because she is so supremely committed to soccer and also to all that it means to herself and the other people of the world.