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ILAR Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After shattering through the thick plates of glass I began to attempt to rise back up to my feet, sharp pain seared through all of my limbs, causing me to wince in pain with each careful step I took.


What does the word seared most likely mean?

a)

to wound

b)

to join

c)

to cause a burning sensation

d)

to grill quickly

2.

The circle of children opened up into a horseshoe shape. A shadow was crawling out of the forest towards them. A shrill scream came out of the shadow’s mouth that pierced the calm of the night as the children began to scurry off.


What does the word shrill most likely mean?

(a)  

3.

Our eyes lit up when we shook each other’s hands. Right out of the gate we both had the same grip and strength to our handshakes. Each had a genuine smile and a light heart. It seemed like a rather auspicious beginning.


What does the word auspicious most likely mean?

a)

giving a sign of a future fight

b)

giving a sign of hard work

c)

giving a sign of future success

d)

giving a sign of past anger

4.

We remembered to bring all the provisions, such as water, food, and warm clothing on the hike.

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

a)

synonym

b)

example

c)

inference

d)

definition

5.

Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

a)

Are you threw with dinner?

b)

Water was pumped through the pipes.

c)

The volcano through rocks and dust into the air.

d)

I read threw the whole book.

6.
 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a)
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
b)
The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
c)
 The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
d)
None of the above
7.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
8.
Which answer is correct for this sentence:
The airport  terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 to get around, give yourself
c)
 to get around and give yourself
d)
 to get around give, yourself
9.
Independent clauses:
a)
Should never be separated by semicolons
b)
Tell us more about other parts of the sentence
c)
Rely on semicolons to make sense
d)
Are clauses that make sense when they stand alone
10.
After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
11.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
12.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Johnny likes strawberries; although, Susie likes grapes.

b)

Although Johnny likes strawberries, Susie likes grapes.

c)

Johnny likes strawberries, although, Susie likes grapes.

d)

Johnny likes strawberries although, Susie likes grapes.

13.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

The dog laid underneath the table.

a)

laid

b)

underneath

c)

dog

d)

table

14.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

My cell phone is always beside me when I'm sleeping.

a)

when

b)

always

c)

sleeping

d)

beside

15.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

A copy of the book is on the bookshelf.

a)

is

b)

copy

c)

on

d)

bookshelf

16.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

We will be at the game in time.

a)

at

b)

be

c)

will

d)

in

17.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

The meeting will begin at 7:00.

a)

at

b)

the

c)

will

d)

begin

18.

Identify the preposition in the following sentence:

They were driving within city limits when they were pulled over.

a)

driving

b)

within

c)

limits

d)

pulled

19.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We have a lot of fun in this class and we learn a lot, too.

b)

We have a lot of fun in this class, and we learn a lot, too.

20.

I really want to get an A, _____ it is so hard to find time to get my homework finished.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

or

e)

yet

21.

Fear launched me into the pine, ______ the hairy knots on the sticky trunk scraped thighs, sweat and skin holding me up.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

and

22.

Which conjunction is used in the sentence 'She wants to play basketball, but I want to play softball.'?

a)

But

b)

And

c)

Or

d)

So

23.
Before the 1800's people didn't have right or left shoes.  They had shoes of just one shape that they used for both feet.  When people first saw right and left shoes, they laughed.  They called them "crooked shoes."  "What a silly idea," they said.  You can tell that shoes before 1800:
a)
were pretty
b)
didn't look alike
c)
didn't fit very well
24.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
25.

"You must get the golden key from the Sugar Toast Forest," said the Peanut Butter Wizard. He knew that their quest would be hard, so he gave them a bit of advice, "All you have is one another, so stick together." Jelly Girl and Banana Boy nodded eagerly. They were both afraid of the Sugar Toast Forest. Neither of them had ever left home before, but they had heard tales, frightful tales.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Objective

d)

3rd Person Limited

e)

3rd Person Omniscient

26.

You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy. Do you want to spend your precious life energy trying to type sense into some delusional fool who will only hate you for your efforts? No, you don't. The next time someone makes some outlandish claim that infuriates you, you should either ignore them, unfriend them, or block them. You will find these actions to be more satisfying than casting your pearls of wisdom before the likes of swine.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Objective

d)

3rd Person Limited

e)

3rd Person Omniscient

27.

The dishes flew and the engine of turmoil raged. That was sound of my parents fighting. I wish they got along, but wishes don't amount to much in the real world. Goals do, however. And I have several goals. For one, I want to go to college. For two, I want to get scholarships for college. And for three, I want to excel at something for which scholarships are offered. But, I don't . I mean, I really don't. I'm just an average Joe.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Objective

d)

3rd Person Limited

e)

3rd Person Omniscient

28.

Igor looked suspiciously at his partners. Suddenly, the Red Robber and Johnny the Kid did not seem like such trustworthy companions to Igor, and Igor was not the only suspicious one. Suspicions ran rife in the camp. The Red Robber and Johnny the Kid had grown increasingly doubtful of Igor's loyalty. They felt that Igor was using them as stepping-stones in Igor's saga. The whole camp was a tinderbox on a powder keg, and Johnny the Kid would be the one to spark it off.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Objective

d)

3rd Person Limited

e)

3rd Person Omniscient

29.

The series of events in a story is called

a)

Plot.

b)

Characterization.

c)

Figurative Language.

d)

Theme.

30.

Which part of a story's plot introduces the characters, setting, and central conflict?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

31.

Which part of a story's plot shows the point of greatest tension and/or marks a turning point?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

e)

Resolution

32.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the exposition?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

33.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the rising action?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

34.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the climax?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

35.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the falling action?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

36.

In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the resolution?

a)

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.

b)

Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.

c)

The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.

d)

With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.

e)

The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!

37.

Which Transition belongs in the blank?


_______ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their free time reading.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Before

c)

Because

38.

George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see the movie.

a)

doesn't

b)

don't

39.

All of the girls in the class (think, thinks) they (are, is) smarter than the boys.

a)

think/is

b)

think/ are

c)

thinks/ is

d)

Thinks/ are

40.

Every one of those books (is,are) fiction.

a)

is

b)

are

41.

The committee members (leads, lead) very different lives in private.

a)

leads

b)

lead

42.

The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.

a)

want

b)

wants

43.

Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.

a)

are/ is

b)

are/ are

c)

is/ are

d)

is/ is

44.

There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!

a)

was/ is

b)

was/ are

c)

were/ is

d)

were/ are

45.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

John and I read The Giver.

b)

John and i read The Giver.

c)

John and I read the Giver.

46.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

Bob asked, "what's your favorite color?"

b)

Bob asked, "what's Your favorite color?"

c)

Bob asked, "What's your favorite color?"

47.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

My Dad is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

b)

My dad is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

c)

My Dad is from tuscaloosa, Alabama.

d)

My dad is from tuscaloosa, alabama.

48.

Choose the correctly capitalized and punctuated sentence.

a)

The short story "Thank You, M'am" was written by Langston Hughes.

b)

The short story "Thank you, M'am" was written by Langston Hughes.

c)

The short story Thank You, M'am was written by Langston Hughes.

49.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

shanya's birthday is close to hanukkah this year.

b)

Shanya's Birthday is close to Hanukkah this year.

c)

Shanya's birthday is close to Hanukkah this year.

50.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

The American Civil War was fought between the Confederacy and the Union.

b)

The american civil war was fought between the Confederacy and the Union.

c)

The American civil war was fought between the confederacy and the union.

51.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

My teacher demanded, "charge your chromebook!"

b)

My teacher demanded, "charge your Chromebook!"

c)

My teacher demanded, "Charge your Chromebook!"

52.

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

a)

My cousin Francois is from France; he's French.

b)

My cousin Francois is from France; He's French.

c)

My Cousin Francois is from France; He's French.

d)

My cousin Francois is from France; he's french.

53.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Because of the huge fire the street was closed off.

b)

Because, of the huge fire, the street was closed off.

c)

Because of the huge fire, the street was closed off.

d)

Because of the huge fire the street, was closed off.

54.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

While you were out, your mother called.

b)

While you were out your mother called.

c)

While, you were out your mother called.

d)

While you were out your, mother called.

55.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Once I get out of high school I will study biology, at the university.

b)

Once I get out of high school I will study biology at the university.

c)

Once, I get out of high school I will study biology at the university.

d)

Once I get out of high school, I will study biology at the university.

56.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Actually I hate mushrooms.

b)

Actually I hate, mushrooms.

c)

Actually, I hate mushrooms.

d)

Actually, I, hate mushrooms.

57.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

If we have time, I would like to stop at the Dollar Store.

b)

If we have time I would like to, stop at the Dollar Store.

c)

If we have time I would like to stop at the Dollar Store.

d)

If, we have time I would like to stop at the Dollar Store.

58.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

No I have not been to Washington, D.C.

b)

No, I have not, been to Washington, D.C.

c)

No I have not been to Washington D.C.

d)

No, I have not been to Washington, D.C.

59.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Yes I can, help you with your homework this afternoon.

b)

Yes I can help you with your homework, this afternoon.

c)

Yes, I can help you with your homework this afternoon.

d)

Yes I can help you with your homework this afternoon.

60.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
61.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
62.

Does this sentence need a comma?

Should I go to the mall or the movies?

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

a)

Yes

b)

No

64.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Every day was happy and every night was peaceful.
a)
Yes
b)
No
65.

A compound sentence is joined by...

a)

a comma and conjunction

b)

just a conjunction

c)

just a comma

d)

a semi-colon

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