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G7 ELA End of Year Review

Total questions: 161

Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word is an antonym for graphic?

a)

descriptive

b)

colorful

c)

dull

d)

vivid

2.

The _______ criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison.

a)

lavish

b)

dilapidated

c)

hospitable

d)

notorious

3.

_______ could not be considered a synonym for the word stalemate.

a)

Deadlock

b)

Victory

c)

Draw

d)

Standoff

4.

That _______ song always seems to make me cry.

a)

casual

b)

puny

c)

regal

d)

melancholy

5.

Which word means "not successful; failing to have any result"?

a)

farce

b)

botch

c)

futile

d)

timidity

6.

The high school students had to _______ over which college they wanted to attend.

a)

implore

b)

mar

c)

mull

d)

wilt

7.

Which word could be considered an antonym for entice?

a)

attract

b)

tempt

c)

lure

d)

repel

8.

She was named as a _______ of her grandmother's estate.

a)

lair

b)

beneficiary

c)

veto

d)

bellow

9.

The _______ of the story was focused on the life of a New York City police officer.

a)

overture

b)

pact

c)

havoc

d)

narrative

10.

Which word is an synonym for stifle?

a)

strangle

b)

nuture

c)

promote

d)

encourage

11.

His enormous collection of comic books began to _______ up the house.

a)

dismantle

b)

shirk

c)

clutter

d)

pamper

12.

Minor misbehavior or misconduct could be considered a _______.

a)

havoc

b)

hearth

c)

misdemeanor

d)

dialogue

13.

Which word is not an antonym for parch?

a)

dehydrate

b)

soak

c)

drench

d)

saturate

14.

The ruined or _______ old building looked as if it would collapse any minute.

a)

morbid

b)

grueling

c)

notorious

d)

dilapidated

15.

This word is not a synonym for vindictive: _______.

a)

spiteful

b)

forgiving

c)

malicious

d)

revengeful

16.

This word means to wear away gradually.

a)

flounder

b)

accelerate

c)

erode

d)

canvass

17.

Which words could not be considered a synonym for lair?

a)

nest

b)

burrow

c)

hideway

d)

field

18.

One absence can _______ your perfect attendance record.

a)

ajar

b)

mar

c)

implore

d)

mull

19.

Which word is defined as "treated unfairly and cruelly"?

a)

melancholy

b)

downtrodden

c)

graphic

d)

vital

20.

Which word is antonym for parasite?

a)

sponge

b)

freeloader

c)

helper

d)

leech

21.

Which word means the same as a symbol, sign, or token?

a)

hearth

b)

emblem

c)

overture

d)

stalemate

22.

Which word is not a synonym for ordeal?

a)

hardship

b)

cinch

c)

diffculty

d)

trauma

23.

Her _______ stopped her from joining the drama club.

a)

surplus

b)

clutter

c)

timidity

d)

farce

24.

If a teacher is lax, he/she is not _______.

a)

strict

b)

slack

c)

careless

d)

remiss

25.

The two friends would always _______ about small matters, like which movie they wanted to see.

a)

persisted

b)

quibbled

c)

enticed

d)

accelerated

26.

What is perspective?

a)

The feeling experienced by the reader

b)

the author’s attitude toward a topic or subject

c)

The time and place of a story

d)

The main struggle in a story

27.

What is the theme?

a)

The underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film or other work

b)

The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

c)

Language characterized by figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, symbolism)

d)

The author’s attitude toward a topic or subject.

28.

Match the following

a)

setting

1.

time and place

b)

conflict

2.

struggle faced by the characters

c)

rising action

3.

the steady increase in tension

d)

climax

4.

the most intense point of a story. The point where the outcome of the conflict be decided

e)

resolution

5.

how the conflict is resolved

29.

What is the rhetoric?

a)

The underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film or other work

b)

The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

c)

Language characterized by figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, symbolism)

d)

The author’s attitude toward a topic or subject.

30.

When you analyze a text, you _______________.

a)

judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount or value of something

b)

form an opinion from evidence; to reach a conclusion based on known facts.

c)

study or examine something in detail in order to discover more about it.

d)

say something that someone else has said or written using different words

31.

What is the author's perspective?

a)

The underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film or other work

b)

The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

c)

Language characterized by figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, symbolism)

d)

The author’s attitude toward a topic or subject.

32.

What is syntax?

a)

the way in which an author arranges those words

b)

the author’s word choice; the formation of sentences and the associated grammatical rules

c)

capable of being believed

d)

determining the spelling of a word based on the sounds in the word

33.

What is figurative language?

a)

The underlying message or big idea of a talk, book, film or other work

b)

The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

c)

Language characterized by figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, symbolism)

d)

The author’s attitude toward a topic or subject.

34.

When you evaluate a text, you _______________.

a)

judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount or value of something

b)

form an opinion from evidence; to reach a conclusion based on known facts.

c)

study or examine something in detail in order to discover more about it.

d)

say something that someone else has said or written using different words

35.

When you infer while reading a text, you _______________.

a)

judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount or value of something

b)

form an opinion from evidence; to reach a conclusion based on known facts.

c)

study or examine something in detail in order to discover more about it.

d)

say something that someone else has said or written using different words

36.

When you paraphrase a text, you _______________.

a)

judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount or value of something

b)

form an opinion from evidence; to reach a conclusion based on known facts.

c)

study or examine something in detail in order to discover more about it.

d)

say something that someone else has said or written using different words

37.

What is text structure?

a)

The components of a story or article that are not the main body of the text, including the table of contents, index, glossary, headings, bold words, sidebars, pictures and captions and labeled diagrams

b)

the atmosphere of a piece of writing; it’s the emotions a selection arouses in a reader through diction, figurative language, and other choices

c)

Structures used to organize information in a text (e.g., chronology, comparison and cause and effect)

d)

The most important or central thought unifying elements of a text

38.

A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

personification

39.

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

a)

metaphor

b)

idiom

c)

simile

d)

alliteration

40.

Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

hyperbole

c)

simile

d)

personification

41.

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

consonance

c)

alliteration

d)

assonance

42.

Outrageous exaggeration made to emphasize a point.

a)

hyperbole

b)

pun

c)

simile

d)

oxymoron

43.

"The firework exploded in the air, making a big boom"

is an example of...

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

hyperbole

44.
What words would indicate a piece is written in first person?
a)
I, we, me, us
b)
they, them, you
c)
him, her, everyone
d)
form, feature, face
45.
What is a good definition of main idea?
a)
the main point of the piece
b)
a secret message
c)
a letter to your mom
d)
the worst idea yet
46.

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

a)

literal

b)

figurative

47.

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

a)

figurative

b)

literal

48.

Which of the following is an example of theme?

a)

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

b)

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

c)

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

d)

Happiness

49.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

One person can make a difference.

b)

Missy knew she would always be grateful.

c)

The donkey was stubborn and did not change.

d)

Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.

50.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Connor overcame his obstacles with his mindset.

b)

Risa took a bad situation and made the most of it.

c)

People's decisions are often an indication of their true character.

d)

Jack is a follower.

51.

What is theme?

a)

message about life that the author expresses

b)

the time, location, and mood of a story

c)

sequence of events

d)

the main events

52.

Which is an example of theme?

a)

Inequality

b)

Hope

c)

Justice

d)

Your past does not define you.

53.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

54.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes aren't worth it.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send a tester.

55.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

a)

The hero spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain

b)

The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance

c)

The hero fights a villain who can control minds

d)

The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces

56.
Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?
a)
Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
b)
Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
c)
Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
d)
Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.
57.
Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
a)
Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.
b)
Houdini was a very mysterious man.
c)
Houdini liked to do tricks with water.
d)
Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.
58.

The Southwest is hot, dry, and mountainous. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

59.

The air is clear, and the colors are beautiful. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

60.

Sometimes it rains hard, but often it is very dry. This sentence is a ___________ sentence.

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

61.

Since the birds were chirping.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

62.

What word in this sentence is the subordinating conjunction?


While we ate dinner, no one looked at their phones.

a)

We

b)

ate

c)

looked

d)

while

63.

I am glad we went camping because it was so fun!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

64.

We ate ice cream.

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

We is a subordinating conjunction in this sentence.

65.

Since I studied hard, I got an A on my test!


Please select 2 answers!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

Since is the subordinating conjunction in this sentence.

66.

Even though I am nervous, I am excited to go to 4th grade!


Please select 2 answers!

a)

This is a dependent clause.

b)

This is an independent clause.

c)

This is a complex sentence.

d)

The subordinating conjunction in this sentence is 'Even though'.

67.

I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

68.
David wanted a camera, and he was determined to buy one when he had the money.  
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
69.

The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

70.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

When your father gets home I will explain how the window was broken and you should offer to help repair it.

a)

comma after home

comma after broken

b)

comma after father

comma after broken

c)

comma after home

comma after and

d)

No additional punctuation is needed.

71.

Which of the following sentences is written and punctuated correctly?

a)

Before we finalize the topic, for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information, on it so we will receive a high score.

b)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score!

c)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it so we will receive a high score.

d)

Before we finalize the topic for our research presentation, we should make certain we can find enough information on it, so we will receive a high score.

72.
Which is a list of common prepositions?
a)
about, at, down, of, to
b)
first,second,third,fourth
c)
me, you, your mamma, my cousin
d)
am,is,are ,was, were
73.

What is the prepositional phrase? The strange man parked his car by the tall trees.

a)

parked his car

b)

strange man parked

c)

by the tall trees

d)

the tall trees

74.

What is the prepositional phrase? The boy walked the dog down the busy street.

a)

walked the dog

b)

the busy street

c)

down the busy street

d)

dog down the busy

75.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Janet is sitting behind the house.

a)

Janet

b)

house

c)

behind

d)

sitting

76.

What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence? Shirley stayed inside the car.

a)

stayed

b)

inside

c)

the

d)

car

77.

What is the preposition in the sentence? There is a rider coming down the road.

a)

rider

b)

road

c)

coming

d)

down

78.
What information should MLA in-text citations include when possible? 
a)
Author's first name and page number
b)
Publication date and page number
c)
Author's last name and page number
d)
Author's first and last name
79.
Which in-text citation is correct? 
a)
This point has been argued before (Frye 197). 
b)
This point has been argued before. (Frye 197). 
c)
This point has been argued before (Gleen Frye 197).
d)
This point has been argued before (Frye, 197). 
80.
What kind of spacing should an MLA formatted paper have?
a)
Single
b)
Double
c)
1.5
d)
Multiple
81.
What is the name of the page where you give credit to authors whose work you used in a paper?
a)
Reference Page
b)
Works Cited
c)
Bibliography 
d)
Sources
82.
What goes in the upper right corner of a MLA formatted paper?
a)
Your full name
b)
The name of your professor
c)
The title of your essay
d)
Your last name and page number
83.
You shouldn't use the author's last name in the citation if the author's name appears in text.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
How is the Works Cited page arranged?
a)
Alphabetically, by title of the work
b)
Alphabetically, by the author's first name
c)
Alphabetically, by the author's last name
d)
By publication year
85.
What information do you include if there is no known author of a source? 
a)
Publication date
b)
Title of the source
c)
Publisher name
d)
You do not need to cite this source
86.
the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away
a)
hook
b)
thesis
c)
claim
d)
evidence
87.
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
a)
Move on to another reason
b)
Transition to another paragraph
c)
Summarize that evidence
d)
Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement
88.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
89.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
90.
Concluding statements do all of the following except
a)
End the essay. 
b)
Restate the claim. 
c)
Make a new claim. 
d)
Summarize the main points. 
91.

How do we know a claim is strong?

a)

It is a fact

b)

It is a statement

c)

It is debatable

d)

It has an exclamation point

92.
What is a Counter Argument?
a)
The opposing side's opinion.
b)
The author's opinion.
c)
A clear, marble counter top.
d)
A third party's opinion.
93.
A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true. 
a)
Evidence
b)
Claim
c)
Counter-claim
d)
Conclusion
94.

Archie went to school last Monday and was surprised to find it ________; it turns out that he foolishly forgot that we had the day off!

a)

interminable

b)

sullen

c)

barren

d)

trivial

95.

You may make friends very easily, but if you continue to be so ____________, you aren't going to keep them for long.

a)

peevish

b)

upright

96.

Ready for use; at hand

a)

available

b)

cater

c)

customary

d)

dissuade

97.

Last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic fundamental

a)

ultimate

b)

consolidate

c)

docile

d)

entreat

98.

The young performer stole the show with her _____________ charm.

a)

inimitable

b)

prominent

c)

utmost

d)

anonymous

99.

Find the SYNONYM of the underlined word:

obtained a ticket to the tournament

a)

inflict

b)

hostile

c)

wayward

d)

procured

100.

Sequencing is putting things in order, from first to last.

Choose the correct sequence for the sentences in the picture.

a)

1, 4, 3, 2

b)

1, 2, 3, 4

c)

4, 2, 1, 3

d)

1, 4, 2, 3

101.

Read the story in the picture. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

a)

Anthony’s teacher is Mr. Rivera.

b)

Anthony’s homework was to watch the weather report for a week.

c)

Anthony likes to watch the weather report on television.

102.

Read the story in the picture. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

a)

Mr. Rivera told the students what to watch for on the weather report.

b)

Mr. Rivera said the blue lines usually brings dry weather.

c)

Mr. Rivera said to look at the weather map behind the reporter.

103.

Read the story in the picture. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

a)

The worksheet had a box to fill in with the expected high temperature for the next day.

b)

The worksheet had a box to check if it was going to rain.

c)

Mr. Rivera gave the students a worksheet to fill in.

104.

Read the story in the picture. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

a)

Anthony liked the homework assignment.

b)

One day after Anthony watched the report there was a rainstorm.

c)

Anthony noticed that the weather report was usually right.

105.

Read the story in the picture. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

a)

2,1,3,4

b)

1,2,3,4

c)

2,3,1,4

d)

1,3,2,4

106.

What would be a good title for this whole story?

4 lines
107.

Select the correctly spelled word.

a)

FAVORE

b)

FAVER

c)

FAVOR

d)

FAVVOR

108.

Select the correctly spelled word.

a)

ATEND

b)

ATREND

c)

ATTENND

d)

ATTEND

109.

Select the correctly spelled word.

a)

COCH

b)

KOUCH

c)

COUCH

d)

CAUCH

110.

Which address is CAPITALIZED correctly?

a)

29 division blvd franklin, new jersey 64578

b)

29 Division Blvd.

Franklin, New Jersey 64578

c)

29 Division blvd.

franklin, New Jersey 64578

d)

29 Division Blvd.

Franklin, New jersey 64578

111.

Which address is CAPITALIZED correctly?

a)

745 princess ave

jackson tennessee 12487

b)

745 Princess Ave.

Jackson, Tennessee 12487

c)

745 Princess ave.

Jackson, Tennessee 12487

d)

745 Princess Ave.

jackson, Tennessee 12487

112.

Read the text in the picture. Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word.

cycle

a)

…can’t see it…

b)

. …on the earth…

c)

…series of events goes round and round…

113.

Read the text in the picture. Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word.

vapor

a)

…through this cycle…

b)

…a gas…

c)

…liquid water…

114.

Read the text in the picture. Select which context clues give a hint to the meaning of the word.

condense

a)

…turning from gas into liquid…

b)

…it freezes...

c)

…turning from liquid to solid…

115.

Read the text. What is this whole story mostly about?

a)

We learn best by example.

b)

The lobsters walked straight forward.

c)

The Young Crab learned to walk straight forward.

116.

Read the text. Which of these is a small piece of information from the story that makes the story more interesting?

a)

We learn beThe Mother Crab walked up and down the beach, looking for her son.

b)

The Young Crab walked along to the left, then he walked along to the right.

c)

The Young Crab sat by his mother, watching the lobsters walking around on the beach.

117.

Read the text. Which of these is a small piece of information from the story that makes the story more interesting?

a)

The Mother Crab laughed when she saw her son walking sideways.

b)

The Mother Crab told the lobsters that it would be better if they walked sideways.

c)

The Mother Crab told her son that it would be better to walk straight forward.

118.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

119.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
120.
Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?
a)
Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.
b)
Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.
c)
Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.
d)
Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.
121.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn.  This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
122.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
123.
Dolphins are very smart animals.  They even have their own language.   They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts.  Scientists have been studying this dolphin language.  They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other. This paragraph mainly tells:
a)
how dolphins talk to people
b)
how smart dolphins are 
c)
how dolpins are different from fish
d)
which scientists are studying languages
124.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
125.

Conflict is...

a)

a comparison using "like" or "as".

b)

a problem, issue, or struggle in a story.

c)

the time and place in a story.

d)

describing words about a character.

126.

All of the following help us determine character traits except...

a)

a character's thoughts

b)

a character's words

c)

other character's reactions

d)

physical traits

127.

A theme is...

a)

a lesson/message of the story.

b)

a big topic in the story.

c)

the ending of the story.

128.

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents

a)

True

b)

False

129.

What is the definition of a "climax" in a story?

a)

The story's surroundings or environment.

b)

A decisive moment that is tense/a major turning point.

c)

A challenge presented to the main character in order to solve their problems.

d)

The main character in the story.

130.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?

a)

He'd known the criminal was a dirty dog for years.

b)

On the planet Kio, there were at least four suns.

c)

His eyes were as green as the grassy meadow.

d)

She was bold, beautiful, and brilliant.

131.

__________________ is the leading character or hero in a text.

a)

Antagonist

b)

Protagonist

c)

Supporting Character

132.

What is the verb in the following sentence:


The big, fluffy dog jumped over the fence.

a)

big

b)

fluffy

c)

dog

d)

jumped

133.

What is the noun in the following sentence:


Jennifer runs quickly.

a)

Jennifer

b)

runs

c)

quickly

134.

Which words are adjectives in the following sentence:


The sunny day allowed the girls to take a brisk jog.

a)

sunny, brisk

b)

girls, jog

c)

allowed, take

d)

sunny, jog

135.

What is the adverb in the following sentence:


The family gathered quickly around the table.

a)

family

b)

gathered

c)

quickly

d)

table

136.

Personification is...

a)

the treatment of an object/idea as if it were a person.

b)

the overall mood of a text.

c)

a metaphor recurring throughout a text.

137.

Foreshadowing is...

a)

a hint or indication of future events.

b)

when the author creates a dark mood.

c)

when two characters have a conflict with one another.

d)

when the tone of the story suddenly shifts.

138.

The phrase "as brave as a lion" is...

a)

metaphor

b)

personification

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

139.

Words of phrases that mean the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

a)

synonym

b)

antonym

140.

Which of the following words is a synonym of "brave"

a)

weak

b)

cowardly

c)

daunted

d)

fearless

141.

Which of the following words is an antonym for "happy"

a)

content

b)

untroubled

c)

dejected

d)

jovial

142.

Which of the following is a complete claim?

a)

In Ask Me No Questions by Marina Budhos the theme is never give up.

b)

In the novel Crash by Jerry Spinelli the theme is friendship.

c)

The theme is never give up on your dreams as shown through the character's actions.

d)

In the novel Crash by Jerry Spinelli the theme is friendship can change a person as shown through Crash and Penn's interactions.

143.

A Frame of Reference (F.O.R.) is used in writing to...

a)

to explain how the evidence supports the claim.

b)

provide context before a piece of evidence.

c)

to summarize at the end of the paragraph.

d)

to tell who the author is.

144.

An introduction paragraph in an essay has 3 parts. What are those three parts in the correct order?

a)

Thesis, hook, claim

b)

Background information, FOR, thesis

c)

hook, background information, thesis

d)

hook, background, theme

145.

What is the author's purpose of this text?

The Coliseum is an ancient stadium in the center of Rome. It is the largest of its kind. It is very old. They started building it in the year 70 and took 10 years to build.

a)

To explain how to build the Coliseum

b)

The give facts about the Coliseum

c)

To list features of the Coliseum

146.

What is a summary of this text?

The Coliseum is an ancient stadium in the center of Rome. It is the largest of its kind. It is very old. They started building it in the year 70 and took 10 years to build

a)

The Coliseum was built in the year 70 and is very old. It is a stadium.

b)

A stadium named the Coliseum was built in Rome and took 10 years.

c)

The Coliseum, in Rome, is a large stadium built in the year 70 and took 10 yeasrs to build.

147.

What can we infer about the Coliseum using the text?

The Coliseum is an ancient stadium in the center of Rome. It is the largest of its kind. It is very old. They started building it in the year 70 and took 10 years to build

a)

It is in great condition.

b)

It was difficult to build.

c)

It isn't unique.

148.

The imagery in lines 4-5 creates a sense of--

If you're a dreamer, come in

If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer

If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire

For we have some golden tales to spin

Come in!

Come in!

a)

hopelessness

b)

enthuasiam

c)

fear

149.

The line lengths at the end create-----

If you're a dreamer, come in

If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer

If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire

For we have some golden tales to spin

Come in!

Come in!

a)

mood

b)

rhyme

c)

rhythm

150.

What is the effect of the repetition?

If you're a dreamer, come in

If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,

A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer

If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire

For we have some golden tales to spin

Come in!

Come in!

a)

emphasizes the command

b)

reminds the reader what they are reading

c)

to add alliteration

151.

Why is the setting important in the following text?

It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.

a)

The cold weather made her heart beat fast.

b)

Being outside alone in the dark made Sarah scared.

c)

The ice and cold made Sarah run.

152.

What does the simile mean in this text?

It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.

a)

Her heart beat loudly like a drum.

b)

Her heart beat in a rhythm of a drum.

c)

Her heart had a drum machine in it.

153.

The sensory language highlights what?

It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.

a)

what Sarah is thinking

b)

how casually Sarah is moving

c)

the fear in Sarah

154.

What is the character's motivation?

It was a cold, dark night and Sarah was walking alone home. She could hear the crunching of the ice under her feet as she moved quickly. Her heart beat scared like a drum.

a)

the fear of being alone at night

b)

the excitement to get home

c)

the ice is melting

155.

Which one of the following is the best call to action closing sentences?

a)

Like I said, you should allow students to have cellphones in class.

b)

A cellphone is important to students.

c)

Students should be given the opportunity to use cellphones in class responsibly to help further their education.

156.

The meaning of the following sentence can be better by changing it to----

The dog ran after the ball, and "it" was almost hit by a car. It was able to dodge the car and move onto the sidewalk quickly.

a)

car

b)

dog

c)

ball

157.

Edit the following sentence:

After summer break we have to start school.

a)

change summer to Summer

b)

change start to started

c)

insert a comma after break

158.

Edit the following sentence:

Bob will go to the grocery store run by the bank, and mail the packages.

a)

insert a comma after store

b)

remove the comma after bank

c)

change mail to male

159.

Edit the following sentence:

Finally, the girls dance recital started.

a)

change girls to girl's

b)

remove the comma after finally

c)

change started to did started

160.

Edit the following sentence:

Last year, the school had to close early due to Covid, and students has to go online.

a)

remove comma after Covid

b)

change to go to too go

c)

change has to had

161.

What sentence should be removed?

(1) Tom Brady is a Superbowl winning quaterback who has played for many years. (2) He began his career at the Patriots. (3) The Patriots are in Boston. (4) After 20 years there, he moved to Tampa Bay.

a)

remove sentence 2

b)

remove sentence 3

c)

remove sentence 4

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