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STAAR Review

Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"We have some important news for you Mr. President.  We have discovered a terrorist plot against the United States" said the CIA agent.  The President closed the book, set it on the desk, and leaned forward, his eyes fixed straight ahead.  "Tell me everything you know." 
What is the tone of the dialogue?
a)
Informal
b)
Happy
c)
Serious
d)
Optimistic
2.
A movie you are watching shows a woman jogging in the woods.  The next scene shows a mountain lion lying in wait down the path where the woman is jogging.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
3.
How does this cartoon show dramatic irony? (click on the text to see it)
a)
The cat is looking after the fish.
b)
The fish think the cat is being kind but is preparing to eat them.
c)
The fish are being sarcastic.
d)
The cat is actually being kind.
4.
The son of the police chief is arrested for attempted burglary.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
5.
In real life, an ambulance comes to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, hopefully to save her life.  On the way to the hospital the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is killed.
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Verbal Irony
c)
Dramatic Irony
6.
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
7.

How does this photo show dramatic irony?

a)

We know the girl is about to be eaten by a shark

b)

The shark doesn't know it's about to run into a swimmer

c)

The audience can see the shark

d)

The beach was closed that day

8.
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
9.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
10.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
11.

When someone says the opposite of what they mean, they are using:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

12.

Sarcasm is a form of:

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

teenage irony

13.

A student saying, "Oh, great, more homework," is an example of:

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

realistic irony

14.

Which of the following is an example of a paradoxical statement?

a)

"The more you give, the more you receive."

b)

"Birds of a feather flock together."

c)

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

d)

"Time flies when you're having fun."

15.

Which of the following statements best illustrates a paradox?

a)

"I am nobody."

b)

"The early bird catches the worm."

c)

"Actions speak louder than words."

d)

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

16.

How does a paradox differ from irony?

a)

A paradox is a humorous statement, while irony is a serious statement

b)

A paradox is a self-contradictory statement, while irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality

c)

A paradox is a type of metaphor, while irony is a type of simile

d)

A paradox is always true, while irony is always false

17.

Which of the following sentences contains a paradox?

a)

"Less is more."

b)

"The sky is blue."

c)

"She is as busy as a bee."

d)

"He is a shining star."

18.

How does a paradox affect the reader?

a)

It makes the reader laugh

b)

It encourages the reader to think more deeply about the text

c)

It provides a clear and simple message

d)

It distracts the reader from the main point

19.

Which of the following best describes the definition of a paradox?

a)

A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth

b)

A comparison using "like" or "as"

c)

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms

d)

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

20.

A concept, person, or object that has served as a universally understood prototype of its kind. Archetypes are immediately identifiable and can be overused.

a)

archetype

b)

antagonist

c)

nemesis

d)

paradox

21.

language that appeals to our senses

a)

simile

b)

personification

c)

connotation

d)

imagery

22.

Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.


*Volcanoes have inspired both fascination and ________.

a)

people feared them throughout history

b)

fear in people throughout history

23.

Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.


*This fear is caused partially by our lack of understanding of the causes of volcanoes and___________.

a)

partially by our own inability to control them

b)

partially because we are unable to control them

24.

Complete each question by choosing the expression which makes the sentence parallel.


*Not only are volcanoes very destructive,___________.

a)

they provide benefits

b)

but they can also be very beneficial

25.

In this text structure we look the ways two things are the same, and ways they are different.


It is know as _____________?


a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

This vs That

c)

Right and Wrong

d)

Mom and Dad

26.

I was missing my books, I found them, and I put them in my backpack.


This is an example of __________?

a)

School

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

A teacher

d)

You

27.

I did not feed the dog, so it ran away is an example of ______?

a)

Clifford the Big Red Dog

b)

Snoopy

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Pluto

28.

Choose the box with the correct signal words for Chronological/Sequence?

a)

because, since, if/then

b)

before/after, because, text

c)

first, next, then, last, before/after

d)

text structure, first, sequence

29.

What does Chronological/Sequence mean?

a)

when something happens

b)

the result of something happening

c)

how you do something

d)

tells the order in which events occur or steps in the process

30.

Choose the box with the right signal words for Cause and Effect

a)

first, then, next, last

b)

as a result, because, if/then

consequently,

c)

cause, effect, text structure

d)

before, after, final

31.

What does effect mean?

a)

Something that comes after cause

b)

What resulted from the event

c)

Something that comes next

d)

How or Why an event happen

32.

What does cause mean?

a)

The reason why it happen

b)

How or why an event happen

c)

the thing that happens before the effect

d)

something a person do

33.

Process/procedural

a)

one event leads to another

b)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task

c)

The way something is done.

d)

rules and regulations

34.

Problem/solution

a)

one even leads to another

b)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task.

c)

ways in which text is organized

d)

a text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to solve the problem

35.

Order of importance

a)

The arrangement of details from the most important to the least or from the least important to the most important.

b)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task.

c)

the most important person is presented first.

d)

ways in which text is organized.

36.

cause/effect

a)

finding similarities and differences either in a piece of writing or between different pieces of writing.

b)

ways in which text is organized

c)

one event leads to another

d)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task.

37.

chronological/sequential order

a)

one event leads to another.

b)

the date when a person was born.

c)

events are given in the order in which they happened or should be done; chronological order is used to narrate, to explain a process, or to show how events are related in time.

d)

finding similarities and differences either in a piece of writing or between two pieces of writing.

38.

compare/contrast

a)

events are given in the order in which they happened or should be done

b)

one event leads to another

c)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task.

d)

finding similarities and differences either in a piece of writing or between different pieces of writing.

39.

description

a)

a statement that depicts a person, event, idea, or the like with clarity and vividness; often uses imagery and sensory details.

b)

an adjective that describes a noun.

c)

organizes the description of items according to their position or closeness to each other

d)

explaining the steps involved in accomplishing a task

40.

Text Structures

a)

the font of the paragraph

b)

a way in which text is organized

c)

the format of the document

d)

using texting lingo

41.

The part of the story where the author gives BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE or the who, what, where, when, why is called

a)

Exposition

b)

Excitment

c)

Theme

d)

Setting

42.

Falling action is where the (a)   of the climax occur

43.

What has to occur during the CLIMAX of the story

a)

charcter feels conflict

b)

character faces a decsion that is irreversible

c)

character learns about the setting

d)

character meets most suspenseful times

44.

The events that COMPLICATE the plot are called

a)

falling action

b)

decisions

c)

rising action

d)

conflicts

45.

Where does the story get set into motion?

a)

rising action

b)

initial incident

c)

climax

d)

resolution

46.

The narrative structure is also called the...

a)

plot diagram

b)

plot points

c)

storyline

d)

conflict ladder

47.

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?

a)

She likes reading, to swim, and biking.

b)

She likes reading, swimming, and biking.

c)

She likes to read, swimming, and to bike.

d)

She likes reading, to swim, and to bike.

48.

Which sentence is the evidence?


(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

a)

1.

b)

2.

c)

3.

49.

Which sentence is the reason?


(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

a)

1.

b)

2.

c)

3.

50.

Which sentence is the claim?


(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

a)

Sentence 1.

b)

Setence 2.

c)

Setence 3.

51.

What is a claim?

a)

The most important point an author is making.

b)

The facts and reason that support an argument.

c)

Something used to cook clam chowder.

d)

A new idea added to the last paragraph of an essay.

52.

Which quote BEST supports the idea that some "sneakerheads" take irrational pride in their sneakers?

a)

"...instead they keep their shoes stored in their closets."

b)

"Later, NBA star Michael Jordan designed his own pair of performance sneakers."

c)

"Now it is common for celebrities to create shoe lines, with Kanye West and Drake as examples."

53.

Which quote BEST supports the idea that sneakers are NOT just for athletes?

a)

"...instead they keep their shoes stored in their closets."

b)

"Later, NBA star Michael Jordan designed his own pair of performance sneakers."

c)

"Now it is common for celebrities to create shoe lines, with Kanye West and Drake as examples."

54.

Which quote BEST supports the answer to the question: Why do some people have a passion for sneakers?

a)

"For the past 20 years, sneakers have been on the rise as the most popular choice of casual footwear..."

b)

"Later, NBA star Michael Jordan designed his own pair of performance sneakers."

c)

"In America, (sneakers) are a status symbol in urban culture..."

55.

Which quote BEST supports the THEME (central idea) of the article "Sneaker Culture"?

a)

"For the past 20 years, sneakers have been on the rise as the most popular choice of casual footwear..."

b)

"Later, NBA star Michael Jordan designed his own pair of performance sneakers."

c)

"The first celebrity to endorse a pair of sneakers was Chuck Taylor."

56.

Restate the question:

Where should the players put their football cleats for the game?

a)

Put their football cleats up for the game

b)

We should put the football cleats in the locker room

c)

Players put their football cleats for the game

d)

The players should put their football cleats ____ for the game

57.

Restate the question:

How can I change the tire on my car?

a)

Change the tire on my car

b)

I can change the tire on my car by

c)

You can change the tire on the car by

d)

Can I change the tire on the car

58.

Restate the Question:

Who is making noise in class?

a)

Make noise in class

b)

What's that noise

c)

____ is making noise in class

d)

Noise making in class

59.

Restate the Question:

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream ?

a)

Ice cream flavor is

b)

Your favorite flavor of ice cream is

c)

Favorite flavor of ice cream

d)

My favorite flavor of ice cream is

60.

Restate the question:

Why did Dan change his shirt?

a)

Dan have a shirt

b)

Dan did change his shirt

c)

Dan changed his shirt because

d)

Did Dan change his shirt

61.

One New York publisher has estimated that 50,000 to 60,000 people in the United States want an anthology that includes the complete works of William Shakespeare. And what accounts for this renewed interest in Shakespeare? As scholars point out, the psychological insights he portrays in both male and female characters are amazing even today.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

a)

Shakespeare’s characters are more interesting than fictional characters today

b)

people today are interested in Shakespeare’s work because of the characters

c)

academic scholars are putting together an anthology of Shakespeare’s work.

d)

New Yorkers have a renewed interested in the work of Shakespeare

62.

The best recipes for clam chowder all include onions and a bay leaf. The onions add a sharpness and zest to the blandness of the clams, and also help remove their slimy texture. The bay leaf complements the onion’s strong flavor.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

a)

onions were once thought to be poisonous.

b)

bay leaves are essential in many soups.

c)

clam chowder is very nutritious

d)

onions and bay leaves go well with clams.

63.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

a)

Professional athletes live a great life

b)

Professional athletes spend many, many hours practicing their sports

c)

Professional athletes make a lot of money

d)

Anyone can be a professional athlete

64.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

c)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you feeling good for the next day.

65.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)


Clean jars before recycling them.

c)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

d)


Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

66.

It is important to keep your teeth healthy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities. 


What is the main idea?

a)

Avoid eating candy and syrup

b)

Brush your teeth twice a day

c)

Eat more vegetables

d)

It is important to keep your teeth healthy.

67.

Jake's family went on a camping trip. They went to a park by the ocean. They rode their bikes around the park and cooked their food over a fire outside. They saw some deer. They came home Sunday afternoon. 


What is the main idea? 

a)

They saw some deer

b)

Jake's family went on a camping trip

c)

Jake's family likes to camp

d)

They cooked their food outside.

68.

What is the difference between explicit and implicit?

a)

Implicit is when u read the whole passage, while explicit is when u don't answer the questions

b)

Explicit is a entertainment while implicit is informative

c)

Explicit is directly found from the passage. While implicit is not directly within the passage

d)

Explicit is not directly within the passage. While implicit is directly found from the passage

69.

Read the following passage from a story.

Marta was stumped. She had turned the details of the case over and over in her head, trying to figure out the answer. The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without leaving any trace or fingerprints. Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague. "I wonder…" she thought.

Hesitantly, Marta typed the details of the case into the device's keyboard. It whirred and spat out a list of similar cases and how they'd been solved. Reading through the information, Marta was amazed. She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find answer! With new respect, she rushed off.

Which detail from the passage provides the best clue that a theme of the story is "technology can have good effects"?

a)


"The suspect had somehow entered the store, stolen the artwork and exited without any trace or fingerprints."

b)

"Marta paced, her movements matching her storm of thoughts."

c)


"Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the new technological device she had been given to use, which she'd been avoiding like the plague."

d)

"She had been pondering for hours, but 30 seconds with this device, and she could find her answer!"

70.

Read the following passage from a story.

Eriene gazed across the field, noticing how peaceful Creature's Cove seemed now. The only evidence of the battle were the scorched patches of earth dotting the landscape like a sunburn. Eriene clasped the jade pendant that dangled heavily under her robe. Her great-aunt's words echoed in her head. "This necklace has always belonged to the protector of what is good and just in the kingdom. Now, it belongs to you."

Eriene had passed her first test, the dragon no longer a threat to the kingdom's way of life. Wisps of smoke drifted up from the land that its poisonous breath had burned. Soon, new grass would poke through, and memories of the battle would recede into the past. But Eriene knew this was not the end. This dragon lay slain in the Yonderland. But its spirit would return again and again in different forms.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

a)


Evil can easily be defeated.

b)

Good people are difficult to find.

c)

Good and evil always exist together in the world.

d)

People often forget the things they don't want to remember.

71.

Read the following passage from a story.

Rohan triumphantly lifted the trophy above his head. Despite all the obstacles, he had won. Beneath his cheerful exterior, he felt a twinge of the constant pain he’d learned to live with. Almost unconsciously, Rohan removed one hand from the trophy and rubbed the thin red scar that snaked around his ankle. He thought back to the surgery and the weeks spent lying in his bed, unable to compete. The months of exercises to strengthen his leg. “Rohan!” he heard the crowd scream, as if in slow motion. A smile broke across Rohan’s face, shattering his thoughts. He returned his hand to his trophy, firmly grasping it.

Which of the following is most likely a theme of the story?

a)


Some goals are too hard to achieve even if you try many times.

b)

Through determination, you can overcome big challenges.

c)


You need the support of your family to overcome challenges.

d)


When you achieve a goal, you shouldn’t brag about it.

72.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
 Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
 There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
73.

Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food.

What is the passage mostly about?

a)

who uses pemmican today

b)

what can be put into pemmican

c)

how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

d)

why people eat pemmican today

74.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

75.

Type a word to create an oxymoron using the word "genius"

(a)  

76.

Which of the following oxymoron best describes a person who sometimes is social but sometimes is shy?

a)

Mean Businessman

b)

Shy Extrovert

c)

Fierce Kitten

d)

Calm Hothead

77.

All of the following are oxymorons EXCEPT:

a)

Dark light

b)

Tragic comedy

c)

Painful pleasure

d)

Difficult challenge

78.

Which of the following phrases is an example of an oxymoron?

a)

Tall mountain

b)

Peaceful sleep

c)

Cruel kindness

d)

Hard surface

79.

Which of the following is the best defintion for oxymoron?

a)

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

b)

A recurring image or symbol

c)

A central idea or message in a text

d)

A figure of speech that pairs contradictory terms

80.

In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.

a)

Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.

b)

Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.

c)

Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.

d)

Long ago, eagles were used to deliver mail.

81.

The dress of the bride was designed by Vera Wang.

a)

Vera designed the dress of the bride.

b)

The dress of the bride was created by Vera Wang

c)

The bride's dress was designed.

d)

Vera Wang designed the bride's dress.

82.

Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

a)

Myrtle Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.

b)

Thousands of tourists visit New York each year.

c)

Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.

d)

Yearly people travel to Myrtle Beach to work.

83.

All of these are characteristics of a paraphrase except which one?

a)

you put it in your own words

b)

you copy the exact words in the same order

c)

synonyms may be used

d)

you arrange the words in a different order

84.

Make sure you ______ words to ensure they are not in the same order as the original text.

a)

realize

b)

recount

c)

rearrange

d)

regulate

85.

When you paraphrase you _________ change names, dates, titles, etc.

a)

should

b)

cannot

c)

always

d)

may

86.

The test grade made him cry.

a)

He was upset about his test grade.

b)

He learned that he failed his test.

c)

He wanted to retake his test.

d)

He made a bad grade on his test.

87.

When you paraphrase, you replace words and phrases with __________ whenever you can.

a)

antonyms

b)

quotation marks

c)

definitions

d)

synonyms

88.

a character whose personality contrasts sharply with those of another character

a)

foil

b)

personification

c)

aside

d)

hyperbole

89.

when the audience knows more than the characters this is called....

a)

hyperbole

b)

allusion

c)

foil

d)

dramatic irony

90.
Since these characters are very different, Spock could be considered a ___ to Capt. Kirk.
a)
symbolism
b)
theme
c)
character foil
d)
flat character.
91.
A character that has very few traits is called a/an ___.
a)
dynamic character
b)
static character
c)
flat character
d)
round character
92.
A character that remains the same throughout a story, movie, etc. is a/an ___.
a)
dynamic character
b)
static character
c)
character foil
d)
round character
93.

What is a character who is almost exactly the opposite of another character, used to make a comparison?

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Foil

c)

Double Entendre

d)

Pun

94.
In a marathon, few of the starters _______ the race.
a)
finish
b)
finishes
95.
anecdote
a)
straight out, candidly
b)
put something on someone
c)
story told to make an impact
d)
treating all rivals equally
96.

POV: Macy and Serena walked the path, talking about their wishes and hopes for one another. Without a care in the world, they were both joyful to be spending their last moments together.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd Lim.

d)

3rd Omniscient

97.

POV: It's June 23rd, and you're on Instagram checking the feed. You see all your friends went shopping without you. A tear falls down your face.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd lim.

d)

3rd omniscient

98.

POV: We went to the store and I felt badly for my friend. He had no money.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd Lim

d)

3rd Omniscient

99.
Identify the figurative language:
The wind whistled through the trees.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
idiom
100.
Identify the figurative language:
Her hair was a bird's nest of tangled locks.
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor 
d)
idiom
101.
Identify the figurative language:
I felt like a fish out of water.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
idiom
102.
Identify the figurative language:
The track stretched on forever.
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
d)
personification
103.
Identify the sound device:
Do you like green eggs and ham?
I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
-Dr. Seuss
a)
end rhyme
b)
internal rhyme
c)
slant rhyme
104.
What literary device is found in the line "Fame is a fickle food?"
a)
Alliteration
b)
Consonance
c)
Assonance
d)
Hyperbole
105.

Which definition below matches the meaning of unhinged in the following quote: "The Green New Deal (GND)... has provoked a wildly unhinged backlash from the “pro free market” wing“

a)

a door that has been removed from its hinges

b)

deranged, upset

c)

hearty

d)

balanced

106.

What is the meaning of impediment in this sentence? “In comparison, the existing political establishment looks more and more like an impediment to change.”

a)

establishment

b)

speech defect

c)

short-cut

d)

obstacle

107.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
Mom said, you have to do a better job at that.
b)
Mom said, "You have to do a better job at that."
c)
"Mom said, You have to do a better job at that."
d)
"Mom said," you have to do a better job at that.
108.

(21) Also consider that chemicals are released by these many bottles when they are discarded into landfills over hundreds of years and decompose.


What is the most effective way to revise sentence 21?

a)

Also consider that many bottles are discarded into landfills, where the bottles release chemicals as they decompose over hundreds of years.

b)

Also consider that landfills are filled with released chemicals, where they decompose many discarded bottles over hundreds of years.

c)

These bottles, decomposing over hundreds of years, should also be considered to release chemicals where they have been discarded into landfills.

d)

Over hundreds of years, landfills are filled with many bottles, and it should also be considered that the bottles decompose and release chemicals.

109.
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 
110.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

Inventors record their inventions with the U.S. government. The inventors hope that someone will buy their bright ideas. But some inventions are so strange that no one wants them. The government files show inventions for flying fire escapes. There are eyeglasses for chickens. There is even an alarm clock that hits you on the head with a piece of wood.


INFER: The reader can infer that the inventions mentioned in the paragraph-

a)

do not work

b)

were turned down by the government

c)

have been used in many places

d)

did not make money

111.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

On June 3, 1965, Major Edward White made history with a 6000 mile walk in space. With his 27 foot umbilical cord, he traveled at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour with little sensation of speed and no sensation of falling. Without his pressurized suit, Major White’s blood would have boiled, and he would have lost consciousness instantly. Major White was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from West Point, and before becoming an astronaut, he was a test pilot.


INFER: An inference drawn from this passage is -

a)

Previous training didn't help prepare major White for his space walk.

b)

His space suit was of little importance.

c)

Speeds in space don't affect a person.

d)

Major White was quite tired from his 6,000 mile walk.

112.

What is the appropriate way to respond to the following question?

"What is the weather typically like during July in Texas?"

a)

Hot

b)

In my opinion, it is typically hot in Texas during July.

c)

Texas in July is typically pretty warm; we experience high temps, little rain, and low cloud coverage.

d)

The weather is typically hot during July in Texas.

113.

"Daniel and David were best friends, they watched movies and bowled together." What change, if any, should be made in this sentence?

a)

Change "were" to "are"

b)

Change the comma to a semicolon

c)

Change "they watched" to "they have watched"

d)

Make no change

114.

"A coconut is a tropical fruit. It comes from Asia originally, but it grows in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Central America, and South America. A coconut grows on a coconut palm, which looks like a palm but actually is taller and has more leaves. The coconut appears to be shades of brown and has a hairy shell. On the inside, there is a watery liquid called coconut milk." How does the author ORGANIZE this text?

a)

describing the origins and traits of the coconut

b)

providing a chronological account of the coconut's development

c)

discussing the how people consume coconuts

d)

comparing coconuts to other tropical fruit

115.

"So happy to have that heirloom, to have my own piece of history, to have my own piece of my father." The repetition in lines 19 through 21 is used to emphasize that the desk —

a)

contains messages written long ago

b)

is worth a great amount of money

c)

is outdated in its appearance

d)

creates a timeless bond

116.

Correct the text by inserting two commas.


You may be in debt Mr. Clayton but there's no need to declare bankruptcy yet.

a)

A – You may be in debt, Mr. Clayton, but there's no need to declare bankruptcy yet.

b)

B – You may be in debt Mr. Clayton but, there's no need to declare bankruptcy, yet.

117.

Correct the text by inserting one comma.


Oops I didn't realize that someone had reserved this seat.

a)

A – Oops I didn't realize, that someone had reserved this seat.

b)

B – Oops, I didn't realize that someone had reserved this seat.

118.

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?


Americans toss out 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and approximately fifteen hundred bottles wind up in landfills and the ocean every second.

a)

A – after “bottles”

b)

B – after “hour”

c)

C – after “fifteen”

d)

D – after “every”

119.

Which transition word would best complete this sentence?


It is important that the United States work with countries around the world to mitigate climate change. ___________, the entire world will bear the consequences of sea level rise, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather events.

a)

A Soon

b)

B Instead

c)

C Because

d)

D Otherwise

120.

He was jabbering on about his day at work.

a)

Positive Connotation

b)

Negative Connotation

121.

His childish behavior is bothering me.

a)

Negative Connotation

b)

Positive Connotation

122.

His fashion sense is so unique.

a)

Negative Connotation

b)

Positive Connotation

123.

She was so thrifty when it came to shopping.

a)

Positive Connotation

b)

Negative Connotation

124.

What is negative connotation?

a)

-

b)

-

c)

A non-literal framing of an object or term that intends to add a "bad" association.

d)

A non-literal framing of an object or term that intends to add a "good" association

125.

What is positive connotation?

a)

-

b)

-

c)

A non-literal framing of an object or term that intends to add a "bad" association.

d)

a non-literal framing of an object or term that intends to add a “good” association.

126.

What does it mean to paraphrase?

a)

express the meaning of text using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

b)

To repeat the same words as in the original text.

c)

To translate the text into a different language.

d)

To summarize the text.

127.

Main idea: New studies have proven that road rage can lead to you having a bad day.

Choose a supporting detail:

a)

Data shows that treating other drivers with compassion can lead to a good day at work.

b)

Driving makes most people irrationally angry.

c)

People should not get angry when driving.

d)

Last time I had road rage, my mom made me stop driving for 3 days.

128.

Main idea: TikTok is a very versatile platform.

Choose a supporting detail:

a)

TikTok is a great way to make money.

b)

TikTok is an easy way to connect with friends.

c)

I have TikTok, and I like it.

d)

Because the app has so many users, there are videos for everyone to enjoy.

129.

What is the tone? "I can't believe I'll never see my dog again."

a)

Content

b)

Overjoyed

c)

Upset

d)

Apathetic

130.

What is the tone? "Nancy Kerrigan went on to skate in the U.S. Olympics after overcoming the attack."

a)

Objective

b)

Humorous

c)

Sarcastic

d)

Disapproving

131.

Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. Choose the correct option. Julio finished his homework early. He helped Katherine with her assignment. (after)

a)

Julio finished his homework early because he helped Katherine with her assignment.

b)

After Julio finished his homework early, he helped Katherine with her assignment.

c)

Julio helped Katherine with her assignment after she forgot her homework.

d)

After Julio forgot his homework, he finished helping Katherine with her assignment.

132.

Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. Choose the correct option. Isaiah and Jancarlo practiced their speech. Javier prepared the slideshow. (while)

a)

Isaiah and Jancarlo practiced their speech, while Javier prepared the slideshow.

b)

While Isaiah and Jancarlo forgot their speech, Javier prepared the slideshow.

c)

Javier prepared the slideshow because Isaiah and Jancarlo practiced their speech.

d)

While Isaiah and Jancarlo worked, Javier presented the slideshow.

133.

Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. Choose the correct option. Crystal loves reading mystery novels. Francisco prefers historical fiction. (whereas)

a)

Crystal loves reading mystery novels, whereas Francisco prefers historical fiction.

b)

Francisco prefers historical fiction, so Crystal reads mystery novels.

c)

Whereas Francisco prefers historical fiction, Crystal dislikes all genres.

d)

Crystal loves reading mystery novels because Francisco prefers historical fiction.

134.

Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. Choose the correct option. Christopher stayed up late. He still didn’t finish his homework. (even though)

a)

Christopher stayed up late, even though he didn’t try to finish his homework.

b)

Even though Christopher stayed up late, he didn’t finish his homework.

c)

Even though Christopher stayed up late, he finished his homework early.

d)

Christopher didn’t finish his homework because he stayed up late.

135.

Combine the two sentences into one using the conjunction in parentheses. Choose the correct option. Camila worked on her science project. Caroline played basketball outside. (while)

a)

Camila worked on her science project because Caroline played basketball outside.

b)

While Camila worked on her science project, Caroline played basketball outside.

c)

Caroline played basketball outside while Camila forgot her project.

d)

Camila worked on her science project, so Caroline played basketball outside.