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WorksheetsJunior High ELA Leap Review
Total questions: 149
Worksheet time: 4hrs 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The central idea can be found by just reading what happens in the end of the story.
a)
True.
b)
False.
2.
In order to figure out the meaning of vocabulary words on the test what will you use?
a)
Your brain
b)
Context Clues
c)
Breaking down parts of the word
d)
All of the above
3.
What strategies do I need to do in order to ensure I perform well?
a)
Highlight the key words in the questions before reading.
b)
Make notes next to the passages while reading
c)
Eliminate wrong answers with X
d)
All of the above
4.
Determine structure: Mr. Harrison graduated from college many years ago. Then, he taught elementary school after that. Later, he went back to school to become a principal. He served as principal for many years after graduating.
a)
Chronological/ Sequence
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Problem/ Solution
d)
Descriptive
5.
The police had to apprehend the suspect before he escaped.
a)
find innocent
b)
let go of
c)
find guilty
d)
arrest
6.
When writing on the narrative portion of the test the prompt will ask you to either...
a)
write a research essay or analyze the characters
b)
write a new story or add a chapter
c)
take out one character and replace them
d)
finish the story or tell from a different point of view
7.
I asked my teacher to defer my project turn in date until I could get my mom to purchase the supplies.
a)
end
b)
start
c)
put off
d)
hurry up
8.
Will you please talk to my mother and corroborate my story. I don't think she believes me.
a)
lie about
b)
buy
c)
sell
d)
confirm
9.
Determine the structure: People throw trash out of car windows every day. This causes city workers to have to spend more time on highway clean up. The longer city workers work, the more our city pays in wages. The city should fine drivers that throw trash out on highways.
a)
Cause/effect
b)
Descriptive
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Sequence
10.
What should you do after you finish a section?
a)
Check your answers based off of your neighbor and then go to sleep
b)
Sing a song and sharpen your pencil
c)
1. Review your answers. 2. Revise and edit your writing.
d)
Read or work on classwork
11.
How many total ELA tasks are there for the LEAP test?
a)
7
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
12.
On the Research Simulation Task (RST), how much time will be allowed to complete the task?
a)
20 Minutes
b)
90 Minutes
c)
60 Minutes
d)
40 Minutes
13.
How many possible passages will be included in the RST?
a)
3 passages
b)
10passages
c)
2 passages
d)
4 passages
14.
How many multiple choice questions will be on the RST?
a)
up to 40 multiple choice
b)
up to 15 multiple choice
c)
up to 8 multiple choice
d)
up to 60 multiple choice
15.
On the Literary Analysis Task (LAT), how much time will be allowed to complete it?
a)
90 minutes
b)
20 minutes
c)
2 hours
d)
45 minutes
16.
How many possible passages will be included in the LAT?
a)
3 passages
b)
5 passages
c)
2 passages
d)
4 passages
17.
If you are given a Narrative writing task (NWT) how much time will you be given?
a)
60 min
b)
70 min
c)
90 min
d)
80 min
18.
How many multiple choice questions will be on the LAT?
a)
Up to 40 multiple choice
b)
Up to 10 multiple choice
c)
Up to 20 multiple choice
d)
Up to 15 multiple choice
19.
How many passages will be on the NWT?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
20.
The last part of LEAP,Reading Literary and Informational Texts (RLIT),will allow how much time?
a)
15 minutes
b)
20 minutes
c)
45 minutes
d)
80 minutes
21.
How many possible passages will be included in the RLIT?
a)
at least 1 passage
b)
at least 2 passage
c)
at least 3 passage
d)
at least 4 passage
22.
How many multiple choice questions will be on the RLIT?
a)
Up to 50
b)
Up to 75
c)
Up to 20
d)
Up to 10
23.
How many written response questions will be on the RLIT?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
24.
Will additional time be provided if the allowed time runs out?
a)
yes
b)
tasks are not timed
c)
only if the student has the Extended Time accommodation
25.
Will students be able to highlight the passages on the test?
a)
yes
b)
no
26.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't steal
b)
Look both ways before crossing the street.
c)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
d)
One good turn deserves another.
27.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Eat your vegetables.
b)
Don't brag. Be modest.
c)
Don't talk to strangers.
d)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
28.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Necessity is the mother of invention.
b)
Don't steal.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Slowly but surely wins the race.
29.
Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?
a)
how a character is feeling
b)
a "life lesson" the main character learns
c)
a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand
d)
the moral of the story
30.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
31.
Tone can best described as
a)
attitude of the reader
b)
the overall mood or feeling in a story
c)
the author's attitude toward his writing
d)
reader's point of view
32.
____________________ go before and after the speaker's exact words.
a)
commas
b)
tag lines
c)
quotation marks
d)
question marks
33.
Place a _____________ before a quotation.
a)
period
b)
exclamation point
c)
quotation mark
d)
comma
34.
______________ each time the speaker changes in a narrative writing.
a)
skip a line
b)
make a new paragraph
c)
use a comma
d)
put all the dialogue in one paragraph
35.
Who is the Protagonist?
a)
The Grinch
b)
The Mayor
c)
Max the dog
d)
Cindy Lou Whoo
36.
Read the following poem, "A Birthday" by Christina Rossetti and answer the question below.
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot;
My heart is like an apple-tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea;
My heart is gladder than all these
Because my love is come to me.
QUESTION: What mood do the details of the poem convey? (Look specifically at the three things the speaker compares her heart to.)
a)
Sorrow
b)
Happiness
c)
Excitement
d)
Nervousness
37.
Who is the Antagonist?
a)
President Snow
b)
The society
c)
Effie Trinket
d)
Peeta
38.
What is the theme of this story?
a)
Don't be greedy.
b)
Work together.
c)
Respect your elders.
d)
Don't steal.
39.
Who is the Antagonist?
a)
Luke
b)
Princess Leia
c)
Yoda
d)
Darth Vader
40.
You disagree with a newspaper article and write a letter to the editor saying your against it.
a)
narrative
b)
informative/explanatory
c)
argumentative/persuasive
41.
What is the tone of the following passage?
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
The alarm buzzed. Jordan smashed her fist down on it--hard. It flew off the nightstand and bounced off her cat, Armstrong. The cat yowled indignantly and rocketed out the room.
a)
Eerie
b)
Sarcastic
c)
Passionate
d)
Humorous
42.
This type of writing uses the five senses to give specific details to the reader.
a)
narrative
b)
argumentative/persuasive
c)
informative/explanatory
43.
Article on how to find the best deals while shopping online
a)
narrative
b)
informative/explanatory
c)
argumentative/persuasive
44.
My doctor tried to CONVEY how important it was to get rest. What is the best definition of the word CONVEY?
a)
to back up with details
b)
to break apart
c)
moral of the story or the lesson learned
d)
to show or to tell
45.
INFER what it means when someone says "It's raining cats and dogs outside." What is the best definition for the word INFER?
a)
to give the short version
b)
to list in steps
c)
attitude of the author
d)
to read between the line...draw conclusions
46.
SUMMARIZE the fourth paragraph in the book, "Little Red Riding Hood." What is the best definition of SUMMARIZE?
a)
to give the short version
b)
what will happen next
c)
to back up with details
d)
to tell how
47.
Students love to EVALUATE the uniform policy. What is the best definition for EVALUATE?
a)
to tell about
b)
to judge
c)
to back up with details
d)
to break apart
48.
How does the author ORGANIZE the passage? What is the correct meaning of the word ORGANIZE as used in the sentence above?
a)
attitude of the author
b)
to list in steps
c)
how the text is set up
d)
to give the short version
49.
What is the TONE of the author in the story? What is the best definition for TONE?
a)
to judge
b)
the lesson learned or the moral of the story
c)
how the text is set up
d)
attitude of the author
50.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
51.
Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
52.
Several students receive poor grades on writing assignments, not because they lack the ability to communicate, but because they can not seem to manage their time when it comes to a large project. They do not know where to begin, and therefore put things off until the last minute. To solve this problem, students need to develop a timeline for completing the project. If they divide the assignment into manageable “chunks” or parts and then set a schedule for completing each part, they will be able to finish the entire project before the deadline. Without the pressure of not knowing where to begin, the students will be able to focus on the assignment and communicate their ideas effectively.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
53.
Lightning and thunder are related events. Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky. A lightning bolt can be several miles long and can be straight or forked. Lightning bolts are extremely hot. They have an average temperature of 20,000 degrees Celsius. Thunder is the sound that is caused by lightning. The heat from lightning causes the air to expand rapidly. This creates the sonic wave that we hear as thunder. The sound can be a loud crack or a slow rumble.
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
54.
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does “expedite” mean?
a)
quicken
b)
agree on
c)
sue
d)
discuss
55.
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?
a)
movement
b)
worry
c)
enjoyment
d)
laughter
56.
Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. “I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work,” he stated firmly. What does remiss mean?
a)
angry
b)
honest and trustworthy
c)
important
d)
not helpful
57.
Michael is an ardent supporter of his presidential candidate. That became obvious to me when I found out how much time he’s donated to the campaign. Perhaps Michael knows what he’s doing. What does “ardent” mean in the context of the selection?
a)
old
b)
intelligent
c)
foolish
d)
very strong
58.
Louise and Frank went for a walk in the woods. They enjoyed nature, and Louise was particularly interested in wildlife. As they were walking together, Louise looked down and exclaimed, "What a beautiful snake that is!" She said, "Doesn't that snake have beautiful coloring?" When Frank did not answer, she looked up. Frank was racing out of the woods as fast as he could run.
Based on the passage, what inference can be drawn?
Based on the passage, what inference can be drawn?
a)
Frank is allergic to poison ivy.
b)
Frank went walking to find beautiful snakes.
c)
Frank recognized a poisonous snake.
d)
Louise is terrified of snakes.
59.
The Sun
A happy face in the sky
Shining down on life by day
Brightening its every mood
What can you infer from this poem?
A happy face in the sky
Shining down on life by day
Brightening its every mood
What can you infer from this poem?
a)
The sun is always shining.
b)
The sun has a positive effect on people.
c)
The sun makes people sweat.
d)
That Ben Flatt is, in fact, NOT the based god.
60.
to separate into parts and examine
a)
affect
b)
split
c)
analyze
d)
interpret
61.
Prior Knowledge + Textual Evidence =
a)
inference
b)
theme
c)
evidence
d)
foreshadowing
62.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Inform
Entertain
a)
theme
b)
thesis
c)
purpose
d)
tone
63.
accordingly
a)
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances
b)
just barely sufficient or suitable
c)
to set apart or assign
d)
relating to analysis or logical reasoning
64.
accurately
a)
to rely on data and evidence in order to make a case
b)
to oppose or argue with logical reasoning
c)
relating to consistency of behavior, setting a high standard
d)
free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model
65.
acquire
a)
to achieve a high standard of behavior or action
b)
to come into possession or ownership of
c)
to exercise charity; to give money or property to others
d)
to limit the choice; to give only two options
66.
adequate(ly)
a)
to exceed the standards; to achieve excellence
b)
barely sufficient or suitable
c)
thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
d)
to draw closer to
67.
allocate/allocation
a)
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot:
b)
barely sufficient or suitable
c)
capable of or suitable for being applied
d)
expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
68.
alternative
a)
a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities
b)
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances.
c)
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
d)
expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
69.
applicable
a)
free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model
b)
a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities
c)
capable of or suitable for being applied
d)
relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning
70.
approach
a)
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot:
b)
to draw closer to
c)
capable of or suitable for being applied
d)
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances
71.
articulate
a)
expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
b)
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
c)
expectation or hope
d)
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
72.
What does the word "analyze" mean in the following sentence?
Analyze the passage to determine which text structure the author used.
Analyze the passage to determine which text structure the author used.
a)
Read the passage to understand it
b)
Look at, or examine, the passage to see how it is written
c)
Figure out what the passage is saying
d)
Reread the passage to double check what is means
73.
What does it mean when a question asks you to "cite" the text?
a)
Answer the question being asked.
b)
Refer to the text when answering the question.
c)
Refer to the text when answering the question AND name the author of the text being used.
d)
Write your answer in your own words.
74.
If you are asked to "construct" a response, the question is asking you to:
a)
Write your own response to the prompt using your own words.
b)
Copy a section of the text that applies to your answer.
c)
Find a solution to the problem.
d)
Choose the multiple choice answer that best answers the question.
75.
If you are asked to create a "document" you are being asked to make:
a)
A chart or graph
b)
A story about you
c)
An art project
d)
A piece of writing that provides information
76.
What does the word "evident" mean in the following sentence?
It is evident that you worked really hard on this assignment.
It is evident that you worked really hard on this assignment.
a)
Able to see proof
b)
Lack of evidence
c)
Eventually
d)
Never ending
77.
What does the word "features" mean in the following question?
What features of the book Harry Potter prove that it is in the fantasy genre?
What features of the book Harry Potter prove that it is in the fantasy genre?
a)
Pictures that show what the book is about
b)
Words on the back of the book that explain what it is about
c)
Different parts of the book such as the characters, problems, and events
d)
Interesting and descriptive words in the text
78.
Another word that means the same thing as "generate" is
a)
General
b)
Create
c)
Finish
d)
Copy
79.
What does the word "identify" mean in the following sentence?
Please identify the author's point of view in the passage.
Please identify the author's point of view in the passage.
a)
Explain why the author has that point of view.
b)
Find evidence to support the author's point of view.
c)
Figure out the author's point of view.
d)
Write your point of view.
80.
Which of the following is NOT an example of something that has an "impact" on your grades?
a)
Getting a good nights sleep.
b)
Being student of the month.
c)
Being prepared for class.
d)
Studying for tests.
81.
Choose a word below that you can use to complete the sentence.
"You absolutely must come and see me!" she said in a tone that ________ that she was lonely.
"You absolutely must come and see me!" she said in a tone that ________ that she was lonely.
a)
predicted
b)
questioned
c)
answered
d)
implied
82.
If a writing prompt says that you need to "incorporate" evidence from two texts in your response to a question, you should
a)
Copy a line from the text when you restate the question.
b)
Use ideas from the text in your own writing, but do not use any quotes.
c)
Answer the question, using sentences from both texts that support your answer.
d)
Restate the question and use complete sentences.
83.
To "infer" means to
a)
locate the answer in the text.
b)
Give your own opinion.
c)
Make a wild guess.
d)
Make a guess about the story that is based on the text and your background knowledge.
84.
Which of the following words means the same thing as "interpret"?
a)
Confuse
b)
Understand
c)
Misunderstand
d)
Enter
85.
What does the word "issues" mean in the following sentence?
The author explained these issues they have with schools giving kids homework every night.
The author explained these issues they have with schools giving kids homework every night.
a)
Causes
b)
Examples
c)
Reasons why
d)
Problems
86.
If you are asked to "justify" your answer, you are being asked to
a)
answer the question and then explain why it is correct.
b)
Just write down the answer only.
c)
Restate the question in your answer.
d)
Choose the answer that is the most fair.
87.
Which of the following does NOT mean the same thing as the word "method"?
a)
Difference
b)
Approach
c)
Technique
d)
System
88.
What is the definition of the word "neutral"?
a)
Having a negative result
b)
Having a positive result
c)
The effect or result of an action
d)
Not being either good or bad
89.
What does the word "occur" mean in this sentence?
How often does figurative language occur in informational text?
How often does figurative language occur in informational text?
a)
Occupy
b)
Take place; exist
c)
The effect or result of an action
d)
Occasionally
90.
If you are asked, "What was the outcome of your science experiment?" What is the question asking?
a)
What results you got from your experiment
b)
How you set up your experiment
c)
The research you did to support your experiment
d)
The supplies you used for your experiment
91.
If you are asked, "How does the main character's perspective of school change throughout the story?" You are being asked to talk about
a)
Theme
b)
Characterization
c)
Point of View
d)
Resolution
92.
What is a synonym for the word "potential" as it is used in the following sentence?
What are some potential themes to the story you read?
What are some potential themes to the story you read?
a)
exact
b)
possible
c)
correct
d)
incorrect
93.
Precise means the same thing as
a)
Percent
b)
Potential
c)
Unclear
d)
Exact
94.
If you are asked "What is the primary reason the author wrote the text?" Then the answer includes
a)
The many reasons why they wrote the text
b)
The main reason why they wrote the text
c)
The top 3 reasons the author wrote the text
d)
The illustrations are drawn in red, yellow, and blue
95.
Pretend you are asked a 2 part question. First, you answer a question about a passage, then you need to find evidence to support your answer by quoting the text. What should you do?
a)
Copy a line from the text.
b)
Copy a line from the text after your answer AND write the author's name to give them credit.
c)
Write a sentence you make up and put quotation marks around what you said.
d)
Write a sentence in your own words.
96.
Pretend you are given a writing prompt. You are told to only include "relevant" facts about 5th grade at PSI in your essay. Which sentence below should NOT be included?
a)
All students are given an agenda book.
b)
Students can work on chromebooks.
c)
Band, choir, and orchestra classes are offered to 5th graders.
d)
Students eat lunch with students on their team.
97.
What does the word "section" mean?
a)
The second paragraph of a text.
b)
The part of the text you pick.
c)
The part of the text with the answer.
d)
A part of a text.
98.
Significant means...
a)
Not important
b)
Give a signal
c)
Very important
d)
A sign
99.
Specify is a word that means the same thing as...
a)
Give a general answer
b)
Give an exact, detailed answer
c)
Give a special answer
d)
Give two different answers
100.
the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events.
a)
Waiting
b)
Conflict
c)
Suspense
d)
Anxiety
101.
What two lines from the poem support the answer? What does the word support mean?
a)
to give details
b)
to back up your answer with proof or evidence
c)
to give a clear answer
d)
to decide something based on what you read
102.
What description best recounts the poem? What does the the word recounts mean as used here?
a)
to add details
b)
to choose the best one
c)
to tell in detail or to give the facts
d)
to tell a story
103.
Which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word daunting?
a)
Text-dependent Question
b)
Tone
c)
Vocabulary
d)
Main Idea
104.
Which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word daunting?
a)
Text-dependent Question
b)
Tone
c)
Vocabulary
d)
Main Idea
105.
Based on the details in paragraph 6, the reader can conclude that Hunter most likely----
a)
Main Idea
b)
Theme
c)
Literary Terms
d)
Inference
106.
The author includes the quotation in paragraph 3 to---
a)
Summary
b)
Author's Purpose
c)
Inference
d)
Tone
107.
Why doesn't the narrator watch the other turtles hatch at the end of the story?
a)
Theme
b)
Text-Dependent Question
c)
Main Idea
d)
Inference
108.
What is the primary message of this story?
a)
Summary
b)
Organization
c)
Author's Purpose
d)
Theme
109.
The sentence suggests that the author believes cooking----
a)
Main Idea
b)
Inference
c)
Author's Purpose
d)
Vocabulary
110.
The author's main purpose for writing the blog entry is to----
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Theme
c)
Tone
d)
Organization
111.
Why did the author include paragraph 8 in the blog entry?
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Inference
c)
Main Idea
d)
Organization
112.
What is one of the reasons scientists are excited about the idea of using Coralbots to restore reefs?
a)
Author's Purpose
b)
Vocabulary
c)
Text-Dependent Question
d)
Tone
113.
The author organizes the selection mainly by---
a)
Main Idea
b)
Organization
c)
Author's Purpose
d)
Theme
114.
The Latin word ob, meaning "in the way," helps the reader understand that the word obstructs in paragraph 2 means----
a)
Main Idea
b)
Author's Purpose
c)
Vocabulary
d)
Tone
115.
The imagery in these lines contributes to a sense of---
a)
Mood
b)
Literary Device
c)
Theme
d)
Main Idea
116.
Why does the poet include the words "though the books say/it can't be done" in lines 5 and 6?
a)
Tone
b)
Vocabulary
c)
Summary
d)
Author's Purpose
117.
The author's reaction when she found a morning glory vice in her pot suggests that she was----
a)
Main Idea
b)
Inference
c)
Summary
d)
Theme
118.
A new title for the passage could be....
a)
Main Idea
b)
Theme
c)
Topic
d)
Author's Purpose
119.
The author's central point is....
a)
Summary
b)
Vocabulary
c)
Main Idea
d)
Text-Dependent Question
120.
"Crownpoint Navajo Rug Auction"
Our rug auction and craft sale are the finest on the Navajo Reservation. Leave behind the usual tourist hustle and bustle and come to see hundreds of exquisite handmade Navajo rugs. Our tribe's rugs are world famous. They can be seen in museums and fine homes everywhere. Our Navajo rugs are as beautiful as the New Mexican land on which we live.
Before the actual rug auction, you can hold the rugs in your hands and appreciate their complex weaves and fibers up close. Some sell for fifty dollars or less, and some sell for thousands of dollars. Even if you don't buy anything, you are in for a treat just seeing and touching these lovely traditional rugs. Each rug is unique.
The craft sale is held before and during the auction. Many Native American craftspeople will display their wares. Many long hours have been devoted to creating these inspired pieces. You will be astounded at the original designs of jewelry, pottery, beadwork, and other items.
Many pieces of jewelry are not expensive. If you bought these pieces of jewelry elsewhere, you would have to pay two or three times as much. The pottery and beadwork exhibits show astonishing and rare designs. They reveal the amazing artistic talent of the Navajo people.
The sale of rugs and crafts is a major source of income for our tribe. If you make a purchase from us, you will be giving yourself a precious gift as well as helping to preserve the life and art of an ancient native people.
Which quotation from the text clearly demonstrates the author's bias?
Our rug auction and craft sale are the finest on the Navajo Reservation. Leave behind the usual tourist hustle and bustle and come to see hundreds of exquisite handmade Navajo rugs. Our tribe's rugs are world famous. They can be seen in museums and fine homes everywhere. Our Navajo rugs are as beautiful as the New Mexican land on which we live.
Before the actual rug auction, you can hold the rugs in your hands and appreciate their complex weaves and fibers up close. Some sell for fifty dollars or less, and some sell for thousands of dollars. Even if you don't buy anything, you are in for a treat just seeing and touching these lovely traditional rugs. Each rug is unique.
The craft sale is held before and during the auction. Many Native American craftspeople will display their wares. Many long hours have been devoted to creating these inspired pieces. You will be astounded at the original designs of jewelry, pottery, beadwork, and other items.
Many pieces of jewelry are not expensive. If you bought these pieces of jewelry elsewhere, you would have to pay two or three times as much. The pottery and beadwork exhibits show astonishing and rare designs. They reveal the amazing artistic talent of the Navajo people.
The sale of rugs and crafts is a major source of income for our tribe. If you make a purchase from us, you will be giving yourself a precious gift as well as helping to preserve the life and art of an ancient native people.
Which quotation from the text clearly demonstrates the author's bias?
a)
A. "They can be seen in museums and fine homes everywhere."
b)
B. "The pottery and beadwork exhibits show astonishing and rare designs."
c)
C. "The sale of rugs and crafts is a major source of income for our tribe."
d)
D. "Many long hours have been devoted to creating these inspired pieces."
121.
"State Technical University"
Everyone deserves a college degree—especially you. At State Technical University, a college degree paves the way to a brighter future with much better employment and income potential. At State Technical University, we help turn graduation goals into graduation celebrations.
By attending STU, you will earn a valuable, real-world education. Instead of achieving a college degree and then finding that no one values what you have learned, you will have obtained skills and knowledge that the working world demands. Every educational plan at STU is based on job market needs. We guarantee that desirable jobs will be waiting for you when you graduate.
In addition, you will be learning from industry leaders who have experience and excel in the fields they teach. All STU instructors are devoted to their students and to exceptional teaching. They make sure that your studies will in every case be totally relevant to your future job.
In only two years, you can have the education you need for a prosperous future. Even if you are still in high school, you can start earning STU college credit.
STU graduates come back again and again to tell us how they have succeeded. Come to the college for an informational visit, and arrangements will be made for you to talk with a graduate in your field. At State Technical University, you will get the best education available for your future. If your future is important to you, call us today.
from "State Technical University"
What is the author's purpose for writing the third paragraph?
Everyone deserves a college degree—especially you. At State Technical University, a college degree paves the way to a brighter future with much better employment and income potential. At State Technical University, we help turn graduation goals into graduation celebrations.
By attending STU, you will earn a valuable, real-world education. Instead of achieving a college degree and then finding that no one values what you have learned, you will have obtained skills and knowledge that the working world demands. Every educational plan at STU is based on job market needs. We guarantee that desirable jobs will be waiting for you when you graduate.
In addition, you will be learning from industry leaders who have experience and excel in the fields they teach. All STU instructors are devoted to their students and to exceptional teaching. They make sure that your studies will in every case be totally relevant to your future job.
In only two years, you can have the education you need for a prosperous future. Even if you are still in high school, you can start earning STU college credit.
STU graduates come back again and again to tell us how they have succeeded. Come to the college for an informational visit, and arrangements will be made for you to talk with a graduate in your field. At State Technical University, you will get the best education available for your future. If your future is important to you, call us today.
from "State Technical University"
What is the author's purpose for writing the third paragraph?
a)
A. to show that teachers at State Technical University are highly qualified
b)
B. to persuade the reader to become a teacher at State Technical University
c)
C. to explain why teachers at this university work more than one job
d)
D. to demonstrate how teaching affects the type of job you will be eligible for after graduation
122.
“Air Force One”
(excerpted) In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for the creation of the Presidential Pilot's Office. It was asked to provide air transportation to the President and his staff.
For most of the next 20 years, various airplanes were used for presidential air travel. They were propeller-powered aircraft. In 1962, the first jet aircraft, a Boeing 707, was purchased for use as Air Force One.
The President currently uses two Boeing 747-200B aircraft. Their tail numbers are 28000 and 29000. In addition, they have the Air Force designation VC-25A. When the President is aboard either craft, or any other Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is “Air Force One.”
While on the aircraft, the President and staff have access to a full range of services. These include secure and non-secure voice and data communications. The President is also able to use photocopying, fax, printing, and word processing.
These aircraft are maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group. This unit is part of the Air Mobility Command's 89th Aircraft Wing, based at Andrews Air Force Base in Suitland, Maryland. The VC-25A is capable of flying halfway around the world without refueling. It can hold more than 70 passengers.
Read the sentence.
"While on the aircraft, the President and staff have access to a full range of services."
What is the function of this sentence in the fourth paragraph?
(excerpted) In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for the creation of the Presidential Pilot's Office. It was asked to provide air transportation to the President and his staff.
For most of the next 20 years, various airplanes were used for presidential air travel. They were propeller-powered aircraft. In 1962, the first jet aircraft, a Boeing 707, was purchased for use as Air Force One.
The President currently uses two Boeing 747-200B aircraft. Their tail numbers are 28000 and 29000. In addition, they have the Air Force designation VC-25A. When the President is aboard either craft, or any other Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is “Air Force One.”
While on the aircraft, the President and staff have access to a full range of services. These include secure and non-secure voice and data communications. The President is also able to use photocopying, fax, printing, and word processing.
These aircraft are maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group. This unit is part of the Air Mobility Command's 89th Aircraft Wing, based at Andrews Air Force Base in Suitland, Maryland. The VC-25A is capable of flying halfway around the world without refueling. It can hold more than 70 passengers.
Read the sentence.
"While on the aircraft, the President and staff have access to a full range of services."
What is the function of this sentence in the fourth paragraph?
a)
A. It is the topic sentence.
b)
B. It provides supporting detail.
c)
C. It is the concluding sentence.
d)
D. It is a transitional sentence.
123.
"Canyon de Chelly National Monument"
One of the most beautiful and historically interesting sites to visit in America is Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona. The monument contains three enormous canyons with steep sandstone walls that rise to 1000 feet. The walls’ colors change beautifully as sunlight moves across the canyons. At the base of the stone walls are ruins of primitive Indian habitations. Higher up on the cliffs are ancient Pueblo houses carved out of rock.
Wandering tribes roamed here 2,500 years ago. About 2,000 years ago, the ancient Anasazi Pueblo first appeared in the canyon, living in rock crevices and brush shelters. Within 500 years, the Pueblo Indians began living here in underground dwellings. They created pottery and planted corn, squash, and beans.
A few hundred years later, the Pueblo constructed houses above ground, perched on high stone cliffs. These Anasazi Pueblo people were very likely driven out of the canyons by drought in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Modern Navajo people arrived around 1700 AD. The Spanish also arrived during these years, and they brought horses, cows, and sheep with them. The Navajo farmed the land and raised sheep which they obtained by trading with the Spanish.
Today, Navajos continue to live in Canyon de Chelly. They still farm and raise sheep and goats. They are still trying to follow the old ways of their culture.
The National Monument provides rough trails as well as paved roads for access to the views. If you wish to leave the paved roads, you must have a Navajo guide. Check at the visitor center to obtain a guide.
Which statement from a vacationer to Canyon de Chelly conflicts with information in the text?
One of the most beautiful and historically interesting sites to visit in America is Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona. The monument contains three enormous canyons with steep sandstone walls that rise to 1000 feet. The walls’ colors change beautifully as sunlight moves across the canyons. At the base of the stone walls are ruins of primitive Indian habitations. Higher up on the cliffs are ancient Pueblo houses carved out of rock.
Wandering tribes roamed here 2,500 years ago. About 2,000 years ago, the ancient Anasazi Pueblo first appeared in the canyon, living in rock crevices and brush shelters. Within 500 years, the Pueblo Indians began living here in underground dwellings. They created pottery and planted corn, squash, and beans.
A few hundred years later, the Pueblo constructed houses above ground, perched on high stone cliffs. These Anasazi Pueblo people were very likely driven out of the canyons by drought in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Modern Navajo people arrived around 1700 AD. The Spanish also arrived during these years, and they brought horses, cows, and sheep with them. The Navajo farmed the land and raised sheep which they obtained by trading with the Spanish.
Today, Navajos continue to live in Canyon de Chelly. They still farm and raise sheep and goats. They are still trying to follow the old ways of their culture.
The National Monument provides rough trails as well as paved roads for access to the views. If you wish to leave the paved roads, you must have a Navajo guide. Check at the visitor center to obtain a guide.
Which statement from a vacationer to Canyon de Chelly conflicts with information in the text?
a)
A. "The thing that I was most impressed by at Canyon de Chelly were the colors. We spent the whole day there, and I was amazed at the fact that the colors of the sandstone canyon walls seemed to transform later in the afternoon," says Mary Woodlawn, Rhode Island.
b)
B. "My wife and I were told to stay on paved roads unless accompanied by a guide. However, we found out later that tourists are allowed to hike on the White House Ruin Trail without supervision," says David Sanders, Nevada.
c)
C. "Despite living in the state for most of my life, I had never been to Canyon de Chelly. Last year, I decided to change that. I stayed in a nice hotel in Chinle, the town that is nearest to the canyon," says Zach Williams, Arizona.
d)
D. "While we did not have to pay a fee to enter the canyon, we did have to pay the Navajo tour guide who took us in. I thought the price was very reasonable given how much we learned about the canyon from him," says Melanie Green, North Dakota.
124.
"The Life of Harriet Tubman"
In 1819, Harriet Tubman was born in the state of Maryland. Like her parents, who were both of African ancestry, she was a slave. As a youth, she was subjected to harsh treatment from white overseers. By the time she was six years old, she worked as a house servant. When she was in her teens she was sent to work in the fields, where she suffered a head injury from an overseer that would affect her the rest of her life.
At the age of 30, fearing she would be sold to slave owners who lived further south, she made her escape northward to freedom. She quickly discovered a network of safe houses that helped her reach Philadelphia, and then Canada. These safe houses were “stations” on a secret path northward known as the “Underground Railroad.” Sympathetic individuals who opposed slavery operated these stations and helped runaway slaves.
Tubman wanted to help others in her family to escape slavery, so she returned to the South 19 times over the course of a ten-year span, escorting around 300 slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. The tales of her exploits reveal a strong spiritual faith as well as a determination to protect those she was leading north and those who aided them. When the Civil War broke out, Tubman served as a soldier, spy, and a nurse. After the war, she settled in Auburn, New York, and switched her efforts to the campaign for women’s rights. She passed away in 1913.
Which statement from a historian contradicts information presented in the text?
In 1819, Harriet Tubman was born in the state of Maryland. Like her parents, who were both of African ancestry, she was a slave. As a youth, she was subjected to harsh treatment from white overseers. By the time she was six years old, she worked as a house servant. When she was in her teens she was sent to work in the fields, where she suffered a head injury from an overseer that would affect her the rest of her life.
At the age of 30, fearing she would be sold to slave owners who lived further south, she made her escape northward to freedom. She quickly discovered a network of safe houses that helped her reach Philadelphia, and then Canada. These safe houses were “stations” on a secret path northward known as the “Underground Railroad.” Sympathetic individuals who opposed slavery operated these stations and helped runaway slaves.
Tubman wanted to help others in her family to escape slavery, so she returned to the South 19 times over the course of a ten-year span, escorting around 300 slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. The tales of her exploits reveal a strong spiritual faith as well as a determination to protect those she was leading north and those who aided them. When the Civil War broke out, Tubman served as a soldier, spy, and a nurse. After the war, she settled in Auburn, New York, and switched her efforts to the campaign for women’s rights. She passed away in 1913.
Which statement from a historian contradicts information presented in the text?
a)
A. Soon after her first marriage, Tubman changed her name from Araminta to Harriet, her mother's name.
b)
B. Tubman saw visions and suffered from seizures as a result of her head injury.
c)
C. Tubman was the first woman to lead an armed assault during the Civil War.
d)
D. In fact, the number of slaves Tubman personally escorted to freedom is probably closer to 70.
125.
Which phrases are good examples of TRANSITION sentence starters? ( choose all that apply)
a)
Simply stated....
b)
Would you have ever thought....
c)
Consequently....
d)
in particular....
126.
Which of the following must be included in your TEXT EVIDENCE? ( choose all that apply)
a)
page number if available
b)
Quotation marks
c)
Paraphrasing the topic in your own words
d)
Exact words used by the author
127.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
a)
Putting something written or spoken by someone else into your own words by changing some of the phrases and vocabulary.
b)
Directly quoting something written or spoken by someone else .
c)
To define something.
d)
To get the reader's attention and interest.
128.
Your hook can be
a)
A startling fact
b)
Describing words
c)
A quote
d)
A rhetorical question
129.
A GOOD introduction should include
a)
background info
b)
a super so what statement
c)
hook
d)
claim or thesis
130.
In a conclusion, you should never include
a)
the counterclaim
b)
restate your theis
c)
add new information
d)
a super so what statement.
131.
An introductory paragraph should not include
a)
a hook
b)
background information
c)
a thesis or claim
d)
a counterclaim
132.
Traits of a good thesis statement
a)
a single, declarative sentence
b)
highlights key points
c)
leaves the reader wondering what the essay is about
d)
does not convey the main idea of the essay
133.
An essay is unscorable if
a)
it is off topic
b)
does not have sources cited correctly
c)
is not 4 paragraphs
d)
does not have an introduction
134.
What comes at the end of your intro?
a)
Topic Sentece
b)
Thesis
c)
Rebuttal
d)
Interest Catcher
135.
What starts every body paragraph?
a)
Thesis
b)
Evidence
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
Rebuttal
136.
How many paragraphs does a literary analysis essay consist of?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
5
137.
What is the most important sentence in you entire essay?
a)
Hook
b)
Final Summative Statement
c)
Thesis Statement
138.
What is the first sentence of your introduction called?
a)
Thesis Statement
b)
Overview
c)
Hook
139.
In a citation, you should not use exact words from the text.
a)
True
b)
False
140.
What should you do when you begin a new paragraph?
a)
Start a new sentence
b)
Indent
c)
Begin with a capital letter
141.
When you summarize the short story, you should tell what the story was about in detail.
a)
True
b)
False
142.
What should you do first in your conclusion?
a)
Compare and contrast the stories
b)
Restate the thesis statement
c)
Mention the titles and authors
143.
You should read the prompt after you read the two stories.
a)
True
b)
False
144.
How many body paragraphs are there in a literary analysis essay?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
1
145.
In the first body paragraph, you should discuss BOTH stories.
a)
True
b)
False
146.
What should you do to the titles of the stories?
a)
Underline them
b)
Put them in bold font
c)
Use quotes or italicize them
147.
You do not need to mention the authors of the short stories in the introduction.
a)
True
b)
False
148.
Which of the following will you possibly be asked to analyze on Research Simulation Writing Task? Choose all that apply.
a)
point of view/purpose
b)
Evaluate the texts' arguments/ claims
c)
Relationship of ideas
d)
Theme
e)
primary/ secondary sources.
149.
Which of the following will you possibly be asked to analyze on Literary Analysis Writing Task? Choose all that apply.
a)
Differences in point of view of characters
b)
Structure
c)
Themes
d)
Effect of dialogue and events in passages
e)
Evaluate argument/claims
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