WorksheetsELA Milestone Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
It was one year to the day since Will had accepted the position of team captain for his school’s soccer team. He had wanted that honor since he had watched his older brother lead the team to a state finals victory three years earlier. Now that the privilege was his, Will found himself restive and unable to sit still. It was only the first game of the season, but Will envisioned great things, both for himself and for the rest of his team. After all, this day had been a long time in coming.
Based on the surrounding text, the word restive most likely means___________.
Tired
Pensive
Bored
Restless
The wind was blowing hard as the team took its final time out. The driving rains seemed to be coming sideways. Both teams were exhausted as they dragged themselves back to the field. With just four seconds left on the clock, there was nothing left to do but watch as the football was booted through the air and passed just through the goal post. The crowd roared; the home team had won.
Clues in the text tell what the author’s purpose was in writing it. This text contains mostly _____________________________.
Strong language, favoring one side of an issue
Facts and details
Suspenseful and exciting details
Thoughts and feelings
The sentence Jose’ couldn’t choose between joining the football team or the hockey team. Is an example of a(n)______________________.
conflict resolution
Internal conflict
External conflict
Internal resolution
What point of view provides the reader with the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
Round character
Limited third person
Omniscient third person
Character motivation
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence.
Lemonade and grape soda _____________ on sale today.
Is
Was
Are
Am
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The dog, that my sister takes care of, is part German shepherd.
Jordan, who I know from summer camp, wants to join the book club.
To run a half marathon, I need shoes, that fit well and are comfortable.
The report card, that I was expecting, arrived more than a week late.
Marcus and ___________ are neighbors, and we take the bus to school each day.
I
Me
Us
Which of the sentences below should be revised?
She taught me how to make special breakfast foods, like French toast.
Last Winter, I spent every Saturday morning with my Grandma.
Next, the buttered bread is put on a hot skillet which is an electric pan.
The breakfast looked delicous and the kitchen smelled of vanilla and cinnamon.
Choose the most precise word or phrase to complete the sentence.
Braille is _________________ of raised dots that people who are blind can read with their fingers.
a communication system
an arrangement with lots
a structure of tons
Choose the MOST precise word or phrase to complete the sentence.
This method is name after Louis Braille, who _____________ Braille in 1824 when he was only 15 years old.
thought of
invented
came up with
A student is writing a personal essay about riding in the car . Read the draft of the essay .
1 When my brother was a baby, I used to wear earplugs on car trips so that I wouldn’t have to listen to him when he screeched and chattered . 2 Once he grew up a little bit, I could play cards or other games with him . 3 Now, I often use earbuds and listen to music . 4 This usually works fine, but sometimes my brother gets lonely . 5 My dad wants me to talk to them . 6 It isn’t always easy, but I try to make an effort to join in the conversations and put my music away sometimes.
Which change would correct an error where the pronoun and antecedent are unclear?
Change sentence 1 to “When my brother was a baby, I used to wear earplugs on car trips so that Iwouldn’t have to listen to my brother when he screeched and chattered.”
Change sentence 1 to “When he was a baby, I used to wear earplugs on car trips so that I wouldn’thave to listen to my brother when he screeched and chattered.”
Change sentence 5 to “My dad wants me to talk to him and my brother.”
Change sentence 5 to “My dad and my brother want me to talk to him.”
Based on the passage, what does the word 'elated' most likely mean?
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Confused
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?
A) She don't like apples.
B) He doesn't like apples.
C) They doesn't like apples.
D) We doesn't like apples.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A) The importance of teamwork
B) The benefits of exercise
C) The history of soccer
D) The rules of the game
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A) My brother who is a doctor, lives in New York.
B) My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.
C) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.
D) My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.
