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WorksheetsMilestones Review ELA
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which sentence is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice? We spent many of our summers on the Georgia Sea Islands. The music played by the residents there was inspiring. I would give anything to play that well.
The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.
Music was played that was inspired by the residents.
Inspiring music was played by the residents. .
The residents played inspiring music
What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence? Reading is my favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon
adjective
noun
verb
preposition
Read the sentence. The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression. Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?
The Harlem Renaissance, an important period, of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.
The Harlem Renaissance an important period of, artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.
The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great, cultural expression.
The Harlem Renaissance, an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.
Compares 2 unlike things by stating that one thing is another thing
Example: She is a sleeping log.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the central idea?
Who is the main character?
What?
What is one important detail?
What point is the author trying to make?
Compares 2 unlike things using like or as
Example: His smile was as warm as the sun.
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things Example: The ocean waves called to me.
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
Words that allow the reader to hear a sound.
Example: The pop of the soda was surprising!
Alliteration
Onomatopoaeia
Personification
Assonance
A huge exaggeration
Example: I tried a thousand times
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
A short statement that presents the main ideas and most important points in a piece of writing is called _____________.
summarizing
paraphrasing
tone
mood
reflecting
A restatement of an author’s words in your own words is called __________________________.
summarizing
paraphrasing
tone
mood
reflecting
The author’s attitude towards a subject is ___________.
tone
mood
Why do we annotate (best reason in 8th grade)?
to make writing a paper easier with notations
To help us fully understand a text. Allows us to have a ‘conversation’ with the text.
to have something to talk to our Book Clubs about
to show that we actually read it
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?
She go to the store every Saturday.
She goes to the store every Saturday.
She going to the store every Saturday.
She gone to the store every Saturday.
What is the synonym of the word 'happy'?
Sad
Joyful
Angry
Tired
Identify the main idea of the following passage: 'The sun is a star at the center of the solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets orbiting it.'
The sun is a planet.
The sun is a star that provides light and heat.
The solar system is large.
Planets orbit the sun.
Which sentence is written in passive voice?
The cake was eaten by the children.
The children ate the cake.
The children are eating the cake.
The children will eat the cake.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She is as ______ as a fox.'
slow
cunning
tall
happy
What is the antonym of the word 'ancient'?
Old
Modern
Historic
Antique
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I like tea and coffee.
I like tea, but I prefer coffee.
I like tea.
I prefer coffee.
What is the theme of the story if it focuses on friendship and loyalty?
Betrayal
Loneliness
Companionship
Fear
Identify the metaphor in the sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'
Time is a thief
Time steals
Moments are stolen
Thief steals
Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
Whisper
Bang
Silent
Quiet
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To conclude the paragraph
To introduce the main idea
To provide evidence
To ask a question
Which sentence is an example of alliteration?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The sun is shining brightly.
The cat sat on the mat.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
