WorksheetsEOG ELA
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
the lead sentence in a paragraph that identifies the central or main idea of that paragraph
primary source
stage directions
biased
topic sentence
when an animal or object is given human qualities
flashback
biased
personification
stage directions
at the top of a dictionary page, these words tell you what words will be on that page
topic sentence
phrase
synonym
guide words
the conversation between one or more characters
dialogue
dialect
biased
sentence
In a story, if a character is described as "cunning," what can we infer about their personality?
They are honest and straightforward.
They are naive and simple.
They are clever and can deceive others.
They are friendly and open.
Which word best fits the blank in the following sentence? "The magician's tricks were so __________ that the audience was left in awe."
tedious
spectacular
expected
simple
To make an idea known or understandable to someone is to ...
give reasons
convey meaning
give key details
support
This word means "to explain what it is like."
demonstrate
describe
determine
develop
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
loud
tiring
easy
What is the primary purpose of dialogue in a narrative?
To provide lengthy descriptions of each character
To reveal the thoughts of the narrator
To develop characters and advance the plot
To introduce the setting in detail
A passage or quotation taken from a book is called a(n)...
text
excerpt
phrase
statement
information that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events
foreshadow
primary source
dialogue
secondary source
a sentence that does not make sense literally, but describes something usually in a humorous figurative sense example: Hit the road!
foreshadow
stage directions
idiom
foreshadow
the part of a play/drama that tells the actors what to do
stage directions
diaglogue
hyperbole
guide words
a diagram that helps you plan and organize the information you write down
primary source
phrase
graphic organizer
topic sentence
a set of words that makes complete sense, contains a main verb and noun, begins with a capital letter and ends in punctuation
sentence
phrase
rhyme
idiom
two or more words that have the same or nearly the same meaning
phrase
guide words
antonym
synonym
a word having the direct opposite meaning of another word
synonym
idiom
antonym
rhyme
clues left by the author to let you know what will happen in the future
phrase
guide words
flashback
foreshadow
two or more words that have the same spelling, but different meanings example (read/read)
antonym
synonym
homonym
idiom
an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally example: mile high ice cream cone
hyperbole
phrase
idiom
secondary source
What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Which of the following is a synonym for 'happy'?
Sad
Joyful
Angry
Tired
In literature, what is the main character in a story called?
Antagonist
Protagonist
Narrator
Villain
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To introduce the topic
To provide evidence
To state the main argument
To conclude the essay
