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ELA TCAP Prep

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
"To support the floors that went over the waterfall, he used concrete reinforced with steel rods."  What is the meaning of the word support as it is used in the sentence?
a)
hold up
b)
decorate
c)
show off
d)
clean
2.
The president of our club, _____ is known for giving long speeches, said only a few words before our club activities began.
 Which word correctly completes the sentence?
a)
that 
b)
which
c)
whom
d)
who
3.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

a)

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

b)

It is also fun to look for shells.

c)

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

d)

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

4.
One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
What is the author main point?
a)
The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
b)
The piano is a string instrument.
c)
The piano is a popular instrument.
d)
The strings of a piano makes the sound.
5.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information very quickly. That's why they use pictures! The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.


Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out fast

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

6.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

"I have money in my pocket," said Mr. Arthur.

b)

I have money in my pocket said Mr. Arthur.

c)

"I got money in my picket, said Mr. Arthur"

d)

"I have money in my pocket" said Mr. Arthur

7.

Zack __________ Fortnite for five hours last night.

a)

played

b)

play

c)

plays

8.

I __________ groceries at Wal-Mart yesterday.

a)

bought

b)

buy

c)

buyed

d)

buys

9.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Owen said I went to indiana this weekend

b)

"Owen said, "I went to Indiana this weekend.

c)

Owen said, "I went to Indiana this weekend."

10.

Where _________you going this evening?

a)

is

b)

was

c)

are

11.

What should I do if I see, "In Paragraph 4, what does the word "plunge" mean?

a)

count to four

b)

highlight paragraph four and highlight the word, "plunge"

c)

Write what I think it means on the side

d)

highlight paragraph 5

12.

What should I do if I have extra time at the end?

a)

review my answers

b)

play paper, rock, scissors with my imaginary friend

c)

read a book

d)

see how high I can count on my paper

13.

Which is correct?

a)

Their going to give they're car away.

b)

They're going to give their car away.

c)

There going to give their car away.

14.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

15.

To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!

What is the text structure?

a)

Problem/Solution

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronological Order

16.
Which sentence has correct capitalization? 
a)
 George washington crossed the Potomac river.
b)
George Washington crossed the Potomac River.
c)
George Washington crossed the Potomac river
d)
George Washington crossed the potomac river
17.
What does the prefix mean in the following words:
unhelpful, unhappy, unusual
a)
the opposite of, not, or negative
b)
below or underneath
c)
before
d)
behind, later, or after
18.

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.

What can you infer about Violet?

a)

She is energetic.

b)

She is shy.

c)

She is mean.

d)

She hates people.

19.
Read the sentence.
The crowd noticed that the magician was crying because the rabbit he had in his magician's hat was missing.
What do the pronouns he and his refer to? 
a)
 the magician 
b)
the rabbit
c)
the crowd
d)
the hat
20.

Read the conclusion from a student’s essay presenting some ideas about going to sleep with a television on.


In conclusion, going to sleep with the television on may literally mess with the mind. Studies have shown that the blue light from electronic devices can stop the body from making melatonin. Melatonin is an important hormone that makes a person sleepy. Blue light also confuses the body about when to go to sleep and when to wake up.


Which sentence should the student add to the end of the paragraph to most effectively state why the topic is important?

a)

Children ages six to thirteen need nine to eleven hours of sleep a night.

b)

Getting enough sleep improves kids' brains and helps them do better in school.

c)

To get a good night's sleep, people need to read books and listen to quiet music before going to bed.

d)

People need to turn off the television before going to bed to prevent blue light from affecting their sleep.