WorksheetsGeorgia Milestones ELA REview
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the main purpose of using dialogue in a narrative?
To create a list of facts for the reader.
To describe the setting in great detail.
To develop characters and move the plot forward.
To explain the author's opinion directly to the reader
Which of the following is a key element of narrative writing?
Stating a claim and supporting it with reasons.
Including a logical sequence of events.
Providing a summary of research findings.
Giving step-by-step instructions for a task.
In an informational article about climate change, the author repeatedly uses the word urgent to describe the need for action. How does the author's word choice most likely affect the tone of the article?
It makes the article sound hopeless.
It creates a calm and logical tone.
It emphasizes the immediate need for action.
It makes the article sound overly emotional and irrational.
In a speech about conserving water, the speaker frequently uses the word precious to describe water. How does this word choice most likely affect the tone of the speech?
It makes the speech seem casual and friendly.
It gives the speech a respectful and serious tone.
It causes the speech to sound doubtful and uncertain.
It give a negative and resentful tone.
In an editorial, the author describes pollution as a relentless invader. What impact does this figurative language most likely have on the meaning of the text?
It portrays pollution as a problem that cannot be solved.
It implies that pollution is natural and expected.
It shows that pollution is an aggressive and ongoing threat.
It suggests that pollution is only a minor issue.
In a historical article, the author repeatedly refers to a battle as a turning point. How does this word choice most likely impact the meaning of the text?
It shows that the battle was unimportant.
It emphasizes that the battle was confusing
It indicates that the battle was poorly planned.
It suggests the battle led to a major change.
Which revision would best strengthen an argumentative essay about banning plastic bags?
Add a personal story about using a reusable bag at the grocery store
Insert a list of different kinds of grocery bags available today.
Provide a statistic about how many plastic bags are used each year.
Include a drawing of a bag filled with groceries.
Which choice best explains why a writer should acknowledge a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
It shows that the writer agrees with all opinions.
It makes the essay seem longer and more detailed.
It helps the writer avoid taking a clear position.
It strengthens the argument by addressing opposing views.
A student is writing an argumentative essay claiming that schools should offer year-round education. Which revision would best help the student strengthen the reasoning in the essay?
Include emotional quotes from students who miss summer vacation.
Add a study showing improved academic performance in year-round schools.
Mention the history of summer vacation in American schools.
Insert a personal memory about going to summer camp.
Which strategy would best help a writer revise an argumentative essay to make the argument more convincing?
Summarize the main points again in the introduction.
Add emotional stories to make readers feel sympathy.
Replace personal opinions with facts and credible sources.
Delete all opposing viewpoints to stay focused on the claim.
In a narrative, which technique would best help a writer show, rather than tell, a character’s emotions?
Telling the reader exactly how the character feels.
Using actions, thoughts, and dialogue to reveal feelings.
Listing several adjectives to describe the emotion.
Adding a definition of the emotion within the story.
Which element is most important to include at the beginning of a narrative?
A strong opening that introduces characters and setting
A detailed summary of all main events
A list of the story’s main themes
A paragraph explaining the moral of the story
A student’s narrative starts with, “The sky cracked open as thunder roared across the fields.”
What writing technique is the student using?
Dialogue
Flashback
Sensory details
Thesis statement
In a novel, the narrator describes the battlefield as "a carpet of broken dreams."
What effect does this word choice most likely have on the tone of the scene?
It adds humor to a serious situation.
It suggests a sense of loss and devastation.
It makes the battlefield seem hopeful and lively.
It creates excitement about a coming battle.
In a story, the author describes a character’s arrival with the phrase, "He stormed into the room, a dark cloud hanging over his head."
What is the best interpretation of the figurative language used here?
The character caused a rainstorm when he entered.
The character had just come inside from bad weather.
The character was carrying something heavy.
The character was feeling angry or upset.
Read the following line from a story:
"The city’s heart beat faster as the crowds flooded the streets for the celebration."
Which literary device is most clearly being used, and what effect does it create?
Simile; comparing the city to a person to show its loneliness
Hyperbole; exaggerating to make the city seem angry
Personification; giving the city human traits to create excitement
Metaphor; suggesting the city is a battlefield to create fear
Which best identifies the function of the underlined word in the sentence below?
"Swimming is my favorite summer activity."
It is a participle describing summer.
It is a gerund acting as a noun.
It is an infinitive showing purpose.
It is a verb showing present action.
Which sentence uses passive voice correctly?
The committee chose the new president last night.
The new president chooses the committee last night.
The committee had chosen the president yesterday.
The new president was chosen by the committee last night.
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?
If I was taller, I would play basketball.
If I were taller, I would play basketball.
She demands that he arrives early
Which revision best corrects the inappropriate shift in verb mood in this sentence?
"If the team wins tonight, they would celebrate afterward."
If the team wins tonight, they will celebrate afterward.
If the team won tonight, they will celebrate afterward.
If the team wins tonight, they celebrated afterward.
If the team will win tonight, they celebrate afterward.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash to indicate a break in thought?
I wanted pizza — but I changed my mind for salad.
I wanted pizza but changed my mind for salad.
I wanted pizza, but changed my mind for salad.
I wanted pizza...but changed my mind for salad.
Which word is spelled correctly?
Recieve
Embarrasment
Privilege
Thier
A writer wants to show that a speaker’s words trail off at the end of a sentence.
Which punctuation would BEST achieve this effect?
Comma
Semicolon
Dash
Ellipsis
Which revision best improves consistency of punctuation in the following sentence?
"She wanted to win — she trained for months, she stayed focused — and she finally succeeded."
Change both dashes to ellipses.
Change commas to semicolons.
Replace first dash with a comma.
Replace dashes and commas with only commas.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?
The students, raced out of the building after the final bell rang.
After the final bell rang the students raced out of the building.
After the final bell rang, the students raced out of the building.
The students raced out of the building, after the final bell rang.
Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off nonessential information?
My brother, who is sixteen likes to play guitar.
My brother who is sixteen, likes to play guitar.
My brother, who is sixteen likes to play, guitar.
My brother, who is sixteen, likes to play guitar.
Which revision BEST improves the clarity of the following sentence by correcting comma placement?
“While walking in the woods the, hiker heard an owl.”
While walking, in the woods, the hiker heard an owl.
While walking in the woods the hiker heard, an owl.
While walking in the woods, the hiker heard an owl.
While walking in, the woods, the hiker heard an owl.
A student writes this sentence in a narrative:
“He opened the door looked around quickly and crept inside.”
Which revision best uses commas to reflect pauses and clarify the meaning?
He opened the door, looked around quickly, and crept inside.
He opened the door, looked around quickly and crept, inside.
He opened the door looked around quickly and, crept inside.
He opened the door looked, around quickly, and crept inside.
Which sentence best shows the figurative meaning of the word “melted” as used in the sentence below?
"When she saw the puppy's big eyes, her heart melted."
She began to cry because the puppy was sad.
She became overwhelmed with love and affection.
She felt physically warm inside.
She suddenly remembered something important.
Which of the following best shows the relationship between the words “hostile” and “friendly”?
Cause and effect
Synonyms
Antonyms
Degrees of intensity
What is the best definition of the word “charged” in this sentence?
“The speech was charged with emotion, leaving the audience in tears.”
Filled with strong feeling
Delivered quickly
.Accused of a crime
Demanded a payment
How does the connotation of the word “slender” differ from the word “skinny”?
“Slender” suggests elegance, while “skinny” may suggest weakness.
“Slender” and “skinny” are synonyms and used the same way.
“Slender” is a scientific term, but “skinny” is informal.
“Slender” describes height, while “skinny” describes weight.
In the sentence below, what effect does the metaphor have on the tone?
“Her voice was music in the quiet room.”
It makes the tone harsh and jarring.
It suggests a sense of relief or beauty.
It shows the character was a musician.
It implies the room was too noisy before.
Which of the following best explains how word choice affects meaning in the sentence?
“He trudged through the hallway after practice, each step heavier than the last.”
The word “trudged” suggests excitement about getting home.
The word “trudged” emphasizes physical and emotional exhaustion.
“Trudged” shows he was in a hurry to avoid others.
“Trudged” describes someone moving quickly and lightly.
Dialogue is _________________________________
a verb that behaves as a noun
a character's inner thoughts and feelings
Read the sentence below:
“After the long hike, the group was in need of some respite before continuing.”
Which word is the best synonym for respite as used in this sentence?
Reward
Shelter
Break
Meal
Which strategy would best help a reader understand the meaning of the word ambiguous in a sentence?
Look at the prefix and suffix of the word
Skip the word and read the rest of the text
Say the word out loud
Guess the meaning based on the sound of the word
“The witness tried to fabricate a story, but the evidence proved she was lying.”
What does fabricate most likely mean in this sentence?
Make something up
Put something together
Decorate with fabric
Memorize in detail
How does the meaning of the word charged differ in the two sentences below?
“The speech was charged with emotion.”
“The bull charged at the red flag.”
In both cases, it means to attack
In the first, it means filled; in the second, it means to rush forward
In both, it means to demand a cost
In the first, it means powered by electricity; in the second, to load a weapon
Which of the following best describes how a reader can determine the meaning of the word convey in the sentence below?
“The author uses imagery to convey the character’s fear.”
Use context clues to determine that convey means to express
Use a dictionary and choose the definition that sounds best
Skip the word and reread the sentence
Think about a time you’ve heard someone say convey
Read the two sentences:
Sentence A: “He struck a chord with the audience.”
Sentence B: “He struck the metal bar with a hammer.”How does the meaning of struck change between the two sentences?
Sentence A uses the word literally; Sentence B uses it figuratively
In both, struck means to make a sound
Sentence A uses a figurative expression about emotional connection
Sentence B is an idiom; Sentence A is literal
Which statement best expresses the theme of a story in which a young athlete learns to value teamwork over personal recognition?
Hard work always leads to success.
Personal ambition can be more important than team goals.
Achieving greatness requires natural talent.
True success comes from working with others.
In a story, a character blurts out a secret during an argument. How does this incident most likely affect the plot?
It allows the characters to resolve their differences.
It deepens the conflict and shifts the direction of the story.
It provides background information for the reader.
It introduces a new setting into the story.
In a scene where a shy student finally speaks up to defend a classmate, what does this reveal about the character?
They are comfortable being the center of attention.
They enjoy taking leadership roles.
They have grown more courageous and empathetic.
They dislike their classmates.
What is the central idea of a nonfiction article that explains how access to public libraries improves academic achievement in low-income communities?
Reading is a popular hobby among teenagers.
Libraries are outdated and underused.
Public libraries play a key role in closing the achievement gap.
Schools should provide more homework to prepare students for tests.
