WorksheetsELA - EOG Test Prep: Question Stems
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
How does the description of the playful cat support that the cat was happy? Define support.
to combine what you know with what you read
to choose a piece from the text
to decide something based on what you read
to back up your answer with proof or evidence
The imagery in these lines contributes to a sense of---
Mood
Literary Device
Theme
Main Idea
What is this selection mostly about? - What is this question asking you to determine?
A Summary
Vocabulary
The Central Idea
The Tone
Most similar to means.......
same as
different as
opposite to
similar to
In literary analysis, what does the term "theme" refer to?
The setting of the story
The main characters
The underlying message or insight
The sequence of events
What is the primary message of this story?
Summary
Organization
Author's Purpose
Theme
What do you need to do after attaching the clutch plate to the spindle? --- What is this question asking you to determine?
Sequence of events in the plot
Fact or Opinion
Author's Purpose
Tone
Evaluate the following argument's effectiveness in persuading an audience that exercise is beneficial: "Studies show that regular exercise can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes."
Highly effective, as it uses credible evidence.
Moderately effective, but lacks emotional appeal.
Ineffective, as it does not provide specific examples.
Very ineffective, as it uses unreliable sources.
Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase "the whispering wind"?
Metaphor
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Personification
What description best recounts the poem? What does the the word recounts mean as used here?
to add details
to choose the best one
to tell in detail or to give the facts
to tell a story
The author's reaction when she found a mouse nesting in her car's glove-box suggests that she was---- What is this question stem asking you to do?
Determine central Idea
Make an Inference
Summarize
Determine Theme
What is the effect of the rhetorical question used in the sentence: "Why should we suffer in silence?"
It emphasizes the speaker's indifference.
It provokes thought and emphasizes the issue.
It provides an answer to the problem.
It distracts from the main argument.
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.
Contributes to means........
Remains neutral
Takes away from
Adds to
Stays the same
Which option provides the best textual evidence to support the claim that the protagonist is courageous?
"He walked into the dark cave without hesitating, ready to face whatever was inside."
"He enjoyed quiet evenings at home, reading books and playing chess."
"He often thought about going on adventures, but preferred to stay safe."
"He was known in the village for his cautious nature."
What two lines from the poem support the answer? What does the word support mean?
to give details
to back up your answer with proof or evidence
to give a clear answer
to decide something based on what you read
What is the main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to overcome her fear of speaking in front of her class?
The importance of education
The challenges of growing up
Overcoming personal obstacles
The value of friendship
Why does the poet include the words "though the books say/it can't be done" in lines 5 and 6? - What is this question asking you to determine?
The Tone
Key Vocabulary
The Summary
The Author's Purpose
A new title for the passage could be.... - What is this question stem asking you to determine?
The Central Idea
A Theme
The Topic
The Author's Purpose
In a story where the main character overcomes a great personal challenge, which literary element is most crucial in developing the plot?
The setting of the story.
The protagonist's internal conflict.
The use of symbols.
The dialogue between characters.
