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ELA - EOG Test Prep: Question Stems

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the description of the playful cat support that the cat was happy?  Define support.

a)

to combine what you know with what you read

b)

to choose a piece from the text

c)

to decide something based on what you read

d)

to back up your answer with proof or evidence

2.

The imagery in these lines contributes to a sense of---

a)

Mood

b)

Literary Device

c)

Theme

d)

Main Idea

3.

What is this selection mostly about? - What is this question asking you to determine?

a)

A Summary

b)

Vocabulary

c)

The Central Idea

d)

The Tone

4.

Most similar to means.......

a)

same as

b)

different as

c)

opposite to

d)

similar to

5.

In literary analysis, what does the term "theme" refer to?

a)

The setting of the story

b)

The main characters

c)

The underlying message or insight

d)

The sequence of events

6.

What is the primary message of this story?

a)

Summary

b)

Organization

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Theme

7.

What do you need to do after attaching the clutch plate to the spindle? --- What is this question asking you to determine?

a)

Sequence of events in the plot

b)

Fact or Opinion

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Tone

8.

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."

a)

Highly effective, as it uses credible evidence.

b)

Moderately effective, but lacks emotional appeal.

c)

Ineffective, as it does not provide specific examples.

d)

Very ineffective, as it uses unreliable sources.

9.

Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase "the whispering wind"?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Alliteration

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Personification

10.

What description best recounts the poem?  What does the the word recounts mean as used here?

a)

to add details

b)

to choose the best one

c)

to tell in detail or to give the facts

d)

to tell a story

11.

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?

a)

Determine central Idea

b)

Make an Inference

c)

Summarize

d)

Determine Theme

12.

What is the effect of the rhetorical question used in the sentence: "Why should we suffer in silence?"

a)

It emphasizes the speaker's indifference.

b)

It provokes thought and emphasizes the issue.

c)

It provides an answer to the problem.

d)

It distracts from the main argument.

13.

In a story, if a character is described as "cunning," what can we infer about their personality?

a)

They are honest and straightforward.

b)

They are naive and simple.

c)

They are clever and can deceive others.

d)

They are friendly and open.

14.

Contributes to means........

a)

Remains neutral

b)

Takes away from 

c)

Adds to

d)

Stays the same

15.

Which option provides the best textual evidence to support the claim that the protagonist is courageous?

a)

"He walked into the dark cave without hesitating, ready to face whatever was inside."

b)

"He enjoyed quiet evenings at home, reading books and playing chess."

c)

"He often thought about going on adventures, but preferred to stay safe."

d)

"He was known in the village for his cautious nature."

16.

What two lines from the poem support the answer? What does the word support mean?

a)

to give details

b)

to back up your answer with proof or evidence

c)

to give a clear answer

d)

to decide something based on what you read

17.

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?

a)

The importance of education

b)

The challenges of growing up

c)

Overcoming personal obstacles

d)

The value of friendship

18.

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?

a)

The Tone

b)

Key Vocabulary

c)

The Summary

d)

The Author's Purpose

19.

A new title for the passage could be.... - What is this question stem asking you to determine?

a)

The Central Idea

b)

A Theme

c)

The Topic

d)

The Author's Purpose

20.

In a story where the main character overcomes a great personal challenge, which literary element is most crucial in developing the plot?

a)

The setting of the story.

b)

The protagonist's internal conflict.

c)

The use of symbols.

d)

The dialogue between characters.