Pre-GED Review of Concepts

Fragment or Run-On

100

Is this a fragment or run-on or sentence? Why?

Since Captain America inspires other heroes.

Fragment

It is missing a complete thought. The sentence could be: Since Captain America inspires other heroes, other comic heroes become popular.  

200

Is this a fragment, run-on, or sentence? Why?

Iron Man's real name is Tony Stark Hulk's real name is Dr. Banner.

Run-on

Iron Man's real name is Tony Stark, and Hulk's real name is Dr. Banner.

Iron Man's real name is Tony Stark. Hulk's real name is Dr. Banner. 

Iron Man's real name is Tony Stark; Hulk's real name is Dr. Banner. 

300

Is this a fragment, run-on, or sentence?

My family watched the movies out of order, I would like to see them again in order.

Run-on

My family watched the movies out of order; I would like to see them again in order. 

My family watched the movies out of order, and I would like to see them again in order. 

My family watched the movies out of order. I would like to see them again in order.

400

Is this a fragment, run-on, or sentence? Why?

If Marvel makes more movies about the Avengers.

Fragment. It is missing a complete thought.

If Marvel makes more movies about the Avengers, people will be so happy. 

500

Is this a fragment, run-on, or sentence? Why?

My friend and I are writing our own superhero stories.

A sentence. It is a complete thought and correct punctuation. 

Context Clues

100

After shattering through the thick plates of glass, I began to attempt to rise back up to my feet. Sharp pain seared through all of my limbs, causing me to wince in pain with each careful step I took.

The word seared means: 

a. to wound

b. to join

c. to cause a burning sensation

d. to grill quickly

c. to cause a burning sensation

200

Our eyes lit up when we shook each other’s hands. Right out of the gate we both had the same grip and strength to our handshakes. Each had a genuine smile and a light heart. It seemed like a rather auspicious beginning.

What does the word auspicious most likely mean?

a. giving a sign of a future fight

b. giving a sign of hard work

c. giving a sign of future success

d. giving a sign of past anger

c. giving a sign of future success

giving a sign of future success

giving a sign of past anger

300

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?

a. held over boiling water

b. very old

c. unable to chew gum

d. greatly admired

d. greatly admired

400

Some people are always bashing the class president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

a. going to too many expensive parties

b. judging too harshly

c. hitting hard with a heavy tool

d. voting for a different candidate

b. judging too harshly

500

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, it is 

a. everywhere

b. dangerous

c. mysterious

d. exciting

a. everywhere

Sequence of Events

100

What are some clue words for sequencing?

a. as a result of, therefore

b. first, next, then, finally

c. main idea, details

d. summarize, re-read

b. first, next, then, finally

200

Which of the following is NOT a sequence word?

a. first

b. next

c. out

d. then

c. out

300

Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee in Henry's backyard. Rob accidentally threw the frisbee too hard. It landed on the roof of Henry's house. When Henry's father got home from work, he used a ladder to get the frisbee down.
What happened second? 

a. Father got the frisbee off the roof. 

b. Rob threw the frisbee too hard. 

c. Father came home from work. 

d. Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee. 

d. Rob and Henry were throwing a frisbee. 

400

At the beginning of the story, Jake and Andy go on a hike in the woods. In the middle of the story, Jake falls and breaks his leg so Andy must go find help. At the end of the story, an emergency team carries Jake out of the woods on a stretcher and to the ambulance that takes him to the hospital.
What is the last thing that happens in the story?

a. Andy must go find help.

b. Jake and Andy go hiking.

c. Jake falls and breaks his leg.

d. An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

d. An ambulance takes Jake to the hospital.

500

What kind of organizational pattern is sequence of events?

a. a text written in chronological order

b. a  text comparing two different things

c. a text providing a solution to an issue

d. a text that is strictly eventful

a. a text written in chronological order

Figurative Language

100

Which is an example of a simile?

a. The boy is a cheetah when he runs.

b. The boy runs as fast as a cheetah.

c. The cheetah is faster than the boy.

b. The boy runs as fast as a cheetah.

200

Which is an example of a metaphor?

a. My mouth was as dry as the desert.

b. It is very dry in the desert.

c. My mouth was a desert.

c. My mouth was a desert.

300

“I like to walk in the woods and see what Mother Nature is wearing.” - Flannery O'Connor, Good Country People. What figurative language can you find here?

a. hyperbole

b. idiom

d. personification

d. personification

400

What figurative language do you find in the following sentence:

My parents are going to hit the roof if they find out we had a party here.

a. simile

b. metaphor

c. idiom

d. personification

c. idiom

500

What two figurative language can you find in the following sentence?

After using Lina's hair shampoo, my hair is as long as the Nile River.

a simile and hyperbole 

Draw Conclusion/Compare and Contrast

100

Sarah was lying on the sofa, she was touching her stomach and thinking about the very big cake she ate earlier. What conclusion can you draw?

a. she is still hungry

b. she ate too much cake and feels sick

a. she is still hungry

200

The boys played outside all day and got very dirty, now it's time to go home. What conclusion can you draw?

a. When they get home they will go to bed

b. When they get home they will take a bath.

b. When they get home they will take a bath.

300

Tom's football team practice everyday, eat healthily and work together.

John's football team are lazy, don't practice, and eat unhealthily. What conclusion can you draw?

a. Tom's team will win the football competition

b. John's team will win the football competition

b. John's team will win the football competition

400

Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick. Which key words tell you this is organized as compare contrast?

a. water instead of soda

b. on the other hand, although

c. and, so

d. is a much healthier choice

b. on the other hand, although

500

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. What two things are being compared and contrasted?

a. chocolate and strawberry ice cream

b. vanilla and chocolate ice cream

c. pizza and chips

d. soda and water

a. chocolate and strawberry ice cream