Context Clues
Main Idea/Details
Alliteration/Imagery
Grammar
Miscellaneous
100
"The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger." Using the synonym clue, the word RADIANTLY in this sentence means: A) brightly B) really C) hardly D) barely
A) brightly
100
"There are about 2,000 kinds of bats. They come in many sizes. Bats are rather strange looking animals. They are soft and furry with large ears. Bats cannot run or walk. They usually eat insects. Bats are the only mammals that fly." THE MAIN IDEA IS: A) bats are unusual mammals; B) bats move by running and flying; C) bats look like many other animals
A) bats are unusual mammals
100
What is the definition of alliteration? A) using words to create a picture in the reader's mind; B) using a lot of different letters in a sentence; C) repeating initial consonants at the beginning of words
C) repeating initial consonants at the beginning of words
100
Which of the following is a run-on sentence? A) My sister was taller than me when we were young. Now I am the tallest. B) My sister was taller than me when we were young; now I am the tallest. C) My sister was taller than me when we were young, but now I am the tallest. D) My sister was taller than me when we were young now I am the tallest.
D) My sister was taller than me when we were young now I am the tallest.
100
Which store name is an example of alliteration? A) Radio Shack, B) Party America, C) Barnes and Noble, D) Bed Bath and Beyond
D) Bed Bath and Beyond
200
"The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake." Using the synonym clue, the word SATURATED in this sentence means: A) dirty, B) wet, C) old, D) smelly
B) wet
200
"Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the United States, the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel is used in putting up buildings. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines." THE MAIN IDEA IS: A) the auto industry is the most important; B) steel is used for many purposes; C) the United States produces the most steel in the world
B) steel is used for many purposes
200
What is the definition of imagery? A) using words to create a picture in the reader's mind; B) using a lot of different letters in a sentence; C) repeating initial consonants at the beginning of words
A) using words to create a picture in the reader's mind
200
Correct this run-on: We usually leave at 11:00 but today is different. A) We usually leave at 11:00 today is different. B) We usually leave at 11:00; but today is different. C) We usually leave at 11:00, but today is different. D) We usually leave at 11:00, today is different.
C) We usually leave at 11:00, but today is different.
200
Which reference source would you use to find a synonym for the word BEAUTIFUL? A) atlas, B) dictionary, C) thesaurus, D) newspaper
C) thesaurus
300
"In the pirate story, there were the good guys against the buccaneers." Using the contrast clue, the word BUCCANEERS in this sentence means: A) actors, B) pirates, C) teachers, D) helpers
B) pirates
300
"The people of ancient Egypt created an advanced civilization. More than 6,000 years ago, they developed a calendar with 360 days divided into 12 months. The people made paper and learned how to write. They also built huge monuments with machines they invented." WHAT IS THIS STORY MAINLY ABOUT? A) How people in Egypt made paper; B) The creation of an advanced civilization in Egypt; C) How the people in Egypt built huge monuments; D) Where an ancient calendar was developed.
B) The creation of an advanced civilization in Egypt
300
Which of the following is an example of alliteration? A) Her head was spinning from all the new information; B) I'm so hungry I could eat a horse; C) Rain runs rapidly through the stream; D) The toast jumped out of the toaster.
C) Rain runs rapidly through the stream
300
Which of the following is written correctly? A) We should get moving there’s no time to waste. B) We should get moving; there’s no time to waste. C) We should get moving, there’s no time to waste. D) We should get moving and there’s no time to waste.
B) We should get moving; there’s no time to waste.
300
Identify the mood of the following passage: Quickly the passengers scrambled aboard. There were plenty of empty seats. Then an announcement came over the loud speaker. There would be a delay. They had to wait until the track was clear. Someone groaned out loud. The conductor started checking tickets. Still they didn’t move. The passengers sat for over an hour, talking to each other, fidgeting and worrying. Slowly, the sun sank beneath the horizon. Would they ever get home? THE MOOD OF THIS PASSAGE IS: A) Depressed B) Excited C) Impatient D) Playful
C) Impatient
400
"We shopped at the emporium, which is as large as the shopping center, for shampoo and bath soap." Using the comparison clue, the word EMPORIUM in this sentence means: A) amusement park, B) large store, C) bathroom, D) library
B) large store
400
"Each year experts study the movie habits of Americans. The study shows some interesting facts. For example, did you know that young people go to more movies than any other age group? Almost one half of all Americans are over 35. But people under 35 go to the movies more than any age group. This explains the big success of movies about young people." WHAT IS THIS STORY MAINLY ABOUT? A) Movie habits of young people in America; B) Movie habits of Americans; C) Why young people like movies; D) Why the smallest group of moviegoers is over 35
B) Movie habits of Americans
400
Which of the following is an example of imagery? A) The eerie silence was shattered by her scream; B) She screamed loudly; C) I wish the kid would stop screaming; D) The night was no longer quiet.
A) The eerie silence was shattered by her scream
400
What kind of sentence is this: I like Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but Fridays are my favorite. A) compound sentence B) run-on C) complete sentence D) fragment
A) compound sentence
400
What kind of sentence is this: After he showed up late. A) compound sentence B) run-on C) complete sentence D) fragment
D) fragment
500
"An evanescent ring surrounded the moon as it rose. It was there for a moment, and then it disappeared." Using the explanation clue, the word EVANESCENT in this sentence means: A) full, B) ongoing, C) brief, D) bright
C) brief
500
"You can learn a lot about people by simply watching or talking to them. Looking at the floor can also give you information about people. You can tell where people walk most frequently because of the worn carpet. The next time you're riding in someone's car, notice the music on the radio. The kind of music played on the radio station can tell you a lot about that person." WHAT IS THIS STORY MAINLY ABOUT? A) There are many ways to learn where people walk; B) There are many ways to listen to the radio; C) There are many ways to watch people; D) There are many ways to learn about people.
D) There are many ways to learn about people.
500
Why might an author choose to use alliteration or imagery? A) To add creativity to their writing; B) To help the readers get interested in the writing; C) To bring out a stronger emotion from the reader; D) All of the above
D) All of the above
500
What change would make the following sentence correct: When I get older I want to have a big family I like big families. A) Add a comma after family. B) Add the word 'and' after family. C) Add a semicolon after family. D) The sentence does not need anything changed.
C) Add a semicolon after family.
500
During the Revolutionary War, a Yankee invented a submarine called the Turtle. A number of years later, Robert Fulton became interested in undersea craft. In 1800, he built the Nautilus. Then, during the American Civil War, another underwater craft was built. WHAT IS THIS PASSAGE MAINLY ABOUT? A) For many years man tried to find ways to travel underwater; B) For many years Robert Fulton was interested in undersea craft; C) Underwater crafts were very important during American Civil War; D) For many years man tried many ways to win the Revolutionary War.
A) For many years man tried to find ways to travel underwater
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