Central Idea
Read the following scenario and select the answer that most correctly explains the character’s motivations.
Once or twice a week, Sofia would bring a casserole or a pot of soup over to her elderly neighbor, and the two would talk and laugh while they ate together.
A. approval
B. anger
C. kindness
D. obligation
Approval
Read the passage and answer the question below.
The islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanoes that began at the bottom of the ocean. Over millions of years, these volcanoes erupted many times, spewing out melted rock called lava. As the lava hardened and piled up, it gradually formed huge hills above the surface of the sea. These hills became the Hawaiian Islands. Some volcanoes in Hawaii are no longer active, but others, such as Kilauea, still erupt from time to time, forming new land. Many tourists to Hawaii are fascinated to see the results of these earth-shaking natural wonders. It is amazing to see that cities have sprung up around the crater of an ancient volcano.
Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?
A. The Hawaiian Islands are a major tourist attraction.
B. The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity.
C. Lava is melted rock that erupts out of volcanoes.
D. Kilauea is an active volcano.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity.
Which of the following is the best definition of dramatic irony?
When the characters know something that the audience does not know
When the characters are being dramatic
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
When the audience is laughing at the drama in the play
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
Which of the following sentences uses a consistent verb tense?
Last summer they climbed Mt. Somerset twice, and they will return to climb again this summer.
Javier completing his last lesson with Thomas today, and he will perform on Thursday.
I ran down the street, and I arrive just in time.
The group will departs at 4:00 A.M. tomorrow morning, and their flight will land in Portland at noon.
Last summer they climbed Mt. Somerset twice, and they will return to climb again this summer.
What is the past participle of the verb read?
Red
Read
Reading
Has red
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this paragraph?
It was a beautiful day. I had put on my helmet, hopped on my bike, and
headed to a desert bike path near my house for a low-key bike ride. I was peddling along and enjoying my ride when suddenly I heard a loud, hissing sound. I thought, Oh, no; it’s a snake! Pedal faster and get away from it! Soon after, I noticed that my bike seemed unstable and the ride was getting rough. Then I looked down and saw that my rear tire was almost flat. That was the hissing sound I heard. There was no snake after all—just an nearly flat tire, a ruined bike ride, and a long walk home.
To inform the audience about the danger of snakes
To entertain the audience with a lighthearted story
To persuade the audience to ride their bikes
To explain the risk of riding a bike
To entertain the audience with a lighthearted story
Read the passage and answer the question.
Some chocolate treats can be good for you! Researchers are finding that eating dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate or white chocolate can help lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate is an antioxidant, which means that it helps attack molecules in the body that can lead to heart disease. Of course, eating dark chocolate is a great idea—but watch out remember to balance sweets with regular exercise.
The central idea of this passage is that dark chocolate can provide health benefits. Which of the following is the best supporting detail to support that idea?
“Of course, eating dark chocolate is a great idea.”
“--but watch out remember to balance sweets with regular exercise.”
“Dark chocolate is an antioxidant, which means that it helps attack molecules in the body that can lead to heart disease.”
“Some chocolate treats can be good for you!”
“Dark chocolate is an antioxidant, which means that it helps attack molecules in the body that can lead to heart disease.”
Which of the -ent words fits best in the sentence?
If you’re looking for a speaker for your next event, I recommend Sadie; she is very (innocent/eloquent) with words.
Innocent
Eloquent
eloquent
What simple tenses of verbs are being used in the following sentence?
My brother Tyler helped me with my project, and tomorrow I will display my ant farm at the science fair.
Past (helped), Present (will display)
Past (helped), Future (display)
Present (display), Future (will)
Future (will display), Past (helped)
Future (will display), Past (helped)
Which of the following is the best definition of dramatic irony?
When the characters know something that the audience does not know
When the characters are being dramatic
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
When the audience is laughing at the drama in the play
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
In the passage below, the author’s purpose is to inform the audience about the importance of wearing a helmet. What line of dialogue in the passage supports the author’s purpose?
Wherever and whenever you ride your bicycle, you should wear a helmet. You may not know it, but statistics show that a bike rider can expect to crash at least once for every 4,500 miles they ride. Your bicycle helmet can protect you. Don’t go biking without it!
“Don’t go biking without it!”
“Statistics show that a bike rider can expect to crash at least once for every 4,500 miles they ride.”
“Your bicycle helmet can protect you.”
“Wherever and whenever you ride your bicycle, you should wear a helmet.”
“Statistics show that a bike rider can expect to crash at least once for every 4,500 miles they ride.”
Read the passage below and answer the question below.
It was a beautiful day. I had put on my helmet, hopped on my bike, and headed to a desert bike path near my house for a low-key bike ride. I was peddling along and enjoying my ride when suddenly I heard a loud, hissing sound. I thought, Oh, no; it’s a snake! Pedal faster and get away from it! Soon after, I noticed that my bike seemed unstable and the ride was getting rough. Then I looked down and saw that my rear tire was almost flat. That was the hissing sound I heard. There was no snake after all—just an nearly flat tire, a ruined bike ride, and a long walk home.
What is the author’s point of view about their bike ride in the passage?
The author’s point of view is that their bike ride turned out to be a funny story.
The author’s point of view is that bike rides are not at all fun.
The author’s point of view is that their bike ride was a waste of time.
The author’s point of view is that their bike ride caused them to be afraid of snakes.
The author’s point of view is that their bike ride turned out to be a funny story.
Based on the 4 principal parts, which of the following verbs is irregular?
ask, asked, is asking, have asked
write, wrote, is writing, have written
jump, jumped, is jumping, have jumped
respond, responded, is responding, have responded
Write
Which of the following is a verb in the present perfect tense?
I have heard of the lost city of Atlantis.
I had not thought about it for years.
Soon I will have read almost everything on the subject.
Atlantis and Athens had been rivals.
What is one effect of using the Latin suffix -ent?
A. It turns a verb into an adverb.
B. It turns an adjective into a verb
C. It turns an adjective into a noun.
D. It turns a verb into an adjective.
D. It turns a verb into an adjective.
Read the passage below from Elie Wiesel’s “Acceptance Speech” and answer the question.
“There is much to be done, there is much that can be done. One person—a Raoul Wallenberg, an Albert Schweitzer, one person of integrity—can make a difference, a difference of life and death. As long as one dissident is in prison, our freedom will not be true. As long as one child is hungry, our lives will be filled with anguish and shame. What all these victims need above all is to know that they are not alone; that we are not forgetting them, that when their voices are stifled we shall lend them ours, that while their freedom depends on ours, the quality of our freedom depends on theirs.’
What is Wiesel’s main purpose in writing this speech?
To inform the audience that suffering is still occurring in the world
To entertain the audience with a story about his life
To persuade the audience to believe that they can make a difference
To explain to the audience the lasting impact of the Holocaust
To persuade the audience to believe that they can make a difference
What does the following dialogue reveal about Mr. George’s character?
LEAH: Sir, I don’t need you to move, but you shouldn’t be sitting there. You’re sitting in a handicapped seat. Surely you saw that frail elderly woman over there standing in the aisle.
MR. GEORGE: Oh, ma’am, excuse me. It’s just that I’m blind.
LEAH: Oh, no, I’m sorry. I jumped to a conclusion.
MR. GEORGE: That’s all right, young lady. It just means I’m getting along well in the world.
Mr. George is an aggressive person.
Mr. George is traumatized by the situation.
Mr. George is understanding and considerate.
Mr. George is happy and unphased.
Mr. George is understanding and considerate.
What is the correct Latin suffix -ion word for the sentence and what part of speech is it?
The student’s facial (expression/medallion) in the painting was remarkable.
Expression, Verb
Expression, Noun
Medallion, Noun
Medallion, Adjective
Expression Noun
Write the verb in the correct form
I_____________ (learn, future perfect) more about humanitarian efforts by the time I finish this book.
will have learned
Which of the -ent words fits best in the sentence?
Elena is a (resilient/imminent) little kid; she can recover quickly from anything!
Resilient
Imminent
resilient
What is Reuben’s motivation to sell his comic book collection? Is his motivation external or internal?
Ruben and his wife Joycelyn have a milestone wedding anniversary coming up, but they have never had enough money to celebrate like they wished to, nor have they been able to give each other anything more than small, inexpensive gifts. This year is different for Ruben. He wants to do something special, so he sells his beloved comic book collection to pay for violin lessons for Joycelyn who has a violin and has always wanted to learn how to play. What Ruben doesn’t know is that Joycelyn has sold her violin to buy Ruben special storage cases for his prized comic books.
Internal, Reuben sells his collection because he loves Joycelyn and wants to do something nice for her
Using the dialogue below, answer the following question.
[MR. George sits on a bus seat, holding a white cane. LEAH sits behind him. Other bus passengers sit and stand nearby. There are no empty seats.]
LEAH: [to the man sitting in front of her on the bus] Excuse me. Hey, buddy.
MR. GEORGE: Are you talking to me?
LEAH: Yes, I’m talking to you! You can’t hide by pretending not to hear me.
MR. GEORGE: Oh, I’m sorry. Did you need me to move?
LEAH: Well, I don’t need you to move, but you shouldn’t be sitting there. You’re sitting in a handicapped seat. Surely you saw that frail elderly woman over there standing in the aisle. She really should be the one sitting.
MR. GEORGE: Oh, ma’am, excuse me. It’s just that I’m blind.
LEAH: [suddenly noticing the white cane the man is holding] Oh, no, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn’t—I jumped to a conclusion.
MR. GEORGE: That’s all right, young lady. It just means I’m getting along well in the world.
What line of dialogue supports the idea that Leah made an incorrect assumption about Mr. George?
LEAH: [suddenly noticing the white cane the man is holding] Oh, no, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn’t—I jumped to a conclusion.
The word stricture is formed from the Latin root -strict-. Based on your knowledge of this root, what is most likely the meaning of stricture?
Narrowing of a passage
Have tried
Had tried
will have tried
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Future Perfect
Which of the following options best describes characteristics of the conversational style that is used in a diary ?
A. a combination of everyday words and simple, direct sentence structures
B. a flowing, rhythmic arrangement of words set in simple sentence structures
C. a precise and elevated choice of words in a complex sentence structure
D. a direct and serious choice of words that interact in complex imperative sentences
A combination of everyday words and simple, direct sentence structures