English Language Arts
a. cause and effect
b. logical argument
c. steps in a process
d. comparison and contrast
a. a pamphlet on endangered whale species
b. a passage about whales from a zoology encyclopediac. a picture book of whales
d. a CD of whale "singing"
Which pronoun correctly replaces the italicized words in the sentence below?
The teacher asked me to give Treesa and Hussein some paper.
a. their
b. them
c. her
d. ya'll
Please find your seat and sit down.
a. down
b. your
c. desk
d. you (understood)
You, please find your seat and sit down.
a. The birds chattered noisily.
b. Wet rocks on the beach gleamed like mirrors
c. Hugh hastily stitched the pieces of the quilt together
d. The spring flowers danced in the soft breeze.
What is b. Wet rocks on the beach gleamed like mirrors?
Bitterly disappointed, the twins sobbed and wailed.
a. sobbed
b. disappointed
c. wailed
d. sobbed and wailed
a. a book about Native American culture before Europeans arrived in America.
b. an encyclopedia article about your state
c. a photocopy of a treaty between city founders and Native American tribal leaders
d. your city's Webpage
What is b. . an encyclopedia article about your state?
Write definitions. Be specific.
Because Hari didn't like asparagus, he chose broccoli instead.
(simple, compound, complex, compound-complex)
I have to wait for my friends this morning.
She has a growing understanding of the problem her cousin is having at work.
Have you been missing it? "What?" you ask... Why it's the world's greatest breakfast cereal, Crunch'em. Packed full of vitamins, minerals, and energy-boosting ingredients, Crunch'em will launch you into your day like a rocket blasting into space! You'll love the crunchy, sweet taste!
Ronald after ________ do I speak?
To win is not that important.
Our school recently purchased new computers.
The assignment was a breeze.
simile
alliteration
hyperbole
metaphor
What is second person point of view? (cookbook, pamphlet, instructions)
a. the author addresses the character in the story
b. the author addresses the reader
c. the narrator is a character
d. the second character introduced is the narrator
What is b. the author addresses the reader?
A personal narrative is written in ______ person point of view?
Business leaders in Indiana worked hard to expand Indiana's economy beyond the state's historic roots in agriculture. Coal is mined in the southwestern part of Indiana. Manufacturing plants output many kinds of useful products. Service industries are important o Indiana's largest cities.
During the 1800's there was a movement in America to move westward. The Louisiana Purchase proved to be one of the shrewdest business pacts in the entire history of the United States. The purchase doubled in the area of the country and provided territory from which fourteen new states were created either wholly or in part. It also gave us control over the mouth of the Mississippi River and opened up the way to foreign trade. Prior to the purchase, the waterway had been blocked by the Spanish, probably with the approval of Napoleon. The land that was bought was rich in timber, minerals, and natural resources of many kinds. Finally, the cost of the transaction was unbelievably low; the total of $15 million amounted to about four cents an acre.
What is the Central idea?
a. The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was rich in minerals.
b. The Louisiana Purchase was a very good business deal for the U.S.
c. The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was very cheap.
d. Most Americans were very pleased with the purchase.
What is
b.The Louisiana Purchase was a very good business deal for the U.S.?
Natural Disasters can occur anywhere. Floods occur when intense rains cause the land to absorb too much water. Floods can cause tremendous damage. Floods can ruin houses, roads, and buildings. Floods can even take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand, and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
a. Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b. Floods cause mudslides.
c. Floods damage houses and roads
What is a. Floods can cause a lot of damage.?
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is italicized in the sentence above? (include tense)
He made an A on his test.
He-pronoun
made-verb
an-article
A-noun
on-preposition
his-pronoun
test-noun
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 type of text structure is being used?
a. cause and effect
b. chronological
c. problem and solution
d. compare and contrast