Grammar Practice
Which of the following is a correct use of apostrophes?
A) The girls book is on the table.
B) The girls' book is on the table.
C) The girls books' is on the table.
D) The girls's book is on the table.
D) The girls's book is on the table.
The mountain climbers reached the summit after hours of climbing. They were exhausted, but thrilled to see the view. What does summit most likely mean?
A) The bottom of the mountain
B) The top of the mountain
C) The middle of the mountain
B) The top of the mountain
How can you tell if information from different sources is true and trustworthy?
A) Trust the media with the brightest colors.
B) Check the information across several trusted sources to see if it’s the same.
C) Believe everything you see on the internet without checking.
B) Check the information across several trusted sources to see if it’s the same.
If someone is described as “stingy,” what is the best connotation of this word?
A) Generous and kind
B) Unwilling to share or give
C) Careful with spending
B) Unwilling to share or give
What is the first step in conducting a research project?
A) Drawing conclusions
B) Asking a question to guide your research
C) Quoting someone else's work
B) Asking a question to guide your research
Which of the following sentences is correct?
A) Me and my friend went to the movies.
B) My friend and I went to the movies.
C) My friend and me went to the movies.
D) I and my friend went to the movies.
B) My friend and I went to the movies.
The old man spoke with a gravelly voice, sounding as though he had been shouting all his life. What does gravelly most likely mean?
A) Soft and smooth
B) Rough and hoarse
C) Clear and loud
B) Rough and hoarse
What does it mean to combine information from different sources, like pictures and words, to understand a topic better?
A) Looking at just one source of information, like a picture, without comparing it to others.
B) Using information from pictures, words, and numbers together to understand a topic.
C) Only reading the text to learn about the topic.
B) Using information from pictures, words, and numbers together to understand a topic.
Which word suggests a positive way of saving or using resources wisely?
A) Thrifty
B) Scrimping
C) Stingy
A) Thrifty
Why is it important to use multiple sources when conducting research?
A) To get different opinions and avoid bias
B) To make the research process faster
C) To make the information sound more confusing
A) To get different opinions and avoid bias
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A) She asked “Can you help me with my homework?”
B) She asked, “Can you help me with my homework?”
C) She asked can you help me with my homework?
D) She, asked can you help me with my homework?
B) She asked, “Can you help me with my homework?”
Jenna was reluctant to speak in front of the class, but she knew she had to present her project. What does reluctant mean?
A) Excited
B) Confident
C) Hesitant
D) Eager
C) Hesitant
The little boy's genuine smile showed how happy he was to receive his birthday gift.
What does "genuine" mean in this sentence?
A) Fake
B) Real and sincere
C) Confused
D) Sad
B) Real and sincere
What is the main difference between connotation and denotation?
A) Denotation refers to the dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the feelings and associations a word evokes.
B) Connotation is a formal definition of a word, while denotation refers to informal meanings.
C) Denotation is only used in literature, while connotation is used in everyday conversation.
A) Denotation refers to the dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the feelings and associations a word evokes.
Which of the following is an example of a reliable source?
A) A random blog post without references
B) A website from a well-known university
C) A post on social media by a friend
B) A website from a well-known university
Which sentence is a compound sentence?
A) I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
B) The dog ran fast.
C) She likes pizza.
D) We went to the park because it was sunny.
A) I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.
The dismal weather ruined their picnic plans, with constant rain and gloomy skies. What does dismal mean?
A) Bright and sunny
B) Dark and gloomy
C) Cold and snowy
D) Warm and pleasant
B) Dark and gloomy
Question:
Why would the point of view affect how events are described in a story?
a) The point of view determines what the characters look like.
b) The point of view changes who can tell the story and what they know.
c) The point of view decides how long the story will be.
d) The point of view influences the setting of the story.
b) The point of view changes who can tell the story and what they know.
Which of the following is an example of a connotation of the word “home”?
A) A place where someone lives
B) A warm, safe, and welcoming place
C) A building made of brick and wood
B) A warm, safe, and welcoming place
What should you do if two sources give different information on the same topic?
A) Ignore the information from both sources
B) Compare the sources and see which one is more credible
C) Only use the source that supports your opinion
B) Compare the sources and see which one is more credible
Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.
A) The superheroes was saving the city from danger.
B) The superheroes is saving the city from danger.
C) The superheroes are saving the city from danger.
D) The superhero are saving the city from danger.
C) The superheroes are saving the city from danger.
The detective was meticulous in his investigation, carefully noting every detail of the crime scene. What does meticulous mean?
A) Careless
B) Speedy
C) Thorough
D) Distracted
C) Thorough
Passage Excerpt: Lily raced down the street, her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the heavy footsteps of the stranger behind her, growing louder with every second. She glanced over her shoulder and saw the shadowy figure closing in. Her breath caught in her throat as she pushed herself to run faster, desperate to escape.
Question: How does the sentence "Her breath caught in her throat as she pushed herself to run faster, desperate to escape" develop the plot of the passage?
a) It introduces a moment of calm as Lily slows down to think.
b) It shows Lily’s increasing fear as she tries to outrun the stranger.
c) It reveals that Lily is unaware of the danger behind her.
d) It explains why Lily is not able to run any faster.
b) It shows Lily’s increasing fear as she tries to outrun the stranger.
The word "sarcastic" is often used to describe Deadpool. Which of the following best describes the denotation of "sarcastic"?
A) Saying the opposite of what you mean, often in a mocking tone
B) Being kind and supportive in conversations
C) Always telling the truth in a straightforward way
A) Saying the opposite of what you mean, often in a mocking tone
What is a bias in a source?
A) A source that only gives one perspective on a topic
B) A source that gives equal weight to all perspectives
C) A source that has too many pictures
A) A source that only gives one perspective on a topic