Grammar Practice
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:
I wanted to go to the beach, _______ it started raining.
A) so
B) but
C) or
B) but
In the first chapters of Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism, Yassmin Abdel-Magied discusses the importance of being an ally. What is the best description of what it means to be an ally?
A) To agree with everything someone says to avoid conflict.
B) To support people who are oppressed and actively work to fight injustice.
C) To remain silent and stay out of other people’s business.
B) To support people who are oppressed and actively work to fight injustice.
Choose the meaning of the word "analyze" in the sentence below:
Sentence:
The scientist will analyze the data carefully to understand the results of the experiment.
A) To guess or predict
B) To examine in detail
C) To share with others
B) To examine in detail
Read the passage below and choose the best central idea.
Passage:
In many cultures around the world, people celebrate the changing of the seasons with festivals. These festivals are a way to welcome a new season, bring communities together, and honor the traditions of each culture. Whether it is a spring festival to celebrate new life or a winter celebration to mark the end of the year, seasonal festivals are important events that help people connect with nature and each other.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Seasonal festivals are celebrated in some parts of the world to honor nature.
B) Festivals are a way to welcome each season and bring people together.
C) People celebrate the changing of seasons to end the year.
B) Festivals are a way to welcome each season and bring people together.
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
A) The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky.
B) The wind whispered through the trees.
C) The thunder rumbled loudly in the distance.
A) The stars twinkled like diamonds in the night sky.
Identify the correct form of the adjective:
This is the _______ movie I have ever seen!
A) good
B) better
C) best
C) best
In the first three chapters, the author emphasizes the importance of speaking out against racism. Why does Yassmin encourage readers to speak up even if they are scared?
A) Because silence allows racism to continue without being challenged.
B) Because speaking out might cause them to lose friends.
C) Because it is better to ignore racist comments to avoid conflict.
A) Because silence allows racism to continue without being challenged.
Choose the meaning of the word "resilient" in the sentence below:
Sentence:
Even after the storm caused damage to the town, the residents remained resilient and worked together to rebuild.
A) Easily discouraged
B) Strong and able to recover
C) Quick to leave
B) Strong and able to recover
Read the passage below and choose the best central idea.
Passage:
The process of photosynthesis is essential for plants. During photosynthesis, plants take in sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. They use these materials to create glucose, which provides energy for the plant to grow. This process also releases oxygen, which is important for the survival of many living organisms, including humans.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Plants need sunlight to survive.
B) Plants use water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide for food.
c) Photosynthesis is a process that helps plants grow and produces oxygen.
c) Photosynthesis is a process that helps plants grow and produces oxygen.
What is the meaning of the idiom in the sentence below?
Sentence:
She was on cloud nine after hearing the good news.
A) She was upset about the news.
B) She was extremely happy.
C) She was confused by the news.
B) She was extremely happy.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
A) She is playing the piano.
B) She played the piano yesterday.
C) She will play the piano tomorrow.
B) She played the piano yesterday.
Question:
Yassmin Abdel-Magied talks about personal experiences of racism in her early life. What is one of the challenges she highlights regarding racism?
A) Racism is easy to ignore if it doesn't affect you personally.
B) Racism can cause people to feel isolated, misunderstood, and invisible.
C) Racism only happens in certain parts of the world.
B) Racism can cause people to feel isolated, misunderstood, and invisible.
Choose the meaning of the word "vivid" in the sentence below:
Sentence:
She described the scene with vivid details, painting a clear picture in everyone’s mind.
A) Dull and unclear
B) Bright and detailed
C) Boring and uninteresting
B) Bright and detailed
Read the passage below and choose the best central idea.
Passage:
The importance of recycling cannot be overstated. Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It also conserves natural resources by reusing materials like paper, plastic, and metal. Through recycling, we can help protect the environment and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Recycling is important because it helps protect the environment.
B) Recycling reduces waste and conserves resources.
C) Recycling helps create a sustainable future.
A) Recycling is important because it helps protect the environment
Which sentence is an example of personification?
A) The sun smiled down on the picnic.
B) The cake was as sweet as honey.
C) The clouds raced across the sky.
A) The sun smiled down on the picnic.
Which sentence uses a possessive noun correctly?
A) The cats tail is fluffy.
B) The cat's tail is fluffy.
C) The cats' tail is fluffy.
B) The cat's tail is fluffy.
In the early chapters of the book, Yassmin discusses how people sometimes react to racism. What is one way she suggests that people often respond to racism?
A) By laughing it off to avoid confrontation.
B) By becoming defensive and trying to explain their own innocence.
C) By acknowledging it and trying to educate others.
A) By laughing it off to avoid confrontation.
What does the word "contemplate" mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
Before making a decision, he took a few moments to contemplate the pros and cons.
A) To consider thoughtfully
B) To ignore
C) To act without thinking
A) To consider thoughtfully
Read the passage below and choose the best central idea.
Passage:
At a zoo, visitors can learn about animals from all over the world. Some zoos focus on educating people about endangered species and how to protect them. Zoos also help to fund wildlife conservation efforts, which work to restore habitats and ensure the survival of rare animals. They serve as places for people to understand the importance of preserving biodiversity.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Zoos educate people about animals and support wildlife conservation.
B) Zoos are important for entertainment and amusement.
C) Zoos help people to learn how to care for animals at home.
A) Zoos educate people about animals and support wildlife conservation.
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean in the sentence below?
Sentence:
At the party, the funny joke helped break the ice and everyone started talking.
A) To shatter something that is frozen.
B) To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
C) To cause a conflict in the group.
B) To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence:
She _______ to the library every day.
A) go
B) goes
C) going
B) goes
Yassmin talks about the power of storytelling in fighting racism. What does she believe is the role of personal stories in raising awareness about racism?
A) Personal stories are only effective if they are dramatic and shocking.
B) Sharing personal stories helps people connect emotionally and understand the real impact of racism.
C) Personal stories are not useful in addressing systemic racism.
B) Sharing personal stories helps people connect emotionally and understand the real impact of racism.
Choose the meaning of the word "reluctant" in the sentence below:
Sentence:
He was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd, feeling nervous about his speech.
A) Eager
B) Hesitant
C) Confident
A) Eager
Read the passage below and choose the best central idea.
Passage:
Learning to read is an important skill that opens the door to many other opportunities. When children learn to read, they gain the ability to explore new ideas, improve their communication skills, and understand the world around them better. Reading also helps students perform better in school and prepares them for future success in their careers.
Question:
What is the central idea of the passage?
A) Learning to read improves communication skills.
B) Reading helps students do well in school and prepares them for the future.
C) Reading helps children explore new ideas and understand the world.
B) Reading helps students do well in school and prepares them for the future.
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A) The moon was a silver coin in the dark sky.
B) The air was as cold as ice.
C) The car roared down the street.
A) The moon was a silver coin in the dark sky.
(This is a metaphor because it directly compares the moon to a coin without using "like" or "as.")