Parts of Speech
SBAC Testing Video
Vocabulary 1
Figurative Language
ELA Reading Skills
100
This type of word is a person, place, thing, or idea.
NOUN
100

True or false: A teacher can help you answer questions on the test

FALSE!

100
Which word matches this definition? The quality or feeling of being thankful a.) gratitude b.) marvelous c.) exceptional
a.) gratitude
100
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The flower was soft as silk. a.) simile b.) personification c.) hyperbole
Simile
100

In order to find the main idea of a passage, you first must look here for clues. (Name all three)

What is the first sentence, last sentence, and title. 

200
Where are you going? Which words in this sentence are VERBS?
are, going
200

What kind of environment should the testing location be?

Safe, fair, quiet, and free of distractions

200
Which word matches this definition? An area surrounded mostly by homes a.) residential b.) resemble c.) accustomed
a.) residential
200
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry. a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
200
What two things do you need to make an inference?
What is background knowledge and information from the text?
300
I am getting awfully hungry mom! What word in this sentence is an ADVERB?
Awfully
300

True or False: You can read or rest quietly when you are finished your test. 

True! 

300
Which word matches this definition? To consume destructively a.) crevices b.) devour c.) adaptation
b.) devour
300
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt. a.) simile b.) onomatopeia c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
300

Using context clues and word parts to help you, what part of speech is the following word: ominous The blackened sky appeared ominous and we all ran inside for cover.

Ominous is an adjective. Ominous is describing the sky, a noun, which makes this describing word an adjective.

400
I woke to an obnoxious sound outside my window. What part of speech is the word "obnoxious"?
ADJECTIVE
400

Aiden was finally finished with his ELA SBAC test. He told his best friend that he was done and then drew a funny picture on his paper. When he was done with his picture, he opened up his Chromebook and played a game while listening to music. 


What four things did this student do incorrectly after they finished their test?

1. Talked to another student

2. Drew a picture

3. Played a game

4. Listened to music

400
Which word matches this definition? Usual, by habit a.) resemble b.) gyre c.) accustomed
c. ) accustomed
400
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please." a.) onomatopoeia b.) idiom c.) personification
a.) onomatopoeia
400

What does it mean to "visualize" while you read? 

Visualizing means to make a picture in your head. This helps to understand and remember a story because with focus, you can recall more details about a story that will carry on throughout the page, chapter, or book.

500
This type of noun is special and requires a capital letter.
What is a proper noun.
500

What personal item is prohibited from being on your person during the test?

Cell phones (and smart watches)

500
Which word matches this definition? To move along heavily or clumsily a.) whiffling b.) galumphing c.) gyre
b.) galumphing
500
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here. "Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!" a.) idiom b.) metaphor c.) hyperbole
a.) idiom
500

I picked up a woozle and turned it around. It was slippery, wiggly, and goopidy goopy. What part of speech is a "woozle"? How do you know?

Woozle is a nonsense word used as a NOUN. Nouns have an article (a, an, the) before it and the sentence states that it can be touched and manipulated. For these reasons, I know it's a noun.

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