Context Clues and Vocabulary
“The hikers were exhausted after the steep climb.” What does exhausted most nearly mean?
Very tired
What is the main idea?
“Exercise strengthens muscles, improves mood, and increases energy.”
Exercise benefits the body and mind
A text explains steps for completing a science experiment. What is the text structure?
Sequence
“The stars shimmered like diamonds.”
Simile
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. She dont like going to the store.
B. She doesn’t like going to the store.
C. She don’t likes going to the store.
D. She doesn’t likes going to the store.
B. She doesn’t like going to the store.
“The instructions were vague, leaving students unsure what to do.” What does vague mean?
Unclear or not specific
Which detail is irrelevant to the main idea “Bees are important pollinators”?
A. Bees transfer pollen between plants
B. Bees help crops grow
C. Bees have six legs
D. Bees support ecosystems
C. Bees have six legs
A passage explains how deforestation leads to habitat loss. What is the text structure?
Cause and effect
“The wind whispered over the rolling seas.”
Personification
Write the sentence correctly:
“The dog wag its tail happily.”
The dog wagged its tail happily.
“The manager’s decision was controversial, sparking debate among employees.” What does controversial mean?
Causing disagreement or arguments
Which sentence is the best objective summary?
“School lunches should be healthier because many students eat them daily.”
Many students eat school lunches every day, so their nutritional value is important
A text explains two solutions to reduce pollution and evaluates each. What is the text structure?
Problem and solution
“The test was a mountain the students had to climb.”
Metaphor
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
A. After the game we went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
C. After the game we, went out for pizza.
D. After, the game we went out for pizza.
B. After the game, we went out for pizza.
“The scientist used multiple trials to ensure the results were valid.” What does valid mean in this sentence?
Accurate or well supported
What is the implied main idea?
“Students who reviewed notes, practiced problems, and asked for help performed better on the test.”
Preparation/studying leads to better performance
A passage describes two cities by highlighting similarities and differences in climate and population. What is the text structure?
Compare and contrast
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Hyperbole
Which sentence uses correct comma placement in a series?
A. I bought apples oranges, and bananas at the store.
B. I bought apples, oranges and bananas, at the store.
C. I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.
D. I bought, apples oranges and bananas at the store.
C. I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the store.
“The speaker’s tone was condescending, as if the audience were incapable of understanding.” What does condescending mean?
Talking down to others or rude
Which detail most strongly supports the claim “Technology can improve learning outcomes”?
A. Students enjoy using tablets in class
B. Some schools have recently purchased new computers
C. Interactive software provides immediate feedback that helps students correct mistakes
D. Teachers sometimes assign online homework
C. Interactive software provides immediate feedback that helps students correct mistakes
In a SOL question, what might the directions say that signal it is asking about text structure?
How is the text "organized"
How does figurative language MOST affect meaning in:
“The city never sleeps”?
Describing how active the city is at all times
Which revision best improves clarity and eliminates redundancy?
“The reason why she was late is because she missed the bus.”
A. She was late because she missed the bus.
B. The reason she was late is because she missed the bus.
C. She missed the bus, and that is why she was late because of it.
D. She was late, the reason why is because she missed the bus.
A. She was late because she missed the bus.