Test Questions 1
Read this sentence from Paragraph 16 of the story.
After all, the cows were excited to start their spring grazing and eat the bounteous, green grass in the pasture.
Based on the root of the underlined word, bounteous indicates that the grass is
A temporary.
B noticeable.
C abundant.
D nourishing.
C abundant.
The author wrote the poem to? Also, what type of question is this?
F author's purpose; describe for readers why the teacup is special to the speaker.
G author's purpose; provide for readers information about the designs on teacups.
H author's perspective; entertain readers with stories about a grandmother and grandchild.
J author's perspective; persuade readers to appreciate beauty in the simplest items.
F author's purpose; describe for readers why the teacup is special to the speaker.
The main purpose of this speech is to
A inform listeners about the recent decline in letter writing.
B compare for listeners several different forms of communication.
C persuade listeners to take the time to compose handwritten letters.
D explain to listeners why e-mails are a popular form of communication.
C persuade listeners to take the time to compose handwritten letters.
Denotation is the literal definition of a word while connotation is the figurative defintion of a word.
False
The tall trees stood like silent guards protecting the forest.
Which type of figurative language is used?
a. Hyperbole
b. Imagery
c. Metaphor
d. Simile
d. Simile
If the story were to continue, what would most likely happen next?
F Peter would take the cows to another pasture.
G Grandpa would teach Peter to speak Italian.
H Peter would tell Grandpa about the cows breaking through the fence.
J Grandpa would explain to Peter how to properly tie the orange tape.
H Peter would tell Grandpa about the cows breaking through the fence.
The story develops characters through action and dialogue, while the poem develops characters by
A telling about their feelings.
B relating fictitious events and people.
C relying mainly on descriptive details.
D focusing on memories of the speaker.
C relying mainly on descriptive details.
Which sentence from the speech is the thesis statement?
A There are probably many reasons why people mail fewer letters today than in previous decades.
B It is my belief, though, that widespread use of e-mail and cheaper long-distance calling make letter writing less appealing.
C We may think that because we are not famous, others will not be interested in reading our letters.
D Although phone calls and e-mails are important forms of communication, I believe that we should all take the time to master the skill of writing a good letter.
D Although phone calls and e-mails are important forms of communication, I believe that we should all take the time to master the skill of writing a good letter.
Figurative language is
A Non-literal meaning
B Fake meaning
C Emotional Meaning
A Non-literal meaning
The car groaned and complained as it struggled up the steep hill.
Which type of figurative language is used?
a. Personification
b. Hyperbole
c. Simile
d. Alliteration
a. Personification
The reader can conclude that Grandpa in the story and Grandmother in the poem are alike because both
A enjoy sharing stories with their grandchildren.
B taught their grandchildren about hard work.
C spent their childhoods in the country.
D enjoy spending time outdoors.
A enjoy sharing stories with their grandchildren.
In the story, the reader mostly learns about Peter through
F what the author says to describe Peter.
G what Peter says to his grandfather.
H what Peter thinks about receiving advice.
J what Peter does to solve the problem with the cows.
J what Peter does to solve the problem with the cows.
The organizational structure of Dawn’s speech can best be described as
A cause-effect.
B compare and contrast.
C chronological.
D problem and solution.
B compare and contrast.
When I say, " What does the text say explicitly?" Explicitly means what?
A Figuratively
B Honestly
C. Exactly
D. Similarly
C. Exactly
The silky, smooth sand slipped through her fingers as the salty breeze brushed against her face.
Which type of figurative language is most prominent?
a. Alliteration
b. Metaphor
c. Imagery
d. Hyperbole
a. Alliteration
Read Paragraphs 5 through 7 of the story.
“They won’t let me move them!” Peter exclaimed, exasperated because he didn’t know what to do. “They keep running away from me.” “A ogni uccello il suo nido è bello,” Grandpa said, chuckling. Peter liked the sound of Italian, but he couldn’t understand it well. When Peter looked confused, Grandpa translated.
This scene takes place during the
A exposition.
B climax.
C rising action.
D resolution.
A exposition.
Read the following question: "The story develops characters through action and dialogue, while the poem develops characters by"
What type of question is this?
A Structure
B Central idea
C Plot
D Characterization
D Characterization
Which statement is a critique of the speech?
F According to the speaker, writing letters reveals more about the character of the writer than e-mails.
G The speaker should have presented more facts about modern forms of communication.
H One benefit of writing letters is that letters can last a long time if they are preserved correctly.
J The use of faster forms of communication is to blame for the recent decline in letter writing.
G The speaker should have presented more facts about modern forms of communication.
Which text structure means time order?
a. Cause and Effect
b. Chronological Order
c. Compare and Contrast
d. Problem/Solution
b. Chronological Order
Time is a thief that steals our moments before we realize they are gone.
Which type of figurative language is used?
a. Metaphor
b. Hyperbole
c. Simile
d. Imagery
a. Metaphor
Which kind of conflict does Peter experience in the story?
F person vs. self
G person vs. person
H person vs. technology
J person vs. environment
J person vs. environment
Read the following question: "If the story were to continue, what would most likely happen next?"
What type of question is this?
A plot
B inference
C theme
D author's purpose
B inference
Which sentence from the speech is a fact?
A It is easy to write a quick note on the computer.
B My grandmother recently showed me some letters my great-grandfather wrote to his family while he served in World War ll.
C It was fascinating to read them.
D True, writing a letter does take more time than typing a quick e-mail or picking up the telephone, but that is the benefit of a letter.
B My grandmother recently showed me some letters my great-grandfather wrote to his family while he served in World War ll.
Which is not a type of poem structure?
A Free verse
B stanza
C haiku
D Ballad
E Sonnet
B stanza
The leaves lazily drifted down, painting the ground in shades of amber, crimson, and gold.
Which type of figurative language is used?
a. Metaphor
b. Imagery
c. Alliteration
d. Hyperbole
b. Imagery