Add / Delete
(1) The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 1,400 miles off the coast of Australia. (2) It is home to thousands of species of marine life, including colorful fish, mollusks, and sea turtles.* (3) Many tourists enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in the clear blue waters to see the coral up close. *(4) My cousin went to Australia last summer and said the flight was very long.* (5) Unfortunately, climate change and rising ocean temperatures pose a significant threat to the health of this delicate ecosystem. *
Which sentence should be deleted from this paragraph because it does not support the main idea?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 3
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
C (Sentence 4 introduces personal information about a flight that is irrelevant to the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.)
What the story teaches readers. Life lesson, meaning, moral, or message about life or human nature.
A factual text. (True)
Non-Fiction
Fix the sentence
The main character Po dreamt about learning Kung-fu.
When the author refers back to something that already took place in the story.
Flashback
A group of lines that make up a paragrah in a poem.
Stanza
(1) Schools should prioritize physical education programs because they promote long-term health habits in students.* (2) Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress and improve concentration in the classroom. *(3) Some students prefer playing video games at home rather than playing sports outside.* (4) Furthermore, participating in team sports helps students develop essential social skills like cooperation and leadership. *(5) By investing in PE, schools are supporting both the physical and mental well-being of their students.
The author wants to delete a sentence that is irrelevant to the argument. Which sentence should be removed?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
C (Sentence 3 discusses a preference for video games, which distracts from the argument about the benefits of PE.)
People, animals, or creatures you can find in a story, poem, or play.
Characters
A story that is not factual with imaginary events or characters.
Fiction
Fix the sentences.
John are you going to the party?
Comma after John
When an author mentions or hints at something that will happen later in the story.
Foreshadow
"The children were horrible monsters," is an example of.
Metaphor
(1) The old library was a sanctuary of silence and the smell of aged paper. (2) Towering wooden shelves reached toward the ceiling, packed tightly with leather-bound books. *(3) Dust motes danced in the shafts of sunlight that streamed through the tall, arched windows.* (4) Modern libraries often provide access to digital e-books and high-speed internet.* (5) In the corner, a large velvet armchair invited visitors to sit and lose themselves in a story. *
What is the most effective way to improve the focus of this paragraph?
A. Delete Sentence 2
B. Delete Sentence 3
C. Delete Sentence 4
D. Delete Sentence 5
C (Sentence 4 discusses modern digital services, which contrasts and interrupts the descriptive imagery of the "old library.")
The environment (place) in which story or event takes place.
Setting
Provides facts details, and explanations.
Informational Text
Fix the sentence.
When I get home, I need to take a shower and my brother needs to finish his homework.
Comma after shower.
The opposing force of the main character.
Antagonist
Giving human characteristics to an animal, object, or event.
Personification
(21) The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a unique laboratory for scientific research. * (22) Astronauts from different countries work together to conduct experiments that cannot be done on Earth. (23) These studies help us understand how long-term space travel affects the human body.* (24) Additionally, the ISS provides a platform for testing new technologies for future missions to Mars.* (25) It remains one of the greatest achievements of international cooperation.*
Timothy would like to add this sentence to the fifth paragraph (sentences 21–25).
For example, researchers study how bones and muscles change in a microgravity environment.
Where should Timothy add this sentence?
A. After sentence 21
B. After sentence 23
C. After sentence 24
D. After sentence 25
B (Sentence 23 mentions the effect on the human body; the new sentence provides a specific example of "bones and muscles.")
When you use clues of the story to figure out the meaning of a new word.
Context Clues
Question 4: Tone (Diction)
Context: A passage describing a futuristic city. “The gleaming silver towers pierced the clouds, reflecting the brilliant neon lights of the bustling streets below. Everywhere, the hum of advanced technology vibrated with a sense of endless possibility and excitement.”
The author’s word choice in this passage contributes to a tone that is —
A. fearful
B. nostalgic
C. optimistic
D. indifferent
C (Tone) OPTIMISTIC: Words like "gleaming," "brilliant," and "endless possibility" create a positive, "upbeat" feeling.
Fix the sentence.
Wearing a diaper, Grandpa read a book to his granddaughter.
Grandpa read a book to his granddaughter wearing a diaper.
When the story is being told by the main character from his/her point of view.
1st Person Point of View
The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.
Mood
(26) Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular.* (27) Unlike fossil fuels, these energy sources do not release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. (28) Solar panels can be installed on rooftops to capture energy directly from the sun.* (29) Many governments are now offering tax incentives to encourage homeowners to make the switch.* (30) As technology improves, the cost of these systems continues to decrease.*
Timothy would like to add this sentence to the paragraph (sentences 26–30).
This allows families to generate their own electricity and lower their monthly utility bills.
Where should Timothy add this sentence?
A. After sentence 26
B. After sentence 28
C. After sentence 29
D. After sentence 30
B (Sentence 28 introduces the installation of solar panels; the new sentence explains the direct result of that installation—generating electricity and lowering bills.)
Conversation between two or more people in a book, play, or movie.
Dialogue
Context: An article about the importance of honeybees. “It is devastating to witness the decline of honeybee populations. Without these tireless pollinators, our entire food system is at risk. We must act immediately to protect their habitats before it is too late.”
What is the author’s attitude toward the subject of honeybees?
A. Concerned and urgent
B. Curious and scientific
C. Skeptical and unsure
D. Admiring but calm
A (Attitude): The author uses strong language like "devastating," "at risk," and "must act immediately," which signals a high level of concern and a sense of urgency.
Can you please ask mom if we are going out of town this summer?
Context: In a short story, a boy named Elias lives in a village where music has been banned for generations. While exploring an old cellar, he discovers a dusty, stringed instrument and accidentally plucks a chord, creating a sound that echoes through the vents into the street.
How does the discovery of the instrument in the cellar contribute to the plot of the story?
A. It provides a resolution to the villagers' long-standing unhappiness.
B. It establishes the setting and explains the history of the village.
C. It represents the inciting incident that creates a new conflict for Elias.
D. It serves as a flashback to show how the ban on music originally began.
C (Inciting Incident): This is the moment that sets the story in motion. Without the "accident" of playing the chord, Elias would not be in danger or have a secret to keep.
Reflects the writer's(author) attitude toward the subject matter.
Tone
TIE BREAKER
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After,___as,______,before, if, provided, since, _____, until, and than...whenever, ____, while, where, and _____.
Although
because
unless
wherever
when