Grammar
What change should be made, if any?
I think I will do well on my math test tomorrow because I will study hard last night.
Change "will study" to "studied"
“The wind whispered through the trees as the sun began to set.”
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence, and what does it mean?
A. Simile – comparing the wind to a person
B. Metaphor – calling the wind a whisper
C. Personification – giving the wind human qualities
D. Hyperbole – exaggerating the sound of the wind
C. Personification – giving the wind human qualities
Select the sentence that supports how the Wave was formed.
A The reason so many people want to hike the Wave is that it is stunningly beautiful.
B Many people say there is nothing else like the Wave in the world.
C The Wave is made of a kind of rock called sandstone.
D For millions of years, wind and water pushed on the sandstone to change the appearance of the rock.
D For millions of years, wind and water pushed on the sandstone to change the appearance of the rock.
“‘Round the garden ran a very lofty wall, but I never cared to ask what lay beyond it,everything about me was so beautiful. My courtiers called me the Happy Prince, andhappy indeed I was, if pleasure be happiness.’” (paragraph 16)
How do these sentences portray the Happy Prince’s perspective on his life?
A They suggest that his views about happiness have changed.
B They show how much he misses the life he lived in his castle.
C They offer some description of the people that he used to have as friends.
D They demonstrate his understanding of why the townspeople are unhappy.
A They suggest that his views about happiness have changed.
In the following prompt, what type of writing are you being asked to write?
After reading "The Happy Prince," think about an experience that made you realize how important and rewarding it is to help others. Write a narrative that describes an experience from your life when you realized the importance of helping others.
Narrative writing
What change should be made, if any?
To support our communities many people give their time to volunteer activities.
Add a comma after "communities"
Despite the thunder and lightning, the campers remained undeterred and continued their hike up the mountain.
What does undeterred most likely mean?
A. Confused or lost
B. Unafraid and not discouraged
C. Cold and tired
D. Ready to give up
B. Unafraid and not discouraged
What is the author's purpose in the passage?
A to explain why it is important to limit visitors to the Wave
B to rank the challenges hikers to the Wave face on their journey
C to argue that the government has done too little to protect animals near the Wave
D to compare the number of visitors to the Wave to the number of visitors to other natural wonders
A to explain why it is important to limit visitors to the Wave
2. What does the Happy Prince learn after his death, when he becomes a statue?
A. That he was the richest man in the city
B. That his people always loved him
C. That true happiness comes from helping others
D. That birds are better friends than people
C. That true happiness comes from helping others
Name 2 elements you need to improve when Revising your writing.
Description, Detail, Clarity, Vocabulary, Organization, Transition Words, Ending/Beginning, Intro/Conclusion
Our vice president told us that they would be resigning next year.
Change "they" to "he", "she", or "he or she".
“Time tiptoed past as Maya waited for the results of her audition.”
What does the figurative phrase "Time tiptoed past" suggest about Maya’s experience?
A. She felt like time was moving too quickly
B. She didn’t notice how much time had passed
C. Time felt slow and quiet because she was so nervous
D. Time was loud and rushed as she waited
C. Time felt slow and quiet because she was so nervous
Which sentence supports the idea that visitors to the Wave should be limited?
A "The reason so many people want to hike the Wave is that it is stunningly beautiful." (paragraph 2)
B "Increasing the number of hikers lets more people experience the beauty of the Wave." (paragraph 7)
C “One reason to keep hikers away from the Wave is to keep the area safe for animals.” (paragraph 4)
D "For millions of years, wind and water pushed on the sandstone to change the appearance of the rock." (paragraph 2)
C “One reason to keep hikers away from the Wave is to keep the area safe for animals.” (paragraph 4)
What theme is best supported by the ending of the story?
A. Beauty lasts forever
B. Helping others is more important than looking important
C. Rich people are always selfish
D. Animals make the best friends
B. Helping others is more important than looking important
Name three elements you would need to check your writing for when you Edit.
Run-ons, commas, spelling, pronoun usage (No "me" at the beginning of sentences), Subject-Verb Agreement, Capitalization
What change should be made, if any?
Mom peeked around the doorway and said if you say please!
Mom peeked around the doorway and said, "If you say please!"
The knight was valiant in battle, charging fearlessly into danger to protect the kingdom, even when others ran away.
What does valiant most likely mean?
A. Clever and sneaky
B. Brave and courageous
C. Fast and strong
D. Tired but determined
B. Brave and courageous
What claim does the author make in the passage?
A The government does not have the right to limit visitors to the Wave.
B Hikers have already damaged the Wave in ways that cannot be fixed.
C Holding a contest is an unfair way to select who gets to visit the Wave.
D Limiting hikers makes the experience of visiting the Wave more special.
D Limiting hikers makes the experience of visiting the Wave more special.
Why is the statue of the Happy Prince placed high above the city, and how does this contrast with the Prince’s actions?
A. Because it symbolizes power, yet the Prince humbles himself to serve the poor
B. So the Prince can be admired for his beauty and wealth
C. To show that he is unreachable and uninterested in the city's people
D. Because the Swallow needed a place to sleep
A. Because it symbolizes power, yet the Prince humbles himself to serve the poor
After reading "The Joy of Painting: That Easy?", if you were asked to write an essay informing readers about Bob Ross and his television show, what would two of your main ideas be?
Format of show, Ross's attitude toward painting, Downsides of show, Why people loved the show
What change should be made, if any?
We bought shoes luggage hats and swimsuits at the mall fortunately, we had a large trunk in our car.
We bought shoes, luggage, hats, and swimsuits at the mall; fortunately, we had a large trunk in our car.
“The classroom was a pressure cooker during testing week—one wrong move, and everything could explode.”
Name the type of figurative language used and answer the following question: What does this figurative language suggest about the classroom environment?
A. It was too hot for students to work
B. The teacher was cooking lunch
C. There was a lot of stress and tension
D. The students were talking too much
Metaphor
C. There was a lot of stress and tension
Which text feature would best support the author's claim if it was added to the article? You have to provide an explanation for your answer choice.
A A map of the boundaries of the Wave
B A chart showing the rise in animal populations protected by the Wave's limited visitors
C An infographic explaining how someone can be allowed to visit the Wave
D A graph displaying the interest in the Wave based on internet searches
B A chart showing the rise in animal populations protected by the Wave's limited visitors
What does the Swallow’s final choice to stay with the Happy Prince instead of migrating suggest about the story’s message?
A. That animals are more loyal than people
B. That love and loyalty can be stronger than survival instincts
C. That cold weather is not a real threat to birds
D. That friendship only exists in fairy tales
B. That love and loyalty can be stronger than survival instincts
If you had to write an argument to support the claim that society should spend more money developing robots, what reasons would you choose to support this claim? Remember, these reasons would be the focus of two body paragraphs, so they should be more general and broad, not specific examples.
Robots can solve big problems facing humanity, Robots can make daily life easier for people, Robots could keep us safer