Primary/ Secondary Sources
Point of View
Poetry
Figurative Language
Grammar
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Which is a characteristic of a secondary source? A. It will be the diary of a person. B. An account of an event that was not seen by the writer. C. It will be an original piece of artwork. D. It is provide data such as cencus statistics.
B. An account of an event that was not seen by the writer.
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Did your mom give you any money today?" I asked Jodie as the ice cream truck played a song farther down the street. Jodie was sprawled out on the sidewalk and playing jacks. She looked up slowly and replied, "No, my mom does not like it when I ask her for money anymore." I sighed and kicked a nearby pebble with my sneaker as the breeze blew gently through my braids. "Oh, well, my mom did not give me any money, either." Suddenly, I remembered the money my dad had given me after he got his paycheck. I dug into the big pocket of my overalls and pulled out five dollars. "Come on, I can buy you some ice cream!" I shouted to Jodie with a smile. "Your jacks will still be there when you get back." This story is told in what point of view? A.third person B.fourth person C.second person D.first person
What is D.first person
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My name is Mark I like the park I swing up high Into the sky I take a ride Down the fast slide Read this poem out loud. How many beats are there in the first line? (Hint: Each time a syllable sounds stronger than the others, that is called a beat.) A.4 B.1 C.3 D.2
What is D.2
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(1) The rain was so thick that we could not see anything. (2) The thunder boomed above, and lightning flashed in the sky. (3) The football players were soldiers battling in the mud. (4) No amount of rain could stop them from playing. Which sentence from the passage is a metaphor? A.sentence 4 B.sentence 3 C.sentence 2 D.sentence 1
What is B.sentence 3
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"Good posture" means to stand up straight. When you stand up straight, your bones and muscles are in the right places. This helps to prevent back and muscle pain. The first step in getting good posture is to stand with your back flat against a wall. Do you feel how your back and shoulders line up? Now, move away from the wall and try to keep the same posture. As you go through your day, remember to keep your back and shoulders in this position. What sentence should be used to end this paragraph? A.Finally, it is important to take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing. B.Some people like to sit down to eat meals and other people like to stand. C.You can measure your height by standing with your back against a wall. D.Remember that good posture helps your bones and muscles stay healthy.
What is D.Remember that good posture helps your bones and muscles stay healthy.
200
Which of the following is not a primary source? A. A piece of original art work B. Diary of a slave. C. Social Studies textbook. D. Letter
What is C. Social Studies textbook.
200
Which passage is written in first-person point of view? A.During a piano recital, it is very important to remain calm. Being nervous can have a bad effect on you. When you are nervous, you could play faster or play the wrong notes. You must stay focused on the music. B.Joanna's fingers shook, and her heart beat very hard as she placed her hands on the piano keys. She closed her eyes and swallowed hard. She hoped everyone in the audience could not tell how nervous she was. C.My fingers shook, and my heart beat very hard as I placed my hands on the piano keys. I closed my eyes and swallowed hard. I hoped everyone in the audience could not tell how nervous I was. D.Mrs. Klein held her breath as Joanna walked to the piano. She was Mrs. Klein's best student, but she could be shy around strangers. Mrs. Klein hoped Joanna would remember to focus on the music instead of the audience.
What is C.My fingers shook, and my heart beat very hard as I placed my hands on the piano keys. I closed my eyes and swallowed hard. I hoped everyone in the audience could not tell how nervous I was.
200
Snow Day Snow is falling Snow has stuck On trees and houses. Oh, what luck! School is closed. What a day! Let's run outside So we can play! Which of the following makes this selection a poem? A.It includes a setting and characters. B.It gives true information about snow. C.It contains paragraphs and sentences. D.It uses short lines and rhyming words.
What is D.It uses short lines and rhyming words.
200
By the Sea As I drift to sleep, I like to dream That I live by the sea Just so I can see The fish in the stream. They like to jump high Into the warm air Like swift hares Just bounding by Taking giant leaps. A simile is a figure of speech in which two things are compared using the words "like" or "as." Which of the following lines from the poem above is a simile? A."As I drift to sleep," B."Like swift hares" C."I like to dream" D."They like to jump high"
What is B."Like swift hares"
200
The Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, is one of the oldest and largest statues in the world. It is more than 200 feet long and stands more than 60 feet tall. Scientists are still trying to discover when the Great Sphinx was built. For many years, it was buried up to its shoulders in the desert sand. Over the years, people have worked to dig out the statue and discover more about it. One of the most interesting facts about the Great Sphinx is that its nose is missing. No one knows for sure how its nose was lost. What sentence should be used to end this paragraph? A.However, the desert is home to many animals and plants. B.Cats, such as the hairless sphynx, make good pets. C.Many germs can enter your body through the nose. D.All in all, the Great Sphinx is an amazing sight to see.
What is D.All in all, the Great Sphinx is an amazing sight to see.
300
Which of the following is not a primary source? A. eyewitness account B. interview C. quote D. biography
What is D. biography
300
Which of the following statements is an example of a sentence written in third-person point of view? A.If you spend too much time watching TV, try reading a book instead. B.I think my family probably spends too much time watching TV. C.One day, my dad told me, "You spend too much time watching TV." D.Mr. Roberts thinks his family spends too much time watching TV.
What is D.Mr. Roberts thinks his family spends too much time watching TV.
300
Waiting for Rain CHARACTERS: Sarah Jane Luther Setting: on a farmyard Stage Set: Lights come up on a farmyard. A man, LUTHER REYNOLDS, stands in front of a barn. He wears overalls, a plaid shirt, and a straw hat. He stares straight ahead, looking worried. His 12 year old daughter, SARAH JANE, walks up to him. She wears a long, flowered dress and a matching bonnet. SARAH JANE: Morning, Papa. (He does not answer.) Papa? LUTHER: Oh, morning, Sarah Jane. I was lost in my own thoughts. SARAH JANE: Thinking about the crops? LUTHER: Not much else to do. SARAH JANE: How long has it been since it rained last? Seems like forever. LUTHER: (pauses) Forever and a day, I reckon. SARAH JANE: Papa, what will happen if we do not get rain? (He turns to SARAH JANE. He smiles and puts his hands on her shoulders.) LUTHER: Sarah Jane, honey, of course it will rain. Everything always works out for the Reynolds family. You know that. Now, run along and gather the eggs. SARAH JANE: Yes, Papa. (SARAH JANE walks away. When she turns and looks at LUTHER, he is still staring at the fields, looking worried.) What makes this selection drama? A.It gives facts about farming. B.It is written in paragraphs. C.It has many lines that rhyme. D.There are stage directions.
What is D.There are stage directions.
300
In the country, the autumn skyline is brilliant. The trees stand as tall and straight as buildings in the city. Their colors change from green to shades of yellow, orange, and red. Even the grass, though turning brown, adds to the scenery. The sun is also more golden in the autumn—it touches everything with hints of yellow and brown. Nothing can compare to an autumn in the country. Which sentence from the passage above is a simile? A."The trees stand as tall and straight as buildings in the city." B."Even the grass, though turning brown, adds to the scenery." C."Nothing can compare to an autumn in the country." D."In the country, the autumn skyline is brilliant."
What is A."The trees stand as tall and straight as buildings in the city."
300
Which of the following is a fragment sentence? A.He quickly pulled it over his head. B.On the back of his chair in his bedroom. C.Then, he remembered that his mom had put a sweater in his backpack. D.The weather was chilly the day that David forgot his jacket.
What is B.On the back of his chair in his bedroom.
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What is a characteristic of a primary source? A. It is written by someone who was at the event. B. It can be an interpretation of information. C. It is second hand information. D. It is an analysis of another article.
What is A. It is written by someone who was at the event.
400
When she went outside to play, Lori saw a stray cat stretching by the fence. The cat looked like she had just finished taking a nap next to the daisy patch. Lori remembered when her mom planted those daisies. The above paragraph is written in third-person point of view. Which sentence should come next? A.My daughter Lori was trying to keep an eye on the daisies I had planted. B.If you see a stray cat in your yard, you should tell your mom about it. C.She ran back inside to tell her mom about the cat near the daisy patch. D.I ran back inside to tell my mom about the cat near our daisy patch.
What is C.She ran back inside to tell her mom about the cat near the daisy patch.
400
When Benny plays the drum Da dum da dum da dum He makes me want to hum Da dum da dum da dum And Jenny sings the song Da dum da dum da dum We all follow along Da dum da dum da dum We sing about the mouse Da dum da dum da dum That's hiding in our house Da dum da dum da dum And of our naughty cat Da dum da dum da dum That likes to wear a hat Da dum da dum da dum How is this poem different from prose? A.It uses strong similes. B.It uses many metaphors. C.It has a strong rhythm. D.It has two paragraphs.
What is C.It has a strong rhythm.
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Courtney had only a few minutes before class started. She had to turn in her homework at the beginning of the class. Courtney was going down to the wire to finish the homework. What does the phrase down to the wire mean in the sentence above? A.until the very last moment B.below a thin piece of metal C.before the start of school D.from the front of the class
What is A.until the very last moment
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(1) Through the telescope, Angie could see the stars outside her window. (2) She loved looking at them when everyone else was sleeping. (3) It was really peaceful and quiet. (4) In the deep of night, Angie believed that she could almost touch the stars. (5) Angie's favorite stars made up the Big Dipper it was made up of seven different stars. Which sentence is a run-on sentence? A.5 B.4 C.1 D.2
What is A.5
500
Secondary sources will offer the following except A. Interpretation B. Criticism C. First hand information D. Analysis
What is C. First hand information
500
1.Sue enjoyed being at her friend Tina's house. Sue had a lot of fun drawing on the sidewalk with colored chalk with Tina one Saturday. After the girls had drawn dinosaurs and spaceships, the weather became stormy, so they went inside. 2.One Saturday, Tina and Sue were drawing on the sidewalk in front of Tina's house with colored chalk. After a while, the sky got dark, and the wind started blowing hard. Tina's mom told the girls to come inside because it was going to rain. 3.One Saturday, my friend Sue and I were drawing on the sidewalk in front of my house with colored chalk. After a while, the sky got dark, and the wind started blowing hard. My mom told us we had to come inside because it was going to rain. 4.Drawing with colored chalk on sidewalks can be fun for anyone. It is an activity that would not cost you much money. However, you should do so when the weather is sunny. If it rains, all your drawings and hard work can wash away. Which story is told in first-person point of view? A.1 B.3 C.4 D.2
What is B.3
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(1) The world will be a better place I'll be proud of the human race Treating each other with fairness Love will win over ugliness (5) Perhaps we all will plant some trees Or dance carelessly with the breeze We will slow down and smell a rose Or sing at night as the moon glows Passage 2 People often think of ways to improve themselves. Some people even think of improving the world. It is important to think of bigger things like nature or the future. One of the things you can do is plant some trees. This would help planet Earth. Compare these passages. How are they different? A.Passage 1 is written in meter. B.Only passage 1 is about planet Earth. C.Only passage 2 mentions the moon. D.Passage 2 tells the reader a story.
What is A.Passage 1 is written in meter.
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I'm sleepy. I'm going to hit the sack tonight. In the sentence above, the phrase hit the sack means to A.sleep in a sleeping bag. B.to kick a bed. C.sleep in a burlap sack. D.go to bed.
What is D.go to bed.
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Which relative pronoun best completes the sentence below? Wesley is the boy _______ scored the winning touchdown. A.which B.who C.that D.whom
What is B.who
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