Answering questions
Grammar
Context clues
Using the graphic organizers
miscellaneous grammar
100
How would you restate this question...
"How are Thomas’s feelings about Aunt Linzy different from Grandfather’s?"
a. "Thomas's feelings about Aunt Linzys are..."
b. "Thomas's feeling are different than Grandfather's..."
c. "Thomas's feelings about Aunt Linzy are different from Grandfathers because..."
d. "Thomas's feelings about Aunt Lizzy are bad..."
C. "Thomas's feelings about Aunt Linzys are different from Grandfathers because..."
100
Choose the correct verb
Hello, what ______ your name?
A) is
B) are
C) am
D) be
A. Is
100
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word alter.
Grandpa didn’t know that Suzie was coming along on the fishing trip, and now he had to alter his plans.
a. keep the same
b. change
c. pack extra food
d. frustrated
b. change
100
This is one of the organizers you will see on MCAS. Use this one for informational open responses! How can you adjust this to match PEE ?
a. after the introduction, change the 3 boxes to point, evidence, explain
b. delete the introduction
c. delete the conclusion
d. cross off the check your work section
a. after the introduction, change the 3 boxes to point, evidence, explain
100
Select the adjectives in the following sentence.
"The road comprised large houses and a tiny shop."
a. comprised, and
b. houses, shop
c. large, tiny
d. road, large
large, tiny
200
What does main idea mean?
a. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the passage.
b. It tells you where and when something happened
c. It is descriptive language
d. It states the plot events (beginning, middle, and end)
a. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the passage.
200
Choose the correct spelling.
Lisa and Max are Americans. ______ from U.S.A.
A) There
B) Their
C) They’re
D) Their’re
C. They're (they are)
200
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word: remorse.
"As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of remorse bubbled in his stomach."
a. hatred
b. hesitant
c. guilt
d. suspicion
c. guilt
200
What is missing at the bottom of this organizer?
Conclusion
200
Select the adjectives in the following sentence.
"The old book had lost its original cover long ago."
a. book, cover
b. lost, long
c. old, original
d. The, its
c. old, original
300
What are the elements of a plot or narrative in order?
a. Falling action, rising action, climax, exposition, resolution
b. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c. Climax, Exposition, rising action, resolution, falling action
d. Exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution.
b. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
300
Choose the correct verbs.
Mark______ 19, but Brian and Denis ______ 26 and 28.
A) is / are
B) are / is
C) are / are
D) am / ar
A. is/are
300
Using context clues, determine the meaning of the work "inquires."
"When the other moms heard about how Charlene had won the baking contest, her email box was flooded with inquiries for her award-winning muffin recipe."
a. ask for support
b. ask for clarification
c. ask for advice
d. ask for information
d. ask for information
300
When should you use this organizer on MCAS?
When the question is asking you to write a story or narrative.
300
Select the adverb in the sentence below.
"He ran quickly in last year's race."
a. last year's
b. quickly
c. race
d. He ran
quickly
400
Which sentence BEST restates this question properly?
"Why is the 1900 Galveston hurricane called the deadliest natural disaster in United States history?"
a. The 1900 Galveston hurricane is called a disaster because...
b The 1900 Gavleston hurricane was deadly because...
c. The 1900 Galveston hurricane is called the deadliest natural disaster in the United Stated because...
d. The Galveston hurricane is considered a natural disaster because...
c. The 1900 Galveston hurricane is called the deadliest natural disaster in the United Stated because...
400
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the following sentence:
If you want to be good at football, you need a very ______ spirit.
- competitor
- competitive
- competition
- compete
B. Competitive
400
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word: "Jovial"
"Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing."
a. energetic, excited
b. calm, collected
c. good-humored, cheerful
d. satisfied, carefree
c. good humored, cheerful
400
What should you NOT do before reading the text on MCAS?
a. Read the directions
b. Read the essay question, and determine what organizer to use
c. Skip previewing the essay question to save time
d. take a deep breath and believe in yourself
c. Skip previewing the essay question to save time
400
Choose the correct answer for the following phrase.
The book belonging to Mark.
a. Marks book
b. Mark's book
c. Marks' book
d. Marks's book
b. Mark's book
500
What is a context clue?
a. Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word
b. Hints of events that may or may not happen in the text
c. Hints of characters and how the develop throughout the text.
d. Hints of how the plot will unfold with twists and turns.
a. Hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word
500
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
If you want to improve your English you ______ work very hard.
- had to
- may
- are able to
- must
- can
D. Must
500
Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word :"demeanor"
"My grandma’s demeanor was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest."
a. outward appearance
b. outward behavior
c. looks of expression
d. acts of betrayal
b. outward behavior
500
Say this out-loud with no mistakes.
"I WILL use my graphic organizer on MCAS before typing my response to strengthen my essay and add more details."
Did everyone say it?
500
Which one is correct?
a. Red sky means good weather it will be sunny tomorrow.
b. Red sky means good weather. it will be sunny tomorrow
c. Red sky means good weather. it will be sunny tomorrow.
d. Red sky means good weather. It will be sunny tomorrow.
d. Red sky means good weather. It will be sunny tomorrow.