Vocabulary
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
PART A: Which statement best describes the meaning of the phrase "peppermint wind," as it is used in line 6?
A. The wind smells like sweet candy.
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing.
C. The wind is blue-green in color.
D. The wind is red-and-white in color.
B. The wind is energizing and refreshing.
Freebie Question
What is Mrs. Hannah's favorite type of music?
Classic Rock :)
Freebie Question
What is Mrs. Hannah's favorite drink?
Diet Coke :)
Find the sentence that uses commas INCORRECTLY.
I was born on October 15, 1987, in St. John, N.B.
B. My brand-new, ski pants got ripped.
C. Pam, who is my neighbour, loves gardening.
D. The detective was stumped, but I was not!
B. My brand-new, ski pants got ripped.
Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate
c. speaking or writing harshly about
How does the alliteration in line 9 contribute to the description of "this place"?
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
B. "[A]sphalt flowers" bring to mind a harsh and industrial place.
C. "Past the pits" sounds bouncy and playful.
D. "[A]sphalt flowers" would never grow in pits.
A. "Past the pits" sounds harsh, hissing, and unfriendly.
Which piece of evidence best reveals Francisco's frustration with his new school?
A. "By the end of the day, I was very tired of hearing Miss Scalapino talk because the sounds made no sense to me." (Paragraph 12)
B. "It was easier when Miss Scalapino read to the class from a book with illustrations" (Paragraph 14)
C. "Often during recess I stayed with the caterpillar. Sometimes it was hard to spot him because he blended in with the green leaves and twigs." (Paragraph 18)
D. "Miss Scalapino even tacked one of my drawings up on the board for everyone to see. After a couple of weeks it disappeared and I did not know how to ask where it had gone." (Paragraph 20)
A. "By the end of the day, I was very tired of hearing Miss Scalapino talk because the sounds made no sense to me." (Paragraph 12)
Which detail from the text best supports the central idea of the text?
A. "They also believed that one group of white Europeans, known as Aryans, were superior to all other people on Earth." (Paragraph 3)
B. "When Hitler came to power, he claimed to have the solutions to Germany's problems. One of his solutions was to take land from other countries." (Paragraph 6)
C. "His Final Solution was a plan to exterminate the entire Jewish population of Europe. As the Nazis invaded more countries, they captured and imprisoned Jews in concentration camps." (Paragraph 7)
D. "Wiesel encouraged people to speak out against oppression and mistreatment in his acceptance speech. 'Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented,' he said." (Paragraph 9)
C. "His Final Solution was a plan to exterminate the entire Jewish population of Europe. As the Nazis invaded more countries, they captured and imprisoned Jews in concentration camps." (Paragraph 7)
In which sentences are commas used correctly.
A. "I can't go today, Sam" Tony said.
B. After fishing we ate, swam and relaxed.
C. Charles wants to go but, Tom can't.
D. Dan, my neighbor, said he will meet us.
D. Dan, my neighbor, said he will meet us.
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder. What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
a. a reason to do something
PART A: According to the narrator's descriptions, how does "a place where the sidewalk ends" and "this place" differ?
A. "The place where the sidewalk ends" is scary and unknown, while "this place" is familiar and comfortable.
B. "The place where the sidewalk ends" is dangerous because it is new, while "this place" is dangerous because it is old.
C. "The place where the sidewalk ends" requires accompaniment by children, while "this place" does not require accompaniment of any kind.
D. "The place where the sidewalk ends" is unknown and inviting, while "this place" is dirty and unwelcoming.
D. "The place where the sidewalk ends" is unknown and inviting, while "this place" is dirty and unwelcoming.
How does paragraph 27 develop Francisco's character?
A. It shows that Francisco cares less about fitting in at school.
B. It shows that Francisco is able to make more friends at school.
C. It shows that Francisco is becoming less comfortable at school.
D. It shows that Francisco is becoming more comfortable at school.
D. It shows that Francisco is becoming more comfortable at school.
How do paragraph 5-6 contribute to the develop of ideas in the text?
A. They reveal how Jewish people caused many of the economic problems in Germany.
B. They show how Jewish people became the target of hatred during World War II.
C. They emphasize how Germany was able to invade and take over other countries.
D. They stress show Jewish people had to escape Germany during this time.
B. They show how Jewish people became the target of hatred during World War II.
Choose the answer option that identifies the italicized word in the sentence.
The music concert was loud and entertaining.
a. adjective
b. adverb
c. noun
d. pronoun
c. noun
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
a. tickle
b. amuse
c. lose or misplace
d. frighten or intimidate
d. frighten or intimidate
How does the point of view differ between the speaker and the person he is speaking to?
A. The speaker doesn't know where the end of the sidewalk is, but the person he is speaking to does.
B. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to make sure the person he is speaking to doesn't find it.
C. The speaker has heard of the end of the sidewalk, and is asking the person he is speaking to for help finding it.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
D. The speaker knows about the end of the sidewalk, and wants to show it to the person he is talking to.
How is Francisco most like the caterpillar?
A. He would rather be out in nature.
B. He experiences a change in his life.
C. He does not want to learn new things.
D. He feels uncomfortable with his surroundings.
B. He experiences a change in his life.
What is the relationship between studying the Holocaust and the future?
A. People can educate future generations about the Holocaust and how far the world has come.
B. People can see how one leader was corrupted by power and ensure that no one has that much power again.
C. People can study how good people were convinced to do evil things and help people do the right thing in difficult situations.
D. People can learn from the mistakes that led to the Holocaust and work to create a better future.
D. People can learn from the mistakes that led to the Holocaust and work to create a better future.
In which sentence are semicolons used correctly?
A. He's my teacher; I'm his student.
B. We like to canoe; rivers in Alberta.
C. By this afternoon; please be ready.
D. Do you have food; sandwiches and drinks?
A. He's my teacher; I'm his student.
Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could vote in the United states until 1920. What is “suffrage” ?
a. something that causes physical pain
b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
d. the right to vote
d. the right to vote
Which TWO details from the poem best supports this line?
"The place where the sidewalk ends" is unknown and inviting, while "this place" is dirty and unwelcoming.
A. "before the street begins" (Line 2)
B. "grass grows soft and white" (Line 3)
C. "Let us leave" (Line 7) D. "measured and slow" (Line 10)
E. "chalk-white arrows" (Line 11)
F. "the children, they know" (Line 15)
B. "grass grows soft and white" (Line 3)
C. "Let us leave" (Line 7) D. "measured and slow" (Line 10)
Which statement best expresses a main theme of the passage?
A. Being different can make you a strong leader.
B. Change is a source of stress that is best avoided.
C. Change is a difficult part of life that leads to important growth.
D. Talking to someone about your struggles is the best way to overcome them.
C. Change is a difficult part of life that leads to important growth.
Which statement describes the central idea of the text?
A. During World War II, Hitler blamed Jewish people for Germany's problems and kept them in camps where they were likely to die or be killed.
B. Hitler imprisoned Jews in hopes of ending the conflict between Jewish and Aryan people that had been going on for decades.
C. The Nazis continued to operate concentration camps despite knowing that they were losing the war.
D. Today not many people talk about the Holocaust as it is considered a shameful moment in history.
A. During World War II, Hitler blamed Jewish people for Germany's problems and kept them in camps where they were likely to die or be killed.
Choose the sentence that needs apostrophes.
A. Our dogs fur is thicker in winter.
B. Your gloves are in the car.
C. Our neighbours bought a dog.
D. Keith brought home two loaves of bread.
A. Our dogs fur is thicker in winter.