NJ ASK
Figurative Language
Writing FAQs
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Miscellaneous
100
When is the NJ ASK?
May 6-9, 2013
100
Zow! Zang! Drip! Drip! Drip!
Onomatopoeia
100
When an author writes to try to get you to believe what they believe, this type of writing is called...
Persuasive
100
Which words should be capitalized in this sentence? "the louisiana purchase was sold to thomas jefferson by napoleon."
The Louisiana Purchase was sold to Thomas Jefferson by Napoleon.
100
"No one had more impact on the Civil Rights movement than Martin Luther King, Jr." Is this a Fact or Opinion?
Opinion
200
How much time do you have to write an open response?
30 minutes
200
The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face.
Metaphor
200
Madden NFL ’13 is a great game because of (its, it’s) great graphics.
Its
200
The plural of child is: a. Childs, b. Children, c. childrens
Children
200
"My friends and I want to participate in the talent show." First person or Third Person?
First person
300
How many multiple choice questions will you see?
9
300
That was the easiest question in the world.
Hyperbole
300
Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator (is, are) going to have to make a decision.
is
300
Where should commas go in this sentence? "My three favorite foods are pasta pizza and ice cream."
My three favorite foods are pasta, pizza, and ice cream.
300
Which word is a synonym for "borrow"? a. lend, b. acquire, c. trace
Acquire
400
What is the NJ ASK exam for ELA called?
Language Arts Literacy
400
Three grey geese in a green field grazing, Grey were the geese and green was the grazing.
Alliteration
400
I can't believe (your, you're) going to Puerto Rico next month!
You're
400
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
An adjective describes a noun while an adverb describes a verb.
400
Which word is an antonym for "leaving"? a. Go, d. Walking, e. staying
Staying
500
What does NJ ASK stand for?
New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge
500
It’s a fine land, the west land, for hearts as tired as mine; Apple orchards blossom there, and the airs’ like wine.
Simile
500
Paraphrase this quote: "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
In order to get anywhere in life, you have to be willing to work hard!
500
Correct the following sentence: i is gonna dominate on the njask
I am going to dominate on the NJASK!
500
When you cannot determine the correct answer, should you skip it and move on or spend time thinking hard and trying to find the right answer?
SKIP IT! CIRCLE the question in your text booklet and come back to it later. Move on to the next question - SAVE the harder questions for later.
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