Grammar
Which word below is misspelled?
Usually, I like to read on the beach; however, occationally I will swim.
Occationally --> Occasionally
When students come to school expecting not to do any work, it makes my blood boil.
What is the meaning of the idiom “it makes my blood boil?”
It makes me angry.
Define conflict and resolution.
Conflict- The problem in the story
Resolution- How that problem is solved
The ______________ of the crew building the new structure was deafening.
A. sound
B. aroma
C. situation
A. sound
What part of speech is the underlined word?
At the Oscars last night, celebrities in dazzling dresses strutted down the famous red carpet.
A. Noun B. Verb
C. Adjective D. Adverb
C. Adjective
Which of these is a pair of antonyms?
Boisterous—Quiet
Elated—Pleased
Brief—Swift
Ancient—Antique
1. Boisterous - Quiet
Which sentence does not use imagery?
He could hear his world crashing down when he heard the news about her.
The pot was a red as a tongue after eating a cherry flavored ring pop.
The giant tree was ablaze with the orange, red, and yellow leaves that were beginning to make their descent to the ground.
After work, the executive drove home, made dinner, and read her book before going to bed.
4. After work, the executive drove home, made dinner, and read her book before going to bed.
"After school yesterday, I went home, knitted, and watched two episodes of a TV show. I made dinner afterwards, and ate while I read the newspaper. About an hour later, I went for a run."
Which text structure is used?
Order of Importance
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Sequential Order
1. Order of Importance
Read the following sentence.
Progress was made because many citizens were receptive to the new programs promoted by the mayor and city council.
In this sentence, what does the word receptive mean?
A. close-mouthed B. open-minded
C. opposed D. cautious
B. open-minded
The class was ten minutes late for lunch. Sixth grade students were all late.
Choose the BEST way to combine these sentences.
A. The class was ten minutes late for lunch; sixth grade students were all late.
B. The sixth grade students came late to class and lunch.
C. The sixth grade class was ten minutes late for lunch.
D. They were all late, the sixth grade class, for their ten minute lunch.
C. The sixth grade class was ten minutes late for lunch.
Determine which sentence shows the correct usage of the comma.
Please pick up glue, scissors, and construction paper.
The names of my pets are, Max, Goldie and Emily.
I looked everywhere for my keys, including the trash and under the couch and in the kitchen.
None of the above
1. Please pick up the glue, scissors, and construction paper.
Which is an example of irony?
A man who is a traffic cop gets his license suspended for unpaid parking tickets.
A grandma likes to drink and swear.
Ms. Orsini has always had long hair and she just cut it short.
Two girls wear the exact same dress to prom.
1. A man who is a traffic cop gets his license suspended for unpaid parking tickets.
Kevin looked back on his summer vacation with regret. He didn’t accomplish any of his summer goals. His intentions were good, especially in the beginning, but he never followed through with his plans. He didn’t spend enough time with his family or his friends. His video games received the most attention.
Which is an objective summary of the excerpt?
Kevin should never play video games again.
Kevin is irresponsible, and needs to make some changes.
Kevin regrets having so many goals to accomplish in the summer.
4. Kevin regrets spending too much time with video games, and too little time with friends and family.
2. Kevin is irresponsible, and needs to make some changes.
Chastised by the looks from both her mother and father, Anna returned the novel to her brother.
What does “chastised” mean as it is used in this sentence?
A. encouraged
B. petrified
C. entertained
D. reprimanded
D. reprimanded
Anthony is writing a report about the effects of animal cruelty on animals. Which detail will not help him in his research?
Some people who engage in animal cruelty as children go on to become serial killers.
Cats who have been subjected to cruelty are adopted less often at the shelter.
Being abused can cause dogs to become angry and aggressive or depressed and withdrawn.
Abused animals do not form relationships easily with humans or other animals.
1. Some people who engage in animal cruelty as children go on to become serial killers.
Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
One day, that dress will be handed down to me by my mother.
My father always changes the oil in our vehicles by himself.
I made chocolate chip cookies for the birthday party.
My grandfather made that cabinet.
1. One day, that dress will be handed down to me by my mother.
What is the primary literary device used throughout the poem?
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over—
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
A. Simile C. Alliteration
B. Metaphor D. personification
A. Simile
Candy wrappers, cups, and other items on the ground, entangled in tree branches, or floating in water can wash away the enjoyment of spending time with your friends and family. Littering should have serious financial consequences.
What does this excerpt infer?
Families should spend time together.
Litter on the ground is worse than litter in the water.
Fines should be given to those who litter.
4. Litter in the water is dangerous to marine life.
4. Litter in the water is dangerous to marine life.
Vanity got the best of Sarah as she ran into the wall while checking her hair in the mirror at the end of the hallway.
What is the best meaning of vanity?
Modestly
Pride in one’s qualities
Lack of real value
Tried things in vain
3. Lack of real value
(1) She started taking lessons when she was ten years old. (2) Marcia practices the piano every night. (3) Therefore, it is safe to say that practice makes perfect. (4) She is able to play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24.
These sentences are out of order. What is the correct order?
(2) Marcia practices the piano every night.
(1) She started taking lessons when she was ten years old.
(4) She is able to play Beethoven’s Symphony Number 5, and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24.
(3) Therefore, it is safe to say that practice makes perfect.
Which of the following sentences uses the verbal known as the infinitive?
Looking back through the photo albums gives me fond memories of the time I spent in Italy with my grandparents.
My cousins like to visit the beach when they come to our house, since they live in the mountains.
She was terminated from her job because she was never on time.
2. My cousins like to visit the beach when they come to our house, since they live in the mountains.
Infinitive - add "to" to a verb
Which type of figurative language is used in the article?
It’s Like Watching Paint Dry
Ray Henson has spoken out about his recent attempt to watch a wildly popular British period drama with his wife. “The show was about two hours long, but nothing happened,” Mr. Henson complained. Mr. Henson said that the show was about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Personification
Idiom
Alliteration
Simile
2. Idiom (A commonly said phrase that has a different meaning that what is said)
Read these lines from a ballad:
Light do I see within my Lady’s eyes
And loving spirits in its plenisphere
Which bear in strange delight on my heart’s care
Till Joy’s awakened from that sepulcher.
Which story elements are emphasized with these lines?
A. plot and setting
B. mood and conflict
C. characterization and mood
D. theme and irony
C. characterization and mood
The committee put forth a motion to restrict recycling to only glass and plastic.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “motion” in this sentence?
A. The action or process of moving or being moved.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
C. To direct or command someone with a movement of the hand or head.
D. A type of transformation involving various mathematical studies.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
Which punctuation should go in the blank?
“This weekend, I need to do three things ____ clean the kitchen, practice my guitar, and do my science homework.”
A. ; (semi-colon) C. . (period)
B. , (comma) D. : (colon)
D. : (colon)
One use of a colon is to list things.