Vocabulary
What does the word reminisce mean?
A. To remember past events
B. To have doubts
C. To judge someone's actions
D. To resolve an issue
A. To remember past events
Homework was a mountain standing in my way.
What does the figurative language in this sentence suggest?
A. The homework was outdoors
B. The homework was physically tall
C. The homework felt overwhelming
D. The homework involved hiking
C. The homework felt overwhelming
After the argument, Sam avoided his friend all day. That night, he replayed his words in his head and wished he could take them back.
Which sentence best shows that Sam feels regret?
A. “Sam avoided his friend all day.”
B. “After the argument, Sam avoided his friend.”
C. “That night, he replayed his words in his head and wished he could take them back.”
D. “He replayed his words in his head.”
C. “That night, he replayed his words in his head and wished he could take them back.”
Question:
An article explains how hurricanes form and includes diagrams and facts.
What is the author’s main purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To inform
D. To express feelings
C. To inform
Sentence:
Everyone forgot its notebook before class started.
Which revision is grammatically correct?
A. Everyone forgot his or her notebook before class started.
B. Everyone forgot there notebook before class started.
C. Everyone forget their notebook before class started.
D. Everyone had forgot their notebook before class started.
Everyone forget their notebook before class started.
What does the word mood most nearly mean in a literary text?
A. The lesson the author wants the reader to learn
B. The feeling the reader experiences while reading
C. The author’s opinion about the topic
D. The main idea of the passage
B. The feeling the reader experiences while reading
The homework packet glared at me from the table, daring me to open it.
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
C. Personification
After turning in the test, Marcus felt his stomach sink. He remembered choosing to play video games instead of studying the night before. As he stared at his paper, he wished he could go back and make a different choice.
Which evidence from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of the word regret?
A. “After turning in the test, Marcus felt his stomach sink.”
B. “He remembered choosing to play video games instead of studying the night before.”
C. “As he stared at his paper, he wished he could go back and make a different choice.”
D. “After turning in the test, Marcus felt his stomach sink.”
C. “As he stared at his paper, he wished he could go back and make a different choice.”
The classroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Which statement best explains this figurative language?
A. A pin actually fell in the classroom
B. The classroom was silent
C. The classroom was messy
D. Students were talking loudly
B. The classroom was silent
The coach gave a good speech before the game.
Which revision best improves the word choice?
A. The coach gave a very good speech before the game.
B. The coach gave a speech before the game.
C. The coach delivered a motivating speech before the game.
D. The coach talked before the game.
The coach delivered a motivating speech before the game.
What is the meaning of the word "theme?"
A. The main topic the story is about
B. A lesson or message the author wants the reader to understand
C. A summary of the events in the story
D. The setting where the story takes place
B. A lesson or message the author wants the reader to understand
The classroom was a zoo during group work.
What type of figurative language is used?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Metaphor
D. Hyperbole
C. Metaphor
The classroom was silent as the lights dimmed. Rain tapped softly against the windows, and the clock ticked loudly on the wall. No one spoke, and everyone waited, unsure of what would happen next.
Which evidence from the passage best helps the reader understand the mood of the scene?
A. “The classroom was silent as the lights dimmed.”
B. “Rain tapped softly against the windows.”
C. “The clock ticked loudly on the wall.”
D. “No one spoke, and everyone waited, unsure of what would happen next.”
D. “No one spoke, and everyone waited, unsure of what would happen next.”
Which sentence best describes the resolution of a story?
A. The problem becomes worse
B. The main conflict is solved
C. The characters are introduced
D. A new problem appears
B. The main conflict is solved
Each of the players have practiced hard for the tournament.
Which revision is grammatically correct?
A. Each of the players have practiced hard for the tournament.
B. Each of the players has practiced hard for the tournament.
C. Each of the players are practicing hard for the tournament.
D. Each of the players were practiced hard for the tournament.
B. Each of the players has practiced hard for the tournament.
Even though the hike was exhausting, Maya felt fulfilled when she reached the top and saw the view.
What does the word fulfilled most nearly mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Tired
B. Proud and satisfied
C. Confused
D. Nervous
B. Proud and satisfied
The empty hallway echoed with every footstep as the lights flickered above.
What mood does this sentence create?
A. Joyful
B. Calm
C. Tense
D. Excited
C. Tense
Eli struggled during basketball practice. He missed shots and tripped over his own feet, but he stayed after practice to work on his skills until the gym lights turned off.
Which sentence best supports the idea that Eli is determined?
A. “Eli struggled during basketball practice.”
B. “He missed shots and tripped over his own feet.”
C. “He stayed after practice to work on his skills until the gym lights turned off.”
D. “The gym lights turned off.”
C. “He stayed after practice to work on his skills until the gym lights turned off.”
Which text is most likely written to entertain?
A. A science article explaining volcanoes
B. A set of instructions for a board game
C. A short story about a clumsy dog
D. A speech encouraging people to vote
C. A short story about a clumsy dog
When I saw my grade, it was bad.
Which revision best improves the word choice?
A. When I saw my grade, it was not good.
B. When I saw my grade, it was extremely bad.
C. When I saw my grade, it disappointed me.
D. When I saw my grade, it was a grade.
When I saw my grade, it disappointed me.
Carlos was reluctant to speak in class, even though he knew the answer.
What does reluctant most nearly mean?
A. Excited
B. Nervous but prepared
C. Unwilling or hesitant
D. Confused
C. Unwilling or hesitant
Is this considered personification? Explain your answer.
"The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up."
Yes, this is considered personification because it gives something not human, human characteristics. The alarm clock can not literally scream. It just meant the alarm clock was loud enough to wake them up.
At first, the science project confused Lila. She reread the directions, asked questions, and stayed up late fixing her mistakes. When she presented her project, her teacher smiled and nodded proudly.
Which sentence best supports the theme that effort leads to success?
A. “At first, the science project confused Lila.”
B. “She reread the directions, asked questions, and stayed up late fixing her mistakes.”
C. “When she presented her project, her teacher smiled.”
D. “The teacher nodded proudly.”
B. “She reread the directions, asked questions, and stayed up late fixing her mistakes.”
A blog post tries to convince readers to recycle more by using emotional language and strong opinions.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To inform
B. To entertain
C. To persuade
D. To describe
C. To persuade
One time I learned teamwork was during basketball practice.
Which revision best improves the clarity of the sentence?
A. One time I learned teamwork, and it was basketball practice.
B. I learned teamwork during basketball practice.
C. During basketball practice, one time I learned teamwork.
D. Basketball practice was teamwork.
B. I learned teamwork during basketball practice.