The purpose of persuasive text is to
a. inform
b. convince
c. entertain
What is b. convince
100
Which is an example of homophones?
a. bear and bare
b. cat and dog
c. read and read
d. pretty and beautiful
What is a. bear and bare
100
What does the prefix "re" mean in the word reread?
a. up
b. down
c. again
d. stop
What is c. again
100
A species in danger of becoming extinct in the near future is referred to as a(an) species.
a. keystone
b. exotic
c. endangered
d. threatened
What is c. endangered
200
What is persuasive writing?
a. Writing that promotes the well being of a society
b. Writing that attempts to fill the gap on a readers needs
c. Writing that tries to convince the reader of the writer's argument
d. Writing that makes the reader feel as if they are missing something they should have
What is c. Writing that tries to convince the reader of the writer's argument
200
Which pair of homophones correctly completes the sentence below?
I the rock the waterfall.
a. through , threw
b. dropped , through
c. threw , through
d. saw , through
What is c. threw , through
200
The prefix pre- means?
a. after
b. before
c. now
What is b. before
200
The necklace Rachel had on today was very . I had never seen one like it before.
a. usual
b. unique
c. common
d. ordinary
What is b. unique
300
To make an educated guess, based on clues; come to a conclusion, based on facts you have been given is to
a. infer
b. explain
c. trace
d. evaluate
What is a. infer
300
A homophone is...
a. A word that has the same spelling as another word.
b. A word that has the same meaning as another word.
c. Two or more words that sound the same and mean the same
d. Two or more words that are written and spelled differently, but sound alike.
What is d. Two or more words that are written and spelled differently, but sound alike.
300
Knowing the meaning of the prefix pro- helps you know that pro-life means:
a. to live before
b. in favor of life
c. to live again
d. did live
What is b. in favor of life
300
Which word means "careful protection of something"?
a. Extinct
b. Species
c. Expedition
d. Conserving
What is d. Conserving
400
In the beginning of a persuasive piece, the writer states his...
a. facts
b. opinion
c. summary
d. inference
What is b. opinion
400
Which of the following are not homophones
a. ant and aunt
b. day and night
c. wait and weight
d. their and there
What is b. day and night
400
Based on your knowledge of the prefix pre-, prepare means:
a. to get ready too late
b. to not get ready at all
c. to get ready in advance
What is c. to get ready in advance
400
Marcel's parents really trust her. They have her do a lot of chores around the house and let her watch her little brother. She also babysits for other families in the neighborhood and takes her job seriously.
Which character trait best describes Marcel?
a. Bossy
b. Irresponsible
c. Responsible
d. Adventurous
What is c. Responsible
500
In the conclusion of a persuasive piece, the writer asks the reader to:
a. stop reading
b. take action
c. believe him
d. change the facts
What is b. take action
500
Complete this sentence with the correct homophone.
The ______ of us are are going ___ the party ____
a. to, too, two
b. two, too, to
c. two, to, too
What is c. two, to, too
500
What is the definition of "pre-history?"
a. The time before people hunted animals.
b. The time before people had watches.
c. The time before written history.
d. The time of the dinosaurs.
What is c. The time before written history.
500
How might your restore a forest that has been cut down to build houses?
A. Build more houses
B. Pour concrete
C. Plant more trees
D. Water the soil