Figurative Language
Which sentence contains a simile?
A. The thunder roared overhead
B. Time is money
C. Her voice is like honey
D. The flowers danced in the breeze
C. Her voice is like honey
In ancient Egypt, the process of mummification was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. The procedure, which could take up to 70 days, involved removing internal organs and treating the body with natron salt to preserve it. The Egyptians believed this preservation was necessary for the afterlife.
Which statement is best supported by evidence from the passage?
A. All Egyptian citizens were mummified after death
B. The mummification process was quick and simple
C. Mummification was a lengthy process that took more than two months
D. The Egyptians used natron salt for cooking
C. Mummification was a lengthy process that took more than two months
Read the following passage and answer the question: "Every morning, Marcus wakes up at dawn to help his grandmother tend to their small vegetable garden. Though the work is hard, he knows the fresh vegetables will help feed their family and neighbors." What is the central idea of this passage?
A. Gardening is difficult work
B. Family traditions are important
C. Helping others through hard work is valuable
D. Morning is the best time to garden
C. Helping others through hard work is valuable
In the sentence "Despite the inclement weather, the outdoor festival continued as planned," what does inclement most likely mean?
A. Pleasant and sunny
B. Harsh and unpleasant
C. Warm and inviting
D. Mild and calm
B. Harsh and unpleasant
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. The group of students were playing in the field.
B. Each of the books have interesting stories.
C. The team of doctors performs surgery daily.
D. Neither of the cats want to eat their food.
C. The team of doctors performs surgery daily.
Which form of figurative language is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees, telling secrets of the night"?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Alliteration
C. Personification
The Amazon rainforest produces about 20% of the world's oxygen and is home to millions of species. However, every year, thousands of acres are lost to deforestation, threatening both the local ecosystem and global climate.
What is the main problem identified in the passage?
A. The rainforest contains too many species
B. Deforestation is endangering the Amazon
C. The Amazon produces too much oxygen
D. Local ecosystems are too diverse
B. Deforestation is endangering the Amazon
Read the following passage and answer the question: "The autumn leaves danced through the air, painting the sky in shades of red and gold. Below, children laughed as they jumped into carefully raked piles, scattering the leaves once again." What is the central idea of this passage?
A. Children are disobedient
B. The beauty and joy of fall
C. Yard work is never done
D. Weather changes seasons
B. The beauty and joy of fall
In the context "The inveterate reader always carried a book wherever she went," what does inveterate suggest?
A. Occasional
B. Reluctant
C. Skilled
D. Habitual
C. Skilled
Select the sentence with proper subject-verb agreement:
A. One of the players are injured.
B. The collection of stamps is valuable.
C. Five dollars were spent on lunch.
D. Every one of the cats were sleeping.
B. The collection of stamps is valuable.
Which sentence contains alliteration?
A. The sun smiled down on the meadow
B. Peter Piper picked plenty of peppers
C. She was as graceful as a swan
D. The old car was a dinosaur
B. Peter Piper picked plenty of peppers
The Great Wall of China wasn't built all at once. Different sections were built over many centuries by various Chinese dynasties. The most famous parts were built during the Ming Dynasty, using stone, brick, and rammed earth.
Which detail from the passage supports the idea that the Great Wall's construction was a long-term project?
A. The wall was built using stone and brick
B. The Ming Dynasty built the most famous sections
C. Different dynasties constructed various parts
D. The wall was made of rammed earth
A. The wall was built using stone and brick
Read the following passage and answer the question: "The teacher spoke in a sharp, clipped tone as she handed back the tests. Her lips were pressed into a thin line, and her heels clicked loudly against the floor." What is the tone of this passage?
A. Disapproving and tense
B. Excited and enthusiastic
C. Caring and nurturing
D. Casual and relaxed
A. Disapproving and tense
Read the sentence: "The professor's abstruse explanation left many students confused and seeking clarification." What is the meaning of abstruse?
A. Simple and straightforward
B. Long and detailed
C. Difficult to understand
D. Carefully planned
C. Difficult to understand
Choose the sentence with correct comma placement:
A. The old dusty book sat on the shelf collecting dust.
B. Martha who lives next door, is a doctor.
C. We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes at the store.
D. The students studied hard but, they still struggled with the test.
C. We bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes at the store.
In the phrase "boom, crash, bang," what literary device is being used?
A. Hyperbole
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration
B. Onomatopoeia
Marie Curie discovered two elements, polonium and radium, through her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only woman to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
What evidence from the passage shows Marie Curie's exceptional achievements?
A. She studied radioactivity
B. She discovered polonium
C. She was female
D. She won multiple Nobel Prizes in different scientific fields
D. She won multiple Nobel Prizes in different scientific fields
Read the following passage and answer the question: "Despite losing the game, Jamie smiled and congratulated the other team. She knew that good sportsmanship was more important than winning." What is the theme of this passage?
A. Winning is everything
B. Sports are difficult
C. Practice makes perfect
D. Good character matters more than victory
D. Good character matters more than victory
"The mercurial stock market made investors nervous about their investments." What does mercurial mean in this sentence?
A. Unchanging
B. Profitable
C. Unpredictable
D. Steady
C. Unpredictable
Which sentence uses commas correctly in a series?
A. I packed my lunch snacks, drinks and utensils.
B. The movie was long, boring, and predictable.
C. She bought a new dress shoes, and purse yesterday.
D. We visited Paris London, and Rome last summer.
B. The movie was long, boring, and predictable.
Identify the hyperbole in these options:
A. The kitten meowed softly
B. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
C. The wind blew through the trees
D. The stars twinkled in the sky
B. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
Despite their name, jellyfish aren't actually fish at all. These fascinating creatures have survived for over 650 million years without brains, bones, or hearts. Instead, they have a basic nervous system, called a "nerve net," which helps them detect changes in their environment.
What conclusion can be drawn from the text evidence?
A. Jellyfish are more advanced than other sea creatures
B. Jellyfish have complex internal organs
C. Jellyfish are simple organisms that have survived for millions of years
D. Jellyfish are a type of advanced fish
C. Jellyfish are simple organisms that have survived for millions of years
Read the following passage and answer the question: "The old house creaked and moaned in the darkness, its windows like hollow eyes staring into the misty night. Sarah clutched her flashlight tighter as she approached the front door." What is the mood of this passage?
A. Cheerful and bright
B. Mysterious and eerie
C. Peaceful and calm
D. Excited and energetic
B. Mysterious and eerie
Read the sentence: "The cacophony of car horns and construction noise made it impossible to concentrate." What does cacophony mean?
A. Harsh mixture of sounds
B. Gentle background noise
C. Complete silence
D. Musical harmony
A. Harsh mixture of sounds
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement and comma usage:
A. The committee members disagrees, about the new policy.
B. Either my sisters or my brother is, going to help tomorrow.
C. The paintings, which were created by local artists, are on display.
D. The box of chocolates were opened, and shared with everyone.
C. The paintings, which were created by local artists, are on display.