Vocabulary
What does the word "elaborate" most likely mean?
a) To make simple
b) To explain in detail
c) To ignore
d) To shorten
b) To explain in detail
What is the main idea of a passage?
a) A small detail in the text
b) The author's opinion
c) The central point or message
d) The last sentence of the passage
c) The central point or message
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
a) To provide a concluding thought
b) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
c) To offer supporting details
d) To transition to the next paragraph
b) To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
The phrase "The wind whispered secrets through the trees" is an example of:
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Hyperbole
c) Personification
What is a good first step when you receive your test booklet?
a) Immediately start answering the first question.
b) Quickly skim through the entire test to see the types of questions and length.
c) Focus only on the questions you think are easy.
d) Worry about the time limit.
b) Quickly skim through the entire test to see the types of questions and length.
Which of the following words is a synonym for "diligent"?
a) Lazy
b) Careless
c) Hardworking
d) Forgetful
c) Hardworking
Identifying the sequence of events in a story helps you understand the:
a) Characters' feelings
b) Setting
c) Plot
d) Theme
c) Plot
Which of the following is NOT a key element of a well-developed paragraph?
a) A clear topic sentence
b) Supporting details
c) A concluding sentence
d) Multiple unrelated ideas
d) Multiple unrelated ideas
Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
a) The runner was a speeding bullet.
b) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
c) The rain poured down in sheets.
d) The old house groaned in the wind
b) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
If you are unsure of an answer on a multiple-choice question, what is a helpful strategy?
a) Leave it blank and come back later.
b) Always choose the longest answer.
c) Eliminate answers you know are incorrect and then make your best guess.
d) Pick the same letter for all unsure answers.
c) Eliminate answers you know are incorrect and then make your best guess.
The prefix "un-" often means:
a) To do again
b) Not
c) Before
d) After
When you make an inference while reading, you are: a) Stating facts directly from the text
b) Making an educated guess based on the text and your own knowledge
c) Summarizing the main points
d) Copying sentences verbatim
b) Making an educated guess based on the text and your own knowledge
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay? a) To list all the topics that will be discussed
b) To state the main argument or point of the essay
c) To provide background information
d) To summarize the entire essay
b) To state the main argument or point of the essay
The statement "I've told you a million times!" is an example of:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Understatement
d) Hyperbole
d) Hyperbole
What should you do if you finish a section of the test early?
a) Hand it in immediately and leave the room.
b) Start working on the next section.
c) Go back and review your answers for that section.
d) Talk to your neighbors.
c) Go back and review your answers for that section.
What is the meaning of the idiom "to bite the bullet"? a) To avoid a difficult situation
b) To face a difficult situation with courage and stoicism
c) To make a quick decision
d) To celebrate a success
To face a difficult situation with courage and stoicism
What is the purpose of a simile in writing?
a) To state a direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
b) To give human qualities to non-human things
c) To create a comparison using "like" or "as"
d) To exaggerate for effect
c) To create a comparison using "like" or "as"
When revising your writing, what should you focus on? a) Correcting spelling and grammar errors
b) Improving the clarity and organization of your ideas
c) Making sure your handwriting is neat
d) Counting the number of words
b) Improving the clarity and organization of your ideas
In the sentence "He is a lion on the battlefield," the comparison of "he" to "a lion" is an example of:
a) Personification
b) Metaphor
c) Alliteration
d) Onomatopoeia
b) Metaphor
When answering a reading comprehension question, where should you primarily look for the answer?
a) Your own personal opinions.
b) Information from other subjects.
c) The passage provided.
d) What your friends think.
c) The passage provided.
Which word best completes the sentence: "Despite the evidence, he remained ______ in his belief."
a) Flexible
b) Wavering
c) Adamant
d) Doubtful
c) Adamant
Which literary device involves a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant?
a) Personification
b) Metaphor
c) Irony
d) Hyperbole
c) Irony
What is the difference between narrative writing and expository writing?
a) Narrative writing informs, while expository writing tells a story.
b) Narrative writing tells a story, while expository writing informs or explains.
c) Narrative writing uses only facts, while expository writing uses opinions.
d) There is no difference between the two.
b) Narrative writing tells a story, while expository writing informs or explains.
What type of figurative language uses words that imitate sounds, such as "buzz" or "hiss"?
a) Irony
b) Allusion
c) Onomatopoeia
d) Paradox
c) Onomatopoeia
What is the importance of managing your time during a test?
a) It doesn't matter as long as you finish eventually.
b) It helps ensure you have enough time to attempt all the questions.
c) It allows you to spend too much time on difficult questions.
d) It makes the test go by faster.
b) It helps ensure you have enough time to attempt all the questions.