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100
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
A. The recipe called for three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
B. History is full of fascinating figures: like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
C. The park was closed due to: maintenance.
D. The movie was a disappointment: the acting was terrible.
A. The recipe called for three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
100
Which of these is a compound sentence?
A. Then, the rain stopped, and the children rushed outside to play.
B. My favorite author, Agatha Christie, wrote dozens of captivating mystery novels.
C. As the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house, Brian wrestled with the temptation of a sugary treat.
D. At first, the puppy seemed shy, hiding behind the couch.
A. Then, the rain stopped, and the children rushed outside to play.
100
Which line is an example of alliteration?
A. Towering oak stands stoic and strong, a witness to time's gentle flow
B. Sun-drenched meadows stretch endlessly
C. Crimson leaves ablaze in sunlight, a vibrant autumn display
D. Fierce felines fight fiercely for fallen fish
D. Fierce felines fight fiercely for fallen fish
100
What does "chronology" mean?
A. placing events in the order they occurred, from earliest to latest
B. the study of different cultures around the world
C. a fancy word for a clock
D. the use of complex vocabulary in writing
A. placing events in the order they occurred, from earliest to latest
100
Which line is an example of assonance?
A. Rugged mountains pierce the clouds, a jagged, silent crown
B. Crimson leaves descend in twirls, a fiery ballet unbound
C. Pale rays graze the lake, casting long, lazy waves
D. Distant whispers through dry grass, secrets the wind confides
C. Pale rays graze the lake, casting long, lazy waves
200
Which words in this sentence form a prepositional phrase?
A. the teacher's booming voice
B. Lost
C. in a daydream
D. Michael barely registered
C. in a daydream
200
Which sentence has the strongest negative connotation?
A. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted from the bakery, a warm and inviting scent that drew customers in from the street.
B. The lecture droned on for what felt like an eternity, Professor Miller's monotone voice failing to capture anyone's attention.
C. Sarah meticulously arranged the colorful wildflowers in the vase, creating a vibrant centerpiece for the table.
D. Despite practicing all week, Michael fumbled the ball during the game.
B. The lecture droned on for what felt like an eternity, Professor Miller's monotone voice failing to capture anyone's attention.
200
Which of these sentences contains an appositive phrase?
A. The storm raged all night, tearing at trees and power lines.
B. "Don't worry, I brought my trusty flashlight, Mr. Beams," Emily announced.
C. "Why?" said Connor, puzzled by the question.
D. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.
B. "Don't worry, I brought my trusty flashlight, Mr. Beams," Emily announced.
200
What is direct characterization?
A. A character describes themselves in detail.
B. It is revealed only through dialogue between characters.
C. The reader must infer the character's traits.
D. The author tells you about the character's personality, appearance, motivations, or background in a straightforward manner.
D. The author tells you about the character's personality, appearance, motivations, or background in a straightforward manner.
200
What does the word "respiration" mean?
A. the process of plants absorbing sunlight
B. the act or process of breathing
C. the act of sweating
D. the process of digesting food
B. the act or process of breathing
300
Read the poem. Which three words help establish a tone of sadness?
A. petals, bright, gray
B. wilted, empty, aching
C. heart, eye, summer
D. branches, ghost, memory
B. wilted, empty, aching
300
Which lines from the passage are represented in the image?
A. "Maya had fueled the boat and set sail north, determined to find him."
B. "Whispers of storms and pirates danced on the harbor breeze, but Maya refused to listen."
C. "Maya, a fiery mane of red hair whipping in the salty wind, gripped the weathered wheel of her grandfather's fishing boat."
D. "Three days since her father, a weathered fisherman with a smile as warm as the Caribbean sun, had vanished at sea."
C. "Maya, a fiery mane of red hair whipping in the salty wind, gripped the weathered wheel of her grandfather's fishing boat."
300
Based on the context of the passage, what is the meaning of the phrase “poised between this world and the next”?
A. between the living and the dead
B. between a hospital and a cemetery
C. between a photo and the real world
D. between grief and happiness
A. between the living and the dead
300
What is the central image of this poem?
A. The summer wind
B. The rusty swing set
C. The faded colors
D. Childhood memories
B. The rusty swing set
300
How should this sentence be corrected to create parallelism?
A. change "eating" to "eat"
B. change "playing" to "I play"
C. change "to go for walks" to "going for walks"
D. change "I' to "we"
C. change "to go for walks" to "going for walks"
400
In the passage the word "cracks" means "to break open." Which line from the passage is the best context clue for that definition of "cracks."
A. clutched the dusty treasure chest
B. with a resounding snap, finally gave way
C. A surge of hope shot through her
D. seemed an impossible obstacle
B. with a resounding snap, finally gave way
400
What does the simile in the last line of the poem suggest about the tree?
A. it's colorless and dying
B. it's fragile and easily broken
C. it's strong and beautiful
D. it's young and vibrant
C. it's strong and beautiful
400
Based on the passage, what inference can be made about Ms. Periwinkle?
A. Ms. Periwinkle is worried about the weather.
B. Ms. Periwinkle is worried about a customer.
C. Ms. Periwinkle is baking something special.
D. Ms. Periwinkle is expecting someone important who is late.
D. Ms. Periwinkle is expecting someone important who is late.
400
What is ironic about the ending of this passage?
A. Michael likes history, and Emily is a genius.
B. Mr. Davies likes to laugh at students.
C. Michael tries to sound smart but ends up highlighting his lack of knowledge.
D. Michael tries to impress Emily but fails.
C. Michael tries to sound smart but ends up highlighting his lack of knowledge.
400
How do readers mainly learn about the cat in the passage?
A. dialogue
B. description
C. direct characterization
D. indirect characterization
C. direct characterization
500
Which of the choices below fixes the misplaced punctuation in the sentence?
A. The morning began with a downpour: however the clouds had cleared by lunchtime, revealing a bright blue sky.
B. The morning began with a downpour; however, the clouds had cleared by lunchtime, revealing a bright blue sky.
C. The morning began with a downpour, however, the clouds had cleared by lunchtime, revealing a bright blue sky.
D. The morning began with a downpour; however the clouds had cleared by lunchtime, revealing a bright blue sky.
B. The morning began with a downpour; however, the clouds had cleared by lunchtime, revealing a bright blue sky.
500
Which sound devices are used in line 1 of the poem?
A. assonance and consonance
B. assonance and alliteration
C. consonance and onomatopoeia
D. alliteration and onomatopoeia
B. assonance and alliteration
500
What signal does the underlined word “but” give the reader in these sentences?
A. It signals that the writer is going to continue to talk about how busy the park is.
B. It signals that what follows will explain how many people were at the park in the morning.
C. It signals that what follows will provide an example of different types of parks.
D. It signals that what follows will contrast the idea that the park is busy during the day.
D. It signals that what follows will contrast the idea that the park is busy during the day.
500
What is the meaning of coop'd as it is used in the passage?
A. confined
B. blocked
C. hidden
D. trapped
A. confined
500
Which sentence(s) from the passage provides the best evidence that the central idea is: Learning becomes more engaging and memorable when presented in an interactive and relatable way.
A. "Dread gnawed at his stomach."
B. "Cramming facts never clicked for him, but spending hours memorizing felt like the only option."
C. "Suddenly, history wasn't just facts; it was a story waiting to be explored."
D. "The history exam loomed large on the horizon, a dark cloud threatening Ethan's summer break."
C. "Suddenly, history wasn't just facts; it was a story waiting to be explored."