Review 1
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that playing a sport requires a lot of personal sacrifice?
A. Making a team sport requires plenty of skill.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
C. Some teams require a nominal fee to play.
D. Being a part of a team is a rewarding experience.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
How does an author build suspense in a story?
A. by hinting at an exciting event to come
B. by providing a solution to a problem
C. by locating the story in another country
D. by providing dynamic characters
A. by hinting at an exciting event to come
Kim split the apple into two equal ________.
A. halfes
B. hafs
C. halves
D. halvs
C. halves
Toni was as smart as a computer.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
Which sentence expresses a fact, rather than an opinion?
A. Abraham Lincoln was the most honest President.
B. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest President of the 19th century.
C. Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty.
D. Abraham Lincoln worked harder than any other President.
C. Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty.
Which idea about animal shelters would be the BEST to highlight in an advertisement?
A. A large fee may be charged for adopting an animal.
B. Shelters often have a variety of dog breeds available.
C. Background information about a pet may not be available.
D. Cats and dogs often require a series of medical injections.
B. Shelters often have a variety of dog breeds available.
Which triggers the rising action in a story?
A. When the characters and setting are revealed.
B. When the solution to the problem is evident.
C. When the problem of the story is introduced.
D. When the lesson of the story is revealed.
C. When the problem of the story is introduced.
Neither my brother _______ my sister were invited to the party.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but
A. nor
Bam! The book fell on the floor.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Onomatopoeia
The receiver buckled under the pressure and dropped the ball.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “buckled” in this sentence?
A. a flat frame with a hinged pin
B. to join the ends of a belt or strap
C. to yield or collapse from stress
D. to bend out of shape
C. to yield or collapse from stress
The committee put forth a motion to restrict recycling to only glass and plastic.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “motion” in this sentence?
A. The action or process of moving or being moved.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
C. To direct or command someone with a movement of the hand or head.
D. A type of transformation involving various mathematical studies.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
“Suddenly, the silence became more oppressive. An SS officer had come in and, with him, the smell of the Angel of Death. We stared at his starch military uniform.”
What does the figurative language in this excerpt BEST convey?
A. fear
B. silence
C. smell
D. anger
A. fear
Not only was Terri late for the game, _________ the tournament.
A. and
B. and also
C. but
D. but also
D. but also
Bill was so hungry that he could eat a horse.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Idiom or Hyperbole
“Did you stay home from school today?” inquired Hannah.
“Why do you want to know?” asked Jenna.
“I don’t know. I was just making conversation,” replied Hannah.
“The trigonometry project is due next Friday,” said Jenna.
What does this conversation reveal to the reader?
A. Jenna skipped school.
B. Hannah is trying to make Jenna feel bad.
C. Jenna wants to avoid Hannah’s question.
D. Hannah thinks Jenna is going to fail the trigonometry project.
C. Jenna wants to avoid Hannah’s question.
Living Free features a boy named Mark who learns about courage, independence, and the need for companionship while attempting to live in a forested area of New York state.
First person point of view allows the author to –
A. emphasize the struggles Mark faces in the mountain.
B. show the thoughts of Mark’s family about his trip.
C. highlight the difference between the country and the city.
D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure.
D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure.
Cate found her red blouse in a pile of discarded clothes. What does “discarded” mean?
A. not wanted
B. not clean
C. unusual
D. wrinkled
A. not wanted
The students entered _________ contests.
A. lots
B. alot of
C. a lot of
D. lot of
C. a lot of
Joey was assigned a ton of homework.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
hyperbole
Which triggers the climax in a story?
A. When the characters and setting are revealed.
B. When the solution to the problem is evident.
C. When the problem of the story is introduced.
D. When the lesson of the story is revealed.
B. When the solution to the problem is evident
“What's your name?" Cherry asked.
"Ponyboy Curtis." I replied.
"That's an original and lovely name,” She said.
"My dad was an original person," I said. "I've got a brother named Sodapop, and it even says so on his birth certificate.”
What does this conversation reveal to the reader?
A. Ponyboy wishes he had another name.
B. Ponyboy is proud of the original names in his family.
C. Cherry thinks Ponyboy and Sodapop have funny names.
D. Ponyboy is unable to locate his own birth certificate.
B. Ponyboy is proud of the original names in his family.
Which is the suffix of the word, “ineffective”?
A. in
B. effect
C. tive
D. ive
D. ive
The grandfather took away the ___________ toy.
A. babys
B. baby’s
C. babys’
D. babies
B. baby’s
George was an Abe Lincoln because he always told the truth.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Metaphor
When Jose found out that his little brother broke his Xbox disc tray, he was vexed. What does “vexed” mean?
A. sad
B. angry
C. concerned
D. surprised
B. angry