🧠 Synthesize It
What does it mean to synthesize information?
A. To retell the story
B. To combine ideas to create a new understanding
C. To list details
D. To find the main character
B. What is to combine ideas to create a new understanding.
What is a theme?
A. The setting
B. The message or lesson
C. The main character
D. The problem
B. The message or lesson
What is conflict?
A. The setting
B. The lesson
C. The problem
D. The theme
C. The problem
What is imagery?
A. Dialogue
B. Descriptive language that creates pictures
C. A problem
D. A comparison
B. Descriptive language that creates pictures
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A. She go to school yesterday.
B. She goed to school yesterday.
C. She went to school yesterday.
D. She going to school yesterday.
C. She went to school yesterday.
Text 1 says wind energy saves money. Text 2 says it helps the environment. What is a synthesized idea?
A. Wind energy is expensive
B. Wind energy only helps nature
C. Wind energy helps both the economy and environment
D. Wind energy is new
C. Wind energy helps both the economy and environment.
Which detail BEST supports the theme that hard work leads to success?
A. The character wakes up early to practice every day
B. The character has many friends
C. The story takes place at school
D. The character enjoys reading
A. The character wakes up early to practice every day
A character argues with another character. What type of conflict?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Nature
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Society
C. Character vs. Character
“She ran like the wind” is an example of—
A. Metaphor
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
D. Simile
Which is a complete sentence?
A. The dog barked loudly.
B. Running down the street.
C. Because he was tired.
D. When she finished.
A. The dog barked loudly.
Why is synthesis different from summarizing?
A. It is shorter
B. It repeats details
C. It combines ideas into a new idea
D. It lists characters
C. It combines ideas into a new idea
A story shows a character afraid of change but later accepting it. Which theme is BEST supported?
A. Change is always negative
B. People should avoid new experiences
C. Change can lead to growth
D. Fear is stronger than success
C. Change can lead to growth
A drought causes problems for a farmer. What type of conflict?
A. Character vs. Self
B. Character vs. Technology
C. Character vs. Character
D. Character vs. Nature
D. Character vs. Nature
“The sun is a blazing fire” is a—
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Fact
D. Opinion
A. Metaphor
Read the sentence.
I like reading I read every day.
Which revision BEST corrects the sentence?
A. I like reading, I read every day.
B. I like reading and I read every day.
C. I like reading, and I read every day.
D. I like reading because every day.
C. I like reading, and I read every day.
Using the texts, "Harnessing the Wind: How Wind Energy Works and "A Change in the Wind: A Torres Family Story", Which statement BEST shows synthesis?
A. Wind energy uses turbines to create electricity
B. A family used wind energy to make money
C. Wind energy can provide both electricity and financial support
D. Wind energy is a renewable resource
C. Wind energy can provide both electricity and financial support
What is the BEST evidence to support a theme?
A. Title
B. Random detail
C. Character actions and outcomes
D. Illustrations
C. Character actions and outcomes
How does conflict MOST LIKELY affect characters in a story?
A. It changes the setting
B. It develops characters and reveals their decisions
C. It removes the problem
D. It shortens the story
B. It develops characters and reveals their decisions
Why do authors use imagery?
A. To confuse readers
B. To explain grammar
C. To help readers visualize
D. To shorten the story
C. To help readers visualize
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. He said lets go home.
B. He said lets go home.
C. He said “lets go home”.
D. He said, “Let’s go home.”
D. He said, “Let’s go home.”
Two texts show wind energy helps families and communities. What new understanding can you form?
A. Wind energy is confusing
B. Wind energy helps in multiple ways
C. Wind energy is only for farms
D. Wind energy is dangerous
B. Wind energy helps in multiple ways
A story shows struggle AND teamwork. What are TWO themes?
A. Life is hard & people are weak
B. Teamwork helps & perseverance leads to success
C. Friends are funny & school matters
D. Nature is strong & time passes
B. Teamwork helps & perseverance leads to success
Why is conflict important?
A. It describes the setting
B. It explains the theme directly
C. It drives the plot and develops characters
D. It adds dialogue
C. It drives the plot and develops characters
How does figurative language impact a text?
A. Makes it shorter
B. Makes it more vivid and engaging
C. Removes details
D. Changes the setting
B. Makes it more vivid and engaging
Read the sentence.
Although the wind turbines were new to the area the farmers quickly saw the benefits.
Which revision BEST corrects the sentence?
A. Although the wind turbines were new to the area, the farmers quickly saw the benefits.
B. Although, the wind turbines were new to the area the farmers quickly saw the benefits.
C. Although the wind turbines were new to the area the farmers, quickly saw the benefits.
D. Although the wind turbines were new to the area; the farmers quickly saw the benefits.
A. Although the wind turbines were new to the area, the farmers quickly saw the benefits.