3rd 9-Week Test Review

Pronouns

Claims & Supporting Evidence

Sentences

Main Idea/Purpose

Misc.

100

Which sentence contains a possessive pronoun?

A.Startled by its own reflection, the cat jumped into the air.
B.After Sarah mowed the grass, she left for the softball game.
C.Has anyone here seen the movie The Miracle Worker?
D.With Dad’s help, Kyle and I built a terrific treehouse.

A.Startled by its own reflection, the cat jumped into the air.

100

1. Which of the following is an example of a claim in an argument?
A) "The sky is blue."
B) "The weather today is very cold."
C) "Cats make better pets than dogs."
D) "I like pizza more than hamburgers."

C) "Cats make better pets than dogs."

100

Which of these is a compound sentence?

A.Every day, Becky watched the neighborhood kids on their bikes.
B.Becky asked her mother for a bike, but her mother said no.
C.Granny Liz interrupted and made the situation worse.
D.Becky decided that she would save her money to buy a bike.

B. Becky asked her mother for a bike, but her mother said no.

100

What is the main purpose of a procedural text?

A) Inform

B)Persuade

C) Entertain

D) Correct

A) Inform

100

Which of the following sentences shows correct capitalization of proper nouns?

A.Robert Frost wrote a poem about a Crow in a Hemlock tree.
B.Walt Whitman once lived in brooklyn, new york.
C.Diana Chang feels that she is both Chinese and American.
D.Which Poet’s work do you like best?

C. Diana Chang feels that she is both Chinese and American.

200

Which of the following sentences contains an intensive pronoun?
A) They cleaned the room themselves.
B) They cleaned the room by themselves.
C) They hurt themselves while playing.
D) They talked to themselves quietly.

A) They cleaned the room themselves.

200

2. What is the purpose of supporting evidence in an argument? .
A) To summarize the argument.
B) To show how the claim is true by providing facts or details
C) To confuse the reader.
D) To ask questions about the topic.

B) To show how the claim is true by providing facts or details

200

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence?
a)A) Do you want to play video games with me?
b)Go to your room!
c)C) We went to the movies last night.
d)D) I love ice cream.

b) Go to your room!

200

Social media has become a key tool for communication, allowing people to share information quickly. While it has positive effects, like connecting people, it also raises concerns about privacy and misinformation.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A) Social media connects people and shares information.
B) Social media has both benefits and drawbacks.
C) Social media is only used for personal updates.
D) Social media is mainly a source of news.

B) Social media has both benefits and drawbacks.

200

Which of the following is a fact?

A) Chocolate ice cream is the best dessert.

B) Reading books can make you smarter.

C) The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

D) Dogs are the friendliest pets.

C) The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

300

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?

A.Jon said his parents would pay for his soccer camp fees.
B.Hasan wants to use a space under the stairs for his computer.
C.Aiden switched seats with Joshua in the auditorium so he could see.
D.Where did you put Jason’s book after he finished his homework?

C. Aiden switched seats with Joshua in the auditorium so he could see.

300

5. What type of supporting evidence is best used to back up the claim "Eating vegetables is important for good health"?
A) A list of popular vegetables.
B) A personal story about someone who likes vegetables.
C) Scientific research that shows the health benefits of eating vegetables.
D) An opinion about how vegetables taste.

C) Scientific research that shows the health benefits of eating vegetables.

300

Which of these sentences is an imperative sentence?

A.Do you know anything about knights?
B.Check carefully before crossing Main Street.
C.Shana wrote a report on panda bears.
D.What a wonderful morning it was!

B.Check carefully before crossing Main Street.

300

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of this passage? "Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are known for their long trunks, large ears, and strong tusks. Elephants live in Africa and Asia and play important roles in their ecosystems. They help maintain the balance of their environments by spreading seeds and controlling vegetation."
A) Elephants are the largest animals on Earth.
B) Elephants are important for the environment and ecosystems.
C) Elephants use their trunks to protect themselves.
D) Elephants live in Africa and Asia.

B) Elephants are important for the environment and ecosystems.

300

Which of these story ideas is an example of internal conflict?

A.A boy argues with his mother about cleaning his room.
B.A raging winter storm traps hikers in a cave.
C.A hungry bear ruins a family's picnic.
D.A girl struggles to study when she would rather be playing.

D.A girl struggles to study when she would rather be playing.

400

hoose the sentence that uses an intensive pronoun.

A.Why don’t you give yourself a big pat on the back?
B.I took the cake to Ayana herself before the party.
C.The teacher picked up the stack of papers by herself.
D.Our parents gave us confidence to do things ourselves.

B. I took the cake to Ayana herself before the party.

400

3. Which of the following is an example of supporting evidence for the claim "Exercise improves mental health"?

A) "Many people exercise regularly."

B) "Studies have shown that exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety."

C) "Exercise can be fun."

D) "Mental health is important for everyone."

B) "Studies have shown that exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety."

400

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A) I love to read books but don't have time.
B) She was tired after school.
C) The cat sleeps on the couch.
D) He finished his homework, and he went to bed early.

D) He finished his homework, and he went to bed early.

400

What is the main idea of the following paragraph? "Baking is a fun and creative activity. You can make cakes, cookies, and bread, each with your own unique twist. It allows you to try different flavors, decorations, and textures, making each treat a masterpiece. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, baking can be a great way to relax and enjoy yourself."
A) Baking is a challenging task.
B) Baking is an enjoyable and creative activity.
C) Baking only includes making cakes and cookies.
D) Baking requires a lot of experience and skill.

B) Baking is an enjoyable and creative activity.

400

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A.My new phone, given to me as a birthday present, takes great pictures.
B.Elizabeth got a new phone—as a present, which takes great pictures.
C.My brother’s phone a birthday present takes great pictures.
D.My new phone, a birthday present takes great pictures.

A.My new phone, given to me as a birthday present, takes great pictures.

500

Which sentence needs a revision to correct an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

A.The musicians bring their own instruments to the show.
B.Mr. Chang and his wife visit their children often.
C.My cousins said she would house-sit for us.
D.The trees on that street are losing their leaves.

C. My cousins said she would house-sit for us.

500

4. Which of the following is an example of supporting evidence for the claim "Reading regularly improves vocabulary"?
A) "Reading books can be fun."
B) "People love reading in their free time."
C) "Many people enjoy improving their vocabulary."
D) "A study showed that children who read often tend to have larger vocabularies."

D) "A study showed that children who read often tend to have larger vocabularies."

500

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A) Mike and Allie went to the store and went to the movies after they got of work.

B)After they got off work, Mildred and Becca went to the store, and they went to the movies.

C) After the movie, Laura and Tiffany went to the store and to the movies.

D) Lexie and Donald went to the store, and they went to the movies after work.

500

Hundreds of years ago, the Incas of South America produced cloth unlike any the world has seen since. The Incas carefully bred animals called alpacas to get the finest, softest wool possible. Using the alpaca wool, the Incas wove colorful, silky cloth that was used for clothing, decorations, and trading. When the Spaniards conquered the Incas, the secret to breeding the alpacas was lost.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

A.The Incas made a special kind of cloth.
B.The Incas discovered how to breed alpacas.
C.The Incas were conquered by the Spanish.
D.The Incas used colorful cloth for decorations.

A.The Incas made a special kind of cloth.

500

Which answer choice is an example of personification?

A.The sun was shining on the sea,.
B.The middle of the night.
C.The moon was shining sulkily.
D.After the day was done—

C.The moon was shining sulkily.