Comprehension
What is the main idea of a passage?
A. The topic sentence
B. The overall message or point
C. A fun fact
D. The title
B. The overall message or point
What is the purpose of an opinion essay?
A. To entertain
B. To tell a story
C. To persuade with reasons
D. To explain a process
C. To persuade with reasons
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
A. Not
B. Again
C. Before
D. Small
A. Not
Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
A. I like pizza but I hate burgers.
B. I like pizza, but I hate burgers.
C. I like pizza but, I hate burgers.
D. I like pizza. but I hate burgers.
B. I like pizza, but I hate burgers.
What should you do during a group discussion?
A. Talk over others
B. Stay silent
C. Share ideas and listen
D. Leave early
C. Share ideas and listen
Which of the following best describes a theme in a story?
A. The setting and time
B. The main character’s name
C. A lesson or message the story teaches
D. The ending scene
C. A lesson or message the story teaches
Which sentence shows the use of a transition word?
A. The cat was brown.
B. First, we went to the store.
C. I love apples.
D. Eat your vegetables.
B. First, we went to the store.
Which word has a part that means "life"?
A. Jump
B. Biology
C. Red
D. Soft
B. Biology
Which word is a conjunction?
A. Cat
B. Jump
C. And
D. Blue
C. And
Why is eye contact important when presenting?
A. It looks scary
B. It’s polite and engaging
C. It’s not needed
D. It makes you blink less
B. It’s polite and engaging
Which text structure presents problems and solutions?
A. Chronological
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
D. Problem and solution
Which writing type gives facts and explanations?
A. Narrative
B. Informative
C. Poetry
D. Opinion
B. Informative
If a word is unfamiliar, what should you do first?
A. Skip it
B. Look at the pictures
C. Use context clues
D. Ask a friend
C. Use context clues
What is an interjection?
A. A describing word
B. A noun
C. A word that expresses emotion
D. A question word
C. A word that expresses emotion
Which is a visual aid used in a presentation?
A. Pencil
B. Slide or chart
C. Textbook
D. Paper
B. Slide or chart
Which type of figurative language makes comparison using “like” or “as”?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
D. Hyperbole
A. Simile
What should you do after writing your first draft of a story?
A. Throw it away
B. Add pictures
C. Revise and edit
D. Start a new topic
C. Revise and edit
Choose the synonym of “cautious.”
A. Wild
B. Careful
C. Fast
D. Honest
B. Careful
Which sentence is written in past tense?
A. I run to school.
B. I ran to school.
C. I am running to school.
D. I will run to school.
C. I am running to school.
What should you include in a good summary of a speaker's ideas?
A. All the jokes
B. Random facts
C. Main points and supporting evidence
D. Your opinion
C. Main points and supporting evidence
How does the setting influence a story’s plot?
A. It tells the author’s opinion
B. It controls how long the story is
C. It affects the actions and decisions of characters
D. It shows the genre
C. It affects the actions and decisions of characters
Which tool helps you publish and collaborate with others online?
A. Scissors
B. Google Docs
C. Dictionary
D. Glue
B. Google Docs
Which is a figurative language example?
A. He ran fast.
B. She is as fast as a cheetah.
C. They walked slowly.
D. The dog barked loudly.
B. She is as fast as a cheetah.
Choose the sentence with a prepositional phrase.
A. The dog barked.
B. He went to the park.
C. She eats apples.
D. I play piano.
B. He went to the park.
How can you show you’re actively listening?
A. Interrupt often
B. Look bored
C. Nod and ask questions
D. Walk away
C. Nod and ask questions