Grammar
Which sentence shows the correct use of a conjunction?
A) I went to the park. Then I got ice cream.
B) I went to the park, and I got ice cream.
C) I went to the park because ice cream.
D) I went to the park. Ice cream too.
B – I went to the park, and I got ice cream.
What part of a story shows how the problem is solved?
A) Setting
B) Plot
C) Resolution
D) Conflict
C) Resolution
What is the main purpose of an author writing an informational article?
A) To entertain
B) To describe a character
C) To inform or teach
D) To tell a make-believe story
C) To inform or teach
Which text structure is used when a passage describes an issue and how it is resolved?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Cause and effect
C) Problem and solution
D) Sequence
C) Problem and solution
If a story is told using "I" and "me," what point of view is it?
A) Third-person
B) First-person
C) Second-person
D) Author’s opinion
B) First-person
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) her dog runned fast to the park.
B) Her dog ran fast to the park.
C) Her dog run fast to the park.
D) her Dog ran fast to the park.
B) Her dog ran fast to the park.
Which of the following is part of the setting of a story?
A) The problem the character faces
B) The time and place where the story takes place
C) The character's thoughts and feelings
D) The conflict the character encounters
B) The time and place where the story takes place
What is the main purpose of an author who writes a persuasive essay?
A) To entertain and make the reader laugh
B) To inform the reader about a topic
C) To persuade the reader to agree with an idea or take action
D) To tell a fictional story
C) To persuade the reader to agree with an idea or take action
Which text structure is used when a passage looks at the similarities and differences between two things?
A) Problem and solution
B) Cause and effect
C) Compare and contrast
D) Sequence
C) Compare and contrast
Which sentence is written in the first person point of view?
A) You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
B) I enjoy reading books before bed.
C) He runs faster than anyone else on the team.
D) They went to the park after school.
B) I enjoy reading books before bed.
Which sentence combines these two ideas correctly?
"I like pizza. I like pasta."
A) I like pizza I like pasta.
B) I like pizza but pasta.
C) I like pizza, and I like pasta.
D) I like pizza or pasta I.
C) I like pizza, and I like pasta.
What is the setting in this sentence?
"The children played in the park during a sunny afternoon."
A) The park
B) Children
C) Played
D) Sunny afternoon
A) The park
What is the purpose of an author writing a narrative?
A) To explain facts about a topic
B) To tell a story about real or imagined events
C) To argue for a particular point of view
D) To persuade someone to make a decision
B) To tell a story about real or imagined events
What text structure is being used in a passage that lists events in the order they happened?
A) Problem and solution
B) Cause and effect
C) Compare and contrast
D) Sequence/Chronological
D) Sequence/Chronological
What is the second person point of view?
A) The narrator tells the story from their own perspective using "I" or "we."
B) The narrator tells the story from the reader's perspective using "you."
C) The narrator tells the story from an outside perspective using "he," "she," or "they."
D) The narrator tells the story from multiple characters' perspectives.
B) The narrator tells the story from the reader's perspective using "you."
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?
A) The students walks to the library.
B) The students walk to the library.
C) The students walking to the library.
D) The student walk to the library.
B) The students walk to the library.
What is the rising action in a story?
A) The introduction of characters and setting
B) The events that build up to the climax
C) The final resolution of the conflict
D) The turning point of the story
B) The events that build up to the climax
If an author writes a story about a superhero, what is most likely their purpose?
A) To inform the reader about the history of superheroes
B) To persuade the reader to become a superhero
C) To entertain the reader with action and excitement
D) To inform the reader about science
C) To entertain the reader with action and excitement
Which text structure would be used to explain why one event happens as a result of another?
A) Compare and contrast
B) Cause and effect
C) Sequence
D) Problem and solution
B) Cause and effect
Which sentence is written in the third person point of view?
A) I can't wait to go on vacation.
B) You should try the chocolate cake.
C) She loves playing soccer with her friends.
C) She loves playing soccer with her friends.
Which word is an adjective in the following sentence?
"The tall tree swayed in the wind."
A) tree
B) swayed
C) tall
D) wind
C) tall
Which of the following is an example of a conflict in a story?
A) A character wants to win a race
B) A character learns a new skill
C) A character faces a difficult decision between right and wrong
D) A character eats their favorite food
C) A character faces a difficult decision between right and wrong
What is the main purpose of an author writing a newspaper article?
A) To entertain the reader with stories
B) To persuade the reader to take action
C) To inform the reader about current events
D) To describe the author’s personal life
C) To inform the reader about current events
What type of text structure would be used in a passage that compares two different animals?
A) Sequence
B) Problem and solution
C) Compare and contrast
D) Cause and effect
C) Compare and contrast
Which sentence is written in the second person point of view?
A) I always bring my lunch to school.
B) You should wear a jacket; it's cold outside.
C) They are planning a surprise party for her.
D) He enjoys playing video games on weekends.
B) You should wear a jacket; it's cold outside.