Grammar
If you remove an intensive pronoun from a sentence, the sentence will still...
Ex: I, myself, love spaghetti and meatballs.
Make sense
You are hiking in Snake Canyon when you find yourself lost in the strange, dimly lit Cave of Time. Gradually you can make out two passageways. One curves downward to the right; the other leads upward to the left. It occurs to you that the one leading down may go to the past, and the one leading up may go to the future. Which way will you choose? from a review of The Cave of Time by Edward Packard on Amazon.com
From which point of view is this passage written?
A. First person B. Second person C. It shifts from second person to first person. D. Third person
Second person?
The game of gymnastics has been around for a long time. The sport developed from the ancient Greeks 4,000 years ago. At the time, exercise was thought to be a good use of one's time. People would spend as much time exercising as they would working on writing or math. Men would meet to develop and practice moves that showed their strength, flexibility, and endurance. Friedrich Ludwig Jahn is widely credited with developing modern-day gymnastics. Jahn, a German educator, had a great love for his country. He thought that the young people of Germany could be encouraged and built up through gymnastics. In the early nineteenth century, Jahn created the first gymnastics club. It helped make the sport popular throughout Germany and later the world. Jahn developed the balance beam, the horizontal bar, the parallel bars, the rings, and the vault. Much of what we see in twenty-first century gymnastics equipment can be traced back to Jahn.
Which evidence supports the idea that Jahn was an inventor?
A. He encouraged young Germans to exercise.
B. He had a great amount love for his country.
C. He modeled the ways of the ancient Greeks.
D. He developed early gymnastics equipment.
D. He developed early gymnastics equipment.
What does the word marveling mean as it is used in the sentence?
"They explored the Venusian jungle, now temporarily bathed in sunlight, marveling at the strange, vibrant colors they had never seen before."
a. watching in amazement
b. looking at in horror
c. curious about
d. confused by
A. Watching in amazement
Droughts occur when there is not enough water to meet people’s basic needs. Since water is such an essential part of life, droughts trigger a chain reaction of disasters. Without water, farmers have trouble producing crops and feeding livestock. A decrease in crop production and livestock occurs, and this leads to famine. Without moisture to hold down the soil, wind can easily pick up mounds of dirt and sand. An increase in dust storms occurs, and this leads to increased respiratory problems for humans. Wildfires are also common in times of drought. They destroy precious vegetation and animal habitats.
How is this passage organized?
Cause and effect
What genre is a text that is factual and true?
Nonfiction
How old is Mr. Lingerman?
27
What verb is in the wrong tense and what should it be changed to?
The hiker climbed to the top of the ridge. He looked out over the valley and felt a sense of peace. Then, he begins the long walk back down.
begins to began
Sti'Tumma had always wanted to have beautiful beaded "shooflies" attached to her saddle, on the breastplate and under the horse's tummy on the cinch. She had already made a couple for her favorite bridle! The shooflies were made from a small amount of horsehair being folded in half, wrapped with buckskin, and beadwork put over the buckskin. The shoofly would then be clipped onto the favorite spot selected by each rider. So when the horses had their tails cleaned, the hair was saved for Sti'Tumma who then went to work to make herself some beautiful and colorful shooflies. Sometimes Gilly, Sti'Tumma's sister, would do the beadwork on a dozen shooflies at a time for the trail guides. The shooflies would move with the horse and keep some of the flies from settling on the horse!
From which point of view is this passage written?
Third person
Chanakya (350-283 BC) was an important scholar and statesman. He was born as Vishnu Sharma. As a young boy, he had a vision of a new India. Instead of trying to change each citizen of India, he created and trained an able leader named Chandragupta. Chanakya helped Chandragupta create and lead a very successful empire. He was also a key player in the empire. The empire was the first of its kind in the Indian subcontinent. The future of India changed forever. Chanakya became a legend in India. Chanakya was also a pioneer in the field of economics. It is believed that he was the first scholar to write on the subject. He also wrote books to help leaders govern a nation. His books discussed finance, international relations, and war. These books reflected the Indian way of thinking. He was also a professor at Takshashila, one of the first universities in the world.
How do the details about Chanakya's books affect the passage?
A. They support the fact that he was an important scholar.
B. They list the important things a successful empire needs.
C. They influence the reader to learn more about leadership.
D. They describe what all the empires in his time were like.
A. They support the fact that he was an important scholar.
"Trish, I am so exhausted. I'm sorry, I have to cancel our plans to go home and hit the sack."
If a person hits the sack, it means he or she...
A.recycles a sack.
B.finishes a project.
C.hits a punching bag.
D.goes to sleep.
D. goes to sleep
Icicles are pretty sights during the wintertime because they hang like ornaments. They dangle up high in places, like house roof tops, buildings, and trees. Because of this, icicles are dangerous to be around. When the sun comes out and melts the ice, the icicles can fall down. This can severely injure anyone who is found below. In addition, if too much ice forms around an object, such as a tree branch, the ice can cause it to break. Therefore, it is best to be careful when walking under them.
Which text structure does this passage use?
Cause and effect
Foreshadowing
Who said the following quote?
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Neil Armstrong
c. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Select the correct verb:
The bag of colorful marbles (sit / sits) on the teacher's desk.
sits
You should go out and buy a pig today. They make the best pets ever. They are the only pet anyone should ever own.
What is the author's purpose for writing this?
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain
B. to persuade
Jorge is writing a news story about a famous basketball player.
Which of the following factual details should he include?
A. the color of the stripes on his athletic socks
B. his favorite basketball shoe
C. how many points he averages per game
D. which player he thinks is the best in the game
C. how many points he averages in a game
Alejandro replied with a warm smile, "Charlie, just take this one. Pencils are a dime a dozen. There's no need to bring me another one. Anyway, I'm always finding stray pencils out in the hallway. I'm sure I will find myself needing to borrow one from you one of these days."
What does the idiom a dime a dozen mean?
A. anything that is common and easy to get
B. something that is too expensive to buy
C. one dozen items you buy for only $.10
D. something is not used or needed often
A. anything that is common and easy to get
An ostrich in the Granger Zoo was hurt from a fall. The ostrich named Elsa fell in a wash tub while being washed. The fall caused injuries to its head and legs. As a result, Elsa experienced a lot of pain. However, this did not last long because the zookeepers were able to reduce the pain. After a few weeks, Elsa was able to walk again without a limp. Therefore, the zoo, once again, had a healthy ostrich. The author organizes this passage by
A.classifying the types of animals that live at the zoo.
B.showing how the ostrich's fall affects the animal.
C.compares Elsa's injuries to the zookeepers' treatment.
D.defining the term ostrich and showing how it survives.
B. showing how the ostrich's fall affects the animal
Words spoken aloud between two or more characters is called:
Dialogue
What is Mr. Lingerman's favorite chocolate?
Reese's
Correct the following run-on sentence:
The cafeteria was serving pizza today, it is the most popular meal of the week.
The cafeteria was serving pizza today. It is the most popular meal of the week.
A hunter from Pennsylvania claims he has pictures of the legendary Bigfoot. Rick Jacobs says that he snapped pictures of the creature in September 2007. Jacobs had set up a camera in a tree in the Allegheny National Forest. Jacobs says that he will not tell the exact place where the picture was taken. He thinks that hunters and tourists will flood the area to try to see Bigfoot. The Bigfoot Field Research Organization says that the picture is of a young Bigfoot. The animal has two arms and two legs but walks hunched over. Jacobs had sent copies of the pictures to the group. He says he wanted proof that the pictures are actually of Bigfoot. Some say that the pictures of Bigfoot are most likely of a bear. The Pennsylvania Game Commission argues that they have seen pictures like this before. It appears to be a bear with a possible skin disease.
How would this story be different if it were told from Rick Jacobs' point of view?
A. The reader would most likely know more about Bigfoot's background and experience.
B. The reader would most likely know more about Rick's thoughts and feelings.
C. The reader would most likely know more about the Bigfoot Field Research Organization.
D. The reader would most likely know more about the thoughts of the game commission.
B. The reader would most likely know more about Rick's thoughts and feelings?
Rashonda is writing a story that takes place in a beautiful river valley.
Which of the following descriptive details would help the reader picture the setting of the story?
A. the tall trees and grasses seen for miles
B. statistics about the amount of rainfall in the valley
C. the clothes that the main character wears
D. the date when the first settlers came to the valley
A. the tall trees and grasses seen for miles
Ben was so angry at Thomas that he could have shouted at him while they waited in line at the grocery store. Thomas wanted to tell Ben the truth about what happened earlier that day, but he decided to stay silent to avoid adding fuel to the fire.
The idiom, to add fuel to the fire, means...
A.to make a bad situation worse.
B.to pour gasoline onto a fire.
C.to call someone on the phone.
D.to wait for someone to show up.
A. to make a bad situation worse
What text structure is a recipe likely to use?
Chronological/sequential
The feelings or emotions suggested by a word is called
Connotation
What causes most tsunamis? Shoutout to Ms. Dunne!
What are earthquakes?
What verb is in the wrong tense and what should it be changed to:
As the school bell rang, students rush into the hallway. Sarah searched for her locker key, but she realized she left it in her gym bag. She ran back toward the locker room before the next class started."
rush to rushed
I imagine myself relaxing in a hammock on a warm, breezy morning. I'm enjoying my morning coffee. I can hear the waves of the Pacific Ocean crashing down in the distance. I watch the horizon as the glorious red sun makes its peaceful journey into the sky. According to my travel agent, this breathtaking experience can be mine if I stay at the Waikiki beachside hotel.
From which point of view is this passage written?
First person
A debit card is not a credit card at all. But it can be used in place of a credit card. Debit cards are usually issued by banks under the Visa or MasterCard name. You deposit money in the bank, usually at least $300 to $500, and then you can use the card until either you empty the account, or send the bank more money. This is like having a credit card, with a limited amount of money in your account. Most commercial banks offer these cards.
What kind of supportive detail is used in the paragraph above?
A. factual details
B. dialogue
C. descriptive details
D. opinions
What does the word trudged mean as it is used in the sentence?
The children, soaked and shivering, trudged back to the classroom, their joy replaced with a heavy silence.
a. danced lightly
b. raced quickly
c. walked slowly and with heavy steps
d. skipped merrily
C. slowly and with heavy steps
Every day, technology has a huge effect on our lives. However, do we ever wonder what it changes? We are constantly connected with world with e-mail, Internet, and cell phones. This overload of technology causes us to be overexcited. In effect, technology can be distracting. It can make us forget the simplest of tasks as well as hinder creativity. As a result, we are less efficient as workers and as learners. Which of the following best describes how the passage is organized?
A.The passage shows how technology affects a person's everyday life.
B.The passage defines the term technology and describes its function.
C.The passage compares and contrasts everyday work with creative ones.
D.The passage gives the different classifications found in technology.
A. the passage shows how technology affects a person's everyday life
A message, lesson, or moral that an author reveals through a significant and repeated detail in the text is called
Theme
What is the capital city of France?
Paris