Language Arts 1
Text Evidence (Stronger Analysis)
Which answer best explains what it means to cite strong textual evidence?
A. Use one detail from the text
B. Use several relevant details to support your answer
C. Give your opinion only
D. Summarize the text
Text Evidence (Stronger Analysis)
Which answer best explains what it means to cite strong textual evidence?
B. Use several relevant details to support your answer
Integer Operations
What is −5 + 8?
A. -13
B. -3
C. 3
D. 13
Integer Operations
What is −5 + 8?
C. 3
Point of View
What is the difference between two characters’ points of view?
A. They always agree
B. They show different perspectives on the same situation
C. They tell the same story exactly
D. They change the setting
Point of View
What is the difference between two characters’ points of view?
B. They show different perspectives on the same situation
Expressions (Distributive Property)
Simplify:
3(x+4)3(x + 4)3(x+4)
A. 3x+4
B. 3x+12
C. x+12
D. 7x
Expressions (Distributive Property)
Simplify:
3(x+4)3(x + 4)3(x+4)
B. 3x+12
Which of the following is NOT a fruit?
A. Tomatoes
B. Rhubarb
C. Avocados
D. Dragonfruit
B. Rhubarb
Theme Development
What does it mean to analyze the development of a theme?
A. Identify the theme only
B. Explain how the theme changes and grows throughout the text
C. List the characters
D. Describe the setting
B. Explain how the theme changes and grows throughout the text
Rational Number Multiplication
What is −3 × 4?
A. -12
B. 12
C. -7
D. 7
Rational Number Multiplication
What is −3 × 4?
A. -12
Comparing Texts
Two articles discuss the same topic but use different evidence. What should a reader do?
A. Ignore one article
B. Compare how each author presents the information
C. Only read the first article
D. Focus on pictures only
Comparing Texts
Two articles discuss the same topic but use different evidence. What should a reader do?
B. Compare how each author presents the information
Equations (Two-Step)
Solve:
2x+6=14
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Equations (Two-Step)
Solve:
2x+6=14
B. 4
The fear of insects is known as what?
A. Entomophobia
B. Chilopodophobia
C. Arachnophobia
D. Ailurophobia
A. Entomophobia
Character & Plot Interaction
How does the setting most likely affect a story?
A. It has no effect
B. It only describes the weather
C. It can influence characters’ actions and the plot
D. It replaces the main character
Character & Plot Interaction
How does the setting most likely affect a story?
C. It can influence characters’ actions and the plot
Converting Rational Numbers
Which is equal to 0.25?
A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 3/4
D. 2/5
Converting Rational Numbers
Which is equal to 0.25?
B. 1/4
Argument & Claims
What makes an argument strong?
A. Opinions with no support
B. Clear claims supported by relevant evidence
C. Long sentences
D. Emotional language only
Argument & Claims
What makes an argument strong?
B. Clear claims supported by relevant evidence
Inequalities
Solve:
x−5 > 7
A. x > 2
B. x > 12
C. x < 12
D. x < 2
Inequalities
Solve:
x−5 > 7
B. x > 12
What was the first state established in the USA?
A. Pennsylvania
B. New York
C. Delaware
D. Rhode Island
C. Delaware
Vocabulary & Tone
Read the sentence:
The speaker’s tone was bitter and resentful.
What does resentful most nearly mean?
A. Grateful
B. Angry or upset
C. Excited
D. Confused
Vocabulary & Tone
Read the sentence:
The speaker’s tone was bitter and resentful.
B. Angry or upset
Unit Rate
A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is the unit rate?
A. 30 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 90 mph
D. 120 mph
Unit Rate
A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is the unit rate?
B. 60 mph
Sentence Structure
Which sentence is compound-complex?
A. I ran.
B. I ran and I jumped.
C. Although I was tired, I ran, and I finished the race.
D. Running fast.
Sentence Structure
Which sentence is compound-complex?
C. Although I was tired, I ran, and I finished the race.
Geometry (Area of Circle)
What is the approximate area of a circle with radius 3? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
A. 9.42
B. 18.84
C. 28.26
D. 56.52
Geometry (Area of Circle)
What is the approximate area of a circle with radius 3? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
C. 28.26
Which country has the most volcanoes?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. Indonesia
D. Chile
A. United States
Figurative Language Impact
Why do authors use figurative language?
A. To make the text longer
B. To create imagery and deeper meaning
C. To confuse readers
D. To avoid using details
Figurative Language Impact
Why do authors use figurative language?
B. To create imagery and deeper meaning
Proportional Relationships
Which equation represents a proportional relationship?
A. y=3x
B.y=3x+2
C.y=x2
D. y=x−5
Proportional Relationships
Which equation represents a proportional relationship?
A. y=3x
Writing (Argumentative)
Which statement is the best claim for an argumentative essay?
A. School is okay.
B. I think school is fine.
C. Schools should start later because it improves student focus and health.
D. School exists.
Writing (Argumentative)
Which statement is the best claim for an argumentative essay?
C. Schools should start later because it improves student focus and health.
Probability
A bag contains 3 red, 2 blue, and 5 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
A. 1/10
B. 2/10
C. 3/10
D. 5/10
Probability
A bag contains 3 red, 2 blue, and 5 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
B. 2/10
What is the largest US state by landmass?
A. California
B. Texas
C. Montana
D. Alaska
D. Alaska