Vocabulary Context
The hikers were reluctant to continue the trail after spotting fresh bear tracks just ahead.
What does the word reluctant most likely mean?
A) Excited
B) Unwilling
C) Lost
D) Confused
B.) Unwilling
What is the main conflict in the passage?
A) Leila forgot her map
B) Leila is separated from Jonas and unsure of the trail
C) Leila wants to find shelter from the rain
D) Leila is lost in her own thoughts
B) Leila is separated from Jonas and unsure of the trail
Which trait best describes Leila in the passage?
A) Reckless
B) Resourceful
C) Cowardly
D) Carefree
B) Resourceful
What can you infer about Leila’s experience level with hiking?
A) She is very confident and always leads the group
B) She is unfamiliar with nature
C) She has some experience but is unsure when alone
D) She has never been hiking before
C) She has some experience but is unsure when alone
Write a thesis for the following prompt:
Write an essay explaining the benefits of exercising.
Answers will vary but could include:
Exercising has many benefits including X, Y, and Z.
The teacher was known for her meticulous grading; even the smallest punctuation mistake didn’t go unnoticed.
What does the word meticulous suggest about the teacher?
A) She is quick and careless
B) She is very detail-oriented
C) She ignores small errors
D) She doesn’t care about grades
B) She is very detail-oriented
How does the setting influence the mood of the excerpt?
A) The sunny weather makes the scene feel cheerful
B) The fog and silence create tension and uncertainty
C) The busy trail makes Leila feel overwhelmed
D) The storm makes the trail completely impassable
B) The fog and silence create tension and uncertainty
What internal conflict does Leila face?
A) Fear vs. determination
B) Anger vs. forgiveness
C) Excitement vs. boredom
D) Guilt vs. joy
A) Fear vs. determination
Why does Leila say “About time” at the end?
A) She is angry with Jonas for leaving her
B) She’s relieved but covering her emotion with humor
C) She doesn’t recognize the whistle
D) She is upset that she lost her map
B) She’s relieved but covering her emotion with humor
What is the difference between an explanatory essay and an argumentative essay when it comes to the body paragraphs?
Explanatory has all three paragraphs explaining the topic.
Argumentative third body paragraph has counterclaim and rebuttal.
After hours of negotiation, the two sides reached an amicable agreement that satisfied both parties.
Based on the sentence, what does amicable most likely mean?
A) Friendly and peaceful
B) Long and boring
C) Bitter or angry
D) One-sided and unfair
A) Friendly and peaceful
What is the theme suggested by the end of the passage?
A) Nature can be unpredictable
B) It’s important to travel in groups
C) Hiking is dangerous and should be avoided
D) Facing fear leads to relief and connection
D) Facing fear leads to relief and connection
What type of conflict is central to this passage?
A) Character vs. Nature
B) Character vs. Character
C) Character vs. Society
D) Character vs. Technology
A) Character vs. Nature
What does the line “She wasn’t sure if the moisture on her cheeks was from the rain or the weight lifting from her chest” suggest?
A) She is uncertain about the weather
B) She is angry and sweating
C) She is both physically and emotionally relieved
D) She is exhausted and wants to go home
C) She is both physically and emotionally relieved
In an argumentative essay, what is a counterclaim and rebuttal?
Counterclaim is what someone could say against your argument.
Rebuttal is what you have to say back to defend your argument.
Despite his injury, Marcus showed great resilience, returning to the basketball court just weeks later.
What does the word resilience most likely mean?
A) Weakness in the face of difficulty
B) The ability to recover quickly
C) A need for help
D) Ignoring medical advice
B) The ability to recover quickly
Which quote shows a turning point in the passage?
A) “She glanced down at her map, now crinkled and damp…”
B) “Just as she began to consider turning back, a flicker of orange caught her eye.”
C) “Her voice echoed but received no reply.”
D) “She chewed the inside of her cheek…”
B) “Just as she began to consider turning back, a flicker of orange caught her eye.”
How does the author reveal Leila’s nervousness?
A) By describing her as angry
B) By saying she was excited to be alone
C) Through her habit of chewing her cheek and her hesitation
D) Through her complaints about the weather
C) Through her habit of chewing her cheek and her hesitation
Why did the author most likely write this passage?
A) To entertain readers with a suspenseful story about being lost on a trail
B) To teach readers how to navigate in the woods safely
C) To inform readers about weather patterns and fog
D) To persuade readers to go hiking more often
A) To entertain readers with a suspenseful story about being lost on a trail
How many paragraphs do you need to write for your essays and what is the minimum amount of sentences for each?
5 and 5
Jenna’s speech was so eloquent that everyone in the audience was silent, hanging on every word she said.
What does eloquent most likely mean in this sentence?
A) Short and vague
B) Harsh and angry
C) Clear and persuasive
D) Loud and repetitive
C) Clear and persuasive
What event signals that Leila is getting close to Jonas?
A) The fog begins to clear
B) She finds a dry section of trail
C) She sees the orange ribbon and hears a whistle
D) She discovers Jonas’s map on the ground
C) She sees the orange ribbon and hears a whistle
Which action shows that Leila is determined?
A) She sits and waits for help
B) She throws her map away in frustration
C) She decides to turn back immediately
D) She keeps moving forward into the fog despite fear
D) She keeps moving forward into the fog despite fear
What is the overall tone of the passage?
A) Humorous and sarcastic
B) Calm and lighthearted
C) Frustrated but bitter
D) Tense but hopeful
C) Tense but hopeful
What should your conclusion paragraph include?