"Big" words
The sea monster quickly tore off its sheet, revealing my dad.
What phrase BEST defines "revealing" as it is used in the sentence?
A keeping something from sight
B causing someone to feel ashamed
C startling; surprising suddenly
D making secret information known
D making secret information known
Which sentence correctly restates the meaning of the word officially as it appears in the sentence from the passage?
The sport of skateboarding was officially born.
A The sport of skateboarding was now on the record.
B The sport of skateboarding was legitimate and accepted.
C The sport of skateboarding was authoritative.
D The sport of skateboarding was now public.
B The sport of skateboarding was legitimate and accepted.
The sentence below may contain errors to be corrected, or it may need to be changed for better wording. If a change is needed, select the correct replacement. If no change is needed, select "No Change."
If you are caught cheating on the benchmark you can receive an "F."
A. benchmark. You
B. benchmark, you
C. no change
B. benchmark, you
If you are caught cheating on the benchmark you can receive an "F."
Credible argumentative essays should include a rebuttal/counter claim, which is where they include the opposing side's argument. The author will then refute it. What does "refute" mean?
A prove that someone is wrong
B to make amends
C to point out the flaws in someone's work
A prove that someone is wrong
What does equated mean as it is used in the passage?
In the 1950s, surfing was in vogue. It was so popular that people equated skateboarding with it.
A equaled
B figured
C assumed
D associated
D associated
The author's bias was evident, when she said that all white girls drink pumpkin spice lattes.
What does bias mean?
A. an unfair exaggeration
B. a factual statement
C. an over-exaggeration of a topic, but it's usually true
A. an unfair exaggeration
What does maneuverability mean as it is used in the passage?
Sometimes people nailed a crate with handles to a piece of wood. These handles provided maneuverability.
A training exercises
B operational techniques
C steering capacity
D evasive movement
C steering capacity
How does the setting affect Soda in The Outsiders?
A. The setting of the story causes him to be a thug and wreak havoc on their town
B. The setting of the story has little effect on the Soda, but it has a lasting effect on Ponyboy.
B. The setting of the story has little effect on the Soda, but it has a lasting effect on Ponyboy.
Skateboarding is an exciting and enjoyable sport.
Which piece of evidence from the text best illustrates the statement above?
A The wind in her hair, a grin on her face, she is having the time of her life.
B In the 1950s, surfing was en vogue. It was so popular that people equated skateboarding with it.
C More and more people started "boarding."
D Some think skateboarding is a dangerous sport, but it is actually safer than rollerblading or playing football.
A The wind in her hair, a grin on her face, she is having the time of her life.
The author supports skateboarding, and doesn't find it too dangerous.
Part A:What is most likely the author's intent by mentioning the girl having the time of her life at the end of the first paragraph?
A To transition to the history of skateboards
B To explain the girl's view on skateboarding
C To support the author's view on skateboarding
D To introduce the reader to skateboarding as a sport
Part B:Which line(s) from the text best illustrate(s) the inference made in part A?
A A girl on a skateboard. The wind in her hair, a grin on her face…
B Skateboards are not new inventions. They have been around for a long time.
C The sport of skateboarding was officially born.
D …thousands of people love and enjoy the sport daily.
Part A: C To support the author's view on skateboarding
Part B: D …thousands of people love and enjoy the sport daily.
There was a bounty of homework given out in my math class. What does bounty mean?
A. plenty
B. some
C. payment
A. plenty
In Sample A, the author uses a word that means "to affect in a strong way". Click the italicized word in the text that best represents that meaning.
"Mother, I do not understand your intentions behind keeping this secret from me. For years, I have begged you to see how I was different than everybody else. You would reassure me that it was all in my head and I should keep moving forward," complained Perseus. "It was not a secret that was meant for your ears. It was a secret that I intended to keep to myself." Danae answered. Every child deserves the truth." Anger had overcome him once again, as he rapidly pushed back his chair and made his way for the door. Perseus sprinted for the nearby dock, the only place that he felt safe when he needed to escape his surroundings.
overcome
Which pair of sentences from the text shows a cause–effect relationship?
A Skateboards are not new inventions. They have been around for a long time.
B In 1959, the first skateboard was sold. It had clay wheels.
C In the 1960s, many surfers took up the sport. Larry Stevenson created the first professional board.
D Within three years, fifty million boards were sold. Then it became a recognized sport in America.
D Within three years, fifty million boards were sold. Then it became a recognized sport in America.
Select two lines from Sample C that best support the inference that Perseus is a notable person. Choose two options.
A My life has been filled with accomplishments so great
B For I am the admired son of Danae and Zeus
C Always fighting and slaying, sometimes without a cause
D I finally understand the man I was meant to be
E Not one always fighting, but surrounded by love and family
A My life has been filled with accomplishments so great
B For I am the admired son of Danae and Zeus
The reader can conclude from both Sample A and Sample B that the main character has supportive parents.
Choose the sentence(s) from Sample A that best supports this conclusion.
A. "Mother, I do not understand your intentions behind keeping this secret from me. For years, I have begged you to see how I was different than everybody else.
B. You would reassure me that it was all in my head and I should keep moving forward," complained Perseus.
C. "It was not a secret that was meant for your ears. It was a secret that I intended to keep to myself." Danae answered.
D."The only reason that I told you now was because I was worried of the risk it may have on you in the future!"
D."The only reason that I told you now was because I was worried of the risk it may have on you in the future!"
Takis are a celebrated snack in America, especially among teens. What does celebrated mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Notable
B. Popular
C. Distinguished
B. Popular
Definition: to be made up of something
Which word below best demonstrates the definition above?
Janie had a tragic day on Tuesday. First off, her English teacher assigned her a test that was immense in length. The rest of her day consisted of long lectures from teachers about useless things.
to be made up of something = consisted
Choose the sentence that is missing a much needed comma.
A. I like dogs and cats.
B. Cosmetology generally includes hair designing, make up, and nail designing or they stay away from things that don't involve hair.
C. Two of the main characters in The Outsiders are Pony and Johnny.
B. Cosmetology generally includes hair designing, make up, and nail designing or they stay away from things that don't involve hair.
Which sentence from the passage provides appropriate support for the claim that skateboarding contest participants were brave?
A The wind in her hair, a grin on her face, she is having the time of her life.
B The first skateboard was actually just a couple of steel wheels attached to a thin board.
C Some contestants rode inside empty swimming pools.
D Some think skateboarding is a dangerous sport, but it is actually safer than rollerblading or playing football.
C Some contestants rode inside empty swimming pools.
At the beginning of the drama, the reader can conclude that Alyssa is embarrassed by her father's appearance. List the sentence from the drama that best supports this conclusion.
Alyssa: Uhg! This backpack is extremely heavy. Really, Dad, is it necessary to bring this much water? And Dad, um, you look so silly in all your "hiking" gear.
And Dad, um, you look so silly in all your "hiking" gear.
The light illuminated her facial features. What does illuminated mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. The light lit up her face
B. The light shaded her face
C. The light distorted her facial features
A. The light lit up her face
Shorter breaks may make it easier for some students to recall information, but others may struggle if teachers spend too little time on review.
What does the word recall most likely mean?
A. call again
B. remind
C. forget
D. remember
D. remember
What's a stereotype?
A. During the fall season, white girls drink pumpkin spice lattes
B. During winter, school is often out for snow
C. Texting and driving can be dangerous
A. During the fall season, white girls drink pumpkin spice lattes
What was one of the themes in The Outsiders?
A. Life is constantly changing for people like the greasers, but some places (or settings) are constant.
B. Leaders important in society
C. Being born on the wrong side of the tracks leads you to do bad things
A. Life is constantly changing for people like the greasers, but some places (or settings) are constant.
A flash of color whizzes by you. What was that? A girl on a skateboard. The wind in her hair, a grin on her face, she is having the time of her life.
What is emphasized with the author's use of onomatopoeia in the paragraph above?
A The joy from the girl on the skateboard.
B The speed of the girl on the skateboard.
C The breeze from the girl on the skateboard.
D The confidence of the girl on the skateboard
B The speed of the girl on the skateboard.