Launching Into Soccer
The ability to move quickly and easily is called:
A) alertness. B) fortitude. C) agility. D) perception
What is C, agility?
During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of the evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.
-from "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe
1. What mood is established in this paragraph?
A. light-hearted B. sympathetic C. peaceful D. suspenseful
What is D, suspensful?
What can be inferred about the speaker in the poem? a. He is a doctor who has helped James heal from an injury.
b. He is a family member who taught James how to run.
c. He is a friend who played sports with James as they grew up.
d. He is in the military and works with the artillery.
What is B, He is a family member who taught James how to run?
The boy knew that the lake was teeming, and overflowing with bass, so he brought a big net to help get the fish in the boat.
a. Rare b. Enclave c. Full d. Sparse
What is C, full?
True or False?
An objective summary is a concise outline of the story that includes the beginning, middle, and end.
What is true?
What is the theme of this passage? A) You might succeed if you train hard and are prepared. B) Playing soccer is more fun than playing baseball. C) Discovering a new sport can be an exciting adventure. D) Playing soccer is a great way to stay healthy
What is C, Discovering a new sport can be an exciting adventure?
Today was the day. All the students in Ms. Esparza's class had to present their science projects. I had seen everyone else's projects, and although I had tried hard and had followed the steps of the scientific method, my experiment didn't work. I dragged myself into class and slouched in my seat, not raising my hand when Ms. Esparza asked for volunteers to present their projects. After listening to everyone else's presentations, it was my turn. Soberly, I carried my poster and materials to the front of the class. My voice shook as I explained how I had asked my question, formed my hypothesis, and conducted my experiment, only to have it fail. After I finished, I looked over at Ms. Esparza for some sign that I might get a passing score on my project. She only sat scribbling notes on a scoring sheet, frowning slightly. Before lunch, Ms. Esparza called us up individually to get our scores. When it was my turn, she said, "Raphael, I think you will find my comments on your project are appropriate." At lunch, I sat alone, holding Ms. Esparza's folded scoring sheet. After some time, I slowly unfolded the sheet and read the comments. "Nothing in science is exact, and often a failed experiment answers more questions than a successful one. Good work. A+." I could not believe what I was reading! Elated, I tucked the note in my jacket and joined my friends, planning in my mind my next science experiment.
How does the mood of the story change?
A. happy at the beginning and serious at the end
B. playful at the beginning and sad at the end
C. serious at the beginning and calm at the end
D. somber at the beginning and happy at the end
What is D, somber at the beginning and happy at the end?
What of the following is evidence that the author's message to the boy includes that life is short?
a. “and when you flew into the stretch was not all my thrill of a thousand races in your blood...?”
b. "it’s a short dash."
c. “Don’t you thinkI lurched with you out of those starting holes?”
d. “Live as I have taught you to run, Boy -”
What is b, "It's a short dash."?
He was found running down the street after curfew, and his parents were penalized. The ticket read: “Illegally in the streets at 1:00 a.m.” Now he would have to pay the ticket with his own money.
a. Crooked b. Fined c. Delicate d. Informed
What is b, fined?
What are the most important details (events) of the story?
What does the figurative language used in the following sence mean?
As they launched into the last lap of their daily run, beads of sweat glistened like raindrops on their skin as they pushed themselves to the limit.
A.It was raining as they finished their run. B.They hoped it would rain so they could feel refreshed from their run. C. They saw rain hit their skin. D. They had large droplets of sweat on their skin.
What is D, they had large droplets of sweat on their skin.
Fresh like morning dew On a new leaf that has just sprung After the longest winter She rests on the leaf of the blanket —pink as her soft cheeks And blossoms in her sleep Unaware of the world that has turned Upside down because of her And only for her -“My Baby Sister “by A. Gautam
The author's tone in this poem can be best described as:
A. sentimental. B. uninterested.
C. confused. D. humorous
What is A, sentimental?
Which of the following identifies the theme of “The Road Not Taken”?
a. We never know the impact of our decisions.
b. We can always go back and decide differently in the future
c. Following one’s heart is easier than following one’s head
d. Making the most common or popular decision ensures we will follow the correct path in life
What is A, We never know the impact of our decisions?
Dissuading her from going out to the dangerous dive did nothing. She would not stop.
Could the word discouraging replace the word dissuading in the sentence above without changing its meaning?
What is yes?
Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the passage?
A. "This giant piece of metal machinery had a scoop with jagged metal teeth at the end of a long arm, and the operator was controlling the arm and scoop with two joysticks."
What is D, "Seth watched out the front window as a crew of about 10 people worked hard to destroyed parts of the street in front of his house."?
What is the best paraphrase of the following sentence?
Tomorrow loomed and Hayden was nervous, but he squashed down his fears, reminding himself that he had trained hard and was prepared.
A. Hayden was nervous about tryouts, but he calmed his nerves by reminding himself that he was prepared. B. Hayden was nervous so he hit himself to try to remind himself that he was ready. C. Hayden wasn't nervous about tryouts because he knew he would make it. D. Hayden was nervous and nothing could make him not be.
What is A, Hayden was nervous about tryouts, but he calmed his nerves by reminding himself that he was prepared?
A rainy day will go away. A failing grade can soon be raised. A nasty cut in time will shut. A dire year will disappear. -Half Full
What word below best describes the tone of this poem?
A. bitter B. demanding C. optimistic D. silly
What is C, optimistic?
Which detail from “The Road Not Taken” best supports the theme?
a. “Oh, I kept the first for another day!” (Line 13)
b. “And having perhaps the better claim, / Because it was grassy and wanted wear” (Line 7 – 8)
c. “I took the one less traveled by, / And that has made all the difference.” (Line 19 – 20)
d. “And sorry I could not travel both…I shall be telling this with a sigh” (Lines 2 & 16)
What is C, "I took the one less traveled by,/And that has made all the difference?
I did an adequate job on my last essay by adding a strong concluding paragraph.
Which word could best replace "adequate" in the above sentence?
a. satisfactory b. unsatisfactory c.poor d.scant
What is a, satisfactory?
Which of these best summarizes the last paragraph?
A. Seth did not understand why only parts of the road were being destroyed, so he decided to just watch and enjoy.
What is A, Seth did not understand why only parts of the road were being destroyed, so he decided to just watch and enjoy?
What does the text mean when it says "knowing his friend was hooked?
Hayden talked animatedly about the details. James grinned, knowing his friend was hooked.
a. Hayden had a hook hanging from his clothes b. Hayden would just return to playing baseball. c. Hayden would keep playing soccer. Hayden wanted to go fishing.
What is C, Hayden would keep playing soccer.
The year is 2020. You've just graduated from a highly-ranked virtual university. You had the opportunity to take e-learning classes from great professors and world leaders in government and business. It's cool to be smart—and even cooler to really understand technology. Almost all the good jobs today involve science, engineering, and technology. And there is such a demand for workers with your skills that you can choose from thousands of jobs. Many of these jobs have high starting salaries and perks like your own pet robot, a new convertible astromobile, or monthly online shopping allowances.
What is the mood of this passage?
A. anxious, fearful B. expectant, frightened
C. expectant, confident D. dreary, depressed
What is C, expectant, confident?
Who is the speaker in the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
A.Robert Frost
B. An unnamed person who had been faced with a decision of what life path to take
C. An unnamed person who is afraid of the scary noises of the woods
D. A child who is playing hide and seek
What is B, an unnamed person who had been faced with a decision of what life path to take?
After he found out I had lost my favorite baseball card, he gave me a ______________________ hug and I immediately felt better.
Which word would best complete the sentence?
a. jubilant
b. sacarstic
c. resentful
d. sympathetic
What is d, sympathetic?
Which of these best summarizes the passage?
What is c, Seth watched with confusion as a work crew with construction equipment randomly destroy parts of the road in front of his house?