Checkpoint #3 Jeopardy

English Usage

100

Read this sentence: There is four common types of puppets: shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes, and hand puppets. What is the correct way to write the underlined words? A. Their is B. There are C. Their are D. They’re

B. There are

200

Read each sentence. Look at the underlined words. Which sentence is written in the BEST possible way? A. Sarah is more quieter than her sister. B. Sarah is more quiet than her sister. C. Sarah is most quiet than her sister D. Sarah is quieter than her sister.

D. Sarah is quieter than her sister.

300

Which sentence is written in the BEST possible way? A. Ms. Fletcher couldn’t care less about sports. B. Mrs. Sullivan could care less about sports. C. Ms. Fletcher couldn’t barely wait for Spring Break. D. Mrs. Sullivan couldn’t actually wait for Spring Break.

A. Ms. Fletcher couldn’t care less about sports.

400

Which sentence is written in the BEST possible way? A. Ms. Fletcher is more mean than Mrs. Sullivan B. Ms. Fletcher is more meaner than Mrs. Sullivan C. Ms. Fletcher is meaner than Mrs. Sullivan D. Ms. Fletcher is meanest than Mrs. Sullivan

C. Ms. Fletcher is meaner than Mrs. Sullivan

500

Read the sentence. Which word should be used to match the underlined pronoun to its antecedent? The cascading light from the stained-glass window will almost make people think you are sitting in a garden. A. he or she B. they C. who D. leave as is

B. they

Context Clues/Info Materials

100

“How to Play with a Robotic Dog” would most likely be found in a _______. A. newspaper B. user’s manual C. professional journal D. consumer magazine

B. user's manual

200

What is the purpose of these instructions? A. To convince people to buy a robotic dog B. To inform someone how to use the different remote functions for the robotic dog C. To inform someone how to turn the robotic dog on and off D. To amuse a child who is bored with regular toys/stuffed animals

B. To inform someone how to use the different remote functions for the robotic dog

300

What does particle mean as it is used in the following sentence? John was so hungry that he didn’t leave a single particle of the muffin on the plate. A. muffin B. breakfast C. morsel D. serving

C. morsel

400

What does declined mean as it is used in the following sentence? After Gears of Pain 6 came out, the amount of people playing Gears of Pain 5 declined. A. refused B. increased C. leveled D. decreased

D. decreased

500

What does seldom mean as it is used in the following sentence? Since professional athletes have to stay in peak physical shape, most athletes seldom eat junk food. A. often B. rarely C. excitedly D. desire to

B. rarely

Figurative Language

100

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. She ran as fast as a cheetah to the store. A. simile B. metaphor C. idiom personification

A. simile

200

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A. He had big feet. B. His feet were huge dolphins. C. His feet were like baby dolphins. D. His feet looked enormous.

C. His feet were like baby dolphins

300

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. Education is your passport to satisfying employment. A. simile B. metaphor C. personification D. analogy

B. metaphor

400

Identify the type of figurative language used in the sentence below. He was a tornado, blasting his way through the opposing team. A. simile B. metaphor C. onomatopoeia D. personification

B. metaphor

500

"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of a(n)                  A. idiom B. personification C. sensory language D. simile

A. idiom

Support All Statements

100

Which best supports all of the ideas in the following sentences? My sister loves to attend gymnastics practice every Saturday. She never misses a day. A. Saturday is a boring day for me, since I have to tag along to her practice for 4 hours. B. There are harsh punishments for the team members if they miss a practice. C. She is devoted gymnast who knows she will not get better without diligent practice. D. She is the most talented one on the team.

C. She is a devoted gymnast who knows she will not get better without diligent practice.

200

Which of the following statements is supported by the statistic below? In February, Giano Intermediate attendance was at 96.7%, having fallen from 97.2% in January. A. Attendance rose in February. B. In January, students had just returned from winter break, so they had better attendance. C. More students were sick in February than in January. D. There were fewer students present in classes during the month of February.

D. There were fewer students present in classes during the month of February.

300

Which statement in the paragraph should be supported with facts and/or statistics? My doctor said I need to lose some weight. In fact, he said that I should lose between 25 and 30 pounds over the next few months! Not only did he tell me that my BMI (body mass index) is too high, and that I need to get it lowered to a healthier level, but he also said that I am at risk for diabetes. This all makes me want to go out and get a gym membership! A. My doctor said I need to lose some weight. B. My BMI (body mass index) is too high. C. I am at risk for diabetes. D. This all makes me want to go out and get a gym membership!

B. My BMI (body mass index) is too high.

400

In the following paragraph, which does the author use to support the that the number of female athletes has increased at the school? Over the last 3 years, our sports program here at Long Beach Middle School has blossomed. We started out with only 3 girls in our whole sports program, and today we can proudly state that we have 4 all-girl teams, comprised of a total of 82 girls! The recognition the girls have been getting has driven many to pursue playing sports in city leagues as well as private club sports. Some star ladies to look out for this year are Anna Solis and Maria Sandoval, who have even been praised by the principal of Second Street Middle School, who proclaimed that the girls “were some of the best he’s ever seen.” A. statistics regarding the number of girls who play sports at school B. facts about girls who play sports outside of school C. specific examples of girls who play on school teams D. testimony from another school’s principal about the number of girls on the teams

A. statistics regarding the number of girls who play sports at school

500

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the statistic below? In 2012, West Covina reported 228 violent crimes and 3,268 property crimes for the year, whereas Whittier reported 338 violent crimes and 2,483 property crimes. A. West Covina reported fewer violent crimes than did Whittier. B. In general, Whittier is a less safe place to live. C. In general, Whittier is a more safe place to live. D. You are less likely to be robbed in Whittier than in West Covina.

C. In general, Whittier is a more safe place to live.

Transitions/ Revision

100

Which sentence would be an effective transition between sentences 3 and 4? (1) Al was exhausted after an upsetting day at work. (2) He had spent several hours on the phone with an angry customer. (3) After a presentation, he got yelled at in front of everyone. (4) So, he got right into his pajamas and went to bed. A. He didn’t think he could handle any more drama once he got home. B. He yelled back at his boss and created a scene. C. Some people tried to defend him, but they got in trouble, too. D. Quitting his job altogether sounded like a good option.

A. He didn’t think he could handle any more drama once he got home.

200

Which word could provide the best transition between the sentences below? I think Mrs. Sullivan and Ms. Fletcher are great. They deserve some kind of award just for being so awesome on a daily basis. A. On the other hand, B. Additionally, C. Therefore, D. Finally,

C. Therefore,

300

Which is the most precise way to rewrite the following sentence without losing or changing any information? The student with the very highest grade in the whole class got a completely perfect score on the test. A. The very best test score was achieved by the student with the highest grade in the class. B. The student with the highest grade received a perfect score on the test. C. Only one person received a perfect score on the test. D. The student with the highest class grade got a completely perfect score on the test.

B. The student with the highest grade received a perfect score on the test.

400

Which is the most precise way to rewrite the following sentence without losing any information? It is Giano’s annual tradition to have the event of the Gladiator Games at the end of every year. A. Giano’s annual Gladiator Games are held at the end of every year. B. One of Giano’s traditions is to hold the Gladiator Games at the end of every year. C. At the end of the year, Giano has an annual tradition. D. The Gladiator Games are held every year.

B. One of Giano’s traditions is to hold the Gladiator Games at the end of every year.

500

What would be a good transition between sentences 1 and 2 in the paragraph below? (1) It is commonly known that cheetahs are the fastest land mammal on Earth. (2) Female cheetahs typically have a litter of three cubs and live with them for one and a half to two years. (3) Young cubs spend their first year learning from their mother and practicing hunting techniques with playful games. (4) Male cheetahs live alone or in small groups, often with their litter-mates. A. They can easily overtake prey. B. Unfortunately, not many cheetahs are left in the world. C. However, the peregrine falcon can reach flying and diving speeds much higher than the land speed of the cheetah. D. However, many people don’t know much about how cheetahs actually live.

D. However, many people don’t know much about how cheetahs actually live.