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Literature Surprise!
Grammar Surprise!
Theme
Text Structure
Run-Ons
100
I was so hungry that I even ate the plate. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) personification B) hyperbole C) simile D) metaphor
B) hyperbole
100
Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A. The man was terrified. B. A cry from the child. C. I don't understand the story. D. Edmond likes pizza.
B. A cry from the child.
100
What is the definition of theme?
Life lesson, moral, or message about life that is communicated by a literary work.
100
Which of the following is not an example of a text structure: 1) Sequential 2) Consequential 3) Cause-Effect 4) Problem-Solution
2) Consequential
100
Which of the following is not a way to correct a run-on sentence: A) Add a period B) Add a semi-colon C) Add a colon D) Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
C) Add a colon
200
My father was the sun and the moon to me. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) simile B) hyperbole C) metaphor D) personification
C) metaphor
200
Which of the following would best complete the sentence? The _____________ mayor is over ninety years old. A. cities B. city's C. citys D. citys'
city's
200
Which of the following is not an example of a theme? A) Beauty is only skin deep. B) Teenagers often learn what their goal is in life C) Believe in yourself. To succeed, we must first believe that we can. D) Knowledge can help us prepare for the future.
B) Teenagers often learn what their goal is in life
200
Which text structure best represents the following passage? Many students have been getting low scores on tests and this is upsetting to parents, teachers, and students. Low test scores show that teachers aren’t teaching effectively or that students aren’t learning. Either way it’s an issue with which we are concerned. I propose the following: any teacher who is giving a test should open up their classroom for study groups the night and morning before the test. A) Sequential B) Problem-Solution C) Cause-Effect
B) Problem-Solution
200
How should the following run-on sentence be corrected? Elliott reads to the children he colors with them, too. A. Elliot reads to the children; he colors with them, too. B. Elliot reads to the children, he colors with them, too. C. Elliot reads to the children: he colors with them, too. D. Elliot reast to the children. he colors with them, too.
A. Elliot reads to the children; he colors with them, too.
300
The rain seemed like an old friend who had finally found us. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence? A) simile B) onomatopoeia C) personification D) metaphor
A) simile
300
Which of the following would best complete the sentence? Over one hundred ______________ attended the summit. A. countries B. countrys C. country's D. countries'
A. countries
300
What is the theme? Marie tried to solve the problem again and again. Finally, when she had begun to lose hope, she solved it. She said that she believed the most important skill she had learned was to never give up. Marie’s boss was very pleased.
Don't give up, even when things get tough.
300
Which text structure best represents the following passage? After a long day at school, I came home and watched “Cops,” my favorite show. During the commercial breaks, I got up and made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I took the bread out of the cabinet, spread the jelly and peanut butter on the bread, and stuck the two pieces together. I enjoyed that sandwich as I watched the rest of “Cops.” A) Chronological B) Sequential C) Cause-Effect
A) Chronological
300
Determine whether the following sentence is a Run-On. If it is, correct it using a semi-colon. If not, write "Correct as is". My dad went to In-N-Out to get food, while my mom went to the grocery store to buy soda.
Correct as is
400
After coming home late from a party, Mae's father questioned her. She wanted to tell him that she was studying at a friend's place and lost track of time, but she told him the truth instead: she was at a party. What character trait best characterizes Mae from this passage? A) Prideful B) Honest C) Fearful D) Daring
B) Honest
400
Which of the following would best complete the given sentence? Anyone in __________ right mind would invest in technology stocks. A. his B. he C. our D. its
A. his
400
What is the theme of this passage? Mr. Laspina has walked the same route for thirty years. It is a very beautiful walk that takes him past a lovely pond with many willow trees. But he is always in a hurry and never notices what is around him. One day, his young granddaughter walks with him. She has never taken this walk and is in awe of its natural beauty. She points out what she sees. The next day, the man notices many beautiful things for the first time.
Take time in life to stop and enjoy the things around you.
400
Which text structure best represents the following passage: Being involved in after school sports and clubs is not a right. It is a privilege. Therefore, students have to meet eligibility requirements. If students have any “D”s or “F”s, they are not allowed to play. Also, if students have behavior issues in class, they cannot be on the team or in the club. Lastly, students need to keep good attendance. If students miss school, they most certainly cannot come to practice. A) Compare-Contrast B) Cause-Effect C) Problem-Solution
B) Cause-Effect
400
Correct the Run-On using a semi-colon. Although Tom did his homework for a week, he failed reading class, he also missed all of the other weeks.
Although Tom did his homework for a week, he failed reading class; he also missed all of the other weeks.
500
Read the passage and determine the author's purpose: What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. A) To Inform B) To persuade C) To entertain D) To describe
B) To persuade
500
Choose the sentence that best combines the following two sentences: Vern is only 15 years old. Vern is very mature. A. Mature is what Vern is for only 15 years old. B. Vern is only 15 years old, but he is very mature. C. Vern is only 15 mature years old. D. Mature and 15 is what Vern is.
B. Vern is only 15 years old, but he is very mature.
500
Identify the theme and determine if it is stated or implied: “I worked all day Saturday at the nursing home. There was a great deal to do. I read to people and talked to them. By the end of the day, I was exhausted. In the evening, though, a warm and very good feeling came over me that lasted for some time.”
Working hard at helping others is difficult also satisfying. (Implied)
500
Which text structure best represents the following passage: Believe it or not, as important as it is, many students do not know how to study for a test. Well, studying for a test is easy. The first thing that you must do is take out your notes. Open your notes up to the section that you are supposed to review. Read what you wrote in your notebook. When you are done, close your notebook and see if you remember the ideas that you were studying. Still don’t remember? Open your notebook back up a try again. A) Sequential B) Cause-Effect C) Problem-Solution
A) Sequential
500
Correct the following run-on with a comma and coordinating conjunction: He went to the store to buy a candy bar, he didn't have enough money.
He went to the store to buy a candy bar, BUT he didn't have enough money.