Grammar
Add correct punctuation to the sentence:
I wish said Vim that I could go to the dog show.
"I wish," said Vim, "that I could go to the dog show."
In the poem “At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk,” the poet says that mothers watching their sons add a sweet perfume to the air in the gym. What does this imagery describe?
A how the players sense their mothers’ support
B how the mothers’ cheers rise above the crowd
C how the mothers wish to be respected by their sons
D how the players want to play well to please their mothers
how the players sense their mothers’ support
Which best describes the author’s opinion in “Participation Trophies Send a Dangerous Message”?
A Participation trophies are meaningless.
B Participation trophies should rarely be used.
C Participation trophies are unfair to everyone.
D Participation trophies prevent kids from working hard
Participation trophies are meaningless.
What does the word bicker mean?
To bicker means to argue about unimportant things
Which of the following hobbies would Ms. Udall like to pick up?
A. Gardening
B. Guitar
C. Longboarding
D. Pottery
C. Pottery
I need my backpack said Les but I can't find it anywhere.
"I need my backpack," said Les, "but I can't find it anywhere."
What is a main message developed in the poem “At the End of Warm-Ups, My Brother Tries to Dunk”?
A Coaches may inspire players by using popular sayings.
B Players should avoid injuries by warming up before a game.
C Sports may have the power to bring the whole family together.
D Brothers should support each other instead of teasing each other.
Sports may have the power to bring the whole family together.
2 How does the author of “Why I’ve Grown to Love Participation Trophies” develop her claim that kids should get participation trophies?
A by describing her son’s athletic abilities
B by describing her daughter’s personality
C by explaining what they mean to her daughter
D by showing why they are unimportant to her son
C by explaining what they mean to her daughter
What does diminish mean?
When something diminishes, it becomes less important or valuable.
2 lies and a truth, which of the following is the truth?
I was awarded teacher of the year in the 2020-2021 school year.
In 2012 I bowled 6 strikes in a row.
Last summer I went skydiving in Colorado.
In 2012 I bowled 6 strikes in a row.
Do you ever wonder asked Issa how big the universe is?
"Do you ever wonder," asked Issa, "how big the universe is?"
In the poem “Analysis of Baseball,” how are the first three stanzas of the poem similar?
A Each describes one of the innings in a baseball game.
B Each focuses on the role of the types of baseball equipment.
C Each describes the actions of a different player in a baseball game.
D Each focuses on getting the bases loaded before hitting a home run.
B Each focuses on the role of the types of baseball equipment.
What is a central idea of “Should We Give Our Kids Participation Trophies?”
A Professional athletes have little interest in receiving trophies.
B Kids know that participating is not as meaningful as winning.
C Kids should be praised for working hard instead of for winning.
D Most people feel that kids should not receive participation trophies.
C Kids should be praised for working hard instead of for winning.
What does acknowledgment mean?
An acknowledgment is an action or expression of recognition or appreciation.
How many sisters/brothers does Ms. Udall have?
2 brothers
3 sisters
Rewrite the sentence to remove the quotations.
"You cannot take glass bottles into the park," the park ranger told us.
The park ranger told us that we could not take glass bottles into the park.
What does the poem “You Can’t Put Muhammad Ali in a Poem” emphasize most about Muhammad Ali?
A his imaginative use of language
B his important victories as a boxer
C his determined search for new ideas
D his powerful support for civil rights
D his powerful support for civil rights
In “Should We Give Our Kids Participation Trophies?” the author writes that participation trophies are detested by some people. What does detested mean as it is used here?
A hated
B feared
C ignored
D overlooked
Hated
What does reinforced mean?
If something is reinforced, it is made stronger
Which of the following places does Ms. Udall want to travel to most?
A. Hawaii
B. Puerto Rico
C. Iceland
D. Greece
E. Kansas
F. Nashville, Tennessee
Greece
Rewrite the sentence to remove the quotation marks.
"I'll chop the tomatoes," I said.
I said that I would chop the tomatoes.
5 What is a theme of “Taking One for the Team”?
A When a team works together, they will have a higher score.
B As long as you try your best you do not need to be on a team.
C Being a part of a team is more important than winning or losing.
D If a team practices together, then they learn more about the sport
Being a part of a team is more important than winning or losing.
What idea is found in both “Why I’ve Grown to Love Participation Trophies” and “Should We Give Our Kids Participation Trophies?”
A Trophies make it hard to teach kids how to lose.
B Trophies can be bad for both winners and losers.
C Kids are less likely to give up if they receive a trophy.
D The pride of winning is more important than a trophy.
D The pride of winning is more important than a trophy.
What does bribed mean?
If you are bribed, someone has offered you money or something else that is valuable to get you to do something.
What month of the year is Ms. Udall's absolute favorite?
October.