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SUMMARIZE
PLOT
MOOD
VOCAB
WILD CARD
100
1. What do you write in a summary? a. everything that happens b. what is important c. all the facts d. the title
b. what is important
100
When the author builds interest or suspense it is called: a. Rising Action b. Climax c. Exposition d. Falling Action
a. Rising Action
100
Read this sentence Hallidie believed that the cables would be strong enough to pull the cable cars up the steep slopes of the city. Which words from this sentence are adjectives? A strong, steep B would, enough C slopes, city D believed, pull
A strong, steep
100
Jessica prefers the country. She enjoys the crickets chirping and loves to look up at the stars at night. Her husband misses the hustle and bustle of city living. Which environment is best suited for Jessica? a. Urban b. Coastal c. Rural d. Congested
c. Rural
100
How many MJBA campuses are in Chicago? a. 3 b. 2 c. 5 d. 4
c. 5
200
Taliyah longed to try out for the high school musical, but she couldn't get over the fear that she wasn't ready. Taliyah's friend Odell had performed in musicals, so she decided to ask for his help. Odell agreed to become her vocal coach, and they began working to help refine her vocal technique. After practicing with Odell, Taliyah felt much more confident about trying out for the musical. What's the best summary of the story? 1. Taliyah's friend helps her gain confidence to try out for a musical. 2. Taliyah asks her friend Odell to help her with something. 3. Taliyah does not think she is ready to try out for the musical
1. Taliyah's friend helps her gain confidence to try out for a musical.
200
What is the best definition of Exposition? a. building interest or suspense b. turning point of the story c. introduces the characters and main conflict d. sequence of related events
c. introduces the characters and main conflict
200
3.Which of the following words is a mood? A.Serious B.Sarcastic C. Witty D.Melancholy
D. Melancholy: a gloomy state of mind
200
Remainder, amount left over... a. recoil b. permissive c. remnant d. partial
c. remnant
200
What is the meaning of warily? a. investigate b. cautiously c. fairly, justly d. to discard
b. cautiously
300
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife. 3. The Summary of this passage is: A. There are a lot of cows in Texas. B. There are many different, varied parts of Texas. C. Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States. D. There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
B. There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
300
What is the best definition of Plot? a. turning point in the story b. sequence of related events c. builds interest d. main conflict of the story
b. sequence of related events
300
Read this sentence The purchase of these sun catchers will help to fund the restoration of this GLORIOUS stained-glass window. What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence? A conjunction B adjective C preposition D adverb
B adjective
300
Treacherous means... a. Very cold b.Full of danger or harm c. Not lived in or not full of life d. Took something apart piece by piece
b. Full of danger or harm
300
Read this sentence Comics are usually not considered an art form, they serve a valuable function. What is the correct way to write this sentence? A Comics are usually not considered an art form, so they serve a valuable function. B Although comics are usually not considered an art form, they serve a valuable function. C Comics are usually not considered an art form or they serve a valuable function. D Leave as is
B Although comics are usually not considered an art form, they serve a valuable function.
400
The Butterfly Robed in color, jeweled in gem, Upon your brilliant wings you soar. Flitting, floating from stem to stem, You made your way to my back door. There I saw you on the screen, A tiny wisp of joy. Which sentence is the best summary of the poem? 1. A colorful butterfly flies between flowers and lands on a screen door. 2. A butterfly wearing jewels and a robe knocks at someone's door. 3. A butterfly is suddenly visible on a door and disappears in a wisp.
1. A colorful butterfly flies between flowers and lands on a screen door.
400
Telma volunteered at the Breakfast for Seniors event every year. She was excited to get started once again. However this year's event was being held in a new location. The ovens ran cool, and the coffeemaker seemed complicated. The cooks couldn't find utensils because the cabinet organization was confusing. Telma bit her nails and helped the other volunteers hurry to make adjustments. How does the change in location affect the plot? 1. It threatens to delay serving breakfast. 2. It forces the cooks to change the menu. 3. It offers a fresh approach to cooking.
1. It threatens to delay serving breakfast.
400
Read this sentence Defending the lord of his castle was an important duty of a knight, or there was much more to it. Which word, if any, should replace the underlined word? A so B because C but D Leave as is.
C but
400
Which of the following words is based on a Latin root that means “break”? A control B exposure C landscape D fractions
D fractions
400
What holiday in May are cps students off school? a. labor day b. memorial day c. presidents day d. earth day
b. memorial day
500
Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true? A. The Summary is a thought that is true but is not in the passage. B. The Summary is what the passage is mostly about. C. The Summary is specific, detailed information contained in the passage. D. The Summary is always found in the first sentence of the passage.
B. The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.
500
Leonard swayed on the porch swing and breathed in the sweet smell of ripe blackberries. The moonlight danced through the trees and onto the ground. The warm air relaxed his senses, and he couldn't imagine being anywhere better. He treasured his family's cabin, nestled in the quiet woods. It was his favorite place to spend the week before the next school year would begin. When does this story take place? 1. on a summer night the week before school starts 2. on a winter afternoon outside of the family home 3. on a fall evening during a brief weekend getaway
1. on a summer night the week before school starts
500
Dear Mayor Lewis: How should this be written? A Dear mayor Lewis B Dear Mayor Lewis— C My Dear Mayor Lewis, D Leave as is.
D Leave as is.
500
What is the meaning of cataclysm? a. persuasive, graceful language b. in a planned way c. a great flood, a terrible event d. tension, stress
c. a great flood, a terrible event
500
In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation? A The man’s remarks were HARMFUL. B The man’s remarks were MISCHIEVOUS. C The man’s remarks were MALICIOUS. D The man’s remarks were UNPLEASANT.
C The man's remarks were MALICIOUS