Show:
Addition
Multiplication
Division
Subtraction
Mystery Box
100
50+222.
A) 250
B) 270
C) 2725
D) 272
D) 272
100
A character who changes is called...
A) Minor
B) Major
C) Static
D) Dynamic
D) Dynamic
100
On the other hand, Different from, and As opposed to are three signal phrases that show which text structure...
A) Problem / Solution B) Cause / Effect C) Compare / Contrast D) Chronological
C) Compare / Contrast
100
The boy knew the lake was teeming, overflowing with bass, so he brought a big net to help get the fish in the boat.
What is the meaning of teeming?
A) Rare
B) Enclave
C) Full
D) Sparse
C) Full
100
What is the point of view of the passage?
There she stood, looking out into the sunset. She thought about how summer was ending and how she had her first kiss and met friends she hoped she'd have for the rest of her life. High school was over the horizon. Then, past that horizon - who knows?
A) First Person
B) Second Person
C) Third Person Limited
D) Third Person Omniscient
C) Third Person Limited
200
A) -100
B) 10
C) 105
D) -85
-80+185
200
The height of the story where there is a turning point or power shift ...
A) Exposition
B) Rising Action
C) Climax
D) Resolution
C) Climax
200
Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So while shivering outside in the cold probably won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have a greater exposure to germs.
What is the text structure used?
A) Problem Solution
B) Cause / Effect
C) Compare / Contrast
D) Chronological
B) Cause / Effect
200
Thomas went to the apex of the mountain, and because it was so high, he had to take a tank of oxygen with him.
What is the meaning of apex?
A) Bottom
B) Breath
C) Top
D) Clear
C) Top
200
It was a beautiful spring day, and the (stench, scent) of apple blossoms filled the whole yard.
Which word has the appropriate connotation for the sentence?
A) Stench
B) Scent
B) Scent
300
Which statement is an example of personification?
A) The fire swallowed the entire forest.
B) Sizzle, sizzle, the fire spread throughout the forest.
C) The fire looked like a massive blow from a dragon.
D) The fire seemed to last a million years.
A) The fire swallowed the entire forest.
300
The Joker slid away from the crime scene. The smile on his face grew as the flames from the hospital building grew. He whispered under his breath, "Not this time, Batman... Not this time..."
This moment in the story is an example of
A) Exposition
B) Rising Action
C) Climax
D) Resolution
B) Rising Action
300
It seems like there has been a surge in teen pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it very difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams and meet the demands of an infant. Fortunately, most teen pregnancies can be easily prevented by using birth control; however, even birth control is not 100% effective. The most effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinence, which is 100% effective.
What is the text structure used?
A) Problem / Solution
B) Cause / Effect
C) Compare / Contrast
D) Chronological
B) Cause / Effect
300
The apparatus that Jill used to connect the fabric was similar to a sewing machine, but this one did all of the work while she just pushed a button.
What is the meaning of apparatus?
A) Idea
B) Zipper
C) Singular
D) Instrument
D) Instrument
300
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to get you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone.
Infer why Tommy left.
Tommy broke the window! Tommy... :(
400
Write an example of a hyperbole.
Any statement that is an exaggeration.
400
What's the difference between "Mood" and "Tone"?
Mood is how the audience feels about the story.
Tone is the author's attitude about the story
400
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
What is the text structure and signal word to show that it is that text structure?
Cause and Effect ; Because
400
The army attempted to thwart the enemy with a new plan of attack. Before the enemy realized what was happening, their forces became confused and frustrated. The army won the battle and stopped the enemy's advance.
What is the meaning of thwart?
A) allow B) sanction C) permit D) hinder
D) hinder
400
Which sentence is an opinion?
A) Soaring one hundred feet above the water, their sharp eyes watch the surface carefully for any telltale signs of fish.
B) They live on islands and around bays, such as the Chesapeake Bay between Virginia and Maryland.
C) It will not be long before a new generation of ospreys is ready to imitate their parents and head out for a tasty meal.
D) With their beautiful coloring, threatening size, and natural ability to bolt out of the sky at high speeds, there is little doubt that ospreys are remarkable birds.
D) With their beautiful coloring, threatening size, and natural ability to bolt out of the sky at high speeds, there is little doubt that ospreys are remarkable birds.
500
The sentences includes all of the following figurative language EXCEPT:
"The whirling wind buzzed and blew around me as if I was standing in the center of a wild tornado."
A) Alliteration
B) Simile
C) Metaphor
D) Hyperbole
E) Onomatopoeia
What is C) Metaphor
500
Draw and label the plot diagram!
Exposition, Initiating Event, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution
500
What are three signal words to show cause/effect text structure?
So
Because
Since
Therefore
If…then
This led to
Reason why
As a result
May be due to
Effect of
Consequently
For this reason
500
The altruistic volunteer put her life on hold to help the hurricane victims.
What is the meaning of altruistic?
A) optimistic B) pessimistic C) selfish D) unselfish
D) unselfish
500
HONORI­FICABILI­TUDINI­TATIBUS. How many many prefixes are in this word?
NONE. It starts with the root word and everything thereafter is a suffix.