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Word Analysis and Vocabulary
Reading Strategies and Comprehension
Literary Elements and Techniques
Variety of Literary Works
Test-Taking Strategies
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What does the prefix "sub-" mean? a) under b) water c) sandwich

 a) under

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Which statement is a fact? a) It wasn't a very fair decision. b) Most of the entries were boring. c) Shelia won the top award.
c) Shelia won the top award.
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What is plot? a) the lines on a graph b) the main events of a story c) the main characters
b) the main events of a story
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What is the purpose of expository writing? a) to persuade or convince b) to inform or teach c) to entertain
b) to inform or teach
100

Right before you take the test, you should: a) panic, worry and freak out b) try to memorize as many things as you can c) relax and take a deep breath

c) relax and take a deep breath

200

What does the word understandable mean? a) below a stand b) confused c) able to understand

c) able to understand

200
Who would most likely want to read a book called "How to fix television sets"? a) someone who watches a lot of TV b) someone who wants to buy a TV c) someone who has a broken TV
c) someone who has a broken TV
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What is the climax of a story? a) when the big problem or conflict occurs b) the resolution of the conflict c) the beginning of the story
a) when the big problem or conflict occurs
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A story with animals as main characters that teaches a moral or life lesson is called: a) humorous fiction b) fantasy c) a fable
c) a fable
200

If the questions start to get challenging and ask about things you don't know, you should: a) feel proud that you must be doing really well and keep trying b) put your head down and give up c) start clicking any answer so you can finish quickly

b) read the question first, scan for key words in the passage and "smart" read that section 


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She was a very bright student. What does "bright" mean in the sentence above? a) shiny b) smart c) sunny
b) smart
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If a story is in chronological order, what does that mean? a) arranged according to the author's memory b) arranged in the order it happened c) arranged in order of importance

b) arranged in the order it happened

300

Her hair was as black as the night. What kind of figurative language is used in this sentence? a) alliteration b) simile c) metaphor

b) simile

300

What is the definition of non-fiction? a) fictional stories that take place during real historical times b) true information about the real world c) realistic characters and events that could really happen

b) true information about the real world

300

If other people finish before you, you should feel: a) rushed, like you need to hurry up and finish b) embarrassed that it's taking you so long c) fine, because you're taking your time to do your best

c) fine, because you're taking your time to do your best


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When Lincoln was a boy, there were no trains. Mail that had to be delivered across long distances was carried by horse. It took a long time for a message to travel by stagecoach. What does the word "stagecoach" mean? a) the person who shows the actors how to act b) stone roads c) a horse-drawn wagon

c) a horse-drawn wagon

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What does it mean if an author's purpose is to persuade? a) the author wants to convince you of something b) the author wants to entertain you c) the author wants you to learn something

a) the author wants to convince you of something

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What is the setting of a story? a) the main and supporting characters b) the plot structure c) the time and place that the story occurs

c) the time and place that the story occurs

400

My pencil broke—I needed one to take my spelling test. I looked into my desk and found one. 

What type of writing is this an example of? a) realistic fiction b) drama c) poetry

a) realistic fiction

400

If you get sleepy or bored and have to read a really long passage, you should: a) skip reading the passage and randomly choose an answer b) read the question first, scan for key words in the passage and "smart" read that section c) close your eyes and go to sleep

b) read the question first, scan for key words in the passage and "smart" read that section 


500

Which sentence is correct? a) It's never a surprise when Tiger Woods wins a golf tournament. b) Its never a surprise when Tiger Woods wins a golf tournament.

a) It's never a surprise when Tiger Woods wins a golf tournament. *Remember - it's means it is

500

What does it mean to compare and contrast? a) tell the main idea of a passage b) notice the similarities and differences of two things c) talk about the characters in a story

b) notice the similarities and differences of two things

500
I walked to the store and bought some milk. In what point of view is this sentence written? a) first person b) second person c) third person
a) first person
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Mandy: Can you believe that Roberta? (points to the girl sitting alone) She doesn't even try to fit in with the rest of us. Have you seen her clothes? Alice: I know! It's almost like she is from another planet. How can you tell that this writing is drama? a) the characters' names are written before what they say instead of using quotation marks b) the characters are talking to each other about someone else c) the characters sound like real people
a) the characters' names are written before what they say instead of using quotation marks
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The morning of each test you should eat: a.) a good breakfast with protein b.) sugary cereal c.) skip breakfast 


a.) a good breakfast with protein