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100
What is a clincher sentence? A-It begins with a hook. B- It summarizes the included information. C-It is the unity. D-It always comes in the middle.
B-It summarizes the included information.
100
Which is a compound sentence? A-Anthony, his sister Alexia, and two of her friends went to the football game together. B-The game was very close, and, unfortunately, our team was behind at halftime. C-At the end of the fourth quarter, Patrick ran the ball down the field for a touchdown. D-The celebration after the game lasted late into the night.
B-The game was very close, and unfortunately, or team was behind at halftime.
100
The protagonist in "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" is _______. A-Toby B-Zachary C-Polly Rankin D-Scarlett
A- Toby
100
Choose the correct homonym to complete the following sentence. They are using _____ thinking skills on the test. there/they're/their
their
100
The antique books in the dusty store were stacked neatly on the wooden shelves. Which word modifies store? A-antique B-dusty C-neatly D-wooden
B-dusty
200
Which words from the sentence below form the compound predicate? The unique sea horse grasps underwater objects and fastens itself to vegetation easily with its curved tail. A-unique, sea horse B-grasps, fastens C-underwater, objects D-vegetation, easily
grasps, fastens (VERBS MAKE UP PART OF THE PREDICATE!)
200
Which sentence can be classified as a compound/complex sentence? A-In the evening, Linda went down to her friend's house. B-Mrs. Dawson always did her gardening in the morning before the Sun made things too hot. C--It was snowing for the first time in months, and Jay and Luke couldn't wait to try out their new sleds! D-When it was time for bed, Stacy and Julie brushed their teeth, and then they turned on the television in their room very softly.
D-When it was time for bed, Stacy and Julie brushed their teeth, and then they turned on the television in their room very softly.
200
At the end of The House of Dies Drear the true antagonist is revealed. Who is the Antagonist ? A-Thomas Small B-Mr. Small C-The Darrow's D-Pluto
C- The Darrow's
200
Which is a synonym for "little"? small/huge/abnormal/magnanimous
small
200
Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A-Everyone won a prize. B-Who asked that question? C-We both met Jennifer after school. D-Left after waiting for over an hour.
D-Left after waiting for over an hour.
300
1Developing good study habits is essential to academic success. 2First, you have to locate a quiet place to study. 3Many people like studying history better than studying mathematics. 4Then, organize all the materials you need in one area for easy retrieval. 5Next, you need to eliminate all distractions. 6Finally, you are ready to study. Which sentence causes the paragraph to lack unity and coherence? A-sentence 2 B-sentence 3 C-sentence 4 D-sentence 5
B-Sentence 3
300
In the sentence below, what word or words does the phrase down the street modify? The bookstore down the street from the movie theater just put in a large collection of sheet music. A-movie theater B-collection C-bookstore D-sheet music
C-bookstore
300
A theme found in Tuck Everlasting is A-Be kind to older people. B-Drink clean water. C-Listen to stories about elves. D-Dying is a part of the circle of life.
D-Dying is a part of the circle of life.
300
What is a "denotation" of a word? A-A negative definition B-A positive definition C-The dictionary definition D-A feeling associated with the word
C-The dictionary defintion
300
Marta's mom wants her to finish school before starting to work with Maggie. Which word in the sentence above is the antecedent for her? A-Marta B-mom C-school D-Maggie
A-Marta
400
John wanted to make a cake for his brother's birthday. First, John asked his brother what type of cake he liked. Then, he went to the store to buy the ingredients. He heard the neighbor's dog bark. Next he put everything on the counter. He mixed the ingredients according to the directions. After the cake was done, he iced it. Finally, he cleaned up. Which sentence does not provide unity to the paragraph? A-Finally, he cleaned up. B-He heard the neighbor's dog bark. C-Next he put everything on the counter. D-He mixed the ingredients according to the directions.
B-He heard the neighbor's dog bark.
400
She gave her lunch to her sister, who ate it right away. Which type of sentence is the sentence above? A-simple B-complex C-compound D-compound-complex
B-complex
400
All of the following are themes found in When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, EXCEPT... A-The Importance of Friendship. B-Things are not always as they seem. C-Get involved in a club. D-"you can't judge a book by its cover"
C-Get involved in a club.
400
What is a "connotation" of a word? The dictionary definition A positive definition A negative definition A feeling associated with the word
A feeling associated with the word
400
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? A-Shoneka writes poetry she; is published in a literary magazine. B-Shoneka writes poetry she is published; in a literary magazine. C-Shoneka writes; poetry she is published in a literary magazine. D-Shoneka writes poetry; she is published in a literary magazine.
D- Shoneka writes poetry; she is published in a literary magazine.
500
As it neared the burning building, the fire truck swerved close to the dangerously elderly man crossing the street. Which underlined word is a misplaced modifier? A-burning B-fire C-dangerously D-elderly
C-dangerously
500
Which sentence is a run-on sentence? A-Emily, Caroline, Sarah, and Grace rode the bus. B-Danny did not see me sitting under the tree reading. C-My dad is home every Saturday I help him in the yard. D-Yesterday, I fell and broke my arm and went to the hospital.
C-My dad is home every Saturday I help him in the yard.
500
What is an allusion that the author refers to throughout the The House of Dies Drear?
The Underground Railroad
500
Complete the analogy: keyboard:computer::strings:________ A-thread B-guitar C-sweater D-baseball
B-guitar
500
We were unable to get to school on time this morning because of the snow. The sentence above is a A-simple sentence. B-complex sentence. C-modified sentence. D-compound sentence.
B-complex