Word Analysis and Vocabulary
Reading Strategies and Comprehension
Literary Elements and Techniques
Math Wiz
Test-Taking Strategies
100
What does the prefix "sub-" mean? a) under b) water c) sandwich
a) under
100

Which statement is a fact? a) It wasn't a very fair decision. b) Most of the entries were boring. c) Liliana won the top award.

c) Liliana won the top award.

100
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
100

The circumference of a circle is 20 π meters. What is its radius?

Note: π is the pi symbol.

14 m

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" by JaQuis Daniel? 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

200
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
200

The Domville family drove 192 miles in 4.5 hours How many miles could they drive at this rate in 3 hours?

128 miles

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
a) feel proud that you must be doing really well and keep trying
300

Kanye is a very bright student. What does "bright" mean in the sentence above? a) shiny b) smart c) sunny

b) smart

300
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 literary device is used in this sentence? a) alliteration b) simile c) metaphor
b) simile
300

To calculate the amount of carpet needed for your bedroom, which of the following should you find: 

A. Area B. Surface Area C. Perimeter D. Volume

Note: The answer here IS NOT more money! (Hahaha)

A. Area

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
400

When Cayden Hampton 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) the place where the actors perform c) a horse-drawn passenger and mail coach

c) a horse-drawn passenger and mail coach

400
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
400
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

Solve for b:

11b+7 = 40

3

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

500

Ja'Lynn earns $20 a day working after school. She spent 30% of her daily earnings on Monday for Dipp'n Dots. How much money did she spend on Monday?

$6 was spent on Monday.

500

If you don't know an answer, you should: a) act like you don't care about this stupid test anyway b) tell your friends you aced the dang test c) Take a breath, re-read the prompt, and chunk-out the instructions.

c) Take a breath, re-read the prompt, and chunk-out the instructions.