Greek and Latin Roots
The root word "port" means "carry." What does the word "transport" mean?
A) to carry something from one place to another
B) to observe an event from beginning to end
A) to carry something from one place to another
Name something you SHOULD do on the morning of a test.
Eat breakfast, wake up early/on time, get to school on time, use calming strategies, etc.
Where is the error in capitalization in this sentence?
Please come to my game on tuesday.
Please come to my game on tuesday.
(Tuesday should be capitalized)
Identify the subject of this sentence (one word)
Dogs smell well.
Dogs
How many legs do insects have?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
C) 6
The root word "spec" means "look." What is the meaning of the word "inspect?"
A) to look at something very closely
B) to say something very clearly
A) to look at something very closely
Which of these is NOT a strategy for answering multiple choice questions?
A) eliminate incorrect answers
B) annotate the question
C) write an essay outline
D) look back at the text
C) write an essay outline
Where should commas be placed in this sentence?
Please feed the cat the dog and the rabbit.
Please feed the cat, the dog, and the rabbit.
Which of these is a complete sentence?
A) The cook always wears an apron.
B) Amuses the young children.
A) The cook always wears an apron.
How many pets does Ms. Sitron have?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
C) 3
An audiometer is a tool that is used to measure how well someone can hear. What does the root aud mean?
A) own or self
B) write or draw
C) hear or listen
C) hear or listen
What is something you SHOULD NOT do the night before a test?
Stay up late, skip dinner, eat lots of sugar/junk food, lots of screen time, etc.
Which sentence is correct?
A) He said, "We need more blankets."
B) He said "We need more blankets."
A) He said, "We need more blankets."
True or False: The word in all caps is a noun.
It's IMPOSSIBLE to peel a banana with just your thumb.
False
True or false: it's possible for people to lick their elbow.
False
A photometer is a tool that measures the brightness of light. What does the root meter mean?
A) sound
B) measure
C) life
D) carry
B) measure
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for writing a TDA?
A) read the prompt before reading the text
B) annotate the prompt so you know what it is asking you to do
C) annotate evidence in the text
D) Submit your answer before rereading it
D) Submit your answer before rereading it
Correct the sentence by adding a comma or commas.
During their trip to Italy Nancy and Betty saw many famous landmarks.
During their trip to Italy, Nancy and Betty saw many famous landmarks.
Complete the sentence with the best subject.
_________ introduces me to new people.
A) My dad
B) Mom and Grandma
A) My dad
Along with your fingerprints, what else is unique to each person?
A) foot print
B) tongue print
C) ear shape
d) belly button depth
B) tongue print
The root "min" means "small." What does "diminutive" mean?
A) little
B) unknown
C) fast
A) little
Why is it important to take the PSSAs seriously and do your best?
A) Your scores affect which high schools you can go to.
B) Because we said so.
C) Tests are the best way to determine intelligence.
D) We like to make children suffer.
A) Your scores affect which high schools you can go to.
Correct the three capitalization errors.
George washington became president after leading the Fight against england in the Revolutionary War.
George Washington became the president after leading the fight against England in the Revolutionary War.
Complete the sentence with the best verb.
Both of us __________ the banjo, but Adriana also plays the flute.
A) play
B) plays
A) play
Which is the only fish that can blink with both eyes?
A) clownfish
B) shark
C) catfish
D) salmon
B) shark