CRT #1
Which of these types of conflict is not an external (outside) conflict?
a. character vs. character/man vs. man
b. character vs. self/man vs. self
c. character vs. nature/man vs. nature
d. character vs. society/man vs. society
b. character vs. self/man vs. self
Read the passage and then answer the question after:
The girl's heart raced with anticipation as she double-checked her violin case one last time. It was the night of her orchestra concert, the culmination of weeks of practice and dedication. She had rehearsed tirelessly, pouring her heart and soul into each note, and now the moment had arrived. The excitement bubbled within her, filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain.
What trait best describes the main character?
a) Excited
b) Shy
c) Confused
d) Bored
a) Excited
Is this a sentence or a fragment: At the meeting.
fragment
Identify whether this is a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on:
She ran to school.
sentence
What is a main idea?
A main idea is the most important part of a paragraph.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a) Walking through the park.
b) A dog chasing its tail.
c) Sat by the window.
d) She laughed at his joke.
d) She laughed at his joke.
Read the passage and then answer the question after:
The girl's heart raced with anticipation as she double-checked her violin case one last time. It was the night of her orchestra concert, the combination of weeks of practice and dedication. She had rehearsed tirelessly, pouring her heart and soul into each note, and now the moment had arrived. The excitement bubbled within her, filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain.
What is the best text evidence to show she is excited about the concert?
a) "It was the night of her orchestra concert."
b) "She double-checked her violin case one last time."
c) "filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain."
d) "The combination of weeks of practice and dedication."
c) "filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain."
Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence:
Abby and Jim left early, so they arrived to the restaurant first.
compound
Identify whether this is a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on:
We went to the car we opened the doors.
run-on
What is a supporting detail?
a detail that supports the main idea and proves what the main idea is.
Read this passage and then answer the question afterwards:
Jacob raced through the dense forest, heart pounding as he desperately tried to escape the clutches of his pursuers. As leaves crunched beneath his feet and branches scraped against his face, he couldn't shake the feeling of impending doom. Just as he thought he had lost them, a beam of moonlight illuminated a narrow path ahead. With a surge of hope, he followed it, not knowing where it would lead, but trusting it would take him to safety.
What is the main idea of this passage?
answers may vary
Read the passage and then answer the question after:
The girl's heart raced with anticipation as she double-checked her violin case one last time. It was the night of her orchestra concert, the culmination of weeks of practice and dedication. She had rehearsed tirelessly, pouring her heart and soul into each note, and now the moment had arrived. The excitement bubbled within her, filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain.
Question: Which text evidence shows character vs. self conflict?
a) "The girl's heart raced with anticipation."
b) "She double-checked her violin case one last time."
c) "It was the night of her orchestra concert."
d) "The culmination of weeks of practice and dedication."
a) "The girl's heart raced with anticipation."
Is this a simple, compound, or complex sentence:
As soon as she arrived to the party, everyone hid behind the couch so they could surprise her.
complex
Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:
The book on the table.
He went to the store he bought some beans.
2. run-on
1. What is a part of a sentence that CAN stand on its own?
2. What is a part of a sentence that CANNOT stand on its own?
1. independent clause
2. dependent clause
Answer BOTH context clues questions to get a point:
Question #1: Use context clues to figure out what the word "exuberant" means in the following sentence:
Hannah leaped off the stage, her face glowing with an exuberant smile.
a) sad
b) confused
c) tired
d) excited
Question #2: Use context clues to figure out what the word "magnificent" means in the following sentence:
The palace was adorned with magnificent chandeliers and luxurious furnishings.
a) small
b) ordinary
c) beautiful
d) outdated
#1: d) excited
#2: c) beautiful
Read the passage and then answer the question after:
The girl's heart raced with anticipation as she double-checked her violin case one last time. It was the night of her orchestra concert, the culmination of weeks of practice and dedication. She had rehearsed tirelessly, pouring her heart and soul into each note, and now the moment had arrived. The excitement bubbled within her, filling her with a unique energy she couldn't quite contain.
What internal struggle or character vs. self conflict might the main character be experiencing?
a) Finding the concert rehearsal process boring.
b) Overcoming shyness and stage fright.
c) Feeling nervous about making mistakes during the concert.
c) Feeling nervous about making mistakes during the concert.
Identify whether each of these sentences is simple, compound, or complex:
A. The lead in my pencil broke, but I can use this pen.
B. I am excited for the weekend!
A. compound
B. simple
Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:
To the mall.
He can’t go because he has homework.
I’ll be better tomorrow I need some sleep.
1. fragment
2. sentence
3. run-on
1. What is a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate with no commas?
2. What is a sentence that contains TWO or more complete thoughts (also known as an independent clause) with a comma and FANBOYS?
3. What is a sentence with an independent clause AND a dependent clause?
1. simple sentence
2. compound sentence
3. complex sentence
Read this passage and then answer the question afterwards:
Jacob raced through the dense forest, heart pounding as he desperately tried to escape the clutches of his pursuers. As leaves crunched beneath his feet and branches scraped against his face, he couldn't shake the feeling of impending doom. Just as he thought he had lost them, a beam of moonlight illuminated a narrow path ahead. With a surge of hope, he followed it, not knowing where it would lead, but trusting it would take him to safety.
Question:
What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Jacob is lost in a dense forest.
b) Jacob is being pursued by someone and runs through the forest to escape.
c) Jacob encounters various obstacles in the forest.
d) Jacob discovers a beam of moonlight.
b) Jacob is being pursued by someone and runs through the forest to escape.
Answer BOTH questions to get a point.
#1: What does the word "vexed" mean in the following sentence? "His constant lateness vexed his coworkers."
a) pleased
b) confused
c) frustrated
d) entertained
#2: What does the word "impeccable" mean in the following sentence?
"Despite his busy schedule, John always maintained an impeccable appearance."
a) flawless
b) disorganized
c) messy
d) forgetful
#1: c) frustrated
#2: a) flawless
Identify whether each of these sentences is simple, compound, or complex:
A. Although she was smart, she didn’t understand the math problem.
B. Quinn and her dad share the same birthday.
C. My library book was overdue, so I had to pay a fine.
A. complex
B. simple
C. compound
Identify whether these are sentences, fragments, or run-ons:
The red car is in the parking lot I don't know where the van and the motorcycle are.
She was the best student in the class all the study groups invited her to participate.
While they were gone to the grocery store.
1. run-on
2. run-on
3. fragment
4. sentence
Part 1: I am afraid of the dark.
Choose a supporting detail for that main idea:
A. I imagine all sorts of scary things are under my bed.
B. When the sun goes down, it gets dark.
C. My sister likes being in the dark.
Part 2: I was frantic when I lost my baby brother.
Choose a supporting detail for that main idea:
A. I was watching tv.
B. I was in tears as I searched the entire house.
C. My baby brother can be a pain sometimes.
D. My baby brother's name is Samuel.
Part 1: A. I imagine all sorts of scary things are under my bed.
Part 2: B. I was in tears as I searched the entire house.