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Josh and his friend Rupert went down to the lake to go fishing. They brought a tackle box, two fishing rods, live bait, and lunch for the both of them. It was about eight o'clock in the morning when they got to the lake. They didn't keep the fish, because the fish were too small. This was just for fun on a Saturday morning. What is the closing sentence of the paragraph? A) This was just for fun on a Saturday morning. B) They didn't keep the fish, because the fish were too small. C) It was about eight o'clock in the morning when they got to the lake. D) Josh and his friend Rupert went down to the lake to go fishing.
A) This was just for fun on a Saturday morning.
100
When the families of the neighborhood decided to build a playground they wanted to please everyone. The toddlers got their sandbox. Similarly, the older children got swings and a slide. But what the teenagers wanted (and they were on the planning committee) was a safe place to go roller-skating and skateboarding. They got their wish. Even some of the adults joined in. What is the unifying idea of this paragraph? A) neighborhood unity B) skateboarders' rights C) a playground for everyone D) roller-skating in the adult population
C) a playground for everyone
100
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
100
This poem by Langston Hughes tells about the accomplishments of freedom fighter and ex-slave Frederick Douglass. Read the poem, and then answer the question that follows. Frederick Douglass by Langston Hughes Douglass was someone who, Had he walked with wary foot And frightened tread, From very indecision Might be dead, Might have lost his soul, But instead decided to be bold And capture every street On which he set his feet, In line 2, the word wary means A) careful. B) fast. C) quiet. D) energetic.
A) careful
100
Dan walked past Myra without saying a word. He had wanted to ask her to the dance. But at the last minute his hands had gotten sweaty and his heart started to pound. Instead of smiling at her as he had intended, making conversation, and casually bringing up the dance, he had acted as if he had never seen her before. Which sentence could be added as the closing sentence for this paragraph? A) He felt like a total fool. B) Math was Dan's next class. C) None of Dan's friends liked to dance. D) He needed to get his homework done.
A) He felt like a total fool.
200
Many people argue that bullying is a natural part of society and that the only way to prevent the more serious effects of bullying is to punish those who do it and help the victims. But I believe that this is only doing something after the fact, when we should be working toward prevention. Once bullying has started to the point that it has been brought to adults’ attention, a cycle is in place that is hard to get out of. The bully feels in power and sometimes also ashamed. Sometimes there are others involved, spectators that keep the bullying going by laughing or joining in. And often the victim has internalized some of the messages they have gotten, and feels that no one can help them. ​What is the rebuttal statement that BEST refutes the viewpoint?
Many people argue that bullying is a natural part of society and that the only way to prevent the more serious effects of bullying is to punish those who do it and help the victims.
200
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt At dawn, Mae Tuck set out on her horse for the wood at the edge of the village of Treegap. She was going there, as she did once every ten years, to meet her two sons, Miles and Jesse, and she was feeling at ease. At noon time, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away. This story is written A) First Person Point of View B) Second Person Point of View C) Third Person Point of View
C) Third Person Point of View
200
Which is the proper way to punctuate the sentence below? She said, I'm going to the post office and the library. A) "She said," I'm going to the post office and the library. B) She said, I'm going to the post office and the library." C) "She said, I'm going to the post office and the library." D) She said, "I'm going to the post office and the library."
D) She said, "I'm going to the post office and the library."
200
Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle usurped the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly. What is the meaning of the word usurp in the passage? A) defeated B) surrendered C) admonished
A) defeated
200
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
He was going to the park to have a picnic and fly his kite, but a storm foiled his plans.
300
Where should the comma go in the sentence? I would love a ride in your stylish new Ferrari.
I would love a ride in your stylish, new Ferrari.
300
Ask a Ninja Presents: The Ninja Handbook by the International Order of Ninjas Remember, any tool that you can use against an enemy may also be used against you. Therefore it is highly recommended that you build a course with your clan to practice keeping your wits about you when something is trying to set you off course. Ninjas train on special courses that really mess with their perception of space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own mini gauntlet to increase your skills in your own backyard. This story is written. A) First Person Point of View B) Second Person Point of View C) Third Person Point of View
B) Second Person Point of View
300
Which word is a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?The chorus group enjoyed really the picturesque scenery in Green Valley. A) chorus B) really C) picturesque D) Green
B) really
300
The magnanimous judge released the young offender who had been caught stealing bread by saying, "Everybody has to eat," and slamming down his gavel. What is the meaning of the word magnanimous in the sentence? A) angry B) forgiving C) lazy D) unfair
B) forgiving
300
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job does Paul do?
Construction or manual labor of some sort
400
The moon shone on the ocean while the whales rose to the surface. Is the clause "while the whales rose to the surface" an independent clause or dependent clause?
dependent clause
400
The man flung a look back along the way he had come. What connotation does the word flung add to the sentence? A) caution B) haste C) terror D) anger
B) haste
400
Which sentence has a misplaced modifier? A) When it went off, Joe had been sound asleep. B) He went back to get it and almost missed the bus. C) As he raced around getting ready, he forgot his lunch. D) Startled by the noise, the alarm clock was knocked to the floor.
D) Startled by the noise, the alarm clock was knocked to the floor.
400
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go. What is the meaning of the word acquiesce in the sentence? A) to quit B) to fight C) to reluctantly accept D) to win
C) to reluctantly accept
400
The fountain tossed its water, / Up and up, like silver marbles. This is an example of which type of figurative language? a. simile b. hyperbole c. rhyme d. metaphor e. idiom
a. simile
500
Victoria heard what her sister said, but she ignored it. Is the clause "what her sister said" a dependent clause or an independent clause?
dependent clause
500
The movie was good although it was too long. Is the clause, the movie was good, a dependent clause or independent clause?
Independent clause
500
Which sentence has the modifier in the correct place? A) She walked the dog in a short skirt. B) While checking the internet, the doorbell rang. C) Piled up next to the washer, I began to do the laundry. D) Standing on the balcony, we could see the whole vineyard.
D) Standing on the balcony, we could see the whole vineyard.
500
Kevin told me that there is no homework. Katie told me that we are supposed to study for a quiz. I'm going to check the teacher's website to ascertain the truth. What does the word ascertain mean in the sentence? A) protest B) find out C) give up D) storm out angrily
B) find out
500
When the stooping sky / Leans down upon the hills Which type of figurative language is this? a. hyperbole b. personification c. metaphor d. simile e. repetition
b. personification