Grammar
Objective vs. Subjective
Main Idea
Line Graph
Punctuation
100
Which word contains the same a vowel sound as fan?
A. Fame
B. Contain
C. Face
D. Grand
D. Grand
100
What is an objective point of view?
A. A fact
B. An opinion
A. A fact
100
What is a main idea?
A. the message the writer is trying to convey through the story.
B. the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.
C. the time and geographic location within a narrative, either non-fiction or fiction.
D. the primary problem that the characters in a story face.
B. the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.
100
What day was the hottest day?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 6
D. 6
100
How should the sentence be punctuated?
A. Okay, but why would you put cheese on your sandwich?
B. Okay, but why would you put cheese, on your sandwich?
C. Okay but why would you put cheese on your sandwich?
D. Okay but why would you put cheese, on your sandwich?
A. Okay, but why would you put cheese on your sandwich?
200
Which word contains the same a vowel sound as stable?
A. Tray
B. Stand
C. Tab
D. Traditional
A. Tray
200
What is a subjective point of view?
A. A fact
B. An opinion
B. An opinion
200
What do you mainly look at to come up with the main idea in a story?
A. Characters
B. Setting
C. Key details
D. Problem
C. Key details
200
According to the line graph, which period had the least increase in the number of tons of farm fish?
A. 1990-1995
B. 1995-2000
C. 2005-2010
D. 2010-2015
B. 1995-2000
200
What is the best way to combine these sentences:Pizza is very popular. It is very delicious and nutritious.
A. Either pizza is very popular or it is very delicious and nutritious.
B. Pizza is very popular, it is very delicious and nutritious.
C. Pizza is very popular because it is very delicious and nutritious.
D. Pizza is very popular, so it is very delicious and nutritious.
C. Pizza is very popular because it is very delicious and nutritious.
300
The er in percent is pronounced like the--
A. the ar in alarm
B. the ur in burn
C. the or in sore
D. the or in category
B. the ur in burn
300
Which sentence most clearly suggests a objective point of view?
A. Phones should be allowed in school because they can help students.
B. Phone can help student in school.
C. Only 10% of schools nationwide allow phones in schools.
D. Students should be allowed phones in schools for emergencies.
C. Only 10% of schools nationwide allow phones in schools.
300
What is the main idea of this text?
A. George Crum kept slicing potatoes thinner and thinner.
B. The potato chip was invented accidentally.
C. A customer wanted thinner French fries.
D. George Crum was trying to please a customer.
B. The potato chip was invented accidentally.
300
According to the line graph, which period had the greatest increase in the number of tons of farm fish?
A. 1990-1995
B. 1995-2000
C. 2000-2005
D. 2005-2010
D. 2005-2010
300
Which words best fit in the blank: Since I was the oldest, I was the one kid who _____ on to a parent’s hand.
A. not grabbed
B. will not grab
C. not grabbing
D. had not grabbed
D. had not grabbed
400
The first syllable of clambered is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the first syllable of -
A. famous
B. stealing
C. vacant
D. Stan
D. Stan
400
Which sentence most clearly suggests a subjective point of view?
A. I think the documentary about the Civil War was amazing because it focuses on both Union and Confederate soldiers.
B. The documentary about the Civil War focuses on both Union and Confederate soldiers.
A. I think the documentary about the Civil War was amazing because it focuses on both Union and Confederate soldiers.
400
What is the main idea in the text?
A. Forests, rainforests, and wetlands are different habitats.
B. Polar bears and monitor lizards have different needs.
C. A habitat is an animal's home.
D. Animals need food water and shelter.
C. A habitat is an animal's home.
400
How many more people chose blue over pink?
A. 2
B. 10
C. 5
D. 15
B. 10
400
What is the best way to combine these sentences: That’s how I ended up waving goodbye to them. I waved as the train pulled away from the platform.
A. That’s how I ended up waving goodbye to them as the train pulled away from the platform.
B. That’s how I ended up waving goodbye to them; I watched as the train pulled away from the platform.
C. That’s how I ended up waving goodbye to them, I waved as the train pulled away from the platform.
D. I waved as the train pulled away from the platform, and that's how I ended up waving goodbye to them.
A. That’s how I ended up waving goodbye to them as the train pulled away from the platform.
500
What is the word that is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the word storm:
A. Explore
B. Both
C. Rolled
D. Response
A. Explore
500
Which sentence most clearly suggests an objective point of view?
A. Cruel is a character trait that describes King Minos because he demands that tributes be sent to feed his Minotaur.
B. I think king Minos is cruel because he demands that tributes be sent to feed his Minotaur.
A. Cruel is a character trait that describes King Minos because he demands that tributes be sent to feed his Minotaur.
500
What is the main idea in the text?
A. Igneous rocks come from volcanoes.
B. Metamorphic rocks change due to heat and pressure.
C. Sedimentary rocks are made from bits of rock, dirt, and shells.
D. Rocks are named according to how they were created.
D. Rocks are named according to how they were created.
500
During what period was there a greatest increase in number of candles sold?
A. January-February
B. February-March
C. March-April
D. April-May
C. March-April
500
Which word best fits in the blank: People drink juice or soda, _____ they all drink water.
A. or
B. but
C. since
D. While
B. but
600
The first syllable of statement is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the first syllable of -
A. stare
B. traditional
C. great
D. fantasy
C. great
600
Which sentence most clearly suggests a subjective point of view?
A. This fish farming boom is a good thing for all of us.
B. Today, it provides more than 40 percent of all fish production in the world.
C. Considering the benefits of fish farming, this is an acceptable level of risk.
D. But with a worldwide food shortage and growing demand for fish, we need to create more fish farms in the future.
A. This fish farming boom is a good thing for all of us.
600
What is the main idea of the text?
A. Richard Jones served in the navy in World War II.
B. A Slinky is made from a tension spring.
C. The Slinky was invented by accident.
D. When a spring is dropped, it bounces.
C. The Slinky was invented by accident.
600
During what period was there a greatest decrease in number of candles sold?
A. January-February
B. February-March
C. March-April
D. April-May
B. February-March
600
How should this sentence be written: The most popular of all sodas are either Coca-Cola nor Pepsi.
A. The most popular of all sodas are neither Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
B. The most popular of all sodas are either Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
C. The most popular of all sodas are either Coca-Cola or Pepsi.
D. Correct as is
C. The most popular of all sodas are either Coca-Cola or Pepsi.