ELA Test Prep and Review - Middle School Level

Question 1

What is the author's intended structure for the excerpt below?

Accepted Answer

compare and contrast

Question 2

Stage directions in a drama are used to to what?

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To tell the actor how to say their line., To tell an actor how to move or what to do on a stage., Tell an actor how to react.

Question 3

Select elements of suspense that writers may use to create a suspenseful story.

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dark night, mysterious characters, fog

Question 4

The following diagram would be most helpful for...

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a butcher

Question 5

The purpose of the author is to...

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To inform the reader about global warming effects.

Question 6

When the cat stalks its prey, he is a shadow. (Figurative Language?)

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mataphor

Question 7

A theme of the movie TOY STORY is that...

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Good triumphs over evil., True friends are there for you always.

Question 8

In an argumentative essay the _____ helps explain how the evidence supports the topic sentence.

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bridge

Question 9

Little pictures have big ears. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 10

What was the author's intended structure for the following text?

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Chronological

Question 11

In an essay, the first sentence in a closing paragraph does what?

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Restates Thesis Statement

Question 12

Understanding a poets background is important because...

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It helps you understand a writers influences., It helps you understand what inspired the writer., It helps you understand the context for much of the writing.

Question 13

The candle flame danced in the dark. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 14

When interacting with text, if you place a STAR next to something it means...

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This is something important

Question 15

When using text coding symbols a "question mark" next something means...

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I have a question or don't understand this

Question 16

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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NEVER look at the dialogue.

Question 17

Peter Pan pokes pins at Captain Hooks poor head. (figurative language used?)

Accepted Answer

alliteration

Question 18

Identify the purpose of the author for writing this children's book.

Accepted Answer

To entertain with a story about the love of a parent.

Question 19

In an essay, the first sentence of an introductory paragraph should be the __________.

Accepted Answer

hook

Question 20

What is a claim that can be made from this ad?

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Volvo is a great family car.

Question 21

The author's purpose for writing the following is...

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To explain how to make a pasta recipe.

Question 22

This image would go well with an article titled...

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Know the Best Meat Cuts

Question 23

The box went BOOM as it hit the floor! (Figurative Language?)

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onomatopoeia

Question 24

Shelley got butterflies in her stomach when Ben smiled. She was so in love with him!

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third person limited

Question 25

She loved him so much she would do anything for him at the drop of a hat.(figurative language?)

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idiom

Question 26

Do you love your Language Arts class this year?

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Yes

Question 27

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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Look at pronouns used in the text.

Question 28

The following graph would go well with an article about...

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what people use their cell phones for.

Question 29

When interacting with text the text coding symbol below means what?

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I connect with the text

Question 30

Choose the BEST answer: The following scientific diagram shows the viewer....

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The anatomy of a tooth., Tooth decay

Question 31

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

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sad

Question 32

Would this chart be applicable today? Why?

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No, because uses and data change and evolve over time., No, because this chart is a bit out dated.

Question 33

The kids in the class were all very upset when they saw who the sub was. They all despised him!

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Third Person Omniscient

Question 34

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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satisfied

Question 35

When I failed to turn in my project, I think my teacher's head exploded! (Figurative language?)

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hyperbole

Question 36

I wanted to do great on the test, so I studied all night. I was thrilled when I got an "A."

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First Person

Question 37

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

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strongly motivated

Question 38

The red words in the following poem can help you determine the _______ of the poem.

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rhyme

Question 39

A rhyme pattern for a poem is determined by...

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Listening to end sound of each line.

Question 40

When you bake a cake you must mix the flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder well.

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Second Person

Question 41

Through this image, I can tell that...

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Instagram is an image sharing site., Starbucks is a top brand., Instagram is a popular service.

Question 42

Common reactions to suspense are...

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anxiety, knots in your stomach

Question 43

A theme is the ____________ of a story.

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lesson, moral

Question 44

An extreme exaggeration of the truth is called a _____________________.

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hyperbole

Question 45

What is a claim that can be made from this ad?

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Pepsi is actually good for your teeth and mouth.

Question 46

In an argumentative essay, the main idea is called the ___________.

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claim

Question 47

The following paragraph uses...

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imagery

Question 48

How did the author organize the text below?

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Cause and Effect

Question 49

She is a walking dictionary! (Figurative Language?)

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metaphor

Question 50

What is a claim that can be made from the ad?

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Toyota's new Hybrid is good for nature.

Question 51

In poetry rhythm is...

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The beat by which you read.

Question 52

A vegetarian's point of view about eating meat is what?

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It is disgusting, It is cruel

Question 53

The following type of image is called a...

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Infographic

Question 54

Often times suspense writers will include a _____________ in their story.

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surprise ending

Question 55

My sister is like a Minion! I swear, she is crazy! - What kind of figurative language is used?

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 56

A teacher's perspective about proper grammar is what?

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Teachers believe grammar is important.

Question 57

Friends are a persons most valuable possession is an example of _____________.

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theme

Question 58

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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Look for the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

Question 59

A vet's perspective about getting your dog exercise is what?

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A dog needs plenty of exercise.

Question 60

This diagram would help...

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A dental school student.

Question 61

How did the author try to organize this specific text?

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Chronological, Problem and Solution

Question 62

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Accepted Answer

peaceful

Question 63

The author's purpose for writing this is to...

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To describe the beaches of Hawaii.

Question 64

Most students perspective about homework is...

Accepted Answer

they dislike homework

ELA Test Prep and Review - Middle School Level

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ELA Test Prep and Review - Middle School Level

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