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1
All of the following words have a prefix meaning "Not" except for:
impossible
impatient
interpersonal
2
"The tires wailed as I slammed the breaks" is an example of?
hyperbole
personification
simile
3
Which sentence is compound?
Leroy is a nice kid.
The bear ran toward the school, and it brought its cubs.
Patty ate meatballs despite her preference for sausage.
4
Which word has a suffix meaning capable of?
prediction
to predict
predictable
5
What type of writing relies on facts and information?
narrative
expository/informational
persuasive
6
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
Hockey is a fun sport I participate daily.
Swimming is a fun sport; I participate daily.
Swimming is a fun sport, I participate daily.
7
Which sentence has an intransitive verb (does NOT have a direct object)?
The giraffe runs far and wide.
The giraffe ran the race against the elephant.
The giraffe ate the leaf.
8
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
'Please tell us the answers to the test' students yelled.
Pete said, "The phrase 'aim high' is one of his favorites."
"Why do you eat hot dogs" Paul asked?
9
Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas.
We could eat dinner, or we could eat lunch.
Nick likes bananas, he really like apples.
Paul has nasty, hair that curls in the heat.
10
Which of the following sentences shows a predicate adjective in bold.
The colorful artwork in the folder is beautiful.
The colorful artwork in the folder is beautiful.
The colorful artwork in the folder is beautiful.
11
During what stage of the writing process do you improve your wording?
drafting
revising
editing
12
Which sentence shows a
boldfaced
predicate nominative?
Mr. Benson became the authority on U.S. history.
Mr. Benson became the authority on U.S. history.
Mr. Benson became the authority on U.S. history.
13
Calling someone "a good Samaritan" makes an ______ to the Bible.
metaphor
allusion
illusion
14
In which sentence is the boldfaced word the direct object?
The goalie kicked the ball to Rose.
The goalie kicked the ball to Rose.
The goalie kicked the ball to Rose.
15
Which of the following sentences shows an adverb in bold?
Kind students speak daily about generosity.
Kind students speak daily about generosity.
Kind students speak daily about generosity.
16
Which of the following involves appealing to the senses in literature?
characterization
imagery
mood
17
Which of the following sentences contains a verb phrase?
My aunt must have been kidding.
My sister ran to the store.
My kite flew away.
18
Choose the sentence that shows the correct use of commas.
Manny, a super athlete will play Division I baseball.
Ms. Lily, the head of the office, resigned yesterday.
Our reading teacher Ms. M, was at the conference.
19
What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick?
aaaab
aabba
ababa
20
Which sentence contains a linking verb?
The boy rode the bike.
The old man has walked this street for years.
She feels hungry.
The old man ran swiftly.
21
Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase that functions as an adverb?
Your hat is beside the car.
The hat on your head is blue.
The kid in the pool swam vigorously.
22
What literary device is used here:
All the world's a stage.
imagery
metaphor
simile
23
Which sentence has a transitive verb (has a direct object)?
The kid was feeling ill.
The kid smiled endlessly.
The kid sang a song in the show.
24
Which conjunction correctly completes the sentence?
Kittens not only drink milk, but also lick the bowl.
Kittens not only drink milk, but lick the bowl.
Kittens not only drink milk, and lick the bowl.
25
Choose the word that correctly fills in the blank. We are going to ________ class after school.
Mrs. Donmoyers'
Mrs. Donmoyer's
Mrs. Donmoyers
26
In which sentence is the boldfaced word the indirect object?
Patty mailed her dad the gift.
Patty mailed her dad the gift.
Patty mailed her dad the gift.
27
What organizational method of writing follows order of time?
compare-contrast
order of importance
chronological
28
Choose the sentence with the correct commas.
Today I am going to Nebraska, and running.
She lowered her dark eyes, they were unruly.
The happy, unusual, silly clowns wrestled mercilessly.
29
"I waited in line forever" is an example of?
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
30
Which sentence contains a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent?
Each should put his binder away.
Anyone can take their binder home.
Everyone in class wanted to know their grade.
31
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
These students report to the nurse: Aidan Julia and Rick.
These students report to the nurse: Aidan, Julia, and Rick.
These students report to the nurse Aidan, Julia, and Rick.
32
Which suffix means "science of"?
-ment
-ness
-ology
33
"The poster caught my eye" is an example of?
idiom
pun
hyperbol
34
What is the
boldfaced
portion?
While I was eating,
I saw the class start laughing.
clause
phrase
predicate nominative
35
Choose the word the correctly fills in the blank.
Seven_____ backpacks were left at Dorney.
kid's
kids'
kids
36
A poem that tells a story is best described as what?
limerick
sonnet
narrative
