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Grade 9 PAT Review
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1
Which of the following is a
visual cue
in comic strips?
Facial expressions
The character’s name
A funny sound
The paper it’s printed on
2
What is a sentence fragment?
A sentence with too many commas
A complete sentence with subject and verb
A sentence with a question
A group of words that lacks a complete thought
3
What is the
connotation
of a word?
The emotional or cultural meaning a word suggests
The way a word sounds when spoken aloud
Its dictionary definition
The number of syllables it has
4
Where is the
punchline
usually found in a comic strip?
In the final panel
In the caption
In the middle panel
In the first panel
5
Which sentence contains a parenthetical statement?
We went to the park (even though it was raining) and played soccer.
She enjoys reading books during the summer.
I studied hard because I wanted to do well.
My sister loves pizza more than pasta.
6
Which word has a more
negative connotation
?
Assertive
Confident
Bold
Arrogant
7
You should read comic strips from left to right and top to bottom.
False
True
8
What does the word
oblige
mean?
To entertain guests at a party
To feel forced or morally required to do something
To ignore someone’s request
To disagree with someone politely
9
What punctuation is commonly used to set off a parenthetical statement?
periods
exclamation points
commas
Brackets
10
What is
parallel structure
in writing?
Repeating the same word over and over again
Putting all the ideas in parentheses
Using the same grammatical form in a list or sentence
Writing that uses only short sentences
11
What does a
speech balloon
show?
The narrator’s voice
A background sound
A character’s name
What someone says or thinks
12
Which sentence shows
indifference
?
They were worried about their friend’s safety.
She was thrilled to open her birthday gift.
I can’t wait to see what happens next!
He didn’t care whether they won or lost the game.
13
What is a pun or play on words?
A joke that uses a word with two meanings or similar-sounding words
A sentence with incorrect grammar for humor
A serious phrase meant to teach a lesson
A phrase that repeats the same sound
14
What is the purpose of an ellipsis (...) in writing?
To show that something has been left out or a pause
To replace a question mark
To end a sentence with a bang
To show excitement
15
When are hyphens (-) used in writing?
To join words in compound adjectives (e.g., well-known author)
To replace missing words in dialogue
To show a pause in speech
To separate two complete sentences
16
You should always read the speech balloons in random order.
True
False
17
What is a parenthetical statement?
A command sentence
A sentence spoken by a parent
A sentence that has parentheses only at the end
A phrase that adds extra info, set off by punctuation
18
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
I like hike, swim, and to bike.
I like to hike, swimming, and to bike.
I like hiking, swimming, and biking.
I like hiking, to swim, and biking.
19
What are
captions
used for in comic strips?
To give short descriptions or narration
To tell what time it is
To label the setting
To show characters running
20
Comic strip characters are usually different in every panel.
True
False
21
Which sentence correctly uses a dash?
I brought my favorite snacks (chips, chocolate, and soda).
I brought my favorite snacks – chips, chocolate, and soda.
I brought my favorite snacks: chips, chocolate, and soda.
I brought my favorite snacks - chips, chocolate, and soda.
22
What is the
denotation
of a word?
The way a word is used in poetry
The word’s dictionary definition
The feeling or emotion it gives
The way a word sounds
23
Irony and exaggeration are sometimes used to create humor in comics.
True
False
24
What is a parody?
A humorous imitation of a person, text, or genre for entertainment
A serious documentary based on real events
A fictional story set in the future
A speech given at a formal event
25
What is a
panel
in a comic strip?
A speech bubble
A funny face
A box that contains part of the story
A character's outfit
26
What is satire?
A speech meant to praise someone seriously
uses humor to criticize or point out flaws in society
A list of facts with no opinion
A poem that tells a love story
27
All humor in comic strips is meant to be understood only by adults.
False
True
28
Which word has a more
positive connotation
?
Naive
Childish
Youthful
Immature
29
What does the word
whimsical
mean?
Angry and frustrated
Boring and serious
Playful, imaginative, or unpredictable
Focused, hilarious and determined
30
When should you use a dash (—) in a sentence?
To connect two words into one
To end a sentence with excitement
To show a slight pause between words
To separate extra information or add emphasis
31
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
The dog barked loudly at the mailman.
While walking through the forest.
We watched a movie last night.
She made cookies for the whole class.
32
Which sentence uses the word
oblige
correctly?
I oblige you for winning the race.
He felt obliged to help his neighbor carry groceries.
They oblige the rules by skipping class.
She refused to oblige and walked away from the team.
33
Bonus: What is CIS's Motto
Leaders yesterday, Learners Tomorrow
Leaders Today, Learners Tomorrow
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Leaders tomorrow, Learners today
34
What does the word
indifference
mean?
Strong curiosity or excitement
Being extremely angry
Showing too much attention
A lack of interest, concern, or emotion
35
What is an allusion?
A detailed description of a setting
A comparison using like or as
A made-up character in a fantasy story
A reference to a famous person, place, event, or work of art or literature
