What is punctuation’s primary function?

Show pauses and clarify meaning

Which sentence is passive voice?

Assignment was completed by students, Lesson was explained by teacher

Words that sound the same(but different meaning)

Comparison using “like” or “as”

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1
Which is a persuasive writing technique?
Use statistics
Explain a concept
Describe a process
Tell a personal story
2
Which is a pronoun?
They
Running
Quickly
Beautiful
3
What does “theme” mean in a story?
The problem
The characters
The main message
The setting
4
Which section should Rasheed write his nationality?
2
3
4
1
5
Which is a metaphor?
The rain was heavy
It was very cold
She is a shining star
He runs like the wind
6
Which sentence shows direct speech?
She was tired
She is tired
She feels tired
She said, “I am tired.”
7
Which is a synonym for “sad”?
Unhappy
Angry
Happy
Excited
8
What is a cliché?
A scientific term
A fresh idea
A new word
An overused phrase
9
Which punctuation ends a question?
Exclamation mark
Comma
Period
Question mark
10
Which is a correct use of apostrophe?
Its raining
It’s raining
Its’ raining
Its’s raining
11
What is the plural of “child”?
Childs
Childes
Child
Children
12
What is the difference between “their” and “there”?
Same meaning
Possession vs place
Singular vs plural
Past vs future
13
Which sentence contains an error?
They are going to school.
She was late.
He is reading.
They is going to school.
14
What is the tone of this sentence: “She shouted angrily”?
Happy
Sad
Angry
Calm
15
What is punctuation’s primary function?
Decorate text
Show pauses and clarify meaning
Confuse the reader
Make text longer
16
Which is a feature of an expository essay?
Explains a topic clearly
Persuades the reader
Tells a fictional story
Expresses personal opinions
17
Which is an example of a narrative hook?
The report shows data.
This essay explains…
Summary of facts.
Once upon a time…
18
Which sentence is passive voice?
Assignment was completed by students
Students completed assignment
Lesson was explained by teacher
Teacher explained lesson
19
Which style of writing should Rasheed use when completing the form?
RASHeed
rasheed
RASHEED
Rasheed
20
What does “summary” mean?
A personal story
A short version of a text
A detailed explanation
A poem
21
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
Slow
Bang
Soft
Big
22
Petra goes to the mall to have her hair styled and a foot massage done. Which floors does she visit?
Ground and third
First and third
First and second
Ground and second
23
What does “plot” refer to?
The theme
The story’s sequence
The setting
The characters
24
Which is an example of alliteration?
She runs fast.
Peter Piper picked peppers.
The sun is bright.
It was a cold night.
25
Which is an example of hyperbole?
He runs fast
I’m starving
It’s raining
She is tall
26
What does “main idea” refer to?
The title
A small detail
The most important point
The ending of the story
27
Which is a fact, not an opinion?
The sun is hot
Summer is the best season
Chocolate tastes better
Math is boring
28
Which sentence is a question?
She likes music.
Do you like music?
I like music.
Music is fun.
29
What is the main function of a dialogue?
To describe setting
To tell a story
To explain a process
To show character speech
30
Which section is completed by an officer of the Licensing Authority?
2
4
1
3
31
What is the meaning of “irony”?
Exaggeration
Unexpected outcome
Exact opposite
Detailed description
32
Complete: She ___ to the market yesterday.
Going
Went
Go
Goes
33
What is a cause and effect relationship?
Two things happen randomly
One thing causes another
A character’s thoughts
The setting changes
34
What is the meaning of “foreshadowing”?
A flashback
Hinting at future events
A character’s feeling
The setting description
35
What of these is the plural of “mouse”?
Mouses
Mous
Mice
Mouse
36
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
They was late.
He are late.
She is late.
I is late.
37
Which is a correct sentence?
He dosn’t likes apples.
He don’t like apples.
He no like apples.
He doesn’t like apples.
38
Which is an example of a narrative?
A letter requesting info
A report about animals
An essay explaining a topic
A story about a trip
39
What is a homophone?
Words spelled the same
Words that sound the same(but different meaning)
Words with same meaning
Words that rhyme
40
What type of text is a diary?
Persuasive
Narrative
Expository
Informative
41
What is the past participle of “go”?
Gone
Goed
Went
Going
42
What is the function of a heading in a text?
To decorate the page
To add color
To organize content
To confuse the reader
43
Which is a question tag?
Are you coming?
You come here.
You are coming.
You are coming, aren’t you?
44
Which is a verb?
Dirty
Sleep
Often
Rage
45
What is a simile?
Comparison using “like” or “as”
A repeated phrase
An exaggeration
An opposite meaning
46
Rasheed should complete ONLY sections:
2 and 3
1 and 2
1 and 3
1 and 4
47
What is an idiom?
Figurative meaning
Literal meaning
Grammar rule
A type of sentence
48
What is an antonym for “difficult”?
Hard
Challenging
Easy
Complex
49
What should the introduction of an essay include?
Personal stories
Overview of main points
Detailed analysis
Call to action
50
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The conclusion
The topic sentence
Supporting details
The last sentence
51
What is an oxymoron?
Two contradictory words
A very long sentence
A type of poem
A funny story
52
Which is an example of personification?
He ran fast.
The flag is dancing.
The day was sunny.
The forest was dark.
53
Which is a noun?
Happiness
Run
Quickly
Blue
54
Which sentence shows a simile?
He roared loudly.
He is the lion of the group.
He is as brave as a lion.
Lions live in the wild.
55
Which word is an adverb?
Never
Tall
Table
Drink
56
On the second floor, a shopper is MOST likely to find:
Entertainment
Clothing
Cosmetics
Refreshment
57
What is an example of a fact?
Dogs have four legs.
Dogs are fun to play with
Dogs are cute
Dogs are the best pets
58
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
Present opposing views
Give detailed evidence
Introduce new info
Summarize main points
59
What does “coherence” in writing mean?
Writing in paragraphs
Ideas flow clearly
Writing very briefly
Using complex words
60
What does “figurative language” mean?
Imaginative meaning
Grammar rules
Literal meaning
Paragraph structure
61
Which sentence is a command?
Close the door.
The door is closed.
Did you close the door?
She closes the door.
62
Rasheed should sign the form at number:
nowhere
bottom
middle
top
63
What does “genre” mean?
The plot
The theme
Type of text
The setting
64
Which is a compound sentence?
I went because I needed milk
Although tired, I went to store
I went to the store, and bought milk
I went to the store
65
On which floor or floors can a shopper find glue and food for the dog?
Third floor
Ground floor
First floor
Second floor
66
What is a synonym for “happy”?
Joyful
Angry
Tired
Sad
67
Which word is an adjective?
Quickly
Swim
Beautiful
Run
68
Which sentence is in past tense?
She is walking to school
She walked to school
She walks to school
She will walk to school
69
What is a thesis statement?
The last sentence.
The main idea of an essay.
A supporting fact.
A conclusion.
70
What is a common feature of a news report?
Facts and quotes
Poetry
Fictional story
Personal opinions
71
What is the main purpose of a formal letter?
To express feelings
To request info or action
To tell a story
To entertain the reader
72
Anton and Kemar buy ice cream then watch "Superman III". Which floors did they visit?
Second and third
Ground and second
Ground Floor Only
First and second
73
Tito can buy pencils and pens on which floor?
2nd
Ground Flor
1st
3rd
74
Which sentence is written in first person?
They went to school
She went to school
I went to school
He went to school
75
What is the first step in writing an essay?
Publishing
Editing
Drafting
Planning

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