Which of the following is considered the best predictor of a child’s success in learning to read?

phonemic awareness and understanding of letters

The United States and California governments are similar in which of the following ways?

They both have an executive, judicial and legislative branch.

Anaphora, the repetition of a certain phrase in rhetorical speech, is most effective for:

creating a feeling of building excitement or importance.

Which of the following is not typically found in Native American folk tales?

extended metaphors and complex plot structures

How did the Maya civilization collpsed?

collapsed due to unknown causes

A 7 ELL grader has a difficult time with her comprhension. Teacher notices it is because of her vocabulary weaknesses

use information to plan vocab & language intervention realted to her needs

Historically, which of the following best describes the Hindu caste system?

no amount of success would allow a person to move from one caste to another

Hamilton's Financial Plan favored all of the following except:

protecting the agricultural interests of the South

The civilization of the Maya Indians can best be described as _________.

polytheistic society in Central America that made great in science and math

what does phoneme mean?

smallest unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the European Renaissance?

great advances in the field of metalworking, such as the casting of bronze

Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia are essentially different in all of the following except:

a burreaucratically administered state

The US Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation in which of the following ways?

It provided a strong central government and federal taxation.

Radical Reconstruction ended in 1876 because _________.

the contested Presidential election led to withdrawal of Federal troops

In which of the following sentences is the underlined word used correctly?

The lobbyists were able to effect radical changes in the economic policy.

Kinder EOY assesments are conducted. Student knows COP & letters but can not do ryhming words. teacher should conclude?

student has not mastered phonemic awarness skill that should be mastered

A teacher plans a reading lesson for ELLs from diverse backgrounds, what should the teacher do before making the lesson?

preparing a portfolio for each child w/ stratigies for individual needs

The principle objecting of Russia's desire to expand in the direction of the Ottoman Empire was to gain:

permanent access to the Mediterranean Sea

The highlighted region in the map illustrates the extent of which ancient empire?

the empire of Alexander the Great, circa fourth century B.C.E.

Which of the following was not associated with the Industrial Revolution?

decreased dependence on trade with other territories

Which of the following was an advantage the South had over the North during the Civil War?

more experienced military leadership

The 1850s advertisement above was most likely designed to _____________.

entice European entrepreneurs to sail to California in search of gold

Which of the following characterizes the rule of Manuel Victoria, who became the Mexican governor of California 1831?

He ruled with a strong hand and was widely resented by Californians.

The majority of native Californians lived in or near the:

Central Valley and the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada

Which of the following most restricted Japanese immigration into the United States?

the Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907

Which of the following best describes the Berbers?

ppl of NW Africa, most were Muslim, depend on herding, farming for a living

Which of the following sentences contains two independent clauses?

The building was tall; its height was over five hundred feet.

Which of the following is most closely associated with Confucianism?

fufilling ones role in society with honor, loyalty, veneration of ancestors

Which of the following was not a key factor contributing to dramatic population growth in California?

the prohibition of slavery in California in 1849

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1
Which of the following is considered the best predictor of a child’s success in learning to read?
creativity
phonemic awareness and understanding of letters
analytical skills and overall intelligence
oral vocabulary
2
a second grader says "kitten" when the teacher says /c/ /a/ /t/. what do they lack?
phonemic awarness
phonology
holophrase
syntax
3
The United States and California governments are similar in which of the following ways?
Both may issue tariffs.
They both have an executive, judicial and legislative branch.
They both provide for a unified currency.
They both provide for defense against external threats.
4
Anaphora, the repetition of a certain phrase in rhetorical speech, is most effective for:
creating a mood of objective, academic analysis.
simplifying and streamlining the material presented.
creating a feeling of building excitement or importance.
highlighting the underlying logic of an argument.
5
Which of the regions above was acquired by the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
region C
region B
region D
region A
6
Which of the following is not typically found in Native American folk tales?
extended metaphors and complex plot structures
a character who is a trickster
themes relating to the origins of life and the universe
anthropomorphic animals
7
it is developmentally approprate for a 2 year old to say "me paint"
True
False
8
The phrase “Like the beating of storm-waves…” is an example of what literary device?
metaphor
simile
allegory
irony
9
Which scientist was tried by the Inquistion in the 17th for supporting the helicentric theory of the solar system?
Isaac Newton
Rene Descartes
Galileo Galilei
Nicholas Copernicus
10
How did the Maya civilization collpsed?
devastated by European diseases
collapsed due to unknown causes
conquered by Francisco Pizaro
conqured by Hernan Cortes
11
Clues to a word’s connotative meanings can usually be found in all of the following except _______.
the context in which it is used
its historic usage
the presence of blends
its etymology
12
Which of the following California industries was most damaged by spending cutbacks in the 1970s?
mining
agriculture
aerospace
entertainment
13
A 7 ELL grader has a difficult time with her comprhension. Teacher notices it is because of her vocabulary weaknesses
use information to plan vocab & language intervention realted to her needs
provide phonemic awarness instuction
provide easier reading material
put her in a group w/ other ELL students & have them work on vocabulary
14
Historically, which of the following best describes the Hindu caste system?
no amount of success would allow a person to move from one caste to another
people could marry above their caste
social status depended solely on wealth
this flexible system allowed for upward social mobility
15
Which of the following English colonies was not founded as a result of religious persecution?
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Georgia
Maryland
16
Gaspar de Portola, governor of Baja California, established a military fort at San Diego in 1769. This structure was a
campo
presidio
mission
pueblo
17
Hamilton's Financial Plan favored all of the following except:
protecting the agricultural interests of the South
passing an exise tax on whiskey
establishing a national curreny
favoring the industrial sector of the economy
18
The civilization of the Maya Indians can best be described as _________.
polytheistic society in South America known for its architectural wonders
nomadic society in lower North America that hunted bison and deer
polytheistic society in Central America that made great in science and math
monotheistic society, at its height, spread throughout N & S America
19
what does phoneme mean?
a pair of vowels that can make a sing sound
smallest unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word
breaking a word into sounds
the study of the relationship between letters and their sounds
20
Which of the following was not a characteristic of the European Renaissance?
great advances in the field of metalworking, such as the casting of bronze
discarding the Aristotelian “final cause” in favor of the scientific meth📷
development of highly realistic linear perspective in works of art
a revival of learning based on classical sources
21
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia are essentially different in all of the following except:
a burreaucratically administered state
the predictability of their river systems
natural protection againist foreign invaders
length of dynastic rule
22
The US Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation in which of the following ways?
It allowed the states to resolve issues regarding the western territories.
It provided for the common defense of the states.
It provided a strong central government and federal taxation.
It allowed the government to print and borrow money.
23
Radical Reconstruction ended in 1876 because _________.
freed Southern blacks were not given the right to vote
groups known as “carpetbaggers” and “scalawags” opposed Reconstruction
Andrew Johnson, the strongest supporter of the Radicals, was impeached
the contested Presidential election led to withdrawal of Federal troops
24
In which of the following sentences is the underlined word used correctly?
Hearing about Dave’s childhood gave me some incite into his personality.
A. The men were accused of trying to insight a riot.
The new law produced a positive affect by reducing air pollution.
The lobbyists were able to effect radical changes in the economic policy.
25
A child says the phrase “I hungry.” This can be considered an example of which of the following?
telegraphic speech
underextension
habituation
a dipthong
26
Kinder EOY assesments are conducted. Student knows COP & letters but can not do ryhming words. teacher should conclude?
student needs direct instruction in phonemic letter recognition skills
student has not mastered phonemic awarness skill that should be mastered
the student will not be able to perform at grade level in 1st grade
student completed most requirments & will be succesful in 1st grade
27
A teacher plans a reading lesson for ELLs from diverse backgrounds, what should the teacher do before making the lesson?
preparing a portfolio for each child w/ stratigies for individual needs
prepare visual tools
use strategies 4 teaching reading lessons written in their native languages
include read-aloud reading material that is culturally sensitive
28
One of the major military strategies of the North was based on geographically dividing the South at the:
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Appalachian Moutains
Ohio River Valley
29
Which of the following food sources was most important to the Native Americans living in California?
fish
deer and elk
acorns
corn meal
30
The principle objecting of Russia's desire to expand in the direction of the Ottoman Empire was to gain:
prevent the formation of an Austro-Prussian military alliance
control over the Caspian Sea
limit the influence of Islam and restablish Christian rule
permanent access to the Mediterranean Sea
31
The highlighted region in the map illustrates the extent of which ancient empire?
the Roman Empire, circa first century B.C.E.
the empire of Alexander the Great, circa fourth century B.C.E.
the empire of Charlemagne, circa ninth century C.E.
the Egyptian empire, circa eleventh century B.C.E.
32
Which of the following was not associated with the Industrial Revolution?
decreased dependence on trade with other territories
development of new weaving and ironworking techniques
greatly increased prosperity and political power for the middle class
vast expansion and improvement in roads and waterways
33
Which of the following economic systems would best facilitate the theories of social Darwinism?
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
Fascism
34
which of the following are NOT examples of phonological awareness tasks?
blending sounds together
adding letters to form words
deleting & identifying word boundaries
distinguishing inital, medial, & final sounds
35
Which of the following was an advantage the South had over the North during the Civil War?
greater manpower
more experienced military leadership
superior firepower
superior economic resources
36
The initial ideals of a social contract as set forth in the Declaration of Independence borrowed heavily from:
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Francois Voltarie
Adam Smith
37
The 1850s advertisement above was most likely designed to _____________.
entice European entrepreneurs to sail to California in search of gold
entice Chinese laborers to sail to California, for railroad jobs.
entice European laborers to sail for California to build cities like SF.
encourage wealthy Californians to seek new adventures overseas
38
Which of the following California national political leaders was a native Californian who became President?
Earl Warren
Ronald Reagan
Richard Nixon
Herbert Hoover
39
Which of the following characterizes the rule of Manuel Victoria, who became the Mexican governor of California 1831?
consolidated power in California by forming key allegiances with Pio Pico.
He ruled with a strong hand and was widely resented by Californians.
He established a system of missions along the California coast.
embraced political diversity of the region, emphasized compromise, dialogue
40
All of the following were neccessary for the Industrial Revolution to begin in England except the:
existence of large quantities of coal and iron
growth of the canal system
large supply of cheap labor
rapid increase in the English middel class
41
The majority of native Californians lived in or near the:
southern coastal region and the Channel Islands
Mojave Desert and the Colorado River
northern coastal region and the Klamath River
Central Valley and the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada
42
Which of the following most restricted Japanese immigration into the United States?
the Displaced Persons Act of 1948
the Gentleman’s Agreement of 1907
the Refugee Relief Act of 1953
the 1965 amendments to the McCarran-Walter Act
43
Which is considered most important in limiting the power of kings and influencing the development of democracy?
the Norman Conquest
the Treaty of Versailles
the Magna Carta
writing of The Trew Law of Free Monarchies
44
Which of the lines in the table above correctly matches a Medieval Empire with its description?
Line 3
Line 1
Line 2
Line 4
45
Which of the following best describes the Berbers?
ppl of NW Africa, most were Muslim, depend on herding, farming for a living
ppl of SE Europe, most were Christian & lived on farming, fishing & hunting
empire that ruled over Mesopotamia after the collapse of the empire of ATG
Asian pop, major role in expansion on the Yangtze River, part of Han pop
46
Which of the following sentences contains two independent clauses?
The building was tall; its height was over five hundred feet.
Brian and Mike both received new bikes for Christmas.
He’s the man who sells cotton candy.
I rushed to the store, but arrived too late.
47
The idea that words are made up of letters that approximate the sounds heard when we speak these words is called.
pragmatics
fast mapping
phonics
the alphabetic principle
48
which is NOT a a phonemic awarness skill?
ryhming
counting letters in a word
blending
substituting sounds
49
Which of the following is most closely associated with Confucianism?
attaining enlightment and reaching Nirvana
fufilling ones role in society with honor, loyalty, veneration of ancestors
living by the Five Pillars and submitting to God
believing that all living organisims continue eternally in cycles
50
Which of the following was not a key factor contributing to dramatic population growth in California?
the California land boom of the 1880
the Great Depression of the 1930
immigration law reforms in the 1960s
the prohibition of slavery in California in 1849
51
A temporary means of support to assist students with more complex tasks until they are ready to proceed by themselves
sematics
dipthong
scaffolding
teloprashe
52
Which of the following represents a case of exceptional language development?
A 6-year-old frequently communicates using holophrases.
A 4-year-old says “mouses” instead of “mice”.
An infant continuously repeats consonant-vowel strings.
A 3-year-old spends a great deal of time talking to himself.
53
According to most historians, the first non-native people to explore the North American mainland were ____________.
the Portugese, led by Pedro Alvares Cabral
the Vikings, led by Leif Ericson
the English, led by John Cabot
the Spanish, led by Christopher Columbus
54
Which of the following is not considered a prewriting strategy?
outlining
webbing
copy editing
note taking
55
Why was Europe referred to as Christendom during the Middle Ages?
the majority of the ruling class were Christians
medieval society had fixed classes: nobility, clergy, and peasants
King and nobles deeded gifts of land to the Church for eternal salvation
Church was the preserver of civilization: both political and religious life
56
Which of the following was not a major factor leading to the American Revolution?
failure of the British government to offer protection against the French
the forced quartering of British soldiers in colonial households
the “Intolerable Acts”
excessive tariffs
57
Which of the following accurately describes California Indians prior to European contact?
desert and mountain barriers did not isolate tribes
economics were based on agriculture
men and women used sweathouses for purification
It had the greatest concentration of Indians in North America
58
Which of the following was not a feature of European society under Feudalism?
a vassal’s commitment to provide military service to a lord
an emphasis on gold over land assets as currency
granting of land use within a fief
ceremonies of homage and fealty
59
Which of the following is the least likely way in which chapters of a fifth grade history textbook might be organized:
geographically
chronologically
thematically
alphabetically
60
Most languages are similar in which respect?
The basic principles of phrase structure (i.e. subject/predicate).
The use of similar symbols to represent phonemes.
The vocabulary of each language is based on Latin roots.
The role of volume and tempo in conveying meaning.
61
The birth of civilization is generally attributed to?
the beginning of the Bronze Age
the development of complex irrigation systems in early Babylon
a transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture in early Mesopotamia
the maritime trading culture popularized the early Phoenicians
62
what does prosody mean?
idenifying similar phonemes in words
differnet forms of language used by speakers from different social groups
reading with expression
single word to communicate an entire meaning
63
Which of the following had the most profound effect on the national antislavery movment prior to the Civil War?
John Browns Body
The Dred Scott Decision
The Red Badge of Courage
Uncle Tom's Cabin
64
The term “Middle Passage” refers to __________.
course taken by Christopher Columbus in searching for a route to the Indies
the central mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, leading to the Jamestown colony
the route taken by Norse settlers traveling to North America and Greenland
a portion of the triangular trade route used in the Atlantic slave trade
65
The Octupus: A California Story (1901) is about which of the following industries?
railroad industry
meatpacking industry
oil industry
fishing and canning industry
66
Which would most improve the clarity of sentence one? Thanks to the internet, I was able to find a car with great speed.
“I was able to find a car with great speed, thanks to the internet.”
“Using the internet, I found a car with speed."
No change.
“Thanks to the internet, I was able to quickly find a car.”
67
Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of the Hellenistic Age (post Alexander the Great)?
the fusion of Greek and Eastern cultures
an end of the Greek city-state system as a major political entity
economic centralization in Athens
an increase in international trade and commerce
68
Which of the following British colonies was founded by Puritans seeking to create a new church in the Americas?
Massachusetts
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
69
Which of the following was not a defining feature of ancient India?
underwent waves of invasions from Persia and Asia
divided into multiple regions
strongly influenced by Hinduism
fluid social structure

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