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