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1
Which is a synonym for obsolete?
important
outdated
small
unclear
2
Which sentence is correct?
Dog's and cat's are my favorite.
The man's ugly sweater was so bright.
After work, Ill go to Sarah's party.
The tree's waved in the breeze.
3
Which word is a verb?
Act
Grapes
Shoe
Fuzzy
4
Which sentence is correct?
My roommate gave me what I needed most: peace, and, quiet.
my roommate gave me what I needed most: peace and quiet.
My roommate gave me what I needed most: peace and quiet.
My roommate gave me: what I needed most, peace, and quiet.
5
Which is an internal conflict?
A storm hits town.
An emotional decision.
An argument between two people.
Advice from an elder.
6
Which is correct?
The fabric was too lose and heavy.
The fabric was to loose and heavy.
The fabric was two lose and heavy.
The fabric was too loose and heavy.
7
How can an author develop tone?
By inserting emojis.
By using paragraphing.
By using precise words.
By having many characters.
8
Which is a synonym for savant?
Hard worker
Clever
Creative
Genius
9
Which is a run-on?
Mrs. P turned left to avoid oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left as to avoid oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left and she avoided oncoming traffic.
Mrs. P turned left, she avoided oncoming traffic.
10
What is author's craft?
A way of reflecting on progress during reading.
Tools and techniques implemented to make the writing strong.
The author's genuine opinion of topics.
The way writing flows.
11
Which is correct?
My responce is shorter than yours.
My response is shorter then yours.
My response is shorter then you'res.
My response is shorter than yours.
12
Which sentence is correct?
Elephants are Joshs. Favorite animal too.
Elephant's are Joshs favorite animal, too.
Elephants are Josh's favorite animal, too.
Elephant's are Josh's favorite animal too.
13
Which is correct?
"Go home" she yelled!
"Go home", she yelled.
"Go home" she yelled.
"Go home," she yelled.
14
Which is a synonym for menacing?
upsetting
inconsiderate
unfortunate
threatening
15
Which sentence is correct?
My elephant is graceful, kind, and leathery.
My elephant is: graceful, kind, and leathery.
My elephant is graceful, kind and leathery!
my elephant is graceful, kind, and leathery.
16
Which is correct?
I love sports; however, I don't like the NBA.
I love sports, however, I don't like the NBA.
I love sports; however, I don't like the nba.
I love sports; however, I dont like the NBA.
17
Which sentence is correct?
Your story is spooky. I am scared!
Your story is spooky- I am scared!
Youre story is spooky I am scared.
Your story is spooky, I am scared!
18
Which word is a preposition?
Bellow
Sighed
Scrape
Under
19
Which is a synonym for influential?
weak
communicates
powerful
well spoken
20
Is punctuation important
Well, is a teacher going to look at it?
only in math class
not at all
omg yes.
21
Which sentence is correct?
After school Ill do my homework.
After school, I'll do my homework.
After, school I'll do my homework.
After school, Ill do my homework.
22
Which is not a run-on?
Jesse was tackled at the 50 yard line he wasn't hurt though.
Jesse got tackled at the 50 yard line wasn't hurt though.
Jesse hurt.
Jesse got tackled at the 50 yard line. He isn't hurt though.
23
Which is a synonym for concise?
Crafty
Elaborated
Clear
Brief
24
What is an allusion?
A reference to a well known work to draw a comparison.
A reference to another world or continent.
A ghost or phantom.
A lesson or moral of the story.
25
What part of writing is an exposition?
Needed dialogue.
A chapter not pertaining to the text.
A conclusion.
An introduction.
26
Which is correct?
Buffalo wings are too hot.
buffalo wings are to hawt.
Buffalo wings are two hot.
Buffalo wings are to hot.
27
Which is correct?
Plants have many defenses, including spines, and thorns.
Plants have many defenses, including spines and thorns.
Plants have many defenses: including, spines and thorns.
Plants have many defenses, including: spines and thorns.
28
Which is incorrect?
Paragraph when introducing a new topic.
Paragraph when introducing a new speaker.
Paragraph when introducing a new time.
Paragraph after every 4-5 lines.
29
What is a theme?
A park with rollercoasters.
Something important but who knows anyway.
An conflict applying only to the literature.
A universal lesson or message.
30
Which sentence is correct?
Will you come. We are going to Marys house.
Will you come: we are going to Mary's house.
Will you come we are going to Marys house?
Will you come? We are going to Mary's house.
31
Which is a synonym for recommend?
defend
nominate
categorize
give
32
Which is a real type of dinosaur?
Antemebian
Kermithogwarsia
Borogovia
Drake-a-saurus-rex
33
Which sentence is correct?
Life's like a puzzle, half the fun is working it all out.
Lifes like a puzzle half the fun is working it all out
Life's like a puzzle: half the fun is working it all out.
Lifes' like a puzzle: half the fun is working it all out.
34
Which is a fragment?
The teacher is being helpful.
The teacher being so helpful.
The teacher tried to be helpful.
The teacher was being so helpful.
35
Which is correct?
Geodesy the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
Geodesy; the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
Geodesy: the science of measuring earth's shape and gravity.
Geodesy the science of measuring earths shape and gravity
36
How can an author build suspense?
Use large vocabulary words.
Tell you the ending.
Put time constraints on characters.
Use humor and sarcasm.
37
Which is correct?
I cannot except a personal gift from their mother.
I cannot except a personal gift from there mother.
I cannot accept a personal gift from their mother.
I cannot accept a personal gift from they're mother.
38
Which is a complete sentence?
David off the stage.
Joe had on his knee.
After the party.
Will he go?
39
Which is not an example of symbolism?
The cage in Maya Angelou's poem.
The nature in SPEAK.
The conflict between Heather and Melinda in SPEAK.
The bird in Maya Angelou's poem.
40
Which sentence is correct?
The moose in Calvins' photo was gigantic but also cute.
The moose in calvins photo was gigantic but also cute
The moose in Calvin's photo was gigantic, but also cute.
The moose in Calvins photo was gigantic, but also cute.
41
Which means playfully hesitant and shy?
Eloquent
Bleak
Dormant
Demure
42
Which is correct?
The Sahara desert is dry and hot.
The sahara desert is dry and hot.
The Sahara dessert is Dry and Hot.
The Sahara dessert is dry and hot.
43
Which means bewildering and confusing?
Bellow
Baffle
Flea
Frenzy
44
Which is a fragment?
Marsha is beautiful.
A careless camper sat.
I will my homework later.
Darkness hung in the sky.
45
Which sentence is correct?
My dog likes three snacks; peanuts, bones, and cheese.
My dog likes three: snacks, peanuts, bones, and cheese.
My dog likes three snacks peanuts bones and cheese.
My dog likes three snacks: peanuts, bones, and cheese.
46
Which is correct?
People's food intake has increased over the last ten years.
People's food intake has increased over the last ten year's
People's food intake has increased over the last ten year's.
People's food in take has increased over the last ten years?
47
Which is an antonym for tenacious?
stubborn
willing
flexible
persistent
48
Which sentence is correct?
Eds sick he wont be in school today!
Eds sick. He wont be in school today!
Eds sick: He won't be in school today!
Ed's sick: He won't be in school today.
49
Which word is an adjective?
ran
red
slowly
spoke
50
Which is a synonym for jabber?
speak rapidly
speak calmly
speak in a whisper
speak loudly
51
Which means not prominent or noticeable?
Errant
Loyal
Deceitful
Inconspicuous
52
Which is a synonym for transaction?
Push
Move
Exchange
Withdrawal
53
Which is a complete sentence?
On my new bike.
All the way to school.
We rode waves.
Kept it very warm.
54
The best thanksgiving side dish is...
stuffing
cranberry sauce
cauliflower and cheese sauce
mashed potatoes
55
What does annotate mean?
To design and type.
To record notes on/ mark up.
To think deeply.
To make copies.
56
Which is correct?
She used paper to make its leafs.
She used paper to make its leaves.
She used paper two make its leaves.
She used paper to make it's leafs.
57
What is the subject? : Oscar surfed yesterday morning.
Surfed
Oscar
Yesterday.
Morning
58
Which is a fragment?
I want that.
Who says?
My oldest brother.
I will consider it.
59
Which sentence is correct?
Beneath it all, Josh loved Mrs. Matthews' class.
Beneath, it all Josh loved Mrs matthews class.
Beneath it all, josh loved Mrs matthews class.
Beneath it all, Josh loved Mrs. Matthew's class.
60
Which is the subject? : Dedicated volunteers are working to clean up trash.
dedicated volunteers
working
clean
trash
61
Which sentence is correct?
Theres a fire over their!
There's a fire over there!
There's a fire, over there!
Theres a fire over there!
62
Which is a synonym for wince?
retract
explode
run away screaming
shatter
63
What are Mrs. Matthews' dogs names?
Peach and Clementine
Zucko and Tiger
Duck and Honey
Cruiser and Yoshi
64
Which is correct?
The cinema was crowded, but it was all so quite.
The Cinema was crowded, but it was also quiet.
The cinema was crowded, but it was also quiet.
The cinema was crowded but it was also quite.
