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1
Which sentence uses the correct form of the adjective "brave"?
Which of these students is bravest?
I think Cooper was braver than Mrs. de Melo.
Who was more braver: Jake or Beckham?
Of all the students, who seemed the most bravest?
2
Which sentence uses a subordinating conjunction to combine the sentence: Jackson knows math. Tests make him nervous.
Jackson knows math, but tests make him nervous.
Although Jackson knows math, tests make him nervous.
Jackson either knows math well or needs to study.
Jackson knows math well; however, tests make him nervous.
3
Which sentence is written in interrogative mood?
Would banning cars create less pollution?
We should ban cars to create less pollution.
Ban cars and create less pollution.
If we ban cars, it will create less pollution.
4
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Dublin was quite persuasive, the class was convinced.
Although I respect Bobby, he is forgetful.
The story of Mrs. de Melo's students was told in prose poetry, and song.
Trey, who presented his project made an A.
5
An ____ is an expression that conveys a figurative meaning without a literal interpretation
metaphor
hyperbole
idiom
allusion
6
"Life is a series of open doors" is an example of a
hyperbole
idiom
allusion
metaphor
7
An _________ is a reference, within a literary text, to a person, place, event, or to another work of literature
idiom
metaphor
allusion
hyperbole
8
What is this clause- after we studied?
adverb clause
prepositional phrase acting like an adverb
prepositional phrase acting like an adjective
relative clause
9
A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause.
True
False
10
Which setting would
LEAST likely
create a disturbing mood?
a park on a sunny day
a subway stopped on the tracks during a blackout
a crowded ship on fire
a factory filled with exhausted workers
11
In a work of fiction, what does a first-person narrator generally do?
tells information that none of the characters know
tells a story and participates in the action
tells what one character who is not the narrator knows, thinks, and feels
tells what several characters knows, thinks, and feels
12
What is an exposition?
the turning point of the story
the part in which the story winds down
describes the setting
the conclusion of the story
13
What is the resolution of a story?
the turning point of the story
describes the setting
the conclusion of the story
the part of the story that winds down the story
14
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Mrs. de Melo goes on vacation yesterday.
Mrs. de Melo are an English teacher.
Mrs. de Melo have two sons.
Mrs. de Melo and her family are going to Florida.
15
Which of these sentences uses the correct form of the adjective "tall"?
Of all the 8th graders, whos seemed the most tallest to you?
Which of the two boys was tallest?
I think Matthew is taller than Mrs. de Melo.
Who was more taller Mrs. de Melo or Mrs. Eubanks?
16
Which is an example of alliteration?
Blue and gold are Legacy colors.
Legacy is number 1.
Legacy Lions leap into action.
Legacy 8th graders are sad to leave.
17
Which sentence uses a verb in the passive voice?
Banning cars would force people to use busses and trains.
Privately owned cars should be banned from the downtowns of major cities.
Cars create air pollution.
A ban would inconvenience some.
18
Mrs. de Melo
winced
like a woman stung when the ball whizzed past her face. Which context clue shows meaning of winced?
sadly
astonished
like a woman stung
hoarse breathing
19
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Madison keep a diary.
There is a cat and some dogs hiding behind the bush.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, with their son Brady, are coming to the promotion.
The citizens of New York has many problems with rats.
20
How might a diary entry be different than a newspaper based on the same event?
The diary entry would describe each detail.
The diary entry would include statistics.
The diary entry would describe the writer's experiences.
The diary entry would include quotes.
21
Which is not an author's purpose?
entertain
persuade
punish
inform/describe
22
What is the structure of the following sentence? After school today, I want to eat at Tito's, and I want to take a nap.
compound-complex sentence
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence
23
Which pronoun correctly completes this sentence? Each of Mrs. de Melo's cats ate ________ the food.
his/her
them
their
its
24
Which is a subordinating conjunction used to combine the sentences: Steve wants to pass. He is not going to study.
Steve either wants to pass or wants to study.
Steve wants to pass, but he is not going to study.
Although Steve wants to pass, he is not going to study.
Steve wants to pass; however, he is not going to study.
25
Which sentence uses a verb in the active voice?
Mariel was treated badly by Reem and Bree.
Blake was helped by Garrett.
At the dance, Bronwynn and Amber danced.
Juaquin was taken to McDonald's.
26
Which word has the most negative connotation?
useless
unnecessary
superfluous
surplus
27
What does a first-person narrator do?
tells information that none of the characters know
tells the thoughts and feelings of several characters
tells a story and participates in the action
tells one characters thoughts and feelings
28
What is the climax of a story?
the turning point of the story
the part of the story that winds down the story
describes the setting
the conclusion of the story
29
What does it mean if your "mind is an open book"?
You are full of words.
You are highly educated.
You are a mystery.
You are easy to understand.
30
What is one difference between a short story and a script?
A short story has a narrator, and in a script there are stage directions.
Short stories have more characters than a script.
A short story is always an observer, and a script is told by characters.
It is easier to understand a script.
31
What is the meaning of the following figure of speech? I know my brother, and
his mind is an open book
.
He is easy to understand.
He is a mystery.
He is full of words.
He is highly educated.
32
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
We told Addison a story, and she foretold the ending.
The cool waters beckoned Dylan and Tristan to jump in and swim.
Rylee's hair is like silk.
Riana has a heart of gold.
33
The Latin suffix "-ous" means "characterized by" or "full of." Which word does not contain this root?
glorious
mouse
joyous
nervous
34
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My sister, who gets on my nerves is also my best friend.
I tell people about my sister how I love her and she gets on my nerves.
My sister and I love each other, she gets on my nerves.
Although I love my sister, she gets on my nerves.
35
In what way is a biography likely to be organized?
from most important to least important events
from least important to most important events
chronological order
cause and effect
36
What type of literary phrase compares life to "a series of open doors"?
metaphor
idiom
hyperbole
allusion
37
What is the main purpose of an etymological dictionary?
to provide word origins
to provide definitions of technical terms
to provide synonyms
to provide pronunciations of words
38
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
Mrs. Seay has visited Grand Canyon National park.
I love to kayak on the Harpeth river.
My neighbor, mr. Jones, has a nice yard.
Mr. & Mrs. Seay have visited several places in Brazil.
39
Which sentence contains a participle or participial phrase?
Developing skill in sports requires practice.
My cousins enjoyed an afternoon of fishing on the Harpeth River.
Emmaline and Cailyn are cheerleaders.
He imagines himself as an explorer hunting for buried treasure.
40
What is the best meaning of
rank
in the following sentence? A five star general is the highest
rank
in the military.
to hold a certain position
having an offensive smell
an orderly arrangement
a relative position
41
What is the falling action in a story?
describes the setting
the turning point of the story
the part of the story where the story winds down
the conclusion of the story
42
What type of sentence structure is this: After she finished the test, Sarah smiled, and she was glad it was over.
compound-complex
simple
complex
compound
43
What does a dash indicate?
a sudden break in thought
that there is a footnote
someone's exact words
that some text has been omitted
44
Which mood should be used in the sentence: Students can then ask questions to consider what they would like to learn.
interrogative
conditional
imperative
indicative
45
One way a student can supplement his/her knowledge is to read books. What is the likely meaning of supplement?
take over
connect to
give up
add to
46
Romeo and Juliet was written during the Renaissance. West Side Story was written in the 60s. Which term applies to WSS?
adaptation
script
myth
historical fiction
47
Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
malone camped in the woods over spring break.
Charlotte and Marin have visited several places in the American South.
Luke wants to visit the grand canyon National Park.
Mason has rafted down the Duck river.
48
A ____ is a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated
metaphor
idiom
allusion
hyperbole
49
An opinion can be proven.
False
True
50
When describing tone or mood, you use which part of speech?
a noun
a verb
an adverb
an adjective
51
Which sentence is written in improper mood?
Start by scanning it to get a good idea of what it's about.
If you want to absorb information from a textbook, don't just read it.
Recite back what you have learned, then review to make sure you understood.
Students can then ask questions they would like to learn, before reading.
52
A _______ is a figure of speech that is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect
metaphor
idiom
allusion
hyperbole
53
What type of figurative language is "The wind whistled."?
metaphor
comparison
simile
personification
54
Which setting would be least likely to create a disturbing mood?
a park where a father and son are playing on a sunny day
a subway train trapped in a tunnel during a blackout
a field filled with exhuasted farm workers
a crowded ship during a flu epidemic
55
Which two word pairs are
synonyms
?
wilderness and rambles
establish and encourages
hiking and camping
wild and undeveloped
56
Which pronoun correctly completes this sentence: Each of Mrs. de Melo's cats ate ___ food.
his and her
their
its
them
57
Which punctuation should you use to indicate that a quotation has been shortened?
dash
period
ellipsis
comma
