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1
Which word has the same root as immortal?
immodest
mortuary
monstrous
morality
2
Which of the following would make a strong thesis for a cause/effect essay about exercise?
A
B
C
D
3
Which of the following words means “very small amount”?
optimum
maximum
optimal
minimum
4
What type of poem is it?
haiku
ballad
limerick
concrete poem
5
What is the purpose of a problem-and-solution essay?
to present a problem & tell why a solution won't work
to tell a problem, offer a solution & why the solution works
to point out why something is a problem
to find all the problems relating to a certain topic
6
Choose the sentence in which all the words are used correctly.
They’re books are over there.
There books are over their.
Their books are over they’re.
Their books are over there.
7
Which of the following is NOT an important part of your prewriting process?
Identify the central conflict
Think about how to create suspense.
Craft a counter-argument.
Establish the sequence of events for your plot.
8
Which of the following choices is NOT part of the setting of a story?
the location of the action
the conflict between characters
the hour of the day
the day of the week
9
Which of the following sentences is written in the past perfect tense?
Latisha will be joining the photography club.
Latisha is joining the photography club.
Latisha joined the photography club.
Latisha had joined the photography club.
10
Which of the following sentences contains correct capitalization?
Walt Whitman once lived in brooklyn, new york.
Which Poet did you like best, Whitman, Frost, or Chang?
Diana Chang feels that she is both Chinese and American.
Robert Frost wrote a poem about a Crow in a Hemlock tree.
11
Which term correctly identifies the underlined word in the following sentence?
predicate adjective
predicate nominative
indirect object
direct object
12
Which of the following situations is an example of an internal conflict?
an argument between two explorers on a long journey
a boy’s struggle to overcome his stage fright
a scene in which a prince must fight an angry dragon
a disagreement between a girl and her best friend
13
Which sentence shows the correct use of a modifier?
Michelle played good in the game.
Hakeem felt sadly about losing his pet.
Jake performed poor at band tryouts.
Lillian was sad about the test.
14
Which sentence contains a possessive pronoun?
Startled by its own reflection, the cat jumped in the air.
Has anyone seen the movie The Miracle Worker?
After Sarah mowed the grass, she left for the game.
Kevin is the friend who helped me build the treehouse.
15
Which of the following sentences has the most positive connotation?
She was determined.
She was strict.
She was stubborn.
She was headstrong.
16
Which of the answer choices is a compound sentence?
Granny Liz interrupted and made the situation worse.
Becky asked her mother for a bike, but her mother said no.
Becky decided to save money to get the bike of her dreams.
Becky saw other kids having fun riding their bikes.
17
In drama, what is one purpose of stage directions?
to give the sequence of events
to indicate who is speaking
to tell actors how to move
to show what characters say
18
Which visual aid would be best to include in a presentation about the cave paintings in France?
a map of France
a timeline of French painters
pictures of the paintings
portraits of famous geologists
19
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
environment in which things grow
substance for conducting electricity
middle size or degree
form of communication
20
Which word correctly completes the following sentence?
unknown
inferior
subjective
superior
21
What is the purpose of an autobiographical n 60. arrative?
to explain how to do a critical task
to express a personal opinion
to give an account of an event in the author’s life
to persuade the audience to take action
22
Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?
theif
neighbor
weight
receive
23
Which of the following strategies would you use to revise a persuasive essay?
A
C
B
D
24
Which of the following is NOT often an element of poetry?
figurative language
rhythm
sound devices
plot
25
Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized?
My Mom likes folk tales.
Mr. lopez is an expert on Folk Tales.
She told Dad one about Señor Coyote.
Dad told it to ramon.
26
What is the meaning of the foreign word fresco in the following sentence?
fountain
easel
painting
lantern
27
Which of the following is an imperative sentence?
What a wonderful morning it was!
Do you know anything about knights?
Shana wrote a report on panda bears.
Help me put these clothes away.
28
Who is going to ACE the State Test?
EVERYONE
All of 6th Grade
ME
No one
29
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the French phrase en route?
We got lost en route to the wedding.
My family recycles en route.
The en route shrubs have grown.
Polly is en route in her class.
30
Which term correctly identifies the underlined phrase in the following sentence?
participial phrase
appositive phrase
prepositional phrase
gerund phrase
31
Using the prefix trans-, determine the meaning of transform in the following sentence?
move backward
work toward a goal
put through a change
travel from a place
32
What does the suffix -ment mean in the word argument?
never having
the act of
tending to
against
33
Based on context clues, what is the meaning of scowl in the following passage?
an angry facial expression
a wide-eyed look
a great disappointment
a warm, broad smile
34
Which would be most effective to include in the conclusion of a response to literature?
a detailed summary of the literary work
an interesting statement to get the reader’s attention
a brief summary of biographical facts about the author
restatement of the main idea & your opinions about the work
35
In what form of writing would it be most acceptable to use informal language?
a research report
an essay for a test
a letter to a friend
a letter applying for a job
36
What word best describes the tone of the passage?
peaceful
joyful
gloomy
suspenseful
37
Which word in the following sentence is a helping verb?
help
wants
has
lost
38
What does contemporary mean?
against the time
of the same time
battling time
timeless
39
Which one of the following types of evidence is LEAST important in a persuasive essay?
facts
statistics
friends’ opinions
expert opinions
40
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The flowers, that are planted by the house, get enough sun.
The cat ran out the door across the yard, and up a tree.
Our neighbors, for example have two dogs and a cat.
Please bring a sleeping bag, water, and your own pillow.
41
Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of a colon?
B
A
C
D
42
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The restaurant was crowded: but the service was excellent.
Our field trip was fun interesting and exciting.
Jerome wrote the story, and Yolanda drew the illustrations.
The bear sleeps in the winter; and comes out in the spring.
43
What is the best way to combine the following sentences using a subordinating conjunction?
We did research but we made outlines.
Although we did research, we then made outlines.
After we did research, we made outlines.
We made outlines because we did research.
44
Which sentence most effectively uses sensory details to describe a scene?
B
A
C
D
45
Which of the following sentences correctly uses meaning 1?
Rhonda and Miley performed a sketch in social studies class.
Briefly sketch the scene, and discuss it with your teacher.
Terence made a sketch showing the parts of a car engine.
In a sketch, the dog got loose and ran down the street.
46
Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
recommendation
warning
gesture
marking
47
Which of the following lists of categories would best help you organize your essay?
weather, government, jobs, religion
cities, suburbs, small towns, farms
birth, marriage, old age, death
home, school, entertainment, sports
48
What is the most logical way to organize events in a personal narrative?
By category
Spatial order
Time order
Comparing and contrasting events throughout the narrative
49
In which of the following sentences does the subject agree with the verb?
The trees on that street blooms for several weeks.
Mr. Chang and his wife visits the aquarium often.
Either Lyn or Ben usually comes to my track meets.
The musicians brings their own instruments to the show.
50
Which synonym would best replace robust in the following sentence?
rough
boisterous
healthy
strong
