What are context clues?

words around a word that tell you what the word means

What is figurative language?

the use of words that are not to be taken literally

What is personification?

giving animals or objects human characteristics

Which sentence is NOT written correctly?

Gail drives cautious on icy roads.

When would you use formal (or serious) language in writing?

informational essay, research paper, business letter

Which sentence is NOT written correctly?

The choir sounded so good good at last night’s concert.

Which sentence states a fact?

The modern trumpet is an instrument made of brass.

What is author's perspective?

how the author thinks and feels about his topic

Which sentence's main idea is nature?

Vietnam is home to the Saola; a rare animal.

When summarizing fiction, made up text, include the following EXCEPT

Somebody, wanted, but, so, then

a phrase that says one thing but means another

What is sequential or chronological order?

the order in which events happen

words that have special feelings or images attached

a comparison of two things where one is said to be the other

Which sentence's main idea is How to Grow?

Spinach should be planted in well drained soil.

Which of the following is an example of a theme?

“Nothing is impossible with teamwork.”

Which of the following is true when writing paragraphs in an essay?

Each paragraph should be indented.

What are multiple-meaning words?

words with more than one meaning

a comparison between two things using like or as

Which sentence is NOT a run-on?

Before dinner, I went to the store and bought chicken.

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1
Empty question
C
B
D
A
2
What is tone?
what makes something happen
how the story makes you feel
how the author thinks and feels about his topic
how you hear it
3
The theme is sometimes:
character and main idea
stated and said
stated or implied
right or wrong
4
Pick three words that belong in the group: Ways to Throw Something
toss
pitch
kick
fling
5
You broke a window with a baseball. From whose point of view would you tell about it?
your own
your parents
the owner of the house
the neighbor who saw it
6
Which one of the following words could be an adjective in a sentence?
inspirationally
inspiration
inspirational
inspires
7
What is resolution?
the order in which events happen
everything that happens in a story
solution
problem
8
_______ the whistle sounded, and the train ________ left.Choose the best missing words.
Quickly, highly
Cautiously, tearfully
Suddenly, slowly
Anxiously, happily
9
What are context clues?
how the story makes you feel
something that represents something else
words around a word that tell you what the word means
words that imitate sounds
10
What is setting?
message
time and place
solution
problem
11
Which word is NOT spelled correctly?
nieghbor
science
experience
efficiency
12
What are character traits?
the storyteller of the story
what makes something happen
everything about a character
how the story makes you feel
13
What is figurative language?
words that have special feelings or images attached
most important details in a book or story
words around a word that tell you what the word means
the use of words that are not to be taken literally
14
What is personification?
words that imitate sounds
giving animals or objects human characteristics
a well-known figure of speech
proven statement
15
Which sentence is NOT written correctly?
Gail drives cautious on icy roads.
Liz seldom uses the dictionary.
Braxton never seems to make it to the bus stop on time.
James drives more slowly than the average driver.
16
When would you use formal (or serious) language in writing?
informational essay, research paper, business letter
recipe, thank you note, grocery list
friendly letter, personal narrative, character outline
Facebook message, note card, outlines
17
Empty question
B
C
A
18
Which sentence is NOT written correctly?
Bryce runs well, now that he has new shoes.
The choir sounded so good good at last night’s concert.
How well do you know the material for the French exam?
That haircut looks good on you.
19
What is the author's purpose? Hurricanes can cause great damage and loss of life.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
20
What is synonym?
something that represents something else
a comparison between two things using like or as
extreme exaggeration
same
21
What is an opinion?
how the story makes you feel
how the author thinks and feels about his topic
words that have special feelings or images attached
what someone thinks or feels
22
What is effect?
problem
what makes something happen
what happens
solution
23
Which sentence states a fact?
Music from a trumpet is the most pleasant sound.
The modern trumpet is an instrument made of brass.
24
What is author's perspective?
how the author thinks and feels about his topic
how the story makes you feel
why an author writes
how you hear it
25
Empty question
B
A
C
26
Select the synonym that helps you understand the meaning of the word depart.
leave
stay
patient
27
Which sentence's main idea is nature?
Soccer and table tennis are popular in Vietnam.
Vietnam is home to the Saola; a rare animal.
28
Empty question
B
C
A
29
Select the item that doesn't belong.
clock
ruler
timer
watch
30
When summarizing fiction, made up text, include the following EXCEPT
Somebody, had, but, so, then
Somebody, wanted, but, so, then
Somewhere, but, then
Somewhere, wanted, so, but
31
What is an idiom?
words that imitate sounds
something that represents something else
giving animals or objects human characteristics
a phrase that says one thing but means another
32
What is the author's purpose? Amaze yourself with a show from Magician Marty! One show is $15!
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
33
What is sequential or chronological order?
everything that happens in a story
most important details in a book or story
the order in which events happen
what makes something happen
34
Which words mean that the uniforms belong to both girls?
the girl’s uniforms
the girls’ uniforms’
the girls’ uniforms
the girls uniforms
35
What is connotation?
the order in which events happen
extreme exaggeration
how the story makes you feel
words that have special feelings or images attached
36
What is a metaphor?
extreme exaggeration
same
a comparison of two things where one is said to be the other
a comparison between two things using like or as
37
What is flashback?
problem
past
extreme exaggeration
how the story makes you feel
38
Which word is NOT spelled correctly?
stationary
machinery
disciplinery
exemplary
39
Which sentence's main idea is How to Grow?
Spinach should be planted in well drained soil.
Spinach can be served in salads.
40
A theme is a __________________ sentence.
complete
right
narrative
first
41
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
“Jane has courage.”
“You should always do your homework.”
“Peter always shows love.”
“Nothing is impossible with teamwork.”
42
Empty question
B
D
A
C
43
Empty question
C
A
B
D
44
Which of the following is true when writing paragraphs in an essay?
Paper must contain at least six paragraphs.
Unlined paper must be used.
Each paragraph should be indented.
Essays should be single-spaced.
45
Because she volunteered to bake Beth had to go to the store. Where should you place a comma?
Because,
bake,
volunteered,
store
46
What is the author's purpose? Little Miss Muffett sat on a tuffet; eating her curds and whey.
persuade
entertain
inform
47
The main idea is….
how the character behaves
what the story is mostly about
main things
the setting
48
You are writing a paragraph about how to make cookies. What form of writing would you use?
informational essay
expository paragraph
persuasive paragraph
narrative paragraph
49
Empty question
B
C
A
50
What are multiple-meaning words?
words that have special feelings or images attached
words around a word that tell you what the word means
words with more than one meaning
words that imitate sounds
51
Which indicates the speaker is excited?
I can do that.
Sure, I can do that!
Sure, I can do that.
Sure, I can do that?
52
Select the word that means graceful.
agile
clumsy
temper
53
The main idea can be found…EXCEPT
At the beginning of the paragraph
At the end of the paragraph
First sentence of the paragraph
At the end of the sentence
54
What is a simile?
words that imitate sounds
a comparison of two things where one is said to be the other
a comparison between two things using like or as
same
55
Which sentence is NOT a run-on?
The tree grew in our yard I climbed it every day one summer.
Before dinner, I went to the store and bought chicken.
The weather was dreadful it rained all day.
56
What is conflict?
how you hear it
giving animals or objects human characteristics
logical conclusion
problem
57
A fiction story is ALL the following EXCEPT
a real story
a story that has been written from the author’s imagination
made up
fake
58
Select the place that doesn't belong.
moon
hive
nest
den
59
What is a narrator?
the storyteller of the story
how the author thinks and feels about his topic
problem
why an author writes
60
What is denotation?
everything about a character
how the story makes you feel
words that have special feelings or images attached
dictionary definition
61
What is main idea?
most important details in a book or story
the most important idea of the topic
extreme exaggeration
everything that happens in a story
62
What is an antonym?
words that imitate sounds
solution
a well-known figure of speech
opposite or different
63
When summarizing, nonfiction text, you must use ALL the following EXCEPT
because
when
why
what
64
What is foreshadowing?
what makes something happen
future
past
solution
65
What are onomatopoeia words?
words that imitate sounds
words that have special feelings or images attached
words with more than one meaning
words around a word that tell you what the word means
66
What is plot?
everything about a character
how you hear it
everything that happens in a story
most important details in a book or story
67
Which is a complete sentence?
Although she has collected old silver coins for a long time.
Since the electricity has been off for the last two days.
Because I won’t accept his advice.
Because I have been thinking about you, I decided to call.
68
What is theme?
time and place
what happens
message
the use of words that are not to be taken literally
69
The theme is the message or __________ that the author wants you to take away from the story.
lesson
topic
idea
example
70
Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?
When the cookies are one, bring one to Mary
When will your family be going on vacation
When Jerry calls please come get me
When you finish your math, you can watch TV
71
Select the sentence where the writer states an opinion.
Some pythons eat pigs.
Seeing a python can be frightening!
The python is a snake that eats small animals.
72
Select the word that means easily spread to others.
contagious
experience
yawn
73
What is summary?
everything that happens in a story
the most important idea of the topic
the main points in a book or story
the order in which events happen
74
What is another word for a narrative text?
Expository text
Fiction
Main idea
Non-Fiction
75
What is cause?
problem
what happens
logical conclusion
what makes something happen
76
What is author's purpose?
everything that happens in a story
how the author thinks and feels about his topic
why an author writes
how the story makes you feel
77
Which sentence states an opinion?
Our five- cent coin is called a nickel.
In today's economy, a nickel is almost worthless.
78
Which is a sentence fragment?
Two or three miles down the highway at the traffic light.
She found the game on the top shelf of the closet.
The blue truck backed into the fence.
This is the agreement that Gary explained to me.
79
What is a fact?
opposite or different
time and place
what happens
proven statement
80
Which sentence's main idea is geopgraphy?
The people of Ukraine speak mainly Ukrainian or Russian.
Ukraine shares a border with Russia.
81
What is mood?
how you hear it
how the story makes you feel
message
problem
82
Select the synonym that helps you understand the meaning of the word adore.
love
dispise
fun
83
Which line contains a spelling error?
rodeos, videos, sopranos
patios, radios, heros
altos, pianos, solos
potatoes, tomatoes, concertos
84
Pick three words that belong in the group: Tools for Eating
hammer
fork
spoon
knife
85
Which items are in order from most general to most specific?
desert, cold desert, climate
climate, desert, cold desert
86
Which is NOT a complete sentence?
Opening the door to the garage.
Julie is having a baby.
Do you have any candy?
Sarah was at the corner.
87
Which word is spelled correctly?
appearance
preferance
excellance
consistancy
88
Which sentence states an opinion?
Venice Beach is on the Western coast of Los Angeles.
Venice Beach is too crowded in the summer.
89
What is symbolism?
extreme exaggeration
giving animals or objects human characteristics
something that represents something else
everything about a character
90
Empty question
A
B
D
C
91
Which items are in order from most general to most specific?
playwrite, writer, William Shakespeare
writer, playwrite, William Shakespeare
92
What is an inference?
everything that happens in a story
how you hear it
everything about a character
logical conclusion
93
Which sentence's main idea is history?
The banjo was brought from Africa to the U.S. by slaves.
Most banjos have five metal strings.
94
What is a hyperbole?
the storyteller of the story
how the story makes you feel
extreme exaggeration
giving animals or objects human characteristics
95
Choose the reason that supports the opinion.Cities should add more bike lanes to their streets.
Sidewalks make it safer to walk on busy streets.
Bike lanes make the roads safer for bike riders.
96
Which sentence states a fact?
Dragonflies have lived on earth for 300 million years.
Dragonflies look like giant wasps, but creepier!

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