One of the biggest differences in the story lines in "Raymond's Run" and "Stop the Sun" is

The plot focuses on disabled character; the other does not.

Which sentence contains a run-on error?

I created a Prezi but my friend made a Powtoon.

Which sentence correctly combines the independent clauses without creating a run-on sentence?

My mother bought us sushi, but my friends did not like it.

Which of the following contains a comma splice run-on error?

I have a test tomorrow, I'm going to study hard tonight.

What common story line is seen in both "Stop the Sun" and "Raymond's Run"?

Caregiving for Family Members with Special Needs

How are both Terry and Squeaky alike?

They both develop and grow by the end of the stories.

Combine these two sentences: Jennifer wants to be a doctor. She knows she needs good grades.

Jennifer knows she needs to make good grades to be a doctor.

When Terry's father began telling how he was the only survivor, how did Terry react at first?

He began to second guess whether his dad should talk or not.

Which is most similar to "If anybody has anything to say to Raymond, they have to come by me"?

"He would not be embarrassed when his dad's eyes went away."

Which of the following correctly edits this sentence structure error? "Flowers in my yard."

Flowers in my yard require little care.

Read "Two Sisters and a Cat." Which statement is NOT true about the story line?

The dead cat is left in a bag on the bus on purpose.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

My pets are happy to see me, and they want my attention.

What theme appears in both "Raymond's Run" and "Stop the Sun"?

Putting the Other's Best Interest First

Which of the following is the correct edit of this sentence? After watching the football game.

After watching the football game, I fell asleep.

What is the best way to combine these sentences? Jack went up the hill. Jill followed him.

Jack went up the hill, and Jill followed him.

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

Even though I always do my homework every night before bed.

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1
One of the biggest differences in the story lines in "Raymond's Run" and "Stop the Sun" is
Both Raymond and Terry's dad improve by the end.
The plot focuses on disabled character; the other does not.
Characters' disabilities-one is mental; one is physical.
"Raymond's Run" is a narrative while "Stop the Sun" is not.
2
Which sentence contains a run-on error?
My friends love Yogli-Mogli, but I like Sweet Frog.
When I grow up, I plan to be a lawyer.
After school, I always eat a snack.
I created a Prezi but my friend made a Powtoon.
3
Which sentence correctly combines the independent clauses without creating a run-on sentence?
My mother bought us sushi but my friends did not like it.
My mother bought us sushi; but my friends did not like it.
My mother bought us sushi, but my friends did not like it.
4
Which of the following contains a comma splice run-on error?
While I don't enjoy taking some tests, I like tests in LA.
If I finish my test review, I'll be ready for the test.
I have a test tomorrow, I'm going to study hard tonight.
I like making A's on my tests, so I will finish my review.
5
What common story line is seen in both "Stop the Sun" and "Raymond's Run"?
Escaping Reality
Caregiving for Family Members with Special Needs
Sticking Up for Family
Finding Answers
6
"I'll high-prance down 34th Street like a rodeo pony" is an example of
Allusion
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
7
How are both Terry and Squeaky alike?
They both develop and grow by the end of the stories.
They both resent their responsibilities.
They both remain the same at the end of the stories.
They both care more about themselves than anyone else.
8
Combine these two sentences: Jennifer wants to be a doctor. She knows she needs good grades.
Jennifer wants to be a doctor, yet she needs good grades.
Since Jennifer makes good grades, she wants to be a doctor.
Jennifer wants to be a doctor because she needs good grades.
Jennifer knows she needs to make good grades to be a doctor.
9
Chocolate is her Achilles' heel; it's the food that ruins her diet. What is "Achilles' heel"?
allusion
simile
diction
personification
10
In "Raymond's Run," when people call Squeaky "Mercury," this is an example of...
Personification
Simile
Idiom
Allusion
11
Identify the type of sentence. While I love to talk to my friends, I need to study more.
Simple sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
12
When Terry's father began telling how he was the only survivor, how did Terry react at first?
He began to second guess whether his dad should talk or not.
He told his dad he was sorry for asking him questions.
He apologized to his mother for talking to his dad.
He hid under the table in the kitchen.
13
Which word BEST replaces "uptight"? She was uptight about the test and worried she would fail.
fearful
uneasy
anxious
excited
14
The boy ate a hamburger, six wings, four fries, and a dozen cookies. What is the sentence type?
Compound sentence
Compound-complex sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
15
Which is most similar to "If anybody has anything to say to Raymond, they have to come by me"?
"He understood that he didn't understand."
"Maybe his father would never truly be normal."
"He would not be embarrassed when his dad's eyes went away."
"Terry had knowledge now."
16
Which of the following correctly edits this sentence structure error? "Flowers in my yard."
Yellow flowers in my yard.
Flowers in my yard require little care.
Flowers in my yard require little care it has rained a lot.
Flowers in the green grass of my yard.
17
Read "Two Sisters and a Cat." Which statement is NOT true about the story line?
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Smith are sisters.
Mrs. Smith's cat died last night.
Mrs. Wilson promises to bury the cat in her garden.
The dead cat is left in a bag on the bus on purpose.
18
When Squeaky says, "I have a big rep as the baddest thing around," this is an example of
Dialect
Diction
Alliteration
Allusion
19
When I'm stressed, I need chocolate; it releases endorphins and helps me relax. Sentence type?
Compound-complex sentence
Complex sentence
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
20
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
When I get home, I have to take care of my pets.
My pets are such an important part of my life.
My pets are happy to see me, and they want my attention.
When I cuddle with my pets, my stress for work goes away.
21
In "Two Sisters and a Cat," Mrs. Wilson most likely got distracted on the bus because
She didn't want to miss her bus stop.
She was watching the others on the bus.
The bus driver was talking to her.
She was reading a newspaper.
22
What theme appears in both "Raymond's Run" and "Stop the Sun"?
Forgiveness
Putting the Other's Best Interest First
Competition
Taking Care of Yourself
23
Which of the following is the correct edit of this sentence? After watching the football game.
After watching the football game and sleeping.
After watching the game I fell asleep.
After watching the football game, I fell asleep.
After watching the game, and sleeping.
24
What is the best way to combine these sentences? Jack went up the hill. Jill followed him.
Jack went up the hill, he was followed by Jill.
Jack went up the hill, and Jill followed him.
Because Jack and Jill went up the hill.
Jack went up the hill Jill followed him.
25
Which of the following sentences is a fragment?
While the girls were studying, the boys were playing games.
Because the dog was aggressive, it could not be around kids.
Even though I always do my homework every night before bed.
After I found out my grade in the class, I decided to study.

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