Which sentences correctly uses a possessive?

New York City's skyline is beautiful.

The purpose of the brotherhood that Bear was a part of was to

bring change, such as freedom for all

Crispin was a threat to John Aycliffe and Lady Furnival because he

could be used to claim the Furnival fortune

What news did Sam bring home that upset his family?

The British soldiers had marched on Lexington and Concord

As Tim watched the Continental officers beating Life, he realized that

He had to get the Brown Bess from Sam

Which rule is most frequently broken in Jonas' community?

Children must not ride bicycles until they are nine

Why does Jonas leave the community before he and the Giver had originally planned?

Gabriel is going to be released and he wants to save him

What is the first memory Jonas receives?

A ride on a sled through falling snow

Which one is NOT a run-on sentence?

The book we were reading was good; I liked it a lot.

How does the community react to the death of a child in the river?

They chant the child's name over and over, softer and softer

Why is the pilot released?

He misread his instructions and scared the community

Why does Jonas' mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?

The position holds very little honor in society

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?

The boys' locker room was next to the gym.

How does Jonas help the new child, Gabriel, go to sleep?

He transmits memories of peaceful sails on a lake

What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?

Places his hands on Jonas' bare back

When Tim said, "I didn't feel like being a Tory anymore," the reader could conclude that

watching the British storm Starr's home had changed his mind

Where did the Giver get his wisdom from?

From memories transmitted by the previous receiver

Why does the Nurturing Center release one of every set of identical twins?

It is inconvenient to have identical people walking around

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1
a passage taken from a book, article, etc.
excerpt
vigil
recluse
acme
2
The antics of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.
adjective
noun
verb
adverb
3
Which sentences correctly uses a possessive?
New York Cities' skyline is beautiful.
New York Citys' skyline is beautiful.
New York City's skyline is beautiful.
4
The purpose of the brotherhood that Bear was a part of was to
guard Lord Furnival against his enemies
support the king in his fight against the invaders
behead the king
bring change, such as freedom for all
5
At the end, Crispin knew the happiness he felt must be
God's reward for seeking justice
his release from Furnival
his newfound soul
his Heaven on Earth
6
Crispin was a threat to John Aycliffe and Lady Furnival because he
knew that Aycliffe was not related to Lady Furnival
could prove that Aycliffe was responsible for Quinel's death
knew they were trying to overthrow the king
could be used to claim the Furnival fortune
7
What news did Sam bring home that upset his family?
He had decided to quit school at Yale and become a farmer
He and Betsy Read were getting married at Christmas
The British soldiers had marched on Lexington and Concord
The British soldiers are going to arrest all the Patriots
8
As Tim watched the Continental officers beating Life, he realized that
The Patriots treated New Englanders harshly
He had to get the Brown Bess from Sam
Life was unwilling to show his support for the King
Life in New England was becoming difficult for Patriots
9
Which rule is most frequently broken in Jonas' community?
Aircrafts are not to be flown over the community
The names of new children are secret until the Ceremony
Adults and children are not allowed to speak at dinner
Children must not ride bicycles until they are nine
10
John Aycliffe made it legal to kill Crispin by declaring him a
Wolf Ghost
Wolf's Head
Wolf Thief
Criminal
11
Identify the participle phrase: The ruins remained there, waiting for discovery.
waiting for discovery
ruins remained there
remained there
12
Why does Jonas leave the community before he and the Giver had originally planned?
The Giver is conspiring with the Committee of Elders
The wind is good, and he needs to take a boat
He wants to bring Fiona, but the Giver doesn't approve
Gabriel is going to be released and he wants to save him
13
Several students plan to collaborate on a science fair project.
noun
adjective
adverb
verb
14
Crispin was not sure he had a soul because he
was wanted for murder
was an orphan
had never felt it
was hunted like an animal
15
Identify the gerund: In the past, working took up people's time six days a week.
days
working
time
past
16
What is the title of the book that we are going to read next?
Indicative
Imperative
Interrogative
17
What do the numbers assigned to each child signify?
The order of their birth
Their height in inches
The department to which they belong
Their rank in school
18
indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures; apathetic
vie
blase
facetious
ornate
19
What was the name of the failed Receiver?
Melanie
Fiona
Rosemary
Poppy
20
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
a sunburn
A ride on a sled resulting in a broken leg
a family at Christmas
A ride on a sled through falling snow
21
Crispin's story took place in England in
1577
1677
1377
1477
22
The Red Sox will win the 2017 World Series.
Indicative
Imperative
Interrogative
23
We left food and water for the gaunt alley cat.
adjective
verb
adverb
noun
24
Investigators uncovered a shocking network of lies and international intrigue.
noun
adverb
verb
adjective
25
It is wise to use a pseudonym to protect your privacy when you chat on the internet.
adjective
verb
adverb
noun
26
When Crispin first saw him in the church, Bear was
mumbling prayers to a statue
laughing at a statue
beating a drum and singing
sitting quietly, gazing at a painting
27
Which one is NOT a run-on sentence?
The book we were reading was good, I liked it a lot.
The book we were reading was good I liked it a lot.
I liked the book we were reading it was really good.
The book we were reading was good; I liked it a lot.
28
How does the community react to the death of a child in the river?
They hold a candlelight vigil
They hold seminars to war children to stay away from rivers
They chant the child's name over and over, softer and softer
They send casseroles to the child's parents
29
Do your homework as soon as you get home.
Interrogative
Indicative
Imperative
30
Call your mom as soon as you get home.
Imperative
Interrogative
Indicative
31
Identify the participles: Records, cracked and warped, were in the attic.
cracked and warped
Records
warped
cracked
32
Why is the pilot released?
He misread his instructions and scared the community
He crashed his aircraft
He was a spy from an enemy community
He failed to deliver his cargo of food on time
33
Why does Jonas' mother discourage Lily from becoming a Birthmother?
The position holds very little honor in society
Giving birth is dangerous and Lily might die from it
Birthmothers are lazy
The society is overpopulated
34
to advance beyond the usual or proper limits; trespass
plummet
vex
encroach
rue
35
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
The boy's locker room was next to the gym.
The boys' locker room was next to the gym.
The boys locker room was next to the gym.
36
Turn your phone off while you are at the dinner table.
Imperative
Indicative
Interrogative
37
The computer lab was used by the Psychology class.
Passive
Active
38
Which of following is NOT a fragmented sentence?
Like book.
The book was good.
The book was.
Book was good.
39
a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed
frugal
ornate
perspective
relevant
40
The newspaper published the article on May 14, 2017.
Active
Passive
41
How does Jonas help the new child, Gabriel, go to sleep?
He transmits memories of peaceful sails on a lake
He tells him bedtime stories
He injects him with a mild sleeping drug
He transmits memories of lullabies
42
to annoy, anger, exasperate; to confuse, battle
muster
banter
vex
convey
43
What method does the Giver use to train Jonas?
Teaches Jonas how to read and annotate
Shows Jonas videos of the world's memories
Places his hands on Jonas' bare back
Burns Jonas with a hot iron
44
When Tim said, "I didn't feel like being a Tory anymore," the reader could conclude that
Watching Jerry Sanford get captured was the last straw
The British would stop coming to the tavern
watching the British storm Starr's home had changed his mind
He was officially a Patriot
45
How does Jonas keep the search planes from finding him and Gabriel?
He stays very still because they are motion-sensitive
He transmits memories of cold
He covers their bodies with thick, dirty leaves
He bribes one of the pilots to ignore them
46
An exchange in trade; to exchange goods
articulate
preclude
convey
barter
47
How do you indicate title of a book in your writing?
the giver
the giver
"The Giver"
The Giver
48
Where did the Giver get his wisdom from?
From reading books
From memories transmitted by the previous receiver
From his own experiences
From a surgical operation
49
Which of the following best supports the theme of the novel?
Discord
War creates harmony
Peace
War turns men into animals
50
wastefully extravagant; lavishly or generously abundant
adage
prodigal
gingerly
frivolous
51
Why does the Nurturing Center release one of every set of identical twins?
They need to practice their releasing techniques
It is inconvenient to have identical people walking around
One twin is always seriously ill at birth
The staff is sadistic
52
As Sam and Tim talked in the barn, Tim was shocked to realize
Sam has joined the Patriots and is going to steal Brown Bess
Sam is selfish
Life had bought eight more cows
Sam was already been into the barn to milk Old Pru
53
Why does the Chief Elder apologize to the audience?
She is about to tell them that Jonas will be released
She knows the children are disappointed with the assignments
She has caused them anxiety about Jonas' assignment
Her shoes do not match her handbag
54
She was so impressed with my hard work that she scoffed at me before giving me my award.
True
False
55
Why does Jonas interrupt his friends' game of good guys and bad guys?
He as a better idea for a game to play
They are not following the rules of gameplay
He recognizes their game as war
They did not let him play
56
Identify the gerund: Studying usually pays off in higher scores.
higher
usually
pays
studying
57
50 people attended the party.
Active
Passive
58
A successful candidate can articulate ideas in a way that makes them acceptable to voters.
noun
adverb
adjective
verb
59
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
Tomorrows game starts at 7:30.
Tomorrows' game starts at 7:30.
Tomorrow's game starts at 7:30.
60
Why does Jonas decide that "apprehensive" is a better word than "frightened"?
His mother used "apprehensive" and he admires her
He likes words that begin with vowels
He thinks it is more precise
He wants to use more sophisticated vocabulary
61
Crispin learned about his name from
Father Quinel
Cerdic
Goodwife Peregine
John Aycliffe
62
An individual who has suffered a great emotional loss may become something of a recluse.
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
63
Why do Jonas' parents refuse to tell him that they love him?
They were not paying attention when he asked
They think love is an obsolete word with no meaning
They think Jonas will feel smothered
They secretly hate him
64
Why is Jonas not permitted to apply for release?
All the valuable time/money from training would be wasted
If Jonas left, the Giver would be lonely
all the memories would enter the minds of the citizens
All the elders would die of broken hearts
65
to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership to
muster
veer
tether
convey
66
How fast can you run a mile race?
Interrogative
Imperative
Indicative
67
immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree
veer
prodigious
preclude
banter
68
Which of the following was NOT written on Jonas' assignment sheet?
You are exempted from rules governing rudeness
You are not permitted to apply for release
You are not permitted to apply for a spouse
You are permitted to lie
69
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive?
My children's toys are always strewn about.
My childrens' toys are always strewn about.
My childrens toys are always strewn about.
70
I have no qualms reprimanding students for disrespectful behavior.
False
True
71
Which one IS a run-on sentence?
The football team won. It was the first time in ten years.
The football team won; it was the first time in ten years.
The football team won it was the first time in ten years.
72
She was being facetious when she said we had to read the whole book for homework.
False
True
73
The car was driven by his friend.
Passive
Active
74
Why is Gabriel in danger of being released?
He bites the staff at the nurturing center
He is not growing fast enough/ can't sleep through the night
He is deformed
He smiles too much
75
Upon their first meeting, Bear talked to Crispin about
Lord Furnival
his life as a priest
his life with the mummers
his hatred for tyranny and belief in freedom
76
Identify the participle phrase: Spoken in haste, the angry words could not be taken back.
Angry words
Spoken in haste
Could not be taken back
77
strength, energy; the capacity to live and develop
dire
vitality
encroach
unflagging
78
When the cowboys stopped Tim, he saved himself by acting as if
Colonial soldiers were waiting in ambush to protect them
His father would be coming any minute
He was expecting the escorts soon
He was a patriot
79
What kind of prison ship did Life die on?
Tory
French
Patriot
Militia
80
I found several websites that provided information relevant to my research project.
adjective
verb
noun
adverb
81
lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity
menial
wallow
prodigy
proxy

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