ELA Sem. #1 Assessment

Part of Speech that connects words, phrases, and clauses:

ID figurative lang: Daniel dreads dull days.

Select the correct usage: The fashion stylist has really [good/well] taste in clothing.

Characterization: As Bart climbed the steps to the mall, he spit his gum onto the sidewalk.

Characterization: Which type of characterization is clearly stated by the author?

Is this correctly capitalized? "My Uncle and Aunt Doris are famous guitar players."

Which word is not a common noun.

Which word is an adverb?

Is this punctuated correctly? Since we won we went out for ice cream.

Conflict: Lily did her own version of the class's routine, so she is in detention.

Characterization: Jenny shopped nonstop; even though she didn't have money for rent .

Is this punctuated correctly? "We went for pizza, and we watched a movie at the same time!

Identify the proper noun.

What does R.A.R.E. stand for?

Is this punctuated correctly? The race is scheduled for December 21, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona.

ID figurative lang: He spends his days as a couch potato.

Identify the common noun.

CONFLICT: Identify the conflict...an employee gets fired by his demanding boss

When starting a topic sentence, you can use the formula [SW + O + P]. The "SW" stands for...

Characterization: Which type of characterization uses STEAL?

T.A.M.I.O. is used for...

Select the descriptive adjectives: The anxious dog doesn't want of the tasty treats.

Characterization: The principal walked into the meeting, and everyone was silent.

ID figurative. language: We are dead meat when mom finds out we peeked at our gifts!

STEAL: the 'L' stands for...

ID sent. type: The coach yelled for his athletes, yet they ignored him.

Identify the possessive pronoun: You will need to pick us up, so we can catch our flight.

ID the compound predicate: Hans and Luke will constantly laugh and tease each other.

Choose the correct usage: Darth Vader wouldn't choose [any / none] of the Storm Troopers.

When do you use R.A.R.E.?

Characterization: Jerry was a slap stick comedian who made the old folks laugh hysterically.

Characterization: Bob ran to the scene of the accident, so he could offer his assistance.

Part of speech that answers: "how, when, where, why, and to what extent."

TAMIO = The "T. A. M." appear where in the paragraph?

ID the simple predicate: Jack properly demonstrated a somersault.

WRITING PROCESS: Before editing a paper, you should do which step?

STEAL: The 'T' represents...

The response strategy, RARE, is also known as...

Writing Process: Which stage does the author submit and share their final draft?

Characterization: Lisa was the smartest girl in the class.

ID sent. type: He studied while they slept.

Plot: When are we introduced to the initial conflict?

Is this correctly capitalized? "My Math 101 class and my boring History class start too early."

Conflict: Claire wants to make her dad proud.

Select the correct usage: The [children's/childrens'] books were treasured gifts.

Identify the conjunction.

ID figurative lang: The twig snapped under his foot.

ID the simple subject: The family's vintage painting was worth millions.

CONFLICT: Identify the conflict...an individual runs a red light

Writing Process: Which stage does the author correct errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling?

Conflict: Phil is trying to be the top salesman, but Chad keeps selling more houses.

Plot: Which part of the plot provides closure to the protagonist's conflict?

ID the compound subject: Pam and Dori both love to shop and drive fast cars.

PUNCTUATION: "He needs to turn in his uniform," said Coach Wry, "Because it will be used for the baseball team"

ID sent. type: Because he is talented, he wants to act out all the parts.

In a topic sentence, which word is appropriate for an "SW?"

ID figurative lang: The last day of school is taking forever!

CONFLICT: Which conflict is the battle within a character's mind or emotions?

ID sent type: I want money, and I want fame!

Is this punctuated correctly? The movie is creepy yet I continue to watch it.

CONFLICT: Which one is not one of the four types of conflict?

STEAL: the 'S' stands for...

Marking the Text, is used to read critically and thoughtfully. What are the three (3) steps of the MtT strategy?

STEAL: the 'A' stands for...

Which word is not a proper noun.

The subject pronoun of the sentence: On Monday Night Football, we won the game!

Select the correct usage: Ariane's love song was [my/mine] favorite of all time!

ID figurative lang.: The rainbow smiled its colorful rays upon me.

Is this punctuated correctly? He paints, and draws nightly.

Identify the type of noun that is specific and needs to be capitalized?

Which word is an adjective?

Is this punctuated correctly? I need these items: bandages, pens, and hangers.

Part of speech that answers..."which one, how many, what kind, or whose?"

Select the correct usage: The surfer performs the tricks extremely [well/good].

What does T.A.M.I.O. stand for?

Plot: What is the most dramatic point of the story?

ID sent. type: Running on empty, he decided to stop for a quick snack.

Writiting Process: Which stage is when the writer generates ideas and uses a graphic organizer?

Part of speech that shows a relationship between a noun/pronoun or some other word in the sent.