End of Year ELA

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word.

All the parents agreed that a new school was needed, but there was quite a controversy about the cost. Some argued that a swimming pool was unnecessary and would cost too much money. Others replied that a pool would benefit the whole community.

controversy means:

• something that costs too much

• an issue that people have very different opinions on

• the opinion that everyone agrees on

What is the correct pronoun for the sentence?

Mr. Waters and ____ are going on a field trip.

• they

• them

Which word is spelled INCORRECTLY?

• constitution

• nieghbor

• embark

Which could be correctly used in the blank in this sentence?

The old man,________, gave us directions to the store.

• he lived there

• a town resident

• ran through the door

Choose the ANTONYM for robust.

• strong

• concerning

• consistent

• weak

Complete the sentence with an appropriate INTENSIVE PRONOUN.

The players _______ are the reason why fans come to watch the game.

• himself

• themselves

• they

Which of the following can be rigorous?

(More than one may be chosen.)

• your pet hamster

• school work

• weather

• obstacle course

Which is the vague pronoun in this sentence?

Sienna told her cousin that she couldn't go to the play.

• her

• she

• the

Choose a matching analogy.

elated : depressed

• favorable : ferocious

• frequent : often

• adorable : disgusting

Choose the word with the connotation that best fits the sentence.

I just love the ______ of the waves crashing on the beach.

• sound

• noise