Language & Writing MAJOR TEST #1

How should sentence 1 from the passage be CORRECTLY written?

• when she turned five and went to kindergarten, most of all she hoped to read?

• When she turned five and went to kindergarten, most of all she hoped to read.

• when she turned five and went to kindergarten, most of all she hoped to read

• When she turned five and went to kindergarten, most of all she hoped to read

What tense is the verb went in sentence 1?

• present

• past

• future

What is the meaning of the phrase in sentence 5 "watch her do magic with the crayons"?

• Trisha was a magician.

• Trisha could make beautiful drawings with her crayons.

• Trisha could read and do magic at the same time.

• Trisha could make beautiful music.

READ THE EXERPT BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTION IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE.

Still, she loved being at school because she could draw.  The other kids would crowd around her and watch her do her magic with the crayons. “In first grade, you’ll learn to read,” her brother said. 

Why does Trisha love being at school?

What is the meaning of the word elegant as it is used in the paragraph?

• worried

• being mean or hateful

• being tricky

• having or showing beauty

What tense is the verb gathered in the sentence below?

Ms. Tharpe sings so good!

• future

• past

• present

What is the meaning of the phrase "...the school was all abuzz..." as it is used in the paragraph?

• Everyone at school was angry.

• Everyone at school was upset.

• Everyone at school was excited.

• Everyone at school was disappointed.

Which phrase from the excerpt best supports your answer to Part A about what the phrase "school was all abuzz" means?

• ...there was a new teacher...

• '... Trisha started fifth grade...'

• ...usual teacher's pets...

• '...or the smartest...”

Read the excerpt from Thank You, Mr. Falker. Use the excerpt to answer the questions in a complete sentence.

“But little one, don’t you understand, you don’t see letters or numbers the way other people do.  And you’ve gotten through school all this time, and fooled many, many good teachers!”  He smiled at her.  “That took cunning, and smartness, and such, such bravery.”  Then he stood up and finished washing the board.  “We’re going to change all that, girl.  You’re going to read—I promise you that.”

Answer the question in a complete sentence.

What did Mr. Falker promise Trisha?

My sister and brother ________ to the park to play yesterday.

• walked

• running

• skipping

• swim