ELA homework EOY Test

Which sentence is an example of figurative language?

• Carrie is my first cousin and we always have great visits!

• Carrie and Jerry went down to catch the ferry.

• Carrie has bitten off more than she can chew this time.

• Carrie cooks better than the greatest chef in the world!

While Phoebe swam laps, her brother Max played in the kiddie pool.

This is an example of a __________ sentence.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• run-on

BREAK: (breyk) noun. A break in scheduled activities.

Which of the following sentences uses this definition of the word break?

• "Be careful" called Mom, "You don't want to fall and break your leg."

• Summer break starts soon.

• Make sure that you are careful not to break the valuable vase.

• Shawn moved the table carefully as he didn't want to risk breaking off one of the table legs.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

Claire used tarps and sticks to build a makeshift tent.

• A stick that is used to hold up a tent.

• It is sufficient for the time being.

• A campground.

• Tents that are made of sticks.

Which word best completes the sentence?

When I finished the first draft, I submitted the ___________ to my editor.

• bankrupt

• abruptly

• quote

• manuscript

Part 1: Which pronoun best completes the sentence?

Part 2: Which word is the antecedent?

Alician, a new mom, was flying with her son for the first time, and she forgot (his/her) pacifier.

• Part 1: his

  Part 2: son

• Part 1: her

  Part 2: Alicia

• Part 1: his

  Part 2: flying

• Part 1: his

  Part 2: pacifier

Select the two words that have similar denotation as curious.

• unclear

• inquisitive

• snooping

• certain

Which word best fills in the blank?

The _________ on the locket read, "today, tomorrow, always."

• prescription

• thorough

• inscription

• description

Complete the analogy.

Burger King : burger

Chck-Fil-A: _____

• chicken

• chicken salad

• turkey sub

• chicken sandwich

Which two words have similar denotation as energetic.

• slow

• hyper

• passive

• lively