Language Skills Assessment

What does the word 'vivid' mean?

• Lacking intensity or clarity

• Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

• Having a dull or faded appearance

• Causing confusion or uncertainty

Answer explanation

The word 'vivid' means producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Identify the main idea of the passage: 'The sun was shining brightly, birds were chirping, and children were playing in the park.'

• An analysis of the impact of technology on outdoor activities.

• A story about a group of adults having a picnic in the park.

• Description of a sunny day in the park with children playing.

• A description of a rainy day in the park with children playing.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is a description of a sunny day in the park with children playing, as indicated by the sun shining, birds chirping, and children playing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Based on the character's actions, what can you infer about how they are feeling?

• Ignore the character's actions and focus on their words only.

• Observe the character's body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and interactions with others.

• Base the character's feelings solely on their appearance.

• Assume the character is feeling happy regardless of their actions.

Answer explanation

Observe the character's body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and interactions with others to infer their feelings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What literary element is being used when the author describes the setting in great detail?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Imagery

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Imagery' because imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Describing the setting in great detail falls under the use of imagery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Why do you think the author included dialogue between the two characters in this story?

• To include unnecessary details and confuse the reader

• To showcase the author's ability to write dialogue

• To develop characters, advance the plot, and create an engaging narrative.

• To fill up space and meet a word count requirement

Answer explanation

The author included dialogue between the two characters in this story to develop characters, advance the plot, and create an engaging narrative.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Summarize the text in one sentence: 'A young girl discovers a hidden treasure in her backyard.'

• The text is summarized as a group of friends uncovering a hidden treasure in a park.

• The text is summarized as a young girl discovering a hidden treasure in her backyard.

• The text is summarized as an old woman discovering a hidden treasure in her basement.

• The text is summarized as a young boy finding a hidden treasure in his attic.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is summarized as a young girl discovering a hidden treasure in her backyard.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Provide a synonym for the word 'enormous'.

• massive

• tiny

• huge

• minuscule

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'enormous' is 'huge', as both words convey the idea of something very large in size.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

What details support the main idea of the paragraph?

• Information from a different paragraph

• Details such as statistics, examples, quotes, or data that reinforce the central point.

• Personal opinions unrelated to the main idea

• Details that contradict the main idea

Answer explanation

The correct details to support the main idea are statistics, examples, quotes, or data that reinforce the central point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

From the character's thoughts and actions, what conclusion can you draw about their intentions?

• The character's intentions are to seek revenge.

• The character's intentions are to bake a cake.

• The character's intentions are to learn a new language.

• The character's intentions are to become a professional athlete.

Answer explanation

The character's intentions are to seek revenge based on their thoughts and actions, as indicated in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which literary element is evident in the use of foreshadowing in this story?

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

Answer explanation

Foreshadowing is the literary element evident in the story, as it hints at future events or outcomes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5