4th grade sba ela

What is the definition of a noun?

• A noun is a type of verb

• A noun is a punctuation mark

• A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A noun is a musical instrument

Identify the verb in the following sentence: The cat jumped over the fence.

• swam

• jumped

• runned

• flew

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.1.1E

What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

• To confuse readers and make writing more difficult to understand

• To add unnecessary complexity and length to the text

• To limit creativity and expression in writing

• To clarify meaning, indicate pauses, separate ideas, and improve readability.

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CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• Simile uses 'like' or 'as', metaphor uses 'and'

• Simile directly states one thing is another, metaphor uses 'like' or 'as'

• Simile uses 'and', metaphor directly states one thing is another

• Simile uses 'like' or 'as', metaphor directly states one thing is another.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Explain the concept of a main idea in a paragraph.

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a paragraph.

• The main idea is irrelevant to understanding the paragraph.

• The main idea is always found at the end of a paragraph.

• The main idea is a supporting detail in a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What are synonyms and antonyms?

• Synonyms are words with similar meanings, and antonyms are words with unrelated meanings.

• Synonyms are words with unrelated meanings, and antonyms are words with similar meanings.

• Synonyms are words with opposite meanings, and antonyms are words with similar meanings.

• Synonyms are words with similar meanings, and antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How can you determine the author's purpose in a text?

• By looking at the font size used in the text

• By analyzing the tone, language, and overall message of the text.

• By analyzing the author's favorite color

• By counting the number of pages in the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

What is the importance of using descriptive language in writing?

• Using descriptive language is unnecessary and adds unnecessary length to the writing.

• Descriptive language makes writing more confusing and difficult to understand.

• Descriptive language does not impact the quality of writing.

• Descriptive language enhances the overall quality and impact of the writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Identify the subject and predicate in the sentence: The sun is shining brightly.

• Subject: The clouds, Predicate: is shining brightly

• Subject: The stars, Predicate: is shining brightly

• Subject: The sun, Predicate: is shining brightly

• Subject: The moon, Predicate: is shining brightly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

What is the role of dialogue in a story?

• Dialogue in a story is used solely for comedic relief

• Dialogue in a story serves to reveal character traits, advance the plot, provide information, create tension, and engage readers.

• Dialogue in a story is irrelevant and should be avoided

• Dialogue in a story only serves to confuse readers

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6