DO NOW: ELA REVIEW DAY 4

Choose the phrase that uses the correct punctuation to indicate an omission in the sentence below.

One source reports that, “Unlike UFOs, Bigfoot sightings are not just limited to a certain segment

of the, population.”

• of the . . . population

• of the; population

• of the—population

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The correct phrase to indicate an omission is 'of the . . . population' with ellipses representing the omitted text.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Choose the phrase that uses active voice in the underlined section in the sentence below.

Over the years, Bigfoot sightings have been reported by every U.S. state except Hawaii.

• every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting' uses active voice by stating the subject 'every U.S. state' performing the action of reporting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

At the rather large buffet, there was a myriad of food options to choose from.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

• large amount/great number

• minimal/small amount

• delicious   

• nasty

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'myriad' in this context means a large amount or great number, as there were many food options available at the buffet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The sea fog was so heavy at night that the image of the lighthouse was obscured, to the dismay of oncoming boats. What is the meaning of obscured?

• opened/withdrawn

• seen

• unveiled/unmasked

• hidden/blurred

Answer explanation

The meaning of obscured is hidden/blurred, as in the image of the lighthouse was not visible due to the heavy sea fog.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Stanley was an avid storyteller and often embellishes the truth to add flavor and depth to his stories.

• makes easy to understand

• keeps secret

• adds/exaggerates details    

• colors/paints

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'adds/exaggerates details' because embellishing means adding or exaggerating details to make a story more interesting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Both Queen Kathrine and Queen Esmerelda have been feuding for years; they share a deep hatred for one another.

• fighting/arguing

• hugging

• friends/companions

• critical of

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'fighting/arguing' as it accurately reflects the deep hatred and feud between Queen Kathrine and Queen Esmerelda.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If Lucy chose the wrong answer, there would be dire consequences: two of her dogs would die.

• extreme/serious/

  urgent

• non-important/easy

• sad/unhappy     

• tricky/clever/cunning

Answer explanation

The correct choices 'extreme/serious/urgent' align with the dire consequences mentioned in the question, where two of Lucy's dogs would die if she chose the wrong answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Robin Hood would often pilfer great riches from kings, queens, and great lords. Most of his prizes would go to help the poor and hungry.

• win

• destroy/break

• steal

• lose/defeat

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'steal' because the sentence describes Robin Hood taking riches from others to help the poor, which aligns with the definition of 'steal.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The mellifluous voice of the robin sang smoothly and pleasantly, marking the beginning of the spring.

• sweet or musical

• harsh or grating

• soft or quiet

• loud or annoying

Answer explanation

The term 'mellifluous' means sweet or musical, which perfectly describes the voice of the robin in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In his first novel, the mysterious post man is the perfect example of a lugubrious character, always seeming to be ready to cry and never smiling.

• seeming in control

• looking sad

• friendly

• crazy misfit

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'looking sad' because the word 'lugubrious' means looking sad or mournful, which perfectly describes the mysterious postman in the novel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4