Maternity Leave Week 3: Weekly Quiz

Identify the type of sentence: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Analyze the text structure of the following excerpt: "First, gather all your ingredients. Next, mix them together. Finally, bake for 30 minutes."

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Process

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main idea of the following passage? "The invention of the light bulb revolutionized the way people live. It extended the day, allowing for more productivity and leisure activities."

• The light bulb was invented.

• The light bulb changed daily life.

• People are more productive.

• Leisure activities are important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Compare the text structures of the following excerpts: "The storm caused widespread damage. Many homes were destroyed." and "The storm was fierce, with winds reaching 100 mph."

• Both are Cause and Effect

• First is Cause and Effect, second is Description

• Both are Description

• First is Description, second is Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Evaluate the author's purpose in the following excerpt: "The author describes the beauty of the forest in great detail, highlighting the vibrant colors and diverse wildlife."

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Identify the type of sentence: "We went to the park, and we had a picnic."

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-Complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Analyze the text structure of the following excerpt: "Due to the heavy rain, the match was postponed."

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Process

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main idea of the following passage? "The internet has transformed communication, making it faster and more accessible to people around the world."

• The internet is fast.

• Communication is important.

• The internet changed communication.

• People use the internet worldwide.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Compare the text structures of the following excerpts: "The car wouldn't start because the battery was dead." and "The car is red, with a sleek design and leather seats."

• Both are Cause and Effect

• First is Cause and Effect, second is Description

• Both are Description

• First is Description, second is Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Evaluate the author's purpose in the following excerpt: "The author argues that recycling is essential for environmental conservation and provides several statistics to support this claim."

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To describe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6