ELA Pass

"The teacher glared at the students with disdain when he saw them cheating."

Which word in the sentence is the best clue to the meaning of disdain?

• saw

• glared

• students

• teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

"The police have the _[blank]_ to take away your license if you drive recklessly. "

Which words correctly complete the sentence?

Select all that apply.

• power

• authority

• right

• contempt

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

"The bird flew away but it will be back in the spring."

Which sentence shows the correct placement of the comma in the compound sentence?

• The bird flew away but it will be back, in the spring.

• The bird flew away, but it will be back in the spring.

• The bird, flew away but it will be back in the spring.

• The bird flew away but, it will be back in the spring.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which are compound sentences?

Select all that apply.

• The phone rang several times, but I couldn’t answer it.

• I heard the phone ring and ring but did not answer it.

• The phone was ringing when we walked into the house.

• The phone rang several times, and I ran to get it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

"Bobby _[blank]_ the ball as if he were a Major League pitcher."

Which form of “to throw” completes this sentence?

• are throwing

• throws

• have thrown

• throw

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

"Darla left at noon and went to the coffee shop, the printer’s, and the stationery store during her lunch break."

Which words in this sentence are prepositions?

Select all that apply.

• to

• at

• during

• the

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

"Tony sat _[blank]_ and waited for his next customer to arrive."

Which phrase is a prepositional phrase that fits the blank?

• patiently and quietly

• at the front desk

• reading and listening to music

• right down

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Read the paragraph from “Managing School Recycling.”

"Recycling is important because it helps the environment—we all know that. But I believe the way to improve our recycling record is to excite people about it instead of criticizing them for not adhering to it. There are many other ways to motivate students to recycle. We could have recycling parties or recycling cleanup days. We do not need a committee made up of supporters of the class president who were interviewed and chosen by her."

Which statement is the author’s claim in this paragraph?

• We do not need a committee made up of supporters of the class president who were interviewed and chosen by her.

• But I believe the way to improve our recycling record is to excite people about it instead of criticizing them for not adhering to it.

• Recycling is important because it helps the environment—we all know that.

• There are many other ways to motivate students to recycle.

Read the first speech of “Managing School Recycling.”

What evidence does the author use to support her argument that a committee will be needed to enforce recycling rules?

Select all that apply.

• There can be methods put into place that will make recycling fun and enjoyable.

• There is not enough motivation to recycle their waste.

• Recycling programs are needed both at home and at school.

• Students often forget that items can be recycled and not just thrown away.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Review the second speech in "Managing School Recycling."

What statement from that speech is the best example of an emotional appeal, a type of faulty reasoning?

• Also, we could have a newsletter to tell students about other ways to recycle.

• But in order to make it work, students must want to participate.

• So be sure to vote for Jimmy Schwitz on election day!

• Do we really want a committee looking for students and giving them warnings about what they are doing?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5