NWEA MAP Reading

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The first sentence of the passage

• The last sentence of the passage

• A minor detail mentioned in the passage

Which of the following is a synonym for 'elaborate'?

• Simple

• Complicated

• Short

• Quick

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Despite the rain, the match continued.'

• Complex

• Simple

• Compound

• Compound-complex

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which word is an antonym of 'abundant'?

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Ample

• Bountiful

In literature, what is a 'theme'?

• The time and place of the story

• The central topic or idea explored in the text

• The sequence of events in the story

• The perspective from which the story is told

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'She _____ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• gone

• going

What is a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• An exaggeration for effect

• A statement that contradicts itself

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To express emotion

• To connect words or groups of words

• To describe a noun

• To modify a verb