Language Arts Governors Cups

Identify the correct use of a semicolon in a sentence.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow. I can't go out tonight.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The list of items is on the desk.

• The list of items were on the desk.

• The list of items be on the desk.

Which word is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• Regret

• Adventure

• Choices

• Nature

Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• Quick

• Jumps

• Over

• Dog

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children will eat the cake.

What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique

In the sentence 'She sang beautifully,' what part of speech is 'beautifully'?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Verb

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• As brave as a lion

• The world is a stage

• Busy as a bee

• Like a rolling stone

What is the correct plural form of 'mouse'?

• Mouses

• Mices

• Mice

• Mouse