New York State ELA

What is the effect of the rhetorical question in the sentence: "What better time than now?"

• It confuses the reader.

• It emphasizes the urgency of the situation.

• It provides a detailed explanation.

• It introduces a new topic.

What is the main theme of the passage about New York State's education system?

• A) The importance of standardized testing

• B) The diversity of student backgrounds

• C) The role of technology in education

• D) The history of New York State

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The city was a jungle of concrete and steel'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the effect of using the word 'towering' to describe the skyscrapers in New York City?

• A) It suggests the buildings are intimidating

• B) It implies the buildings are old

• C) It indicates the buildings are fragile

• D) It shows the buildings are colorful

In the context of New York State ELA exams, what does the term 'ELA' stand for?

• A) English Language Arts

• B) English Literature Assessment

• C) Educational Learning Assessment

• D) English Language Analysis

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the test.

• B) Neither the teacher nor the students were ready for the test.

• C) Neither the teacher or the students was ready for the test.

• D) Neither the teacher or the students were ready for the test.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• A) To summarize the main points

• B) To introduce the topic

• C) To present the main argument

• D) To provide background information

Which word is a synonym for 'exemplary'?

• A) Ordinary

• B) Outstanding

• C) Mediocre

• D) Inferior

What is the effect of the phrase 'a sea of faces' in describing a crowd?

• A) It emphasizes the individuality of each person

• B) It highlights the vast number of people

• C) It suggests the crowd is calm

• D) It indicates the crowd is dangerous

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

• A) The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• B) Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• C) She likes coffee, but he prefers tea.

• D) The dog barked loudly.