MCAS ELA Prep

How do the following phrases help you when reading a text?

• They show a change in setting.

• They show the passing of time.

• They compare 2 things.

• They introduce a new topic.

What part of speech is well-behaved in the following sentence?
She had grown to be a polite, well-behaved dog.

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Pronoun

Which type of text is written in lines and stanzas?

• Poetry

• Informational

• Realistic Fiction

• Autobiographies

A nonfiction article has the headings:  Birth, Childhood, Teenage Life, Adulthood.
Which text structure is the nonfiction text organized in?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence and Order

• Order of Importance

What is a theme of a story about a boy who learns the importance of honesty after telling a lie?

• Friendship is valuable.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Adventures are exciting.

• Knowledge is power.

Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?

• The dog chased the cat.

• The cat was chased by the dog.

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

Identify the type of text structure used in a passage that describes the life cycle of a butterfly.

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence/Chronological

• Problem and solution

Choose the word that means the opposite of "ancient".

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique

Find the synonym of "elated".

• Sad

• Angry

• Joyful

• Confused

Choose the word that is spelled incorrectly.

• Receive

• Deceive

• Recieve

• Believe