Terra Nova ELA Test Prep

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "She _____ to the store every Saturday."

• go

• goes

• going

• gone

Choose the synonym for the word "happy".

• sad

• joyful

• angry

• tired

What is the main idea of the following passage? "The sun was setting over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. Birds were returning to their nests, and the world seemed to slow down."

• The sun is setting.

• Birds are flying.

• The world is slowing down.

• The sky is colorful.

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• Its a beautiful day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• Its a beautiful day!

Which word is an antonym of "difficult"?

• hard

• easy

• complex

• challenging

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

• quick

• jumps

• over

• dog

What is the theme of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

• Speed is everything.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Hares are faster than tortoises.

• Racing is fun.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Neither of the answers _____ correct."

• is

• are

• were

• be

What is the purpose of a simile in literature?

• To describe a character.

• To compare two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• To tell a story.

• To create a rhyme.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

• The cat chased the mouse.

• The mouse was chased by the cat.

• The cat is chasing the mouse.

• The mouse chases the cat.