VA SOL Review Reading

Identify the main idea of the passage.

• The importance of friendship

• The benefits of exercise

• The impact of technology on society

• The history of the English language

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elated'.

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• She don't like apples.

• He go to school every day.

• They was playing outside.

• She has finished her homework.

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

• Adventure

• Regret

• Choices

• Nature

Select the correct antonym for the word 'ancient'.

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique

Which of the following is a metaphor?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• As brave as a lion.

• Like a fish out of water.

• The wind whispered softly.

Identify the correct sentence structure.

• Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by him.

• The finish line was crossed by him running quickly.

• He crossed the finish line running quickly.

• Running quickly, he crossed the finish line.

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

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

Which word is a homophone for 'pair'?

• Pare

• Pear

• Peer

• Pier

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

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb