The in- prefix can have more than one meaning: not, in, on.

Which prefix meaning is used in word indescribable as it is used in the passage?

• not

• in

• on

Which word from the passage is spelled incorrectly?

• face-to-face

• stepping-stones

• stone-free

• super-babie

Which line from the passage has an inappropriate shift in verb phrase?

• Finn place stepping-stones across to Scotland and walked over.

• Brenandonner was terrifying, and Finn ran back with Brenandonner chasing him.

• She quickly dressed Finn like a baby and will make a batch of griddle cakes.

• If Finn’s baby was this strong, he knew Finn would be unbeatable!

What simile could be used to describe "baby Finn's" incredible teeth?

• His teeth were like pushing a bolder up a hill.

• "Baby Finn" had a heart like stone.

• "Baby Finn's" teeth were like being between a rock and a hard place.

• His teeth were as hard as a rock.

Which sentence shows the correct way to punctuate the title of the short story?

• One of the most famous Irish stories is Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway.

• One of the most famous Irish stories is Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway.

• One of the most famous Irish stories is "Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway."

• One of the most famous Irish stories is Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• Finn McCool tricked Benandonner into thinking he was just a baby didn’t, he?

• Finn McCool tricked Benandonner into thinking he was just a baby, didn’t he?

• Finn McCool, tricked Benandonner into thinking he was just a baby didn’t he?

• Finn McCool tricked Benandonner into thinking, he was just a baby didn’t he?

What is the meaning of the word incomplete?

• all the way complete

• completed before

• completed twice

• not complete

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

• long-term

• x-ray

• suger-free

• long-distance

Which sentence does NOT contain an inappropriate shift in verb tense?

• Tomorrow I went with my family to watch a baseball game on opening day.

• I will find out what happens to the main character when I finished the book.

• This bicycle was built to be ridden on dirt trails and narrow paths in the woods.

• My brother would have done well on his piano lesson if he will have practiced more.

On the first day of school, the teacher went around the room and was asking every student to say their name and favorite color. I started to feel very nervous.  When it was my turn, I opened my mouth but it was a sandy desert.  

What is the meaning of the metaphor used above?

• my mouth was full of sand

• it was very hot in the room, like a desert

• my mouth was dry because I was nervous

• I was eager to tell about my favorite color, sandy brown.