9th Grade ELA Milestone Review

What is the main idea of a text?

• The setting of the story

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The list of characters

• The author's biography

Which of the following is a synonym for "happy"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Identify the verb in the following sentence: "The cat slept on the mat."

• Cat

• Slept

• On

• Mat

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

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To introduce the main argument or point of the essay

• To list all the sources used

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars danced in the sky.

• As brave as a lion.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To express an action

• To connect clauses

• To replace a noun

Which of the following sentences is in the past tense?

• She will go to the store.

• She goes to the store.

• She went to the store.

• She is going to the store.

What is the antonym of "increase"?

• Grow

• Expand

• Decrease

• Enlarge

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Running through the park.

• Because it was raining.

• The dog barked loudly.

• After the movie ended.

What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To express an action

• To connect words or groups of words

• To replace a noun