1) Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Julia and Reyhan waited impatiently outside. "Maddie! Hurry up!" They shouted. I ran out the front door, slamming it behind me, and realized almost immediately that someone was missing. "Where's Jessica?" Julia and Reyhan exchanged a glance I could not read, and then they started laughing. I had a feeling I was about to hear a great story.
Who is the narrator of this story?
A) Maddie
B) Reyhan
C) Julia
D) Jessica
2) Which sequence shows a logical order for the steps involved in making a grilled-cheese sandwich?(1 point)
Responses
A) Get out bread, cheese, and butter. 2. Butter a slice of bread. 3. Put cheese slices on top of the butter. 4. Put a slice of bread on the cheese.
B) Put cheese slices on top of the butter. 2. Put a slice of bread
on the cheese. 3. Butter a slice of bread. 4. Get out bread, cheese, and butter.
C) Put cheese slices on top of the butter. 2. Get out bread, cheese, and butter. 3. Butter a slice of bread. 4. Put a slice of bread on the cheese.
D) Get out bread, cheese, and butter. 2. Put a slice of bread on the cheese. 3. Butter a slice of bread. 4. Put cheese slices on top of the butter.
3) Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Joachim always had a hard time falling asleep, and tonight was no different. He decided to try his usual tricks to help him fall asleep. First, he sat in bed and read for thirty minutes. Twenty minutes after he finished his milk, Joachim finally began to drift off.
The writer of this paragraph wants to add the sentence, “When that didn’t work, he heated up some milk in the kitchen.” Where is the best place for this sentence in the paragraph in order to keep a logical sequence of events?
A) After the fourth sentence
B) Before the first sentence
C) After the second sentence
D) After the third sentence
4) Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?
A) "Do not park bikes on the sidewalk," said the mayor.
B) "We are moving the meeting to the library" Carla announced.
C) "I don't have time right now, but come back later, said Harry."
D) "Marry asked. " Can any one help decorate for the party?"
5) Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
The sun was setting in radiant reds and baby blues over the aquamarine water. Kira and Lily strolled along the beach, the sand beneath their feet now warmer than the breeze brushing by them. They tried to soak up as much as possible of the last evening of summer vacation before the sun dipped below the waves and they had to head home.
Drag the words into the correct location.
This paragraph is _________ and _________.
A) slow-paced
B) Active
C) Descriptive
D) Fast-paced
Which sentence uses a transition to signal a shift in time?
A) I made sure he was prepared before he started the job.
B) After we finished planning, we took a break to rest.
C) I hope he understands the instructions I left him yesterday.
D) We decided to set up a work area behind the shed.
Which phrase best uses sensory words to create a precise description?
A) A scary story
B) A tiny amount
C) A big grin
D) A piercing shriek
Which sentence uses the most precise language?
A) The meal featured two kinds of vegetables.
B) Jonny sprawled out on the plush blue couch.
C) My online search came up with no results.
D) We moved the gathering to the backyard.
Which sentence includes the use of figurative language?
A) He burst into the room like a raging tornado.
B) We struggled to walk forward because of the wind.
C) She has a confident manner when speaking.
D) The bright sunshine lit up the room.
Use the stanza from the poem to answer the question.
The wind is a howl,
rumble and growl.
The lightbulbs flicker,
the clouds, now thicker.
A storm is on the prowl.
Which pattern accurately represents the rhyme scheme?
A) BBAAB
B) ABCAB
C) ABABA
D) AABBA
Use the sentence to answer the question.
A good conclusion should _____ the story.
Which phrase best completes the sentence?
A) Describe the setting of
B) Leave an open ending to
C) Introduce characters in
D) Resolve the major conflict in
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Their long journey had finally come to an end. Andie took a moment to examine Sir Reginald, his paws coated in mud so thick it was as if he wore boots. Normally, she wouldn’t dare open the patio door, allowing Sir Reginald to run across the sea of white carpet and jump on the furniture. But on this day, she would have given him the moon if he asked. Her best friend in the world had saved her from being lost in the woods.
The writer wants to add a final sentence to the paragraph to better conclude the story. Which sentence best concludes the story by clarifying its theme or message?
A) Andie knew that Sir Reginald would love to get on the furniture and curl up for a nap.
B) Sir Reginald leaned his long body against her leg in what seemed to be his version of a hug.
C) Andie felt safe knowing that she and her best friend would always look after each other.
D) Sir Reginald looked up at Andie with a whine that seemed to say “let’s go inside!”
Can you please help I need my grade to be good or I'm in trouble and died.
Of course! Let's work through the questions together.
L
Let's start with the first question:
1) Who is the narrator of this story?
The answer is A) Maddie, as the paragraph states "I ran out the front door".
Do you want to move on to the next question?
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling stressed about your grades. I'm here to help you with your questions and provide explanations so that you can understand the material better. Let's now go through the questions and find the correct answers together.
1) To determine the narrator of the story, we need to identify the person who is telling the story from their perspective. In the given paragraph, the sentence "I ran out the front door" indicates that the person speaking is involved in the action. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Maddie.
2) To determine the logical order for making a grilled-cheese sandwich, we need to consider the steps involved. The correct sequence is:
A) Get out bread, cheese, and butter.
3) Butter a slice of bread.
1) Put cheese slices on top of the butter.
4) Put a slice of bread on the cheese.
Therefore, the correct answer is A) Get out bread, cheese, and butter. 2. Butter a slice of bread. 3. Put cheese slices on top of the butter. 4. Put a slice of bread on the cheese.
3) To find the best place for the sentence "When that didn't work, he heated up some milk in the kitchen" in order to maintain a logical sequence of events, we need to consider the order of actions. In the given paragraph, the sentence "He decided to try his usual tricks to help him fall asleep" introduces the actions Joachim takes to fall asleep. Therefore, the best place for the additional sentence is D) After the third sentence.
4) To identify the line of dialogue that is punctuated correctly, we need to look for proper use of quotation marks and attribution. The correct format for punctuating dialogue is:
"Dialogue," attribution.
Among the options given, the correct line of dialogue is A) "Do not park bikes on the sidewalk," said the mayor.
5) To determine the tone of the paragraph, we need to consider the language and descriptive elements used. The paragraph uses vivid descriptions of the sunset, the beach, and the atmosphere, indicating that it is descriptive. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Descriptive.
6) To identify the sentence that uses a transition to signal a shift in time, we need to look for words or phrases that indicate a change in chronology. Among the options given, the correct sentence is B) After we finished planning, we took a break to rest.
7) To choose the phrase that uses sensory words to create a precise description, we need to look for words that appeal to the senses. Among the options given, the phrase that uses sensory words is D) A piercing shriek.
8) To identify the sentence that uses the most precise language, we need to consider the level of detail and specificity. Among the options given, the sentence that uses the most precise language is A) The meal featured two kinds of vegetables.
9) To choose the sentence that includes the use of figurative language, we need to look for comparisons or non-literal expressions. Among the options given, the sentence that includes figurative language is A) He burst into the room like a raging tornado.
10) To determine the rhyme scheme in the given stanza, we need to analyze the pattern of end rhymes. The rhyme scheme is represented by assigning a letter to each unique rhyme sound. Reading through the stanza, we can see that the end rhymes follow the pattern ABABA. Therefore, the correct answer is C) ABABA.
11) To choose the phrase that best completes the sentence about a good conclusion, we need to look for an option that fits the purpose of a conclusion. Among the options given, the phrase that best completes the sentence is D) Resolve the major conflict in.
12) To find the concluding sentence that best clarifies the theme or message of the story, we need to consider the overall tone and events in the paragraph. The sentence that best concludes the story by clarifying its theme or message is C) Andie felt safe knowing that she and her best friend would always look after each other.
Remember, it's important to stay calm and focused when studying or preparing for exams. Take breaks when needed, ask for help when necessary, and try your best. Good luck with your studies!