1. third person limited
2. first person
3. The time period of the plot
4. man vs. himself
5. He only says, “Good fences make good neighbors.”
Spring is the mischief in me, and I wonder:
If I could put a notion in his head :
“Why do they make good neighbors? Isn’t it
Where there are cows? But there is no cows.”
Before I built a wall I’d ask to know
What I was walling in or walling out,
And to whom I was like to give offense.
Which theme does this excerpt from the poem “Mending Wall” express?
A. Walls can serve to keep things out as well as keeping things in.
B. Walls are only used to keep animals in a confined area
C. Everyone agrees that walls are useful
D. All good neighbors agree with one another
6. In “A sound of thunder,” the butterfly symbolizes
A. the fragility of life
B. spring, rebirth, renewal
C. changing into a new being
D. flying toward one’s dream
7. What is the primary purpose of the detailed descriptions Barry Holstun Lopez includes in the excerpt from “Of Wolves and Men”?
A. to inform the reader about what the forest is like from the wolf’s perspective
B. to persuade the reader that people should work to conserve unspoiled land in Canada
C.to express the author’s personal feelings about the beauty of the Arctic forests
D. to entertain the reader with a fast-paced description of how a wolf hunts a caribou
8. In Frost’s poem “Mending wall,” the lines “I see him there,/ Bringing a stone grasped firmly by the top / in each hand, like an old-stone savage armed” uses which poetic device?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. alliteration
D. personification
9. In Ray Bradbury’s short story “ A sound of Thunder,” which of Mr. Eckels’s character traits leads to drastic consequences?
A. his lack of curiosity
B. his carelessness
C. fearlessness
D. his greed
10. Which of these is a direct characterization of Ted from “My Brother’s Keeper”?
A. “It all happened so fast. I couldn’t handle it. Just couldn’t.”
B. Then Jamie watched him go up the stairs and out of sight
C. Ted shook his head and ran his hand through his curly blond hair before answering
D. And he felt inside of him the heavy beating of his heart while he waited for the answer
11. Which of the following graphics would add the most relevant information to “Deadliest Tsunami in History”?
A. a graph showing the temperature in several affected locations in the following days
B. an illustration comparing the height and extent of the tsunami to normal sea level
C. a chart showing amounts of money donated afterward by different charities
D. a photograph of a village in the Maldives that was spared casualties
(skip 12 and 13)
14. The date, time, and location of a local robbery would most likely be included in
A. a feature article
B. an editorial article
C. a hard news article
D. a letter to the editor
15. Which statement from “Mexicans Begin Jogging” best supports its theme of the diversity that is at the heart of being an American?
A. “Since I was on his time, I ran…”
B. “Their vans and boss waved for us to run.”
C. “No time for lies,’ he said and pressed a dollar in my palm…”
D. “What could I do but yell vivas to baseballs, milkshakes, and those sociologists…”
16. Which line from the poem “Birches” best develops its nostalgic tone?
A. “And so I dream of going back to be.”
B. “When I see birches bend to left and right”
C. “Where your face burns and tickles with the cobwebs”
D. “Soon the sun’s warmth makes them shed crystal shells”
17. The Excuse
Dear Ms. Sachs,
Please excuse Nan’s absence from school yesterday, April 15. When she woke up in the morning, she had a raised bump on her arm. The bump was red, and nearly the size of a quarter. Although Nan claimed the bump did not itch or hurt, I became very concerned.
I rushed her to the doctor’s office, where we had to wait quite a while to be seen. Nan’s pediatrician, Dr. Mischa, is one of the best in the state. Her waiting room is always full of patients. We were very lucky she was able to fit us into her busy schedule!
When Dr. Mischa was finally able to see Nan, she gave us some very reassuring news. Nan’s bump was just a big insect bite, and there was no risk of infection. The bump is gone today, and Nan is ready to return to class. Please allow her to make up any work she missed yesterday.
Thank you, Arthur Pena
Use the passage to answer the question. What was the authors main reason for writing this passage?
A. to explain why something happened
B. to describe what something looked like
C. to convince the reader to change a policy
D. to tell the reader an interesting story
Skip 18
19. Which literary device is used in the following sentence?
A. alliteration
B. metaphor
C. simile
D. rhyme scheme
20=d
21. identify the part of speech for the underlined phrase
It was similar to one he had seen in Yellowstone National Park.
A. common noun
B. proper noun
C. compound noun
D. collective noun
22. identify the part of speech for the underlined phrase
The birds chirped loudly every morning before sunrise.
A. Action verb
B. helping verb
C. linking verb
D. none of the above
23. Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. Starting at four o’clock.
B. The theater where rehearsals take place.
C. Stage hands, props, and lighting crew
D. Hannah memorized her lines
24. Identify the most vivid verb in the following sentence.
Donald is glad that he gave the tickets to Erin, because she shrieked with surprise when he did so.
A. is
B. gave
C. shrieked
D. did
25. Choose the term that describes the underlined phrase
Raoul’s sister, a golf pro, gave him basic instructions.
A. adjective phrase
B. appositive phrase
C. adverb phrase
D. infinitive phrase
26. Choose the term that describes the underlined phrase.
When you’re finished, please lock the door
A. adverbial clause
B. adjective phrase
C. infinitive phrase
D. appositive phrase
27. Identify the choice that best describes the problem.
Forgetting her homework and her books.
A. phrase fragment
B. dangling modifier
C. run-on sentence
D. misplaced modifier
28. Choose the term that best describes the underlined phrase.
He read the book that his aunt had recommended.
A. noun clause
B. adverb clause
C. independent clause
D. subordinate clause
39. Choose the term that best describes the underlined phrase.
Gripping the rail, Lindsey stepped onto the ice.
A. independent clause
B. adjective clause
C. adverb clause
D. noun clause
30. Choose the term that best describes the underlined phrase.
The basket that she is holding is made from palm fronds
A. independents clause
B. adjective clause
C. adverb clause
D. noun clause
31. Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
If you are in line early, you’ll be sure to get the best tickets.
A. compound-complex
B. complex
C. compound
D. simple
32. Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
Heather is in change of decorations, and Enrique is bringing snacks.
A. simple
B. compound
C. complex
D. compound-complex
33. Choose the term that describes the type of sentence shown.
My two dogs are named Hannah and Brindle.
A. compound-complex
B. compound
C. simple
D. complex
34. Which of the following topics is the clearest example of the informative purpose?
A. A newspaper article describing the outcomes of an election.
B. A lengthy monologue by the lead character in a play.
C. an advertisement for an amazing new product.
D. A review of an orchestra’s musical performance
35. Which of the following sentences best reflects chronological order?
A. George Washington Carver became known for his research on plat biology
B. He attended Simpson College from 1890, and enrolled in Iowa State Agricultural College the following year.
C. Carver discovered more than one hundred uses for peanuts, including peanut butter.
D. He created a mobile school to take education to farmers who could not attend universities
36. What would be the least effective detail for a description about a new amusement park?
A. Children sip lemonade and munch on popcorn
B. Tickets can be purchased in advanced or at the entrance gate.
C. All nine of the roller coasters have been tested for safety and comfort
D. Guests must meet minimum height requirements to ride any of the high speed rides
(Skip 37 + 38)
39. Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.
A. Rehearsing for the performance, Alison lost track of the time.
B. Learning her lines had been challenging.
C. Realizing that it was getting late, she called home from the lobby.
D. Performing in front of an audience, does not make her nervous
40. Which sentences correctly uses punctuation with dialogue?
A. She said to go get the ball! yelled Jackie.
B. “Are you coming with us?” asked Jeremy.
C. “My mother said, Don’t touch that button!”
D. “Fine!” I’ll come to the wedding shower, said my sister.
41. Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below.
The fire alarm rang at irregular intervals throughout the day.
A. constant
B. predictable
C. highly inconvenient
D. following no set pattern
42. Which suffix would you add to the verb preserve to make the word into a noun?
A. -ate
B.-tic
C.-ance
D.-ous
(skip 43)
44. What is the purpose of using sensory language in a piece of writing?
A. to enhance the reader's understanding of complex concepts
B. to create imagery and engage the reader's senses
C. to add variety and interest to the writing
D. to make the writer's voice more personal and relatable
45. Which of the following phrases is an example of a euphemism?
A. "He passed away peacefully"
B. "He died suddenly"
C. "He kicked the bucket"
D. "He is no longer with us"