Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Amidst the excitement, two young boys stood on the sidewalk, their eyes wide with wonder. "Look, there's a real leprechaun!" exclaimed one boy, pointing at the float. "I don't think he's real," replied the other with a laugh.
Which option describes the context of the paragraph?
(2 points)
Responses
The narrator is part of the story and is expressing his interest in leprechauns.
The narrator is part of the story and is expressing his interest in leprechauns.
The narrator is describing disappointment in the characters.
The narrator is describing disappointment in the characters.
The narrator is concerned about so many people at the parade.
The narrator is concerned about so many people at the parade.
The narrator is pointing out the excitement of the boys.
The narrator is pointing out the excitement of the boys.
Use the list to answer the question.
____ The last float disappeared from view, and a sense of joy settled over the town.
____ The sun was rising on a crisp March morning.
____ People were lining the streets in anticipation of the parade beginning.
____ Candy and toys were thrown into the crowd while children sqqualed with excitement.
Which sequence is the logical order for these events from a story, with 1 being the first event and 4 being the last event?
(2 points)
Responses
2, 4, 3, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
2, 3, 4, 1
3, 4, 1, 2
2, 3, 4, 1
Which line of dialogue uses correct punctuation?(2 points)
Responses
“Let’s go grab pizza after this,” stated Sam.
“Let’s go grab pizza after this,” stated Sam.
“Do you want to move down the line to see better” asked Mark?
“Do you want to move down the line to see better” asked Mark?
“Grab that candy, Sam! Ben yelled.”
“Grab that candy, Sam! Ben yelled.”
I don’t want this to end. This was so fun, “agreed Ben.”
Which of the following best explains why narrative writers use transitions?(2 points)
Responses
To highlight important parts of the story
To highlight important parts of the story
To help identify the narrator of the story
To help identify the narrator of the story
To make connections to other texts
To make connections to other texts
To create a clear flow of ideas in the story
To create a clear flow of ideas in the story
Which sentence is the best example of precise language?(2 points)
Responses
The storms caused lots of destruction across our small town.
The storms caused lots of destruction across our small town.
The thunder rolled loudly, and lightning flashed across the sky with a bright bolt.
The thunder rolled loudly, and lightning flashed across the sky with a bright bolt.
We were unsure when the dark clouds would move on.
We were unsure when the dark clouds would move on.
The day was dark and dreary as the storms rolled in.
The day was dark and dreary as the storms rolled in.
The thunder rolled loudly, and lightning flashed across the sky with a bright bolt.
Which sentence includes the use of a metaphor?(2 points)
Responses
The day was long and dreary.
The day was long and dreary.
Rain fell like darts from the sky.
Rain fell like darts from the sky.
The sky was as dark as night.
The sky was as dark as night.
The wind was a giant fan.