Middle School ELA Exam

Which type of context clue will help a student determine the meaning of entomology? People who research and study insects are experts in entomology. : * A) Logic B) Definition C) Root words D) Contrast

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The second sentence in this passage is an example of which concept? Everyone thinks twins Liza and Lily like the same foods. However, Liza prefers salty snacks, while Lily prefers sweet snacks. : * A) A cause B) A supporting detail C) A contrast D) A comp...

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Which of the following should a reader look for when checking for bias in a given text? : * A) A tone of authority on a subject B) Conclusions drawn from limited facts C) A tone that suggests a pre-affirmed notion on a topic D) All of the above would be i...

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Which of the following is an example of an informational text? : * A) The Lightning Thief B) Extreme Weather C) Gorillas in the Mist D) Now We Are Six

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A student has finished reading a text and needs to determine the theme. What advice would be most helpful to them? : * A) The student should consider the genre of the text as theme is determined by the structure of the story. B) The student should conside...

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Using context clues, what does the word amused mean in the sentence below? The girl was amused and laughed to herself. : * A) The girl was happy. B) The girl was sad. C) The girl thought something was funny. D) The girl wanted to make someone else laugh.

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Using the words anthropology, misanthrope, and philanthropy, determine the meaning of the Greek root anthrop.: * A) Study B) Human C) Animal D) History

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What can one infer about “true gonzo” writers in the following passage? The notion that journalists should strive to remain objective has been challenged in recent years as new reporting styles have come into vogue. For instance, a novel style of journali...

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The best use for a plot diagram is with which of the following?: * A) A fictional narrative B) A poem C) An informational text D) A drama

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A student comes to the word anamorphic in a text she is reading. Assuming she is unfamiliar with the term, what would be the most logical approach to determine the meaning? : * A) The student should immediately look up the definition online. B) The studen...

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How would a student identify the mood of a poem? : * A) Consider the form of the poetry, as the form it is written in is a key factor of the mood. B) Examine if the author has included figurative language such as alliteration and similes. C) Consider word...

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A Venn Diagram can be used to help a student understand which text structure?: * A) Order and Sequence B) Problem/Solution C) Compare and Contrast D) Description

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Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help a student determine the main idea of a text?: * A) Consider the tone and mood. B) Consider when the text was composed. C) Identify key words in sentences. D) Look for unfamiliar vocabulary.

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Which of the following is an effective summary of the poem below? As my feet take flight, I clench my fists and open my mind. Only thrumming of music and plops of rain break through. I round the corners, smoothing edges and breath through the soreness. Mo...

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What is the primary text structure of the passage below? Since the contrivance of smartphones, the world has become a better place. Now, a person is able to communicate with their family, friends, and anyone in the world at virtually any time. Due to this...

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Choose the best answer. How would you classify a story about magic? : * A) Science fiction B) Fiction C) Fantasy D) Historical fiction

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A student needs to add the following to the outline- “Nests are built randomly in a spot chosen by the individual gorilla.” Where would be the best place to place this on the outline? : * A) As point “C” on the outline B) As item “iii” under sub-point A1...

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Based on the information provided, what would be a valid generalization? : * A) Gorillas live in groups called troops. B) Young gorillas learn to use tools by watching other members of their troop. C) Gorillas are able to adapt to different habitats. D) A...

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What are the features of a strong thesis statement? : * A) A strong thesis statement will identify the main topics to be covered, as well as the details that will support it. B) A thesis statement will be the fourth sentence in the introductory paragraph....

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Which is the best answer for why an author might use personification in a fantasy book? : * A) To help the reader relate to non-human characters B) To add emphasis to the story line C) To show creativity in their writing D) To show an understanding of hyp...

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In the following sentence, how does the author use the literary element of point of view? I knew my daddy was the bravest man on the block. After all, he rescued my kitten from the big oak tree. : * A) The author uses first person to tell the story of a f...

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A student is examining the text to determine if the argument has been written effectively. What would you suggest to the student? : * A) The student should look to see if a claim has been made to indicate an effectively written argument. B) The student sh...

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What is the rhyme scheme of “Dreams” by Langston Hughes? Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow. : * A) abab B) abcb C) aabb D) abc...

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Which question could a student ask to demonstrate that they understand the passage below? The Iroquois collaborated by creating a council comprised of the five Nations. Together they worked for the common good of the people. Women of the Nations were resp...

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Which of the following is not a form of figurative language? : * A) Hyperbole B) Exposition C) Assonance D) Onomatopoeia

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Which literary devices are most commonly used in poetry? : * A) Alliteration, rhyme, assonance B) Satire, pun, foreshadowing C) Rhetoric, rising action, red herring D) Idioms, amplification, anecdote

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Based on the below description, would it be likely that a journalist writing in “gonzo” form would have a large amount of bias present in his/her work? The notion that journalists should strive to remain objective has been challenged in recent years as ne...

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The author of the passage below would probably consider which of the following situations to be most analogous to the critics’ viewpoint as it is described in the underlined sentence? A novel that is a bestseller is often, because of its popularity, not t...

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Which statement is the best example of synthesizing? : * A) After Henry and Steve met at school, the two boys went to the park to play basketball. B) I wonder why Steve and Henry don’t like to sit next to each other in class or on the bus. C) Steve and He...

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Which of the following is an idiom one might see associated with a difficult situation? : * A) “A blessing in disguise.” B) “Don’t give up your day job.” C) “Costs an arm and a leg.” D) “Caught between a rock and a hard place.”

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