1. (02.
03 MC)
Read the sentence:
After we get home, let's pop some popcorn and watch a movie.
Identify the complete predicate in the sentence. (2 points)
a) After we get home, let's
b) Home, let's pop some popcorn and watch
c) Let's pop some popcorn and watch a movie
d) We get home, let's
2. (02.03 MC)
Read the article "Deforestation":
Deforestation is the process of removing large areas of forests for other
uses. These areas are used for agriculture or urban growth. Deforestation
has many negative effects on the environment. The effects are increasing
since it is becoming more common. There are many ways that people can
reduce their impact on the environment from deforestation. Unless people
are regularly reducing their effect on the environment, the negatives will
continue to outweigh the positives.
Farmers often reduce the number of trees on their land so that more crops
can be planted. This helps them produce and sell more crops. This is great
for farmers, but it is harmful to plants and animals in the area. Many
animals are losing their homes to deforestation. Some of these animals
are endangered, which causes them to be at an even higher risk of
extinction. Profits may be made, but at-risk animals are in danger of
becoming extinct.
Deforestation is usually planned, but at times, unplanned deforestation
can occur for a few reasons. Forest fires can cause deforestation of many
areas. These fires are hard to control and contain. Animals overgrazing is
another problem that leads to deforestation. Too many animals can impact
the growth of new trees and prevent new forests from developing.
Forests absorb greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. If too
many trees are removed, it could speed up global warming. This affects
more than just the environment. The canopies of rain forests have a
specific use. Together, the treetops block the sun's rays, but also help
keep heat in the canopy at night. When trees are removed, the plants and
animals that live in the canopy are exposed to extreme temperatures.
Deforestation is happening at a rapid rate; however, there are ways to
help reduce the impact on the environment. If trees are removed to plant
crops, farmers can create new forest areas. Logging companies can plant
new trees where they cut down older trees. This ensures there are new
areas for plants and animals to live. This cycle can continue for many
years. Once a forest is old enough to be logged, the company can cut
down the trees and plant new ones to continue the cycle.
In summary, as long as everyone chooses to reduce their impact on the
environment, they are affecting the environment in a positive way. This
positive impact not only helps the environment, but also the wildlife living
in those areas. Deforestation does not appear to be slowing down any
time soon. With some smart planning, everyone can help reduce its global
impact.
What is the main idea of the article? (2 points)
a) Deforestation has a negative effect on the environment, but people
can help reduce the impact.
b) Deforestation has a negative effect on the environment, but people
can't do anything to reduce the impact.
c) Deforestation has a positive effect on the environment, and people
can help make it even better.
d) Deforestation has a positive effect on the environment, and people
can't do anything to make it worse.
3. (02.03 MC)
Read the sentence:
The celebratory dinner was roast beef and mashed potatoes.
Identify the complete subject in the sentence. (2 points)
a) Celebratory dinner
b) Dinner
c) Roast beef
d) Roast
4. (02.03 LC)
What is the purpose of a supporting detail? (2 points)
a) To explain the author's opinion about a topic
b) To explicitly state the main idea of the text
c) To give information about the main topic
d) To show the main structure of a text
5. (02.03 LC)
What does a main idea statement include? (2 points)
a) The main character and what the author thinks of the character
b) The main supporting detail and what the author thinks of the detail
c) The main text structure and what the text shows about the structure
d) The main topic and what the text says about the topic
6. (02.03 LC)
Read the sentence:
The playful puppy jumped in the mud puddle.
Identify the simple subject in the sentence. (2 points)
a) Jumped
b) Mud puddle
c) Playful puppy
d) Puppy
7. (02.03 MC)
Read the sentence:
With the howling wind, Tamara could not hear the knocking on
the door.
Identify the complete predicate in the sentence. (2 points)
a) Could not hear the knocking on the door
b) Howling wind, Tamara could
c) Knocking on the door
d) With the howling wind
8. (02.03 MC)
Read the excerpt from the article "Deforestation":
Farmers often reduce the number of trees on their land, so that more
crops can be planted. This helps them produce and sell more crops. This is
great for farmers, but it is harmful to plants and animals in the area. Many
animals are losing their homes to deforestation. Some of these animals
are endangered, which causes them to be at an even higher risk of
extinction. Profits may be made, but at-risk animals are in danger of
becoming extinct.
Deforestation is usually planned, but at times, unplanned deforestation
can occur for a few reasons. Forest fires can cause deforestation of many
areas. These fires are hard to control and contain. Animals overgrazing is
another problem that leads to deforestation. Too many animals can impact
the growth of new trees and prevent new forests from developing.
Select the statement that best describes the main idea of this excerpt. (2
points)
a) Animals are the biggest cause of deforestation.
b) Animals can both suffer from, and cause deforestation.
c) Animals cannot live where there are trees.
d) Animals overgrazing helps to prevent deforestation.
9. (02.03 MC)
Read the excerpt from the article "Deforestation":
Deforestation is happening at a rapid rate; however, there are ways to
help reduce the impact on the environment. If trees are removed to plant
crops, farmers can create new forest areas. Logging companies can plant
new trees where they cut down older trees. This ensures there are new
areas for plants and animals to live. This cycle can continue for many
years. Once a forest is old enough to be logged, the company can cut
down the trees and plant new ones to continue the cycle.
In summary, as long as everyone chooses to reduce their impact on the
environment, they are affecting the environment in a positive way. This
positive impact not only helps the environment, but also the wildlife living
in those areas. Deforestation does not appear to be slowing down any
time soon. With some smart planning, everyone can help reduce its global
impact.
Select the evidence from the excerpt that supports the main idea that
everyone can help reduce the impact of deforestation on the
environment. (2 points)
a) Deforestation does not appear to be slowing down any time soon.
With some smart planning, everyone can help reduce its global
impact.
b) Deforestation is happening at a rapid rate; however, there are ways
to help reduce the impact on the environment.
c) If trees are removed to plant crops, farmers can create new forest
areas. Logging companies can plant new trees where they cut down
older trees.
d) This ensures there are new areas for plants and animals to live. This
cycle can continue for many years.
10. (02.03 LC)
Read the sentence:
The gloriously green frog quickly jumped from lily pad to lily pad.
Identify the simple predicate in the sentence. (2 points)
a) Frog
b) Gloriously
c) Jumped
d) Quickly