AASA ELA Reading and Language Arts 2

Question 1

What is a theme in a story?

Accepted Answer

The lesson or message the author conveys

Answer

The theme is the underlying message or lesson the author wants readers to take away from the story.

Question 2

Which punctuation mark is used to show possession?

Accepted Answer

Apostrophe

Answer

An apostrophe followed by 's' (or just an apostrophe for plural nouns) shows possession.

Question 3

What type of text structure is used when an author describes a problem and its solution?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Problem-and-solution text structure identifies an issue and explains how it is or can be resolved.

Question 4

What does 'context clues' mean in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Guessing a word meaning from surrounding text

Answer

Context clues are hints within the surrounding text that help readers determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

She ran, and he walked.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

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