GMAS English Language Arts 5

Question 1

A student reads two articles about school uniforms—one arguing for and one against them. What is the best way to synthesize these texts in a written response?

Accepted Answer

Identify key agreements and disagreements, then draw a conclusion supported by both texts

Answer

Effective synthesis involves comparing and contrasting ideas from multiple sources and forming a supported conclusion, not just summarizing each separately.

Question 2

Which sentence uses an appositive correctly?

Accepted Answer

Marcus, my best friend, won the spelling bee.

Answer

An appositive renames or describes the noun before it and must be set off with commas on both sides when it is nonrestrictive.

Question 3

In a narrative text, what is the purpose of rising action?

Accepted Answer

To build tension and develop the conflict toward the climax

Answer

Rising action consists of the events that escalate tension and complicate the central conflict as the story moves toward its climax.

Question 4

Which word is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

Answer

'Malevolent' means wishing harm upon others, which is the opposite of 'benevolent,' meaning well-meaning and kind.

Question 5

An author writes a biography of a historical figure using only primary sources such as letters and diaries. What is the main advantage of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Primary sources provide firsthand accounts, offering more direct and authentic evidence.

Answer

Primary sources like letters and diaries come directly from the subject or period, providing authentic, unfiltered evidence.

(GMAS) Georgia Milestones Assessment System Practice Test

(GMAS) Georgia Milestones Assessment System Practice Test

GMAS English Language Arts 5