ELA Assessment Flashcards

A student wants to find the most reliable source for a research paper about climate change. Which source is MOST credible?

Answer: A peer-reviewed journal article by climate scientists

Peer-reviewed journal articles are reviewed by experts before publication, making them the most reliable sources for research.

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean in the word 'international'?

Answer: Between or among

The prefix 'inter-' means 'between or among,' so 'international' means between or among nations.

In an informational text, a heading helps the reader by:

Answer: Indicating what the following section is about

Headings signal to the reader what topic or idea the next section will cover, helping with navigation and comprehension.

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Answer: The trophy was awarded to the winning team.

In 'The trophy was awarded to the winning team,' the subject receives the action rather than performing it, which is passive voice.

A student is writing a narrative. Which transition word would BEST show a contrast between two ideas?

Answer: However

'However' signals a contrast or shift between ideas, making it the best choice for showing opposing thoughts.

What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

Answer: Theme applies to fiction; main idea applies to nonfiction

Theme is the underlying message or lesson in literary fiction, while main idea refers to the central point of an informational or nonfiction text.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Answer: To state the writer's main claim or central argument

A thesis statement presents the writer's central argument or claim that the rest of the essay will support.