ELA Assessment Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The test was hard; however, she passed.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, and using it before 'however' with a comma after is proper punctuation.
What is the meaning of the root word 'aud' in the word 'audible'?
Answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means 'hear,' so 'audible' means capable of being heard.
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters in a story is using which point of view?
Answer: Third person omniscient
Third person omniscient narration allows the narrator to know and share the inner thoughts of all characters.
Which revision BEST improves the vague sentence: 'The weather was bad and it affected things'?
Answer: Heavy rainfall flooded roads and canceled outdoor events.
Replacing vague words with specific details ('heavy rainfall,' 'flooded roads,' 'canceled outdoor events') makes the sentence clearer and more informative.
In which part of a story does the main conflict reach its highest point of tension?
Answer: Climax
The climax is the turning point of the story where the central conflict reaches its peak intensity.
A student reads an article that uses mostly emotional language and few facts. What type of text is this MOST likely an example of?
Answer: A persuasive or opinion piece
Heavy use of emotional language with limited factual support is characteristic of persuasive writing or opinion pieces.
Which word is a synonym for the word 'benevolent'?
Answer: Generous
'Benevolent' means kind and generous, so 'generous' is its closest synonym.
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