Practice Test Geeks(M-STEP) Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress Practice Test
← All M-STEP Flashcard Decks

English Language Arts & Reading Comprehension Flashcards

7 cards from real M-STEP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

Read the first 7 English Language Arts & Reading Comprehension flashcards as text

  1. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

    Answer: After finishing homework, the TV was turned on.

    In 'After finishing homework, the TV was turned on,' the modifier 'finishing homework' has no logical subject — the TV cannot finish homework.

  2. A nonfiction article about climate change cites three peer-reviewed scientific studies. This strengthens the author's:

    Answer: Ethos and logos

    Citing credible studies builds the author's ethos (credibility) and logos (logical, evidence-based reasoning).

  3. What does it mean when a reader analyzes an author's 'tone'?

    Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

    Tone refers to the author's attitude, which can be conveyed through word choice, sentence structure, and imagery.

  4. The suffix '-tion' in the word 'transportation' indicates the word is a:

    Answer: Noun

    The suffix '-tion' converts verbs into abstract nouns, so 'transportation' is a noun.

  5. A student reads a poem and notices lines 1 and 3 rhyme, while lines 2 and 4 rhyme. This pattern is called:

    Answer: Alternating rhyme (ABAB)

    An ABAB rhyme scheme means alternating end rhymes where lines 1 and 3 share a rhyme and lines 2 and 4 share a different rhyme.

  6. When comparing two texts on the same topic, readers should evaluate each author's:

    Answer: Purpose, perspective, and evidence

    Comparing purpose, perspective, and evidence helps readers understand how and why authors present information differently.

  7. Which revision best improves the vague sentence: 'She went somewhere and did things.'?

    Answer: She traveled to the library and researched her science project.

    Replacing vague words with specific details ('library,' 'researched her science project') makes the sentence clear and informative.

How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy

Sources & references

Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy

  1. michigan.gov — Retake policy, passing score, time limit, score release, test delivery · verified Oct 2026