MAP Language Arts (Grades 3-5) 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a possessive apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The dog's bone was buried.

Answer

'The dog's bone' correctly uses an apostrophe + s to show that the bone belongs to the dog.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph — it tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a compound word?

Accepted Answer

Sunflower

Answer

'Sunflower' is a compound word made up of two smaller words: 'sun' plus 'flower.'

Question 4

A student reads a persuasive essay arguing for year-round school. Which sentence would be the strongest supporting evidence?

Accepted Answer

Studies show year-round students retain 20 percent more information.

Answer

Research-based evidence with specific statistics is the strongest type of supporting evidence in a persuasive essay.

Question 5

Which verb tense is used in: She will travel to Spain next summer?

Accepted Answer

Future tense

Answer

'Will travel' indicates an action that has not yet happened — this is the future tense.

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