NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The team celebrated ___ victory'?

Accepted Answer

its

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it's

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their's

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its'

Question 2

What is the effect of an author using short, choppy sentences in an action scene?

Accepted Answer

It creates a sense of speed and urgency.

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It makes the scene feel slow and calm.

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It adds detailed description to the scene.

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It shows the character is speaking quietly.

Question 3

Which revision best improves this vague sentence: 'She did a lot of stuff at school'?

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She participated in drama club, tutored classmates, and joined the debate team.

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She did many good and interesting things at school every single day.

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There was a bunch of stuff she was doing at school all the time.

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At school, she did stuff that was quite a lot of things.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or incorrectly

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Again or once more

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Before or in front of

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Not or opposite of

Question 5

In a persuasive essay, what is the purpose of a counterclaim?

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To acknowledge the opposing view before refuting it

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To introduce the writer's main argument

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To provide statistics supporting the claim

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To summarize the essay's conclusion

Question 6

Which type of figurative language is used in 'He has a heart of gold'?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Onomatopoeia

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Alliteration

Question 7

A student is writing a research report on endangered species. Which source is MOST reliable?

Accepted Answer

A peer-reviewed article from a science journal

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A personal blog post about animals

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An anonymous wiki article

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A social media post with many likes