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Common Core English Language ELA
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common-core
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english
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
present perfect
antonym
base word
punctuation
2. A form of the perfect tense made by combining the past tense of 'to have' with the past tense of a verb
run-on sentence
past perfect
relevant evidence
homographs
3. When used as a context clue - a statement that sums up an idea
restatement
simile
present perfect
future perfect
4. A punctuation mark used to end a sentence that is a statement or command
generalization
root word
period (.)
conjuction
5. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words
present tense
interjection
figurative language
alliteration
6. The use of sources - such as books - newspapers - and the Internet - to find information
base word
first person
punctuation
research
7. Figurative language that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'
period (.)
idiom
simple sentence
simile
8. A group of letters that is added before or after a root
perfect tense
root word
contrast
affix
9. A word that links objects (generally nouns or pronouns) to other words in a sentence
drama
preposition
opinion
revise
10. Words an author chooses when writing
simile
suffix
vocabulary
comma ( -)
11. The part of the story when the problems are solved and the story ends
proverb
resolution
third-person limited
simile
12. Words in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word
context clues
example
transition
paragraph
13. A group of letters added to the beginning of a root word
fiction
prefix
alliteration
resource
14. A word that connects two or more words or sentences
example
spelling
affix
conjuction
15. The opening section or paragraph of an essay or a report
antonym
introduction
idiom
capitalization
16. A piece of information in literature - such as a name - an action - or a description
theme
proverb
future perfect
detail
17. The events that happen in a story
sequence
editing
punctuation
plot
18. The final paragraph in an essay
simile
point of view
climax
conclusion
19. Information that helps to prove or describe the main idea
proofreading
supporting details
past tense
research
20. An Internet reference that gives a list of Internet sites related to a topic
online directory
compare
present tense
outline
21. A way of telling a story from the point of view of someone who is not involved in the story
present tense
third person
exposition
generalization
22. The final paragraph in an essay
stanza
conclusion
syllable
fact
23. Information in a piece of persuasive writing that is related to its issue and supports its position
syllable
inference
relevant evidence
alliteration
24. Any material that will help a writer find information
resolution
resource
fact
research
25. A book or set of books that gives facts about many topics
period (.)
proper noun
proofreading
encyclopedia
26. Introduces the reader to the characters and the setting early in a story
proverb
interjection
third person
exposition
27. A punctuation mark used in lists - with conjunctions - between clauses - after an introductory word or phrase - and to set off direct address
fiction
comma ( -)
character
conflict
28. The way a person who lives in a specific geographical area might speak
atlas
restatement
dialect
base word
29. A form of a verb used to describe actions that have already been completed
detail
proper noun
encyclopedia
perfect tense
30. Marks that tell the reader when to pause - when a sentence ends - or what kind of sentence he or she is reading
third person
outline
suffix
punctuation
31. When used as a context clue - a statement that sums up an idea
context clues
restatement
transition
interjection
32. A phrase containing a preposition and an object
third person
run-on sentence
editing
prepositional phrase
33. Words an author chooses when writing
future perfect
base word
exclamation point (!)
vocabulary
34. Using the correct arrangement of letters when writing a word
theme
conjuction
spelling
atlas
35. A listing of the resources used for a written project
inference
bibliography
opinion
chapter
36. The character who tells a story
dialect
prefix
third person
narrator
37. The character who tells a story
opinion
graphic organizer
narrator
multiple-meaning words
38. A form of a verb used to describe actions that have already happened
exposition
research
past tense
punctuation
39. A saying that has been popularly accepted over a period of time
adage
inference
simile
prefix
40. A simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated
proverb
root word
dictionary
setting
41. The location and time in which a story takes place
prior knowledge
narrative writing
setting
draft
42. A form of a verb used to describe actions that have already happened
simile
past tense
tense
proper noun
43. A group of lines in a poem
generalization
period (.)
stanza
proverb
44. A sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph
paragraph
topic sentence
dialogue
dialect
45. A work of literature - such as a story or a novel - that is made-up
fiction
setting
graphic organizer
verb
46. Writing that tries to convince readers to do something or think a certain way
future tense
persuasive writing
resolution
present perfect
47. The position from which a story is told; also the attitude or perspective of the author
point of view
dictionary
plot
trait
48. The events that happen in a story
climax
interjection
plot
simile
49. The struggle or problem faced by the characters in a story
affix
alliteration
conflict
dialect
50. A result of a cuase
effect
vocabulary
figurative language
narrator