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- 1. Multiple Choice
Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Maleficent, a vengeful fairy curses an infant child.harmfulmagicalhatedscary - 2. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Mean Girls, the main character has trepidation about starting high school; she has been raised in Africa and is worried that she won't fit in.angerexcitementhumorfear - 3. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In Frozen, Prince Hans had lofty expectations for how much control he would have over Arandelle because of his impending marriage to Anna.smallshakyhighlowly - 4. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In The Lion King, Simba led a covert life after being scared away from Pride Rock; even his family didn't know he was alive.hiddenhelpfulloudmeaningful - 5. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Inside Out, Joy was remiss in her duties by keeping Sadness away from the controls. She later realized that Sadness was an equal part of life and allowed her time on the controls.neglectfulcautiousjustifiedintentional - 6. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren is very ardent about destroying the rebel forces- some may say it's his life's purpose.hatefulpassionateintentionaldecisive - 7. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the move Guardians of the Galaxy, the main character was a terrestrial man who was captured by extra-terrestrials and he never got the chance to return to Earth.not from planet earthsolarof or on planet earthwater based - 8. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.suggestedexplainedproveddenied - 9. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the Hunger Games, the people living in the Capital had a skewed perception of the purpose and benefits of the games. They were too distracted by their rich lifestyle to see the horror right in front of them.negativecorrectbiasedpositive - 10. Multiple ChoiceBased on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
In the movie Zootopia, Judy Hopps wants to expedite the process of checking a license plate, but the sloths who work at the DMV take forever to do anything.quickenagree onpreventcomplete - 11. Multiple Choice"The waggle dance may not qualify as a language, but it is a sophisticated form of communication. It's a complex series of movements bees use to tell each other where to find food."
What is a synonym for the word sophisticated?advancedmysterioussubstituteunspoken - 12. Multiple Choice"Doctors have linked chronic stress to a number of health problems, from a weakened immune system and depression to heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity."
Chronic most likely means _____.going in order; like first to lastincessant; never-endingtemporaryinterrupted - 13. Multiple Choice"Those who weren't struck down by diseases like polio or measles were often felled by contaminated water, spoiled milk, or poor nutrition."
What is a synonym for the word felled?demolishedraisedNone; it's the past tense of the word fellunited - 14. Multiple ChoicePART A
"And yet many kids lack time to cultivate the kinds of deep friendships that are truly nourishing."
What is the meaning of cultivate?ignorancea group of people that share ideasabandondevelop - 15. Multiple ChoicePART B
How could Kendra cultivate her relationship with her little sister?Kendra could make cookies with her sister.Kendra could hog the bathroom each morning and never let her sister in.Kendra could refuse to let her sister borrow her clothes.Kendra could hang out with her friends instead of helping her little sister with her homework. - 16. Multiple ChoiceLeBron James knows that some anxiety before a game is useful. It invigorates him, sharpens his focus."
Choose the word closest in meaning to invigorate.debilitateimploreinitiateenergize - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat's more, the news is filled with stories lamenting the fact that American students have fallen behind their peers in other countries academically, and the U.S. is losing it's competitiveness--that we are no longer global leaders in science and technology."
What is most likely the meaning of lamenting, as it is used above?to regret or grieveto cryto celebrateshowing relief - 18. Multiple ChoiceYour high school English teacher wants you to write an essay that argues the positive effects that playing video games has on teenagers. He asks you to be sure to include a claim, backed up with evidence from multiple texts and sources.
A claim means ____.Take a stand on a topic. It's the same as writing a thesis statement.Your opinion that isn't based on facts.A hook statement to entice the reader.A conclusion statement. - 19. Multiple ChoiceA good essay includes all of the following . . .hook, thesis and conclusionhook and thesishook, thesis, points, text evidence, conclusionhook, thesis, my opinions, conclusion
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe central idea of a text is ____.The same thing as point of view.my personal opinion of the piece of writinga summary of the textthe main point the author is making
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