Language Arts Final Exam
Warrior Academy Spring 2011
Questions and Answers
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WRITING A LETTER: You will type a letter of apology to a friend below. The friend can be imaginary. Before you type think about: To Whom are you writing? How did you hurt your friend? What will you say to your friend? How will you avoid this in the future? Remember to include: indentions, punctuation, the date, greeting, body, closing, and signature. Your letter should be at least two paragraphs !
- 2.
Which sentence is a simple sentence?
- A.
The sounds were coming from the pine tree near the fence
- B.
He stood still, and he listened to chirping and the flutter of wings
- C.
As he came out the back door, Leroy saw a flash of wings
- D.
When he looked up, Leroy counted a flock of twenty red birds.
Correct Answer
A. The sounds were coming from the pine tree near the fenceExplanation
The sentence "The sounds were coming from the pine tree near the fence" is a simple sentence because it consists of a single independent clause. It has a subject ("The sounds") and a predicate ("were coming from the pine tree near the fence"), and it expresses a complete thought.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What type of sentence is the one below? Look what that clown is wearing!
- A.
Exclamatory
- B.
Declarative
- C.
Imperative
- D.
Interrogative
Correct Answer
A. ExclamatoryExplanation
The sentence "Look what that clown is wearing!" is an exclamatory sentence because it expresses strong emotion or excitement. The use of the exclamation mark and the word "look" indicate a sense of surprise or astonishment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which two words are the subject and predicate of the sentence below? Many people visit the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, during the school year.
- A.
People visit
- B.
King Center
- C.
During school
- D.
Atlanta Georgia
Correct Answer
A. People visitExplanation
The subject of the sentence is "people" and the predicate is "visit." This sentence is talking about the action that many people take, which is visiting the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, during the school year.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which change should be made to the sentence below? Al raised his hand in English class and asked, "is the author we are reading about from the southern part of Alabama?"
- A.
Use a small e in English
- B.
Use a capital C in class
- C.
Use a capital I in is
- D.
Use a small a in Alabama
Correct Answer
B. Use a capital C in classExplanation
The sentence should be changed to use a capital C in "class" because it is referring to a specific class, which is English class.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which sentence has only the simple predicate underlined? A. Last night the orchestra gave a concert in the auditorium. B. The orchestra members tuned their instruments. C. The conductor walked on stage and bowed to the audience. D. I enjoyed listening to the music.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
In sentence A, the simple predicate is "gave". This is the only part of the sentence that is underlined. The other sentences have multiple underlined words or do not have the simple predicate underlined at all.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why should you write an outline before beginning to write a letter or report?
- A.
To check for spelling errors
- B.
To help organize thoughts and information
- C.
To check for grammar and usage mistakes
- D.
To find out how many pages long the letter or report will be
Correct Answer
B. To help organize thoughts and informationExplanation
Writing an outline before beginning to write a letter or report is important because it helps in organizing thoughts and information. It provides a structure and framework for the writing, allowing the writer to have a clear direction and flow of ideas. By outlining, one can ensure that all relevant points are included and that they are presented in a logical and coherent manner. It also helps in identifying any gaps in the information or areas that need further research. Ultimately, an outline serves as a roadmap for the writing process, making it easier to create a well-organized and cohesive letter or report.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Cynthia needs to find out some basic information about raccoons. Where should she look?
- A.
An encyclopedia
- B.
A periodical or magazine
- C.
An almanac
- D.
A thesaurus
Correct Answer
A. An encyclopediaExplanation
Cynthia should look in an encyclopedia to find basic information about raccoons. Encyclopedias are comprehensive reference books that provide detailed and reliable information on a wide range of subjects, including animals like raccoons. They are specifically designed to provide factual information and are a reliable source for obtaining basic knowledge about various topics.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which word is the subject of the sentence below? Carmen gave Lucy a stuffed animal for her birthday.
- A.
Carmen
- B.
Lucy
- C.
Animal
- D.
Birthday
Correct Answer
A. CarmenExplanation
The subject of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, the action is "gave", and the noun that is performing this action is "Carmen". Therefore, "Carmen" is the subject of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word in the sentence below should be changed? The brightly star twinkled in the night sky.
- A.
Brightly to bright
- B.
Twinkled to twinkling
- C.
Night to nightly
- D.
Sky to skies
Correct Answer
A. Brightly to brightExplanation
The word "brightly" should be changed to "bright" because "bright" is the correct adjective to describe a star.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which one is a complete sentence?
- A.
Smiled every morning when Jennie gets up.
- B.
Every morning ehrn Jennie smiling gets up.
- C.
Every morning when Jennie gets up, she smiles.
- D.
Every morning when Jennie gets up smiles.
Correct Answer
C. Every morning when Jennie gets up, she smiles.Explanation
The correct answer is "Every morning when Jennie gets up, she smiles." This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ("Jennie") and a predicate ("smiles"). It also includes a dependent clause ("Every morning when Jennie gets up") that provides additional information about when the action occurs.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does the underlined word they mean in the passage below? After the rain, the air smelled sweet. Drops of water hung from the leaves of trees. The streets were shiny and wet. The cars splashed water as they went by.
- A.
Streets
- B.
Cars
- C.
Drops
- D.
Water
Correct Answer
B. CarsExplanation
The underlined word "they" refers to the cars.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Use the paragraph below for question 13. 1 Paul Revere was a famous American during the Revolutionary War. 2 He was an active member of the Sons of Liberty. 3 Washington was a famous American. 4 Perhaps Revere is most known for his ride to warn the people of Lexington and Concord that the British were coming. Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph above?
- A.
Sentence 1
- B.
Sentence 2
- C.
Sentence 3
- D.
Sentence 4
Correct Answer
C. Sentence 3Explanation
Sentence 3 does not belong in the paragraph because it introduces a different person, Washington, who is not directly related to Paul Revere or his actions during the Revolutionary War. The other sentences all provide information about Paul Revere and his role in the war.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Riley is writing a paper about fruit flies. What would be the BEST heading for her to look under?
- A.
Flying plants
- B.
Flying animals
- C.
Flying creatures
- D.
Flying insects
Correct Answer
D. Flying insectsExplanation
The best heading for Riley to look under would be "flying insects" because fruit flies are a type of insect that can fly. The other options, such as "flying plants," "flying animals," and "flying creatures," do not accurately categorize fruit flies as they are specifically insects.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which change should be made in order to correct the sentence below? There are all kind of fun games for kids to do after school.
- A.
Change kids to kid
- B.
Change are to is
- C.
Change kind to kinds
- D.
Change games to game
Correct Answer
C. Change kind to kindsExplanation
The sentence is discussing multiple types of fun games for kids to do after school. Therefore, the word "kind" should be changed to "kinds" to indicate the plural form of "kind" and match the plural noun "games".Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which word in the sentence below is the action word? Danielle sent Denise to the bakery for a dozen chocolate donuts.
- A.
Danielle
- B.
Sent
- C.
Bakery
- D.
Dozen
Correct Answer
B. SentExplanation
The action word in the sentence is "sent". It indicates that Danielle performed the action of sending Denise to the bakery.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What is the structure of the sentence below? Mike enjoys peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but he has no idea of the peanut's history.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Compund
- C.
Fragment
- D.
Run-on
Correct Answer
B. CompundExplanation
The sentence is a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "but." The first independent clause is "Mike enjoys peanut butter and jelly sandwiches" and the second independent clause is "he has no idea of the peanut's history."Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which sentence has quotation marks that are misplaced?
- A.
Mr. Smith said, "Don't forget to feed the fish."
- B.
"Would you like to share my snack?" asked James.
- C.
"The water is hot! cried Alex."
- D.
Mr. Johnson asked, "Would you please pass the water?"
Correct Answer
C. "The water is hot! cried Alex."Explanation
The quotation marks in the sentence "The water is hot! cried Alex." are misplaced. Quotation marks should only be used to indicate direct speech or a quotation. In this sentence, the quotation marks are used to emphasize the words "The water is hot!" as if they were being quoted, but they are not. The correct placement of the quotation marks would be "The water is hot!" cried Alex.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which word should be replaced in the sentence below? Ted saw a beautiful jet plain fly overhead.
- A.
Saw
- B.
Beautiful
- C.
Plain
- D.
Overhead
Correct Answer
C. PlainExplanation
The word "plain" should be replaced in the sentence because it is misspelled. The correct word should be "plane" which refers to a flying vehicle.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which sentence has the correct subject and verb ?
- A.
She were late for dinner.
- B.
He sing very well.
- C.
There is two minutes left.
- D.
The hats are made of straw
Correct Answer
D. The hats are made of strawExplanation
The correct answer is "The hats are made of straw." This sentence has the correct subject "The hats" and the correct verb "are made." The verb "are made" agrees with the plural subject "The hats."Rate this question:
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- 21.
Sasha wants to know how much rain fell in Washington this week. What is the BEST place to llok for this information?
- A.
A dictionary
- B.
An encyclopedia
- C.
An atlas
- D.
The Internet
Correct Answer
D. The InternetExplanation
The best place to look for information on how much rain fell in Washington this week would be the Internet. The Internet provides real-time updates and a wide range of sources such as weather websites, news outlets, and official government websites that can provide accurate and up-to-date rainfall data for the specific location. A dictionary, encyclopedia, or atlas would not provide this specific and current information.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In the sentence below, which words should be capitalized? Mr. E. F. payne runs a paint and wallpaper store in cody, georgia.
- A.
Payne, cody, georgia
- B.
Payne, paint, store
- C.
Store, cody, georgia
- D.
Paint, wallpaper, store
Correct Answer
A. Payne, cody, georgiaExplanation
The words "payne," "cody," and "georgia" should be capitalized because they are proper nouns, referring to a specific person (Mr. E. F. Payne) and specific locations (Cody and Georgia). Capitalizing proper nouns is a standard rule of grammar.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which word BEST fills in the blank in the sentence below? Karen has a new pen. She used ________________ at school today.
- A.
Them
- B.
It
- C.
Theirs
- D.
These
Correct Answer
B. ItExplanation
Karen has a new pen. She used it at school today.Rate this question:
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- 24.
___________________ means having a feeling that something is wrong or disturbing,
- A.
Frayed
- B.
Suspicious
- C.
Sensation
Correct Answer
B. SuspiciousExplanation
The word "suspicious" means having a feeling that something is wrong or disturbing. It is often used to describe a situation or person that arouses distrust or doubt. When someone is suspicious, they have a sense that something may be amiss or not quite right. This feeling can be based on intuition, observations, or past experiences.Rate this question:
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- 25.
_____________________ means unraveled or coming apart.
- A.
Suspicious
- B.
Frayed
- C.
Debris
Correct Answer
B. FrayedExplanation
The word "frayed" means unraveled or coming apart. It is often used to describe the condition of fabric or rope that has started to unravel at the edges. In this context, "frayed" is the best choice among the given options as it directly matches the meaning of the word described in the question. "Suspicious" means having or causing suspicion, and "debris" refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Fragments of something that has been destroyed or broken into pieces is _____________
- A.
Parched
- B.
Debris
- C.
Wearily
Correct Answer
B. DebrisExplanation
Debris refers to the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken into pieces. It can include fragments of buildings, objects, or any other material that is left behind after a destructive event. The word "parched" means extremely dry, and "wearily" means in a tired or exhausted manner, neither of which accurately describe the concept of something being broken or destroyed. Therefore, the correct answer is debris.Rate this question:
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- 27.
To be physically tired is to be _____________.
- A.
Suspicious
- B.
Parched
- C.
Wearily
Correct Answer
C. WearilyExplanation
To be physically tired means to be weary. Weary refers to the feeling of exhaustion or fatigue in the body, often resulting from physical exertion or lack of rest. It is a state of being worn out or drained of energy. Therefore, "wearily" is the appropriate word to describe the condition of being physically tired.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Abruptly means to happen suddenly or without warning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement accurately defines the meaning of the word "abruptly." It states that something happens suddenly or without warning. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Jubilant means to be unexcited.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect. Jubilant means to be extremely joyful, happy, or excited. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Jill is using a computer. She wants to find out how much elephants eat each day. Under which topic should Jill search? ELEPHANT: Diet Characteristics Habitat Species
- A.
Characteristics
- B.
Diet
- C.
Habitat
- D.
Species
Correct Answer
B. DietExplanation
Jill wants to find out how much elephants eat each day, which falls under the topic of their diet.Rate this question:
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- 31.
To get away means to
- A.
Escape
- B.
Image
- C.
Numb
Correct Answer
A. EscapeExplanation
The correct answer is "escape." To get away means to escape from a situation or place. It implies the act of leaving or fleeing in order to avoid something or someone. This can be used in various contexts, such as escaping from danger, escaping from a boring or unpleasant situation, or escaping from stress or responsibility.Rate this question:
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- 32.
If you are unable to feel or have sensations, you are
- A.
Numb
- B.
Shudder
- C.
Flee
Correct Answer
A. NumbExplanation
If someone is unable to feel or have sensations, they are numb. Numbness refers to the loss or reduction of sensation in a specific part of the body or the entire body. It can be caused by various factors such as nerve damage, injury, or certain medical conditions. When a person is numb, they are unable to perceive touch, temperature, pain, or any other physical sensations.Rate this question:
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- 33.
A newspaper is a printed paper containing news .
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A newspaper is a printed paper containing news, which means that it is a true statement. Newspapers are typically printed publications that provide information and news about current events, politics, sports, entertainment, and other topics. They are widely distributed and read by the public to stay informed about local, national, and international news.Rate this question:
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- 34.
An image is a picture or likeness of somebody or something.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because an image is indeed a picture or likeness of somebody or something. Images can be visual representations of people, objects, or scenes captured through various mediums such as photography, painting, or digital rendering. They serve as visual aids to convey information, evoke emotions, or simply capture moments in time. Therefore, the statement accurately describes the nature and purpose of an image.Rate this question:
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