Tasc ELA Exam 4
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Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word cabinet. The cabinet advised the young President on what to do about the hostage situation.
- A.
“advised”
- B.
“young”
- C.
“hostage”
- D.
“situation”
Correct Answer
A. “advised”Explanation
A. The meaning of cabinet in this context is “a body of advisors to the President.” The phrase “advised” helps you figure out which meaning of cabinet is being used. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning WordsRate this question:
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- 2.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. After his wife’s death, the man became morose and would not talk to anyone.
- A.
Mute
- B.
Glum
- C.
Isolated
- D.
Embarrassed
Correct Answer
B. GlumExplanation
B. The meaning of morose in the context of this sentence is “glum.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning WordsRate this question:
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Which of the following suffixes means full of?
- A.
–er
- B.
–en
- C.
–ness
- D.
–ous
Correct Answer
B. –enExplanation
B. The suffix that means “full of” is -en as in the word golden. See Lesson: Root Words Prefixes and SuffixesRate this question:
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What is the best definition of the word egocentric?
- A.
Selfish
- B.
Friendly
- C.
Focused
- D.
Resentful
Correct Answer
A. SelfishExplanation
A. The root ego means “self,” so egocentric means selfish. See Lesson: Root Words Prefixes and SuffixesRate this question:
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Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentence. As soon as the ship sets sail, the meteorologist ___ that a hurricane ___ coming.
- A.
Announce, is
- B.
Announce, are
- C.
Announces, is
- D.
Announces, are
Correct Answer
C. Announces, isExplanation
C. Meteorologist announces and hurricane is have the correct subject-verb agreement. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Select the part of speech of the underlined word in the following sentence. He is looking for a job, for he was laid off last week.
- A.
Verb
- B.
Adverb
- C.
Preposition
- D.
Conjunction
Correct Answer
D. ConjunctionExplanation
D. Here, for is a conjunction that connects the clauses he is looking for a job and he was laid off last week. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which word(s) in the following sentence should NOT be capitalized? The Battle Of The Bulge Was The Last Major Battle Of World War II.
- A.
Was, The, Last, Major, and Of
- B.
Of, The, Was, The, Last, and Of
- C.
Of, The, Was, The, Last, Major, Battle, and O
- D.
Battle, Of, The, Bulge, Was, The, Last, Major, Battle, Of, World, and War
Correct Answer
C. Of, The, Was, The, Last, Major, Battle, and OExplanation
C. Of, The, Was, The, Last, Major, Battle, and Of. All names of specific battles and wars should be capitalized, except for short prepositions, conjunctions, and articles. See Lesson: Capitalization.Rate this question:
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What is the sentence with the correct use of punctuation?
- A.
It a good movie.
- B.
Its a good movie.
- C.
Its’ a good movie.
- D.
It’s a good movie.
Correct Answer
D. It’s a good movie.Explanation
D. It’s a good movie. It’s is a contraction for it is. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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A ____ is sixty seconds.
- A.
Minit
- B.
Minute
- C.
Muinet
- D.
Mionute
Correct Answer
B. MinuteExplanation
B. Minute is the only correctly spelled option.See Lesson: Spelling.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which word in the following sentence is an adjective? That gymnast is so talented.
- A.
Gymnast
- B.
Is
- C.
So
- D.
Talented
Correct Answer
D. TalentedExplanation
D.Talented is an adjective that describes the noun gymnast.See Lesson: Adjectives and AdverbsRate this question:
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How many indirect objects are in the following sentence? Nigel drove his father's car to their country house.
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 0Explanation
A. His father's car is a direct object of the verb drove, but there is no indirect object. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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Which word does the underlined modifier modify? She gave me a gift, which I opened before my birthday.
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She
- B.
Gave
- C.
Me
- D.
Gift
Correct Answer
D. GiftExplanation
D. Which I opened before my birthday modifies gift. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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Which ending does not create a sentence with a dangling modifier? After eating, ___.
- A.
We watched the storm.
- B.
The storm came.
- C.
It rained.
- D.
The weather turned bad.
Correct Answer
A. We watched the storm.Explanation
A. Of these choices, after eating can only reference we. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which noun in the following sentence has a capitalization error? There is a big Festival on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
- A.
Day
- B.
July
- C.
Festival
- D.
Independence
Correct Answer
C. FestivalExplanation
C. Festival is a common noun and should not be capitalized.See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many pronouns are in the following sentence? I wanted to call you last night, but I couldn't find my phone.
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
C. I, you, I, and my are pronouns.See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How would you connect the following clauses? He ate a lot on vacation He did not gain any weight.
- A.
He ate a lot on vacation if he did not gain any weight.
- B.
He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight.
- C.
He ate a lot on vacation since he did not gain any weight.
- D.
He ate a lot on vacation because he did not gain any weight.
Correct Answer
B. He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight.Explanation
B. He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight. These two clauses are of equal grammatical rank and can be connected with a coordinating conjunction. “But” is the conjunction that makes the most sense. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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Which of the following options correctly fixes the fragment below? After going to the movies.
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After going to dinner we went to the movies.
- B.
After going to dinner we, went to the movies.
- C.
After going to dinner, we went to the movies.
- D.
After going to dinner, and we went to the movies.
Correct Answer
C. After going to dinner, we went to the movies.Explanation
C. This sentence correctly fixes the fragment. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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Select the verb form that would be incorrect to complete the following sentence. J.K. Rowling ___ books under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
- A.
Wrote
- B.
Writes
- C.
Has wrote
- D.
Has written
Correct Answer
C. Has wroteExplanation
C. Wrote is the past form and should not be used with a helping verb.See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which word is a synonym of meticulous?
- A.
Punctual
- B.
Neurotic
- C.
Fastidious
- D.
Tenacious
Correct Answer
C. FastidiousExplanation
C. A synonym of meticulous is fastidious. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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Which word is an antonym of succinct?
- A.
Tedious
- B.
Complex
- C.
Unpleasant
- D.
Interminable
Correct Answer
D. InterminableExplanation
D. Interminable is an antonym of succinct. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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How many pronouns are in the following sentence? I called her, but she didn't return my call.
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
D. I, her, she, and my are pronouns. See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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Which sentence combines all of the information using a parallel structure? I like reading books. I also like to draw. I write stories too.
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I like reading books, to draw, and writing stories.
- B.
I like reading books, drawing, and writing stories.
- C.
I like reading books, to draw, and to write stories.
- D.
I like reading books, drawing, and to write stories.
Correct Answer
B. I like reading books, drawing, and writing stories.Explanation
B. This sentence combines the information using parallel structure. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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What does the underlined coordinating conjunction in the sentence below connect? We had a dry summer, so the crops didn't do well.
- A.
Dependent clauses
- B.
Independent clauses
- C.
Prepositional phrases
- D.
Gerunds
Correct Answer
B. Independent clausesExplanation
B. We had a dry summer and the crops didn't do well are independent clauses. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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Which of the following options correctly fixes the fragment below? During the movie.
- A.
During the movie I spilled my popcorn.
- B.
During the movie, I spilled my popcorn.
- C.
During the movie. I spilled my popcorn.
- D.
During the movie, and I spilled my popcorn.
Correct Answer
B. During the movie, I spilled my popcorn.Explanation
B. This sentence correctly fixes the fragment. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The show got great reviews, so we plan to see it on Saturday.
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Got great reviews
- B.
So we plan
- C.
See it
- D.
On Saturday
Correct Answer
D. On SaturdayExplanation
D. On Saturday is a prepositional phrase. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which subject is third person singular?
- A.
I
- B.
He
- C.
We
- D.
You
Correct Answer
B. HeExplanation
B. He is third person singular. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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Which word or phrase is not a modifier? Relieved that the grueling trial was over, the lawyer took a much-needed vacation.
- A.
Relieved that the grueling trial was over
- B.
Grueling
- C.
Took
- D.
Much-needed
Correct Answer
C. TookExplanation
C. Took is the main verb in this sentence; it is not a modifier. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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What is the best definition of the word transcontinental?
- A.
Near the continent
- B.
Inside the continent
- C.
Across the continent
- D.
Outside the continent
Correct Answer
C. Across the continentExplanation
C. The root word trans mean “across,” so transcontinental means across the continent. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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Which of the following suffixes means relating to or resembling?
- A.
–ular
- B.
–ware
- C.
–phile
- D.
–wise
Correct Answer
A. –ularExplanation
A. The suffix that means “relating to or resembling” is -ular as in the word muscular. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning. After he failed his physics test, my brother began to channel his anger toward me.
- A.
Failed
- B.
Test
- C.
Channel
- D.
Anger
Correct Answer
C. ChannelExplanation
C. The word “channel” has more than one meaning. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has more than one meaning in the sentence. The nursing students were learning about the human figure with a life-sized dummy and other plastic models.
- A.
A shape or form
- B.
A person who is regarded in a special way
- C.
A diagram or picture
- D.
A value expressed in numbers
Correct Answer
A. A shape or formExplanation
A. The meaning of figure in the context of this sentence is “a shape or form.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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What is the correct plural of bush?
- A.
Bush
- B.
Bushs
- C.
Bushes
- D.
Bushies
Correct Answer
C. BushesExplanation
C. With a word ending in -sh, add -es. See Lesson: Spelling.Rate this question:
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Select the musical title that contains an adverb.
- A.
Follies
- B.
West Side Story
- C.
Into the Woods
- D.
Merrily We Roll Along
Correct Answer
D. Merrily We Roll AlongExplanation
D. Merrily is an adverb that describes the verb roll. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.Rate this question:
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What is the sentence with the most correct use of punctuation?
- A.
Wait!
- B.
Wait,
- C.
Wait-
- D.
Wait;
Correct Answer
A. Wait!Explanation
A. Wait! Exclamation points are placed at the end of a sentence and indicate strong feelings, shouting, or emphasis. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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Which sentence contains a plural noun?
- A.
The child is delightful.
- B.
My niece is delightful.
- C.
The children are delightful.
- D.
My niece and nephew are delightful.
Correct Answer
C. The children are delightful.Explanation
C. Children is a plural noun. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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Which pronoun would not work in the following sentence? I asked ___ colleague to bring it to you.
- A.
My
- B.
Our
- C.
Your
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
D. WhoseExplanation
D. We are looking for a possessive pronoun. Whose is a relative pronoun and can only be used to show possession when the sentence is a question. See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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Which book title contains a verb?
- A.
In Our Time
- B.
A Moveable Feast
- C.
The Sun Also Rises
- D.
The Old Man and the Sea
Correct Answer
C. The Sun Also RisesExplanation
C. Rises is a verb. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. While her kids swam in the pool, Nicole read a book.
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While her kids swam in the pool
- B.
Nicole read a book
- C.
Swam in the pool
- D.
While her kids
Correct Answer
A. While her kids swam in the poolExplanation
A. While her kids swam in the pool. It is dependent because it does not express a complete thought and relies on the independent clause. The word “while” also signifies the beginning of a dependent clause. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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Select a verb that correctly completes the following sentence. ___ not worry about it.
- A.
Is
- B.
Do
- C.
You
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
B. DoExplanation
B. The helping verb do should be used to make a negative statement with the main verb worry. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction. Would you like the soup ___ would you like the salad?
- A.
Or
- B.
Yet
- C.
But
- D.
And
Correct Answer
A. OrExplanation
A. Or. It is the only conjunction that fits within the context of the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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Which word is an antonym of loquacious?
- A.
Dull
- B.
Timid
- C.
Silent
- D.
Unknowing
Correct Answer
C. SilentExplanation
C. Silent is an antonym of loquacious. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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Which word is a synonym of schism?
- A.
Abyss
- B.
Division
- C.
Weakness
- D.
Malfunction
Correct Answer
B. DivisionExplanation
B. A synonym of schism is division. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.Rate this question:
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Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? That racecar is incredibly fast!
- A.
That
- B.
Is
- C.
Incredibly
- D.
Fast
Correct Answer
C. IncrediblyExplanation
C. Incredibly is an adverb that describe the adjective fast. See Lesson: Adjectives and AdverbsRate this question:
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Select the subject with which the underlined verb must agree. Anyone who has skates is invited to join us.
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Anyone
- B.
Who
- C.
Skates
- D.
Us
Correct Answer
A. AnyoneExplanation
A. The verb is agrees with the subject anyone. Who has skates is a relative clause; it is not the main subject. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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What is the mistake in the following sentence? In history, people and dates are important, but three things are important in English, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
- A.
There should be no commas after history.
- B.
The comma after English should be a colon.
- C.
There should be no comma after important.
- D.
There should be a semicolon after important.
Correct Answer
B. The comma after English should be a colon.Explanation
B. The comma after English should be a colon. Colons are used to introduce lists.See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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Identify the indirect object in the following sentence. The dressmaker made Selena a lovely gown.
- A.
Dressmaker
- B.
Selena
- C.
Lovely
- D.
Gown
Correct Answer
B. SelenaExplanation
B. Gown is the direct object of the verb made, and Selena is the indirect object. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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How many nouns are in the following sentence? The team of scientists presented the results of their research at the conference.
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
D. The nouns are team, scientists, results, research, and conference. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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Identify the dangling or misplaced modifier, if there is one. Hoping for sun, we went to the beach.
- A.
Hoping for sun
- B.
We went
- C.
To the beach
- D.
There is no dangling or misplaced modifier.
Correct Answer
D. There is no dangling or misplaced modifier.Explanation
D. This sentence is correct. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.Rate this question:
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Identify the direct object in the following sentence, if there is one. After hiking, the scouts cooked dinner over a campfire.
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Scouts
- B.
Dinner
- C.
Campfire
- D.
There is no direct object.
Correct Answer
B. DinnerExplanation
B. Dinner is the direct object of the verb cooked. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.Rate this question:
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Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized? To become a doctor, a person must go to medical school and earn an md.
- A.
Md
- B.
Doctor, md
- C.
Doctor, medical school
- D.
Doctor, medical school, md
Correct Answer
A. MdExplanation
A. md. Abbreviations for professional titles and degrees are capitalized. Since doctor is referring generally to a doctor and not to a specific one, it is not capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.Rate this question:
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