G8 The Book of Map Growth Tay -4 er yx UY fag)©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence is written correctly? A. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their families. 8. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their familie’s. C. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their families’. D. Tomorrow is the banquet for the varsity team and their family’s. 2. Which of the following is not a prepositional phrase? A. except my friend 8, around the corner C. at the party D. you are invited 3. Identify the type of error in the sentence below. Our dinners, made by my sister, is usually incredibly scrumptious. A. misplaced comma 8B, subject-verb agreement C. verb tense D. misplaced modifierWhat would the underlined words in the sentence be classified as? Only two people will be able to fit in the helicopter ride. A. phrase B, subject C. clause D. preposition Which option sets the sentence in past perfect tense? 1 ‘through all my alarms the morning of my exam. A. was sleeping 8, will be sleeping C. had slept D. had been sleeping Identify the participle(s) in the sentence below. Enjoying her vacation, Jayla laid down and kicked her feet up by the beach, A. Enjoying B. Enjoying, laid C. laid, kicked D. Enjoying, laid, kicked Which of the sentences has an inappropriate shift in mood or voice? A. | painted the tattered picket fence and my brother cut the grass. 8. If | was a billionaire, | would buy a private island in the Pacific Ocean C. The audience exited through the side doors since the back door was locked, D. None of above A gerund is a form of a verb that functions as a A. adjective 8. verb ¢. noun D. adverb9, 10, Which of the following is an imperative sentence? A. You forgot the Lactaid pill 8B. Did you take the Lactaid pill? C. Ihave your Lactaid pills. D. Take the Lactaid pill after you eat Identify the gerund in the sentence below. When | am trying to stay healthy, | love buying fresh produce. A. am trying B. tostay C. buying D. lovenon e> ANSWERS Grammar and Usage ~ Basic Quiz 1 When used in a plural sense, the word ‘families’ is correct describe multiple families. you are invited; This option is not a prepositional phrase. subject-verb agreement; The error in this sentence is a subject-verb agreement. It should be ‘dinners are’ not ‘dinners is’ subject; The underlined words in the sentence are the subject of the sentence. had slept; The past perfect tense talks about actions that were completed before some point in the past. Enjoying; A participle is a verb form that sometimes acts as an adjective. This sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb tense (was ~ would) noun; Gerunds are words that are formed using verbs, but act as nouns. An imperative sentence gives a command or request. buying; In this sentence the gerund is the word ‘buying’©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which word correctly completes this sentence? ‘The tour guide asked, “Everybody who been here, can you raise your hand?” A. haven't B. hasn't C. hadn't D. doesn’t 2. What is the verb mood of the follow sentence? If could just stick to my studies, | will be done in one year. A. conditional 8. interrogative . indicative D. imperative 3. Which sentence below is written in a passive voice? ‘A, The receptionist was helping the client. 8, The car was washed by my cousin Justin. C. Susie spent the whole day surfing. D. During the pause, the pedestrians were able to cross the street.Which option sets the sentence in future perfect tense? ' in six volleyball tournaments if | compete in this one. A. competed B, have competed C. will have competed D. will be competing Infinitives, gerunds, and participles are formed from A. adjective B. prepositions C. conjunctions D. verbs Identify the infinite in the sentence below. I would like to move to a foreign country one day. A. | would B. like to C. tomove D. one day Which of the following sentences does NOT have indicative verb mood? ‘A. We clean the garage daily. B. Itis 78 degrees outside, C. Lam going to take a nap, D. I wish | was not afraid of heights. Which verb will make the sentence below subjunctive in mood? ‘The instructor insists that Chloe more attention to the video. A. pay 8. paid C. must pay D. has paid9. What can the underlined words in the following sentence be classified as? We went toa rare bookstore where Kyle found a signed version of Americanah. A. main clause B, subordinate clause C. relative clause D. conditional clause 10. Which conjunction best completes the sentence below? You need to raise your English grade; , you'll fail the class. A. moreover B, otherwise . instead D. becauseANSWERS Grammar and Usage ~ Basic Quiz 2 hasn't; The word hasn't s a contraction of ‘has’ and ‘not’, which would be correct for this, sentence. conditional; The conditional verb mood expresses a condition or hypothetical situation, This isthe only option written in a passive voice. will have competed; The future perfect tense indicates an action that will have been completed at some point in the future. verbs; Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are formed from verbs. to move; The infinite is the base form of the verb, and is often used with the preposition ‘to’. An indicative mood is a verb form that makes a statement or an opinion. This sentence has a subjunctive verb mood, which expresses wishes, proposals, or suggestions. pay; This option makes the mood of the verb subjunctive. relative clause; A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. otherwise; The best conjunction for this sentence would be otherwise©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 11. Which of the options is the participle phrase of the sentence below? My unquenchable thirst was not satisfied with the sickly-sweet smoothie that my brother made. ‘A. My unquenchable thirst B. was not satisfied C. sickly-sweet smoothie D. that my brother made. 2. Which option below does NOT contain a shift in verb tense? A. Linda ran for twenty minutes until she is reaching the end of the road 8, When Gale finishes his painting, he took his paintbrushes into the kitchen and had placed them in the sink. C. Hilda will play the guitar if you will turn the pages of the music. D. We are going to the park to saw a ducks swimming today.What type of clause is underlined in the sentence below? How the boy reacted when he stood on the balcony was a wakeup call of how scared he is. of heights. \ main clause noun clause relative clause oo e> adverb clause What is the tense of the verb in the sentence below? By this time next year, we will have been working on this campaign for three years. A. future perfect progressive B, present progressive C. future perfect D. present perfect progressive Identify the gerund in the sentence below. Watching the Olympics with my dad is one of my favorite childhood memories. A. Watching B. Olympics . with my dad D. my favorite Identify the type of error in the sentence below. My brother got mad at me, because | ate the donut he had been saving, A. subject-verb agreement B, comma splice C. dangling modifier D. misplaced comma Which portion changes the sentence below from passive voice to active voice? The worksheet was discussed yesterday. A. The worksheet was being discussed when you came in. B. They are discussing the worksheet. C. The worksheet has already been discussed. D. The worksheet is discussed by them. 108, Identify the type of adverbial phrase that is underlined in the sentence below. Courageously, the rescue swimmer jumped into the water to save the dog that was struggling to swim, A. adverbial phrase of place 8, adverbial phrase of reason C. adverbial phrase of time D. adverbial phrase of manner 9. Which sentence is written correctly? A. I checked my spam folder and there are no emails. 8. I checked my spam folder and there isn’t no emails. C. I checked my spam folder and there were no emails. D. I checked my spam folder and there will be no emails 10. Which option completes the sentence in past perfect tense? ‘The Johnsons ‘to go over the dinner arrangements. A. had called B. will be calling C. have been calling D. called 11ANSWERS Grammar and Usage ~ Proficient Quiz 1 sickly-sweet smoothie; The participle phrase contains a participle and other accompanying words. This sentence does not contain an inappropriate shift in verb tense. oun clause; A noun clause is a group of words acting together as a noun. future perfect progressive; The future perfect progressive tone indicates a continuous action that will be completed at some point in the future. Watching; A gerund is a verb that acts like a noun in the sentence. misplaced comma; The comma in this sentence is unnecessary as it separates the verb from the direct object. This sentence has an active voice since the subject performs the action expressed in the verb, adverbial phrase of manner; An adverbial phrase of manner describes how the action was performed. This sentence is correct in regard to verb tense. had called; The past perfect tense indicates a past action which is completed before another past action. 2©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence consists of a dangling modifier? A. The community center decorated for Halloween B. Crying quietly, the play was over. C. The house in the valley is for sale, D. My notebook is the red, white and blue one. 2. What is the infinitive phrase in the following sentence? To arrive, you need to make sure the car has enough gas. ‘A. To arrive B, you need to C. make sure D. has enough gas 3. Which of the following sentences is written in a subjunctive mood? ‘A. If Lwere in her place, | would do the same. 8, Tina will bring her paining supplies. C. Close all the blinds when you get home. D. We exercise at the park every day. 13Which sentence is written in future simple tense? A. The potato salad will be done by the time you arrive 8. You will be picking her up when her plane lands. C. I'm going to buy a one-way ticket to Indonesia. D. By the time | turn 10, my stamp collection will be huge. Which option changes the underlined adjective to its comparative form? Jeanette's little sister is as naughty as her. A. Jeanette's little sister is as naughty as her. B, Jeanette's little sister is asa little naughty. C. Jeanette's little sister is naughtier than her. D. Jeanette's little sister is the naughtiest one, Identify the participle in the following sentence. ‘The fresh kiwi, covered thoroughly with fuzz, ripened a bit quickly. A. fresh 8. covered c. bit D. kiwi What type of clause is underlined in the sentence below? [first met him at a lake in Arkansas where | lived when | was a young child. \. noun clause relative clause main clause oo@> adverb clause What is the verb mood in the sentence below? Have you finished using the ketchup? A. indicative 8. imperative C. subjunctive D. conditional 149, 10, Which option completes the sentence in present continuous tense? Destiny about the way she spends her free time. A. has been smart B, has been being C. is smart D. is being smart Identify the type of adverbial clause that is underlined in the sentence below. Cole was afraid to complain about the mess lest he annoyed his roommates. adverbial clause of condition adverbial clause of comparison adverbial clause of manner adverbial clause of purpose oo@> 15,ANSWERS Grammar and Usage ~ Proficient Quiz 2 This contains a dangling modifier. To arrive; An infinitive phrase is a group of words that uses an infinitive (“to + verb), This sentence is written in a subjunctive mood. It expresses a wish, proposal, or suggestion This sentence is written in a future simple tense, which is used when we plan or make a decision to do something, Naughtier is the comparative form of the adjective ‘naughty’. covered; The word covered is a participle because it is a verb used as an adjective. main clause; The underlined section in the sentence is a main clause, since it contains a verb and a subject and can be a sentence on its own indicative; An indicative verb mood expresses a statement or question. is being smart; The present continue tense shows that an ongoing action is happening now. adverbial clause of purpose; This type of adverbial clause shows why something is happening, 16©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following options is an infinitive phrase? A. toa brighter tomorrow B. tothe movies C. for more information D. to get a medical degree 2. Which option correctly completes the sentence below? Did you remember it off before you left today? ‘A. turning 8. toturn . turned D. turns, 3. Complete the following sentence in the past perfect tense form. ' the letter before he apologized. ‘A. had written 8. will have written C. wrote D. was writing 7Determine what the underlined infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below. ‘The hot chocolate factory is fun to visit on a cold day. adverb adjective noun ~ subject noun ~ direct object oo e> What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence? The owner of the ice cream shop had given Julie free ice-cream and extra toppings. A. he owner B. of the ice cream shop C. had given Julie D. and extra toppings Which word correctly completes the following sentence? He was tired that he fell asleep on the car ride home. A. very B. overly so D. too What type of phrase is underlined in the sentence below? ‘That woman, the one with the red shirt, is always angry. A. participle phrase 8. gerund phrase C. infinitive phrase D. appositive phrase What is the verb mood in the sentence below? Choose the mountain bike, not the commuting bike. A. indicative 8. imperative C. subjunctive D. conditional 189. Identify the type of clause that is underlined in the sentence below. Because my sister loves stuffed crust pizza, we always go to Pizza Hut on her birthday. A. subordinate clause B, relative clause C. noun clause D. main clause 10. What is the verb tense of the sentence below? The subway system will be increasing ticket prices later this month. A. future simple tense B, present continuous tense C. future progressive tense D. future perfect tense 19ANSWERS Grammar and Usage - Advanced Quiz 1 to get a medical degree; An infinitive phrase is made up of an infinitive verb and any modifying adverbs or prepositional phrases. to turn; This is the correct verb tense for this sentence. had written; This option has the verb in the past perfect tense. adverb; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning as an adverb because it is describing the ‘when’ of a verb. of the ice cream shop; Prepositional phrases function as adjectives or adverb phrases to modify other words in the sentence, so; The word ‘so’ as an adjective would be the correct word to complete this sentence. appositive phrase; An appositive phrase identifies or explains the noun or pronoun it follows. imperative; An imperative sentence issues a command or instruction. subordinate clause; A subordinate clause will contain a subject and a verb, but is not an independent clause. future progressive tense; The future progressive tense indicates a continuing action or something that will be happening. 20©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Grammar and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Identify the gerund phrase in the following sentence. Going to a space museum might please your desire for new experiences. A Going to a space museum 8. might please your desire C. your desire for D. for new experiences 2. What type of phrase is underlined in the sentence below? My greatest aspiration is to ride every roller coaster on earth. A. participle phrase 8, gerund phrase C. infinitive phrase D. appositive phrase 3. Which option contains the verb phrase correctly underlined? A Hannah might eat tortilla chips and salsa. B. Those kids are not thinking very wisely. . You must rinse your teeth now. D. The bird is building a new nest for her babies 2Determine what the infinitive phrase is functioning as in the sentence below. Jessie decided to take the scooter for a rest drive. adverb adjective noun ~ subject noun ~ direct object oo e> Which of the following sentences consists of an adverbial clause of concession/contrast? A. Even though | had just eaten, | took a piece of my mother’s homemade pie. B, The actor has to get to know his or her character in order to represent them accurately. . I watch black and white moves because they are classics. D. At the park in New Haven, | swung on the swing set like I was a child Which option correctly completes the sentence below? We to clean the entire house by Monday. A. have 8. had C. haved ©. has What kind of adjective is underlined in the sentence below? ‘Their younger son, Felix, is going to summer camp. A. superlative 8. compound €. comparative D. proper What is the adverb clause in the following sentence? Fallingwater was named by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect and designer of this, beautiful home. A. Fallingwater was named by 8, by Frank Lloyd Wright C. the architect and designer D. this beautiful home 29, 10. Identify the function of the underlined noun in the sentence below. Who brought the cheese and crackers? A. subject B, predicate noun C. possessive noun D. direct object What is the verb tense of the sentence below? As spoke, the children were giggling at my wittiness. A. past simple tense B, past continuous tense C. present progressive tense D. past perfect tense 23RBoeO>> ANSWERS Grammar and Usage - Advanced Quiz 2 Going to a space museum; A gerund phrase acts as the noun of the sentence and starts with a gerund. infinitive phrase; An infinitive phrase begins with an infinitive and functions as a noun, adverb or adjective. It starts with the word to. This option correctly identifies the verb phrase in the sentence, which comprises of an auxiliary verb and the primary verb. noun-direct object; The infinitive phrase in this sentence is functioning as a direct object, because to take is the direct abject of the main verb decided. ‘An adverbial clause of concession describes contrasting elements or circumstances. have; This word completes the sentence in the correct verb tense. comparative; Comparative adjectives contain only one syllable or end in ‘y’ or ‘er’. by Frank Lloyd Wright; The adverb phrase modifies the verb of the sentence. direct object; The direct object is the noun that receives the action of the transitive verb. past continuous tense; The past continuous tense refers to a continuing action. 24©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Knowledge of Language - Ba: 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which option best completes the following sentence in a passive voice? They, to the ski resort. A. have been invited B. have been invi C. have invited D. None of the above 2. What is the verb mood in the sentence below? If only you would have asked, | would have lent you my snow boots. A. indicative 8, subjunctive C. interrogative D. conditional 25,3. Which option will ix the run-on sentence below best? People aren't aware that stagnant water may contain harmful bacteria swimming in it may be very dangerous. A. bacteria; Swimming 8, bacteria, and swimming C, bacteria: swimming D. Correct as is 4. Which sentence could be left out of the following passage? (1) Fauja Sing is the oldest person to complete a marathon. (2) He began running when he was 89 with hope of alleviating his depression. (3) At the age of 101, he ran his last race in the Hong Kong Marathon. (4) He makes sure to eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast every morning, \. Sentence 1 Sentence 2 Sentence 3 oneP Sentence 4 5. What connective word would best complete the following sentence? Aunt Vicky refused to have a cake all the kids at the party had a piece. A. before 8. during C. until D.if 6. Which option completes the following sentence with a conditional verb mood? If the smoke detector goes off, A. we would go to the nearest exit B, we went to the nearest exit. C. we opened the doors. D. we run 267. What is the purpose of the text below? ‘The thing about me is that | hate commercials. The people seem fake and they are only ‘trying to make you want something that you don’t need. Often, the commercial is much longer than it needs to be and just drags on. It’s annoying that they have to interrupt my show just when it is getting to the best part! A. tonarrate 8. to explain C. to express feelings D. to persuade 8. Which option completes the sentence below in a subjunctive mood? You would have made it to the top of the mountain if you going. A. keep on. 8. had kept on C. kept on D. have kept on 9. What is the tone of the passage below? Faith Olivera of Tucson, AR., was on her way to Colorado to attend a concert on Friday when she drove right into a rainstorm and lost grip of the wheel and ran over a rock that broke her tire, Her car swerved through the highway and almost fell into the ditch by the road, In the heavy pouring rain, Olivera ran out of her car and waved to passing cars for help. Thankfully, someone pulled over and helped change her tire. calm passion excitement ooe> fear 10. Which words add tension to the following passage? Sadie tip-toed through the quiet dark house searching for her lost glasses. As she approached the kitchen door, she wrapped her hand around the cool brass knob and gave ita slow twist to the right. Unexpectedly, a rat scurried past her feet and sent her into a Panic. She shuddered with terror and got back up with unease. A. tip-toed, unexpectedly, shuddered B. searching, approached, wrapped C. lost, brass knob, rat D. around, slow, right 7ANSWERS Knowledge of Language - Basic Quiz1 have been invited; This option best completes the sentence using a passive voice. conditional; A conditional verb mood is used to make requests or expression of under what condition something would happen. bacteria, and swimming; The best option to fix the run-on sentence is to add a coordinating conjunction and comma Sentence 4; The passage is focused on Fauja’s running record, and information about his breakfast could be left out. Until; The word ‘until’ would be the correct connective word for this sentence. we would go to the nearest exit; The conditional verb mood speaks of an event in a hypothetical setting to express feelings; The text is an expressive writing, in which the author communicates their feelings. had kept on; A subjunctive mood is used to express a wish, a demand, or a suggestion. fear; The tone of the writer in this passag tip-toed, unexpectedly, shuddered; These words add tension and suspense to the passage. of fear. 28©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Knowledge of Language - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is a run-on sentence? A. There is a science quiz today, | assume you are prepared for it. 8, Our music teacher gives us a lot of free time, so we usually do homework. C. Forty people came to the ceremony, and even more came to the after party. D. Candace wanted a red lollipop, but she got blue one, 2. Which word in the following sentence should be italicized to add emphasis? Did you watch the monster truck show? It was like ~ boom, bang- race over! A. watch B, monster truck C. boom, bang D. race over 293. What style of writing is used in the passage below? ‘The one week | spent in Cape Town, South Africa was the best time of my life. When we got there, we hopped off and got to our hotel. It was situated the perfect distance from Boulders Beach. By the water, | built sandcastles, played volleyball, and sunbathed. Being from a beach town myself, | felt right at home in a foreign country. A. persuasive 8. narrative C. expository D. argumentative 4. Which sentence below is considered non-standard English? A. They haven't got anything. B, Ican’t make it to the assembly. C. Lused the wrong key, didn’t I? D. We was there yesterday. 5. What is the mood of the following paragraph? Amelia stretched out on her towel and relaxed to the sound of the waves. The sand felt. warm on her toes and the breeze gently tussled her hair. In the distance she could hear the excited children playing, and laughter from happy families. She took a deep breath and all her muscles relaxed, Amelia was in no hurry to get back home, she felt completely at rest. A. dramatic 8. demanding C. insecure D. peaceful 6. Which sentence demonstrates redundant writing? A. We also need to consider the impact of climate change to the environment as well B. After exploring a cemetery at night, he started to believe in ghosts. C. His mom gave him sunblock, but his burned skin was proof he did not use it. D. Today is the day that | will beat my mile time. 307. Which sentence in the passage below is irrelevant? (A) Pizza is so common in our lives that we never think of its origins. (8) Who first made pizza? (C) The modern pizza we eat today evolved from a flatbread dish in Naples. (D) Naples is near Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii A. Sentence A B, Sentence B C. Sentence C D. Sentence D 8. Which is the best option to compete the following sentence? Rarely. such a beautiful display of empathy. A. had | seen B. Ihad seen C. seen | had D. had seen 9. Which sentence does not express uncertainty? A. | suppose exercising in the morning is a better option. B. As far as | am aware, the concert is postponed. C. The cliffs look scary and | will not go near them. D. lam possibly going to need a ride to the post office. 10. Which adjective is best to complete the scene below? Her house was out of all her friends. A. farther B, the farthest C. more far D. the most furthest 31° a >ore 10.8 ANSWERS Knowledge of Language - Proficient Quiz1 This option contains a run-on sentence ‘boom, bang; This sentence contains an onomatopoeia and it should be italicized to add emphasis. narrative; This passage is @ narrative because it tells an account of events. We was there yesterday; Non-standard English does not follow the rules of the standard English dialect. peaceful; The general feelings provoked in the reader through this passage are peaceful This sentence is redundant because ‘Also’ and ‘as well’ serve the same function, This sentence is off topic, therefore irrelevant to the passage. had | seen; This is the best option to complete the sentence. This sentence expresses certainty as to how they feel the cliffs look (scary), not uncertainty. the farthest; The degree of adjective for this sentence should be the superlative. 32©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Knowledge of Language - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which option correctly completes the sentence below? told Weston doit. A. tonot B. todon't C. not to D. don’t 2. What style of writing would a student use if given the prompt below? Write about a time you had to apologize. Include details of how the situation developed and how you realized you had to apologize, A. persuasive 8. narrative C. expository D. argumentative 3. Which word can be omitted from the sentence below? Where is the large basket that the Rotary Club marked for donations? A. large B. that ©. Club D. for 33,4, What is the mood of the following paragraph? ‘The fire alarm went off from Roland’s burnt toast and he scurried to get the broom. With the broomstick, he poked and prodded the alarm hoping the annoying beeping would cease. His sister observed the sight with amusement. With one last thud, it came crashing down and the cat, who was sleeping nearby, rocketed out of the room! A. chaotic 8. peaceful C. passionate D. eerie 5. Which of the following would be an example of process writing? A. An editorial about what's wrong with our public transportation system 8. An article about the causes and effects of litter in our cities €. A 2001 Whirlpool washer repair book D. A paper comparing the similarities and differences of dog breeds 6. Which sentence has an example of redundancy? A. Asmile can make a person’s day, and the best part is that they're free! B, Please tell me that you don’t work at the Subway downtown. C. Fifty people arrived at the surprise party for my mother. D. To summarize briefly, the wedding was the everything | hoped for. 7. Which option is an example of indirect speech? ‘A. Manuel said he liked ita lot but it was too “spicy”. 8, She said “I'm going to San Francisco today.” C. We said to her, “Don't delay your appointment.” D. Victor said, “I am incredibly excited for the first day of school.” 8. Which sentence in NOT an example of a subjunctive mood? A. | suggest that Leo plays the guitar for tonight’s show. 8. Iwas in your position several weeks ago. C. If Lwere in a good financial position, | would buy that house. D. I wouldn't go to that part of town if | were you. 349, 10. What is an active voice? A. when the subject of the sentence talks a lot B. a sentence that has alot of action C. a sentence in which the subject is performing the action D. when the subject is acted upon instead of doing the action Which sentence is written in a passive voice? A. Someday, that watch will be handed down to me by my father. 8, My uncle always changes the filter in our air conditioners by himself. C. I made oatmeal raisin cookies for the study group. D. My great aunt made that sculpture, 35,10.A ANSWERS Knowledge of Language - Advanced Quiz 1 not to; This option is correct as it avoids the split infinitive, narrative; This prompt will lead the student to write a narrative piece, which tells a story about something that happened. that; Since this is an object relative clause, the word ‘that’ can be omitted. chaotic; The tone in this passage is one of chaos and disorder. ‘A201 Whirlpool washer repair book; Process writing is a type of expository writing that is used in an instruction manual for readers to follow sequential directions. This sentence is redundant because ‘summarize and ‘briefly’ serve the same function. Indirect speech is known as reported speech and has the purpose of reporting something someone said in the past. The subjunctive verb mood expresses a wish, a suggestion a command or a condition that is contingent. ‘An active voice describes a sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the verb. This sentence is in a passive voice since the subject is acted on by the verb. 36©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 1 .ctions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence is written correctly? A. It is Gavin's daughters’ purse. B, It’s Gavin’s daughters purse. . Itis Gavins daughter's purse. D. Its Gavin's daughters purse. 2. Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. My puppy, who is brown, and white, likes to take long naps on the old bright red couch. 8, My puppy, who is brown and white, likes to take long naps on the old, bright red couch. C. My puppy, who is brown and white, likes to take long, naps on the old bright red, couch. D. My puppy, who is brown and white, likes to take long naps on the old, bright, red couch. 3. Which of the following punctuation marks emphasizes the separation of ideas or lists OR is. used to explain, summarize, or illustrate a thought? A. commas 8. ellipsis C. dash . quotation mark 7Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. disbursement 8. dilemna C. epidemic D. antecedent Which option uses ellipses incorrectly? ‘A. What a beautiful patio it was..such a peaceful place. B. She told him, “I was um...thinking about visiting you.” C. [know | saw my phone somewhere. D. The scuba instructor told us to wear our goggles...ins..and wetsult. What word is misspelled in the sentence below? ‘The gymnasium can accomidate numerous classes simultaneously. A. gymnasium 8. accomidate C. numerous D. simultaneously Which word in the sentence below has the correct capitalization? A. My Aunt Kim really loves Jamaican food. 8. Keonna is from the Island of Oahu in Hawaii C. Mary beth went to Mexico to explore the Culture. D. In many cultures, saint Nicholas is a symbol during Christmastime. Which option uses correct capitalization to complete the sentence? Last. a group of. went on a boat ride down the A. spring, British tourists, Nile river B. Spring, British tourists, Nile River C. spring, British tourists, Nile River D. Spring, British tourists, Nile river 389. Identify the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below? The United Nations ambassador announced he was stepping down from ‘the position. A. publically 8. publiclly C. publicaly D. publicly 10. Where should a comma be added in the sentence? Although you might be correct | need to try it out for myself. \. after although after correct after out No commas are needed one> 39Sonreoenea> ANSWERS Mechanics and Punctuations - Basic Quiz 1 This sentence is the only option punctuated correctly. This sentence uses all the necessary commas. dash; A dash is used to insert a phrase or clause the writer wants to call attention to, dilemna; The correct spelling is dilemma. This sentence uses ellipses when the correct punctuation would be commas. accomidate; The correct spelling is ‘accommodate’ This is the only option that is contains the correct capitalization. spring, British tourists, Nile River; Only proper nouns are capitalized, publicly; This is the correct spelling of the word, after correct; A comma is necessary after the word correct to separate the introductory clause. 40©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 rections: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence below. Personal is the practice of taking care of your body by bathing, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and more. A. hygeine 8. higene C. hygiene D. hygene 2. Where can an ellipsis be placed in the following sentence? After swim class | went to his house, which was nearby, and then came home. ‘A. Place an ellipsis after the word class 8, Place an ellipsis after “went” to preplace “to his house” C. Place an ellipsis after “house” to preplace “which was nearby” D. All of the above 3. Which words in the sentence below should be capitalized? When visiting the west coast, itis suggested you try the California burritos and visit the desert town of Joshua tree, A. West Coast B. West Coast, Town, Tree C. West Coast, Burritos, Town, Tree D. West Coast, Tree aWhich option is correct for this sentence? My ____ clock is a family heirloom that has been passed down for three generations. A. grandfather's 8. grandfathers’ C. grandfathers D. grandfathers’s Which of the following sentences does NOT need a comma? A. Sophie wanted to clean out her closet before fall which seemed very reasonable. B, She carried the book and the cup with coffee into the sunroom. C. The human skeleton has 206 bones each with its own name, D. Isaac Newton who discovered gravity changed the way we understand the Universe, Which word is spelled correctly? A. privilege B. plagerize C. professer D. heirachy If you wanted to replace the word “to” in the sentence below, which punctuation mark should be used? For the weekend homework, please read ages 17 to 31 from the history book. A. dash (—) 8. hyphen (-} C. comma (,) D. semicolon (;) Which sentence has a misspelled word(s)? A. The dog started barking which caused the burglars to run away in fright. B, We will vanquish all the weeds from the yard and replenish the soil. C. The commonwealth wanted to secede from the country. D. The refrigerator came with a warrenty that guarantead they would fix damages. 429, 10, Which sentence uses ellipses correctly? A. If only she was...0h, never mind that! B. I was thinking... maybe we should go visit grandma, C. He said, “I..really am...so sorry to hear that.” D. All of the above Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. equilibria 8. erroneous C. discrepency D. extricate 43pero ANSWERS Mechanics and Punctuations - Proficient Quiz 1 hygiene; This is the correct spelling of this word. Place an ellipsis after “house” to preplace “which was nearby”; An ellipsis can be placed here to create a pause in the sentence and replace the interrupter. West Coast, Tree; The regions and proper names of places should be capitalized. grandfather's; The possessive form of “grandfather” needs the apostrophe before the ‘s’ This sentence does not require a comma, privilege; This is the only correctly spelled word. Other words spelled correctly are plagiarize, professor, and hierarchy. hyphen (-); A hyphen is used to indicate a range of numbers. ‘The misspelled words in this sentence are ‘warranty’ and ‘guaranteed’. All of the above; The ellipses are used correctly in every option, discrepency; The correct spelling is ‘discrepancy’. a4©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A, She'll need to take a right on Trotman it’s the third building on the left. B, She'll need to take a right on Trotman; it’s the third building on the left. C. She'll need to take a right on: Trotman, it’s the third building on the left. D. She'll need to take a right on Trotman, it’s the third building, on the left. 2. Inthe sentence below, what is the use of the colon? We have two choices here: stay and finish the job, or let it all go to waste, A. to introduce a quotation B, to set off an introductory element C. to signal further clarification D. to emphasize a key point 3. Which word is correctly spelled to complete the sentence below? ‘The nurse was very careful with the when she went to take the patient’s blood. A. syringe B. cyringe C. syrenge D. zyringe 454, Which option is correct for this sentence? Socrates, a well know Greek is responsible for a well know quote that states, "One thing only | know, and that is that ! know nothing, A. philocefer 8, philiosopher C. philocopher D. philosopher 5. Which option has the correct punctuation? A. The buffet had her favorite desserts. Flan, brownies, and cream putts. 8, The buffet had her favorite desserts: flan, brownies, and cream puffs. C. The buffet had her favorite desserts; flan, brownies, and cream puffs. D. All are correct 6. Which sentence is written correctly? A. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya, Turkey; Tokyo, Japan; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. B. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya, Turkey: Tokyo, Japan: and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. C. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya, Turkey, Tokyo, Japan, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. D. Recent cities the band has played at include Antalya Turkey; Tokyo Japan; and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 7. Which sentence shows an appropriate use of an ellipses? A. The city of Seattle is a top center for...coffee harvesting and distribution. 8. Islands of Bora Bora...are known for the luxury resorts and on-site amenities. C. Years later... finally heard back from my pen pal from Switzerland. D. My brand-new phone is..the latest version of the iPhone. 8. Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. soprano 8. auxillary ©. democracy D. oblivious 469, 10, Identify the misspelled word in the sentence below. After the enterprise was apprehended for counterfeit activity, they had to file for bankrupcy. \. enterprise apprehended counterfeit bankrupey one> What is the use of the ellipsis in the sentence below? We rubbed the golden lamp and then it appeared... genie! \. replacement for omitted words an unfinished thought a trail off into silence a pause and effect oo e> a7Doanreo> ANSWERS Mechanics and Punctuations - Advanced Quiz 1 This sentence uses the semicolon correctly. To signal further clarification; The colon in this sentence is used to signal clarification of the first clause. syringe; This option correctly spells the word ‘syringe’, philosopher; This is the correctly spelled option. This sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a series of items. This sentence correctly uses semicolons and commas to separate the list of cities. This sentence correct uses an ellipsis to indicate the passing of time. auxillary; The correct spelling is ‘auxiliary’. bankrupcy; The correct spelling of the word is ‘bankruptcy. a pause and effect; This sentence uses the ellipses to add style with pauses and interruptions. 48©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1, Which sentence is an example of irony? A. My gym membership expires at the end f this month, 8. The marriage counselor filed for divorce. C. The weathered rocking chair reminds me of my grandma. D. Time was ticking as she tried to set the table on time. 2. Which of the following words does not contain the Greek prefix word astro/aster, meaning, star or celestial? A. asteroid B. astronauts C. asterisk D. astonish 3. Choose the answer that correctly completes the analogy below. Rookie is to new as is to old. A colt B. trainee C. veteran D. recruit 49Choose the option that completes the sentence with personification. ‘The cracked milk carton all over the dairy aisle. A. bled B, leaked C. spilled D. splattered Which of the following is not a synonym of the word “boycott”? A. snub 8. spurn ©. exclude D. sanction Which word can replace the underlined word below? “The community really exceeded my expectations,” Gian said of the array of farms, animal rehab centers and other organizations that took in the rescued ducks. A. sections B. assortment ©. review D. system In the sentence below, we can infer that the underlined word means “verbal or talkative.” What type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning? Parrots are often loquacious ~ very talkative — and friendly. A. comparison clue 8. contrast clue C. punctuation clue D. example clue Which word would best complete the sentence below? Kayla was disturbed the moment she walked into the cafeteria and saw the only option was pizza topped with anchovies. A. utterly B. deceivingly C. clumsily D. virtually 509, 10, The word amiss most nearly means: A. (adj) Shockingly noticeable or evident B. (n.) Ahired household servant C. (ad) Improper, not as something should be D. (v,) To discipline or punish Which choice matches the definition below? (v.) feel intense dislike or disgust for. A. eulogize 8. laud . flagrant D. loathe 51ANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Basic Quiz 1 This sentence contains situational irony, since the outcome is unexpected or humorous. A ‘marriage’ counselor is getting divorced, astonish; The word ‘astonish’ means to surprise or impress and does not contain the prefix meaning star or celestial. veteran; The relationship between the words is word to definition, therefore veteran would be correct. bled; Personification is when human traits are added to something that is not human, such as a milk carton bleeding. sanction; The word sanction is an antonym of the word boycott. Boycott means to abstain from, whereas sanction means in support of. assortment; The word assortment can replace the word array for the sentence to maintain the same meaning. punctuation clue; The sentence uses the dashes within the text to give the reader a definition of the word. utterly; The word ‘utterly’ means completely or absolutely, making it the best fit to completely the sentence. (adj,) Improper, not as something should be; This option is the definition of amiss. loathe; The definition of loathe is intense aversion or to feel extreme disgust towards. 52©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? During World War Il, foods like meat and butter were scarce, and certain food items were rationed out to families. rotten . in short supply made locally prohibited oo@> 2. Which word correctly completes the sentence below? The roof in the gazebo did not make sense, since all the rain would come though the holes when it rained. A perforated B. permissible C. susceptible D. aloft 53What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below? Since the beginner class was a breeze, Josie signed up for a more advanced kickboxing class. A. personification B. simile C. metaphor D. irony Which of the following words does NOT contain a prefix? A. basketball B. counterattack C. anti-war D. abnormal What would be the best resource if you were asked to find the rising time of the sun? A. thesaurus B. dictionary C. encyclopedia D. almanac Which answer choice has a similar relationship to complete the analogy below? Fasten is to seatbelt as A. lightbulb is to lamp B. snip is to scissors C. desk is to work D. tissue is to paper What option is an antonym for the word “cultivate”? A. labor B, renounce C. neglect D. gather 348. What part of the sentence below uses an idiom? Nobody in our friend group digs comic book as much as | do, so sometimes | have nobody to express my excitement with. A. in our friend group B. digs comic books C. as much as | do D. to express my excitement 9. Which word matches the definition below? (n) outward behavior or bearing A. precarious 8. resentful C. posture D. demeanor 10. What is the meaning of the suffix -tion/-sion? A. the action of B. more than C. the opposite of D. distraction 55.ANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Basic Quiz 2 in short supply; The word scarce means insufficient in demand, perforated; The word ‘perforated means pierced with a hole or holes, making it the best fit for the sentence. Metaphor; The use of the figurative language ‘was a breeze’ is classified as a metaphor. basketball; The word ‘basketball does not contain a prefix almanac; An almanac is an annual publication that includes information for the forthcoming year, including the rising time of the sun. snip is to scissors; The relationship used in the analogy is of function/action to item neglect; The word ‘cultivate’ means to nurture and grow; therefore, neglect has an opposite meaning, digs comic books; The expression “digs” is an idiom used to express being really into something. demeanor; The definition listed is the meaning of the word demeanor. the action of; This suffix, as seen in words operation and migration, describe a state of action 56©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What is the meaning of the suffix underlined in the words below? glorious, wondrous, nervous A. the study of B, able to C. possessing D. the process of 2. Which of the following is NOT 2 way to make sure if a source is reliable? A. Verify if the information is accurate against what you already know B, Make sure the source is written by a trustworthy author C. Determine if the information is updated if writing on a changing subject D. Only use sources that have been created in the past 6 moths 3. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Everyone looked back and stared at Jack as his deep and distinct laugh reverberated down the long quiet hallway. A. be repeated multiple times as an echo B. be a change in scenery to a situation . to bring all attention to D. a problem that interrupts an event or activity 37What type of analogy is exemplified below? Bacteria is to decomposition as yeast is to fermentation A. defining characteristic B, cause and effect C. unit of measurement D. synonym variant Denotation is a word's meaning. A. associated B. literal C. implied D. hidden Which word best completes the sentence below? The counselor is diligent with high standards and sense of worth into her students, A. instilling 8, comprehending C. modifying D. extracting What is the meaning of the word ‘band’ as used in the sentence below? The band of protestors circled around City Hall for three hours on Saturday, a group of people living outside the law a division of a nomadic tribe a company of persons acting together a group of musicians oo@p> What is the meaning of the idiom in the following passage? Gloria saw the smirks on her families’ faces as she announced she had news to share, and knew the cat was out of the bag about her job promotion. A. Her cat ran away. 8. Her surprise had been exposed. C. Her family was happy for her. D. She did not get the job promotion. 589. Which word matches the definition below? (n) traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art preserved among a people A. legend 8. fable C. morale D. folklore 10. Determine the connotation through the context clues and choose the word that best completes the sentences below. Thave a lot of respect for the professions that deal with crimes on site. They are certainly very A. courageous 8. heedless C. rash D. miserable 59ANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient Quiz 1 possessing; The suffix ‘ous’ is defining as full of or possessing of. A source that is older than 6 months can still be reliable and relevant. be repeated multiple times as an echo; The word ‘reverberated’ as used in this sentence ‘means to continue in 2 series of echoes. Cause and effect; The relationship between the words is: the cause and the effect. literal; The denotation is the primary or literal meaning of a word instilling; The word ‘instilling’ means to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings, ‘a company of persons acting together; In the context of this sentence, the definition of, band is persons functioning together. Her secret has been exposed. The idiom ‘cats out of the bag’ is used to express that a secret has been revealed. folklore; The meaning of the word ‘folklore’ matches the definition listed. courageous; The sentence is positive, therefore a positive connation would best complete the sentence. 60©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What option best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below? ‘The zoo holds a special event after the sun goes down so guests can see the animals who are awake at night. ‘A. nocturnal 8. apprehensive C. frenetic D. maladjusted 2. What is the meaning of the figurative language used below? Kelly wasn’t much of a conversationalist; however, her husband could talk the hind legs off a donkey. ‘A. Her husband has to speak to her 8, Her husband thinks he can talk to animals, C. Her husband is a worse conversationalist than her D. Her husband talks for a long time 61Which answer would complete the analogy below correctly so that the words have a similar relationship? Menu is to diner as A. schedule is to employee B, catalogue is to shopper C. attraction is to resort D. car is to mechanic Which option is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentence below? ‘The portrayal of Hamilton received plaudits from the critics, A. praise 8. acclamation C. disapproval D. awards Which sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly? A. The lesson listed out all the objectives for the unit for the teacher to read. 8. Holly wanted to be as objective as she could and let the recording speak for itself. C. The microscope needed a replacement of the objective lens. D. Taste is an objective sense that is only be determined by the one who is doing the tasting. What type of allusion is this? We may need to build an ark with the amount of rain we have been getting. A. pop culture 8. biblical C. mythological D. historical What is the meaning of the suffix ‘-ize’? A. cause or become B, together C. in relation to D. present participle of an action 628. Which word matches both definitions listed below? (verb): tremble or shake (noun): an archer’s portable case for holding arrows A. frisson 8. quiver C. falter D. waver 9. Which word would best complete the sentence below? The lifeguard, who knew how important his job was, made sure he was with all ofall the young kids in the pool. A. vexed B, jaded C. Vigilant D. exasperated 10. Which of the following is not an example of a pun? A. The fastest way to communicate with fish is to drop them a line. B, The Energizer was arrested last night ~ charged with battery. C. went to a seafood dance class las week..and pulled a mussel. . He was terribly pleased with his graduation gift. 6310.0 ANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient Quiz 2 nocturnal; Nocturnal means animals who are active at night. Her husband talks for 2 long time; This expression is used to describe someone who can talk endlessly and exhaustingly. catalogue is to shopper; The relationship between the words is of thing and purpose. In this case, a menu shows the diner what dishes are available as a catalogue shows the shopper what items are available. disapproval; Plaudits means praises and expressions of approval, therefore disapproval would be an antonym. The word ‘objective’ is incorrectly used as this sentence is describing something about an individuals interpretation. To correct this sentence, it should be changes to ‘subjective’. biblical; This allusion references the biblical story of Noah's Ark. cause or become; The verb suffix ize’, as used in words authorize and memorialize, means to cause or to become. quiver; The word quiver means to shake with slight rapid motion and is also the word for a container used for holding arrows. vigilant; The word vigilant, meaning to keep a close watch for possible dangers, would be the best fit for the sentence. A punis a style of joke that uses a play on words, and usually makes use of words that, have more than one meaning. 64©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Use the context clues to find the meaning for the underlined word below. I meandered through the museum, taking my time to admire all the small details in the masterpieces hanging on the walls. ‘A. wandered 8. darted C. galloped D. hurried 2. What is the meaning of the figurative language used in the following sentence? Without hesitation, he walked up to the judge, hiding his nervousness behind his poker face. A. he put on a silly face in order to win the judges compassion 8, his face lacked expression that can be interpreted C. he looked like a puppet walking up to the judge D. he wore a mask because he wanted to conceal his identity 65,Choose the word that matches the definition. (adj) wild or frenzied; one whose actions are recklessly resistant A. nonchalant B. obstinate C. berserk D. placidity Which answer would complete the analogy below correctly so that the words have a similar relationship? Moccasin is to snake as isto shoe, A. lizard B. sole C. leather D. loafer Which of the following suffixes means ‘in a manner of or resembling’? A.-less B. -esque C. -wise D. -ful Which sentence uses the underlined word incorrectly? A. The ship crew lead people to the escape hatch when there was an accident. B, They were trying to hatch a plot to secretly take home all the cake. CC. My cousin Larry stuck his head though the hatch yesterday. D. Diane was so excited she was able to hatch a few hours of sleep before her test. Which option correctly completes the idiom below? ‘The Taylor Swift album was a hit since its release date; its still selling like hot A. cakes 8. dogs C. potatoes D. records 668. What type of figurative language is used below? Sharron placed the bracelet around her wrist, and it was a constellation of stars around her arm. A. simile B. hyperbole C. metaphor D. assonance 9. Which option completes the sentence with a more positive connotation. The teacher lets her students take a break when needed in class. A. lackadaisical 8. easygoing C. blasé D. insouciant 10. Which definition matches how the word ‘channel is used in the sentence below? Watson likes to meditate before painting to channel his inner Van Gogh. A. (v) emulate or seem to be inspired by 8B, (n) a band of frequencies used in radio and television transmission C. (n) a length of water wider than a strait D. (n) a medium for communication or the passage of information 67ANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced Quiz 1 wandered; The statement stating they ‘took their time’ gives clues that meandered means to wander. his face lacked expression that can be interpreted; The saying, poker face, is used to describe an expression on your face that shows no emotions. berserk; The definition listed matches the meaning of the word ‘berserk’ loafer; A moccasin is a type of snake, and a loafer is a type of shoe. ‘esque; The suffix -esque is used in words like grotesque and picturesque, meaning in style of or resembling ‘The definition of the word hatch does not match the context of this sentence, therefore it is incorrectly used cakes; The idiom used in this sentence is ‘selling like hot cakes’, which means the album. is selling quickly. metaphor; A metaphor is a direct comparison of two things, objects or people. easygoing; Amongst the option given, ‘easygoing’ gives the sentence the most positive connotation. This sentence uses the word ‘channel’ with the meaning: emulate or seem to be inspired by. 68©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1, Which situation is the best example of a ‘conundrum’ A. your car breaking down in the middle of nowhere B, setting a time to study music each week C. arriving late to a party you helped plan . hurrying to finish your lunch to play outside 2. Which word can replace the underlined word below to maintain the same message? ‘The speaker returned to the main topic after a quick tangent. A. accord B. rapport C. lull D. digression 3. Which sentence uses the word grave incorrectly? ‘A. The visitors realized they made a grave mistake when they showed up empty handed. 8, Gus knelt down at the grave to say a prayer, as he does every year on his father’s birthday. C. Kane was grave, which was a telitale sign that things did not go well D. Ellen decided to be grave and went out to save the bird who fell out its nest during a thunderstorm, 69Which of the following is NOT a connotation associated with the word discipline? A. regulation B. punishment C. haste D. strictness Choose the correct reference material to complete the sentence below. You're going on a cross country road trip with your siblings. It is suggested that you take a book of maps, also known as a(n), A. almanac B. atlas C. appendix D. glossary Which of the following root words means ‘to do or move’? A. acro 8, abil Cad D. act Which answer best completes the analogy below so that the words have a similar relationship? Ostracize is to outcast as A. disorientis to aloof B. dictator is to ruler C. worship is to idol D. befriend is to protect What is the meaning of the underlined idiom used in the sentence below? No matter how successful and wealthy he gets, Joshua is still the salt of the earth \. a person who is morally sound a person who is dishonest and distrustful a person who brings a lot of excitement to events ooe@P> a person who likes to argue with others 709. Which option best completes the sentence below? Aiter his goldfish died, my son has been very and gloomy. A. exultant, acting uncommunicative 8. sullen C. jaunty D. sprightful 10. Which definition matches how the word reservation is used in the sentence below? Tanner agreed to go camping, but he had some inner reservations since it would be out in the wilderness. A. (n) a right or interest retained in an estate being conveyed 8. (n) an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is booked or reserved for a particular person C. (n} a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval; a doubt D. (n) the action of a superior of reserving to himself the power of absolution. nANSWERS Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced Quiz2 A conundrum is defined as a difficult problem where there is no clear solution. digression; Tangent and digression both describe the action of moving away from a main subject, This sentence incorrectly uses the word grave. In this sentence, the correct word that should be substituted for grave is brave. haste; The word ‘haste’ is not a connotation of discipline, Haste means excessive speed or urgency of movement. atlas; An atlas is a book of maps that includes important information about the geography of different regions. act; The root word act, used in words such as active, reaction, and exact means to do or move. worship is to idol; To ostracize means the person is treated like an outcast, in the same way to worship means the person is treated like an idol. a person who is morally sound; The phrase ‘salt of the earth’ is used to describe someone who is very noble and honest. sullen; The word sullen means bad-tempered and sulky, or gloomy. This sentence uses the word reservation with the meaning of a limiting condition, or having doubts. n©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade 51 Questions Test 1 - Basic ection: question. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the 1. What is the correct way of writing the word meaning “not connected with”? A. irrelevant 8. irrelivant C. irrelevaunt D. irrealevant 2. Using the context clues, what is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below? Stanley Kubrick, one of the most versatile movie directors, is able to appeal to many audiences with his diverse selection of films. A. well-known by many 8. able to do many different things C. classic and unchanging D. out of the ordinary 3. What is the verb mood in the sentence below? Did you hear the loud booming thunder from the storm last night? A. indicative B. subjunctive C. interrogative D. conditional 2B4, Identify the type of error in the sentence below. ‘Tommy Jones, told me that his grandfather was a soldier during the Vietnam War. A. misplaced comma B, subject-verb agreement C. verb tense D. misplaced modifier 5. What is the main purpose of the text below? There are many people these days that skip breakfast, but | think itis very dangerous. Many say that they aren’t hungry, they don’t feel it is necessary, or they blame it on time limitations. | think these are bad excuses and eating breakfast should be a priority to everyone. Food is the fuel our body runs on, and after several hours of sleep, we need the energy. People need to eat breakfast to ensure their brain is awake and nourished A. tonarrate B. to explain C. to express feelings D. to persuade 6. Which word is correctly spelled to complete the sentence? During the 1700s, people would go to the for potions made of herbs that they would use as medicine. A. apotecary 8. apothicary C. apothecary D. apothecary 7. What type of allusion is used in the sentence below? She was on a tight budget that made her feel like she was living through the Great Depression. A. mythological 8. historical literary . biblical 748. What punctuation would be best to use in the following sentence? Karla realized that her greatest dream was coming true she was getting a horse, A. commas B, colon C. parenthesis D. semicolon 9. What is the infinitive phrase in the sentence below? To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt is Geoff's main goal at dinner tonight. A. To finish his pizza without, 8, without spilling grease onto his shirt C. To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt D. is Geoff’s main goal at dinner tonight. 10, Dialect is not appropriate for which of the following? A. formal essays 8, novels C. poetry D. dialect is apposite in all of these 11. Which sentence exemplifies redundancy? A. The wild boars had large tusks and course hair all over their bodies. 8. The innovation that the company was implementing were startling. C. Can you describe what events occurred the night Jerry ran away. D. Please combine the three folders into one for the culminative final project. 12, What can the underlined word of the sentence be classified as? Darla excitedly filled her bow! with cereal only to find out there was.ag milk in the jug. A. proper adjective 8, quantitative adjective C. regular verb D. irregular verb 7513, Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. circumference B. aurora C. anonmity D. altercation 14. Which word matches the definition listed below? (n) a person or thing that is difficult to understand or puzzling A. enigma 8. snag C. bazaar D. risible 15, What is the point of view of the passage below? Lacy sat behind Marcus in science class, He was wearing a black sweater that was covered in dog hair. Lacy saw the hair covered sweater and resisted the urge to pick at it. She wanted to stick some tape to his back to remove the hair. She thought it would be satisfying to roll a lint roller over the sweater. The hair on the sweater just really irked her. A. first-person 8. second-person C. third-person limited D. third-person omniscient 16. What is the tense of the verb in the sentence below? By October, | will have made up my mind about the decisions regarding my future. A. present progressive B. future simple C. present perfect D. future perfect 17. Which sentence is capitalized correctly? A. Every year, the Harvey family throws a Mid-summer bash in the Colorado Mountains, 8. Every year, the Harvey family throws a mid-summer bash in the Colorado mountains. C. Every year, The Harvey Family throws a mid-summer bash in the Colorado mountains. D. Every year, the Harvey family throws a Mid-Summer Bash in the Colorado mountains. 7618, Identify the type of error in the sentence below. Deonna wanted to exchange the item, to attain a reimbursement, or she wanted to speak to the manger. A. faulty parallelism 8. comma error C, fused sentence D. pronoun agreement 19, Using the context clues, what is the meaning for the underlined word below? After Megan talked back and had a bad attitude for the entire day, the babysitter became irate with her. A. soundless B. possessed . furious D. limpid 20. Which sentence uses commas correctly? The correct answer has all the necessary commas for the sentence, ‘A. Dan’s younger cousin, was born on December 25, 2015 and was called a “Christmas baby.” B. Dan's younger cousin was born on December 25, 2015, and was called a “Christmas baby.” C. Dan’s younger cousin was born on December 25 2015 and was called a, “Christmas baby.” D. Dan's younger cousin was born on, December 25 2015 and was called a “Christmas baby.” 21. Where should a comma be inserted in the following passage? Yonne started reading a fascinating nonfiction book about baking tools of the 1800s. She was especially fascinated by cute little biscuit tins, which reminder her of what we now call Tupperware, \. after the word fascinating after the word cute after the word biscuit No comma is necessary oo@> 722. Which option completes the sentence in the present continuous tense? This morning, | for an important presentation with my peers about our concerns regarding our grades. \. am preparing will be preparing prepared had prepared oo e> 23. What is the tone of the sentence below? “"Here we go again,” she moaned, as she saw the rival cheerleading team approaching the field. A. fury B. delighted ©. blithe D. annoyance 24, Which answer choice best completes the sentence below? Even though the candy shop owner appeared to be cranky, he really had a cheerful A. dispute B, confrontation ©. disposition D. repertoire 25. What type of writing would be required with the prompt below? What is a movie every teen must watch before graduating high school and why? A. narrative B. persuasive C. expository 0. descriptive 7826. Choose the answer choice that correctly completes the analogy below, Pod is to dolphin as A. antler is to deer B, kitten is to cat C. reptile is to lizard D. herd is to cow 27. Which sentence is grammatically correct? A. Mark's new video game was about an alien invasion. 8. Marks new video game was about an alien invasion. . Marks’ new video game was about an alien invasion. . Marks’s new video game was about an alien invasion. 28. Which sentence is correctly written? A. When George excepted the award, he made sure to thank his production team. B, When George expects the award, he made sure to thank his production team, C. When George accepted the award, he made sure to thank his production team, D. When George accepts the award, he made sure to thank his production team. 29. What type of adverbial clause is underlined in the sentence below? is do. Older people love going to the zoo as much as \. adverbial clause of degree/comparison adverbial clause of condition adverbial clause of time adverbial clause of cause/reason one> 30. Which of the following suffixes mean “state, quality, condition, or process of”? A -ant, eer, -or B, -acy, -ance, -hood ©. fy, “ify, “ize D. -ation, -ition, -ion 7931, Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? A. While Gary made lunch, Tara cleaned up the backyard. 8, While Gary made lunch; Tara cleaned up the backyard. C. While Gary made lunch: Tara cleaned up the backyard. D. While Gary made lunch. Tara cleaned up the backyard. 32. What is the meaning of the underlined word below? Sandra was thrilled when she had a variety of textiles to choose from for her wedding veil A. fabric pattern 8. symbolisms C. price ranges D. clothing material 33, Which sentence is written correctly? ‘A. Who's bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner? 8, Whose bow! of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner? C. Whose bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner. D. Who's bowl of mashed potatoes was left on the table after dinner. 34, Which sentence contains a subject-verb disagreement? A. The trees on the other side of the hill are changing colors. 8, The purse | bought last month is now on sale C. The dried-out flowers sitting on the window needs to be watered, D. There is a law in Singapore that bans chewing gum. 35. Which phrase or word can be removed from the following sentence to eliminate redundancy without changing the meaning of the text? Parents and students are not currently allowed to enter the school auditorium right now. A. and students B, toenter C. school D. right now 8036. Which word in the sentence below contains the plural or possessive error? ‘The hotel’s history goes way back over 50 years. It originally opened as a resting place for soldiers’ during the war. A. hotel’s B. years C. resting D. soldiers’ 37. Which option is the most formal? A. The groundbreaking film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual effects. B, The totally awesome film Avatar took 10 years to produce due to the visual effects. C. The groundbreaking film Avatar took a bajillion years to produce due to the visual effects. D. The groundbreaking film Avatar took a bunch of years to produce due to the graphics. 38. What is the meaning of the underlined word? While Lila wanted to pass the class, she did not concur with her friend's choice of cheating on the test. A. to agree with something 8, tohelp or aide someone C. oppose or object D. express a different opinion 39, Which sentence is written correctly? A. Together they all screamed, “let's go Astros!” 8, Together they all screamed, “Let’s go Astros!” C. Together they all screamed “Let’s go Astros!” D. Together they all screamed, Let’s go Astros! 40. Which word correctly completes the analogy below? Exquisite is to superb as superfluous is to A. stylish 8, modish . surplus D. chic 8141. Which option correctly completes the sentence below? | will have to travel by bike since my car A. is repairing B. isin repairmen C. is being repaired D. repairing currently 42. Identify the correctly spelled word below. A. emencipate B, emancipate C. emancipaite D. emancipait, 43, Which sentence uses dashes correctly to explain a thought? A. If you need something, text my phone, my personal number — not my work number—and V'll answer right away. 8. If you need something — text my phone, my personal number, not my work number, and Vl answer right away. C. Ifyou need something — text my phone—my personal number, not my work number—and V'll answer right away. D. If you need something, text my phone—my personal number, not my work number—and Vll answer right away. 44, Which sentence is written in an active voice? A. The plumber fixed the leaky faucet upstairs. B, The blueberry bushes were picked last month. C. The new books were shipped in early June. . The memoir was written by my younger brother. 45, Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate an interrupter in the sentence? A. Jack, who is the brother of Jill drinks a lot of, chocolate milk. B, Jack who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate milk. C. Jack who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate milk. D. Jack, who is the brother of Jill, drinks a lot of chocolate milk 8246. What is the tone in the following text? Pablo was reeling with excitement. Every few minutes, he would perch himself by the window and peak out the blinds to check if the little red car had pulled into the driveway. He kept pacing up and down the hallway since couldn't sit still A. anticipatory 8, humorous C. sorrowful D. sympathetic 47. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below? When the inspiration A. onomatopoeia 8. metaphor C. personification D. symbol it, the artist’s pencil danced across the sketchpad. 48, Which word is spelled incorrectly in the sentence below? To conquere the deceitful ruler, the council voted for impeachment. A. conquere B. deceitful C. council D. impeachment 49. Which sentence is NOT an example of an indicative verb mood? A. The fish in the tank will be unable to swim if they grow bigger. B, IF that was my bike, I would not keep it outside when it snows. C. Is Teresa the main character of the show? D. Brie travels to Oregon by train every summer. 50. Which option is an antonym of the word ‘boycott’? A. sanction 8. spurn C. avoid D. tolerate 8351. What type of verbal irony is shown in the example below? A robbery at a police station. A. verbal irony B, situational irony . dramatic irony D. none of the above 8410, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 17. 18, 19, 20, 21, ANSWERS Language - Basic Test 1 irrelevant; This is the correct spelling of the word. able to do many different things; The word versatile is used to describe a person that can serve many functions. interrogative; An interrogative verb mood asks questions, misplaced comma; This sentence contains a misplaced comma after the name. to persuade; A persuasive text attempts to convince a reader to a point of view, or opinion. apothecary; This is the correctly spelled word. historical; The allusion in the sentence refers to historical event. colon; A colon would be best to sperate the independent clause, since the second clause expands the first. To finish his pizza without spilling grease onto his shirt; This phrase is the infinitive because it functions as a noun and is the subject of the sentence. formal essay; Dialect is a form of writing that shows the accent and the way a particular character or people of one region speak. This sentence has two redundant remarks. ‘Into one’ is redundant because combining departments already signifies getting one; secondly, ‘culminative’ and ‘final’ have the same meaning. quantitative adjective; The quantitative adjective indicates the number or amount of, something. anonmity; The correct spelling of the word is ‘anonymity.’ enigma; The definition listed is the definition of an enigma. third-person limited; In the third-person limited point of view, the narrator only knows the thought and feelings of one character. future-perfect tense; The future perfect tense combines ‘will have’ + the past participle. This sentence properly capitalizes the proper names in the sentence. faulty parallelism; The sentence lacks parallel structure, which is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. furious; From the clues in the sentence, we can conclude that irate means very angry or infuriated This sentence places the correct commas into the sentence. after the word cute; A comma would be necessary here to separate the two coordinate adjectives that describe the noun equally. 85,22, 23, 24, 25, 26. 27. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, >oea am preparing; The present continuous tense is used to describe something that is happening continuously in the present moment. annoyance; The tone in the sentence if of annoyance towards the other team. disposition; This is the best option to complete the sentence because the word ‘disposition’ means the person’s inherent qualities and character. persuasive; The writing prompt would ensue the writer to try to convince the reader of their opinion. herd is to cow; The relationship between the words is what the group is called to the individual animal. This sentence correctly places an apostrophe to show possession. The use of the word ‘accepted’ would be correct for this sentence. adverbial phrase of degree/comparison; An adverbial cause of degree/comparison answers ‘to what extent?” or compares two things. -acy, -ance, -hood; This suffix can be seen in the words: legacy, parenthood, substance and more. This sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the dependent clause form the main clause. clothing material; Textiles means a type of cloth or woven material This sentence correctly punctuates with a question mark and uses the correct ‘whose’ to show possession, ‘There is a subject-verb disagreement between the plural subject (flowers) and the verb. right now; The sentence states they are ‘not currently’ allowed, which would have the same meaning as ‘right now’, making this phrase redundant. soldiers’; This is a plural noun, so the apostrophe is not needed. To correct this, it would change to soldiers. This sentence uses a formal writing style that would be appropriate for academic or business work. ‘To agree with something; The definition of concur is to be of the same opinion. This option correctly punctuates and capitalizes a direct quote. surplus; The relationship between the words is synonyms, and surplus is a synonym of superfluous. is being repaired; This option correctly completes the sentence. emancipate; This is the correct spelling of the word. This sentence correctly implements dashes to input a relevant thought into the sentence. This sentence is written in an active voice because the subject performs the action stated by the verb. 8645, 46. 47, 48, 49, 50. 51 This sentence correctly uses commas to set off the phrase that interrupts the flow of the. sentence. anticipatory; The tone in the sentence is of anticipation, or excitement for something or someone to arrive. personification; When a nonhuman object is given human traits, such as dancing, itis called personification. conquere; The correct spelling for this word is ‘conquer’. This option shows an example of a subjunctive verb mood, not indicative. An indicative verb mood makes a statement or asks a question. tolerate; To boycott means to refuse to have dealings with, therefore to tolerate would be the opposite, situational irony; This is when a situation involves actions that are contradictory. 87©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade 52 Questions Test 1 - Proficient Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which option would best complete the analogy below? Judge is to courtroom as. A. assistant is to office B, soldier is to war C. referee is to field D. mechanic is to car 2. What is the function of the infinitive phrase in the sentence below? Students like to use their phones during class. ‘A. noun (direct object) 8, noun (subject) C. predicate D. adjective 3. Which word is spelled correctly? A. enbargo B. erraneous . equilibrium D. extricate 88Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly? A. Stephan, who plays on the soccer team; scored three goals last night. B. Whenever | feel scared; | hold my favorite teddy bear. C. Kian has three older sisters; June, Summer, and River. D. Chery''s favorite sweater is made of cashmere; she wears it all the time. What is the best option to complete the sentence below? Gary exclaimed “My son is moving to Antarctica!” Bonnie looked over and said, “That's crazy! would he want to live there?” A. How on earth 8, Where on earth €. Why on earth, D. What on earth Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? Aside from his immacutlate looks, the accomplished bachelor was very generous. A. immacutlate 8. accomplished C. bachelor D. generous What type of punctuation should be added in the dialogue below to indicate a character trailing off? ““"'m not sure what went wrong _ she sighed as she looked out unto the dried-up lawn. A. ellipsis (..) B. dash (~-) . comma (,) D. semicolon (;) What can the underlined word of the sentence be classified as? Jerry ate the whole triple layer chocolate cake in one sitting. A. positive adjective B. quantitative adjective C. comparative adjective D. superlative adjective 899. What is the option to complete the following sentence? could he make homemade pasta, but he was also an expert at French pastry making, A.Ifonly 8. Inno way C. Not only D. On no account 10, What is the relationship between the words in the analogy below? Cocoon is to butterfly as egg is to chick. A. whole to part B. sequence C. type to kind D. item to purpose 11. Determine how the infinitive is being used in the sentence below. To have a joyful life, keep your loved ones close. adjective adverb none of the above one> 12. Which sentence uses dashes correctly? A. The waves in the ocean — were really high, so in order to ensure our safety we decided not to go swimming B, The waves in the ocean were really high, so — in order to ensure our safety —we decided not to go swimming C. The waves — in the ocean were really high, so — in order to ensure our safety, we decided not to go swimming D. The waves in the ocean were really high, so in order to ensure our safety we decided — not to go swimming, 13. Which sentence is written in appropriate Standard English? A, She haven't got anything. B. She ain’t got nothing. C. She don’t have no thing D. She doesn’t have anything, 9014, What idiom is used when one exaggerates a problem? A, Making a mountain out of a molehill B. Making a house out of a brick C. Making a landslide out of a river D. Making a tree out of a seed 15, What is the correct adjective to complete the sentence below? This pasta dish smells horrible, but that one smells A. horribler 8. horriblest C. more horrible D. most horrible 16. Which sentence uses the active voice? A. Cold seasons are followed by warmer seasons. B, Hot seasons follow cool seasons. C. Hot seasons are followed by cooler ones, D. Snowy seasons are followed by sunny seasons. 17. Which options use the correct verb tense to fill in the gaps in the sentence below? ‘The famous baseball player baseballs and them to people at the game last night. A. signs...tossed B. signs..tosses C. sign..toss D. signed...tossed 18, Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. After the bunny escaped, Harry tried to coax it back into the cage using carrots. A. to gently persuade B, to quickly capture C. to force into a place, corner D. to assume control over 9119. Which prefix should be added to the word below to mean ‘refuse to allow’? allow A. mis- B. in- C. dis- D.un- 20. Which word is positively persuasive in tone? A. effective 8. inferior C. atrocious D. disadvantage 21. Which of the following sentences displays the correct apostrophe punctuation? A. The childrens backpacks were all lined up against the hall. 8, The children’s backpacks were all ined up against the hall C. The children’s backpack’s were all lined up against the hall D. The childrens’ backpacks were all ined up against the hall 22. Which words in the apartment rental advert below are emotive to the reader? Beautiful-looking apartment in mint condition ~ take a tour today! A. looking, condition 8, apartment, tour C. mint, today D. Beautiful, mint 23. Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? A. One of my chores for next week is painting the shed and cleaning out the basement. 8, My chores for next week are cleaning out the basement and painting the shed. C. Cleaning out the basement and painting the shed are my chores for next week. D. My jobs for next week are to clean out the basement and paint the shed. 9224, Which sentence is written correctly in terms punctuation? ‘A. He stared at his screen and it’s blinking notification light which taunted him knowingly. B, He stared at his screen and it’s blinking notification light, which taunted him, knowingly. C. He stared at his screen and its blinking notification light, which taunted him knowingly. D. He stared at his screen, and its blinking notification light, which taunted him, knowingly. 25. Which of the following sentences does not have the same register as the others? A. Evidence points to the importance of recycling, 8. You guys really have to stop damaging our poor planet's future! C. Over thirty bags of waste are taken out per household a week. D. There are new innovative ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint. 26. Which choice is the correct literary device of the sentence below? All the donuts on the dessert table stared at her intently. A. personification 8. alliteration C. rhyme D. simile 27. Choose the correct sentences types for the following Did you get in my closet and take my boots? Tell me! A. interrogative, exclamatory B. exclamatory, imperative C. imperative, exclamatory D. interrogative, imperative 28, Which term correctly defines the following? ‘The plumber arrived and he carried his tool kit. A. complex 8, compound C. simple D. phrase 9328, What is the meaning of the underlined word below? When the talk show host forgot his lines on live TV, he was able to improvise flawlessly ‘thanks to his years of experience. A. to recall a memory 8, to read and decipher cue cards C. to return to rehearsal D. to perform without preparation 30. What is the correct way to connect the following sentences? My sister is the eldest of us. She is 20 years old. A. My sister: is the eldest of us, she is 20 years old. B. My sister is the eldest of us; She is 20 years old C. My sister is the eldest of us; she is 20 years old. D. My sister is the eldest of us... She is 20 years old. 31. Which devices are used in the sentence below? ‘The daunting dark dungeon was dim as a cave. A. alliteration and rhyme B, personification and simile C. rhyme ad smile D. simile and alliteration 32. Determine which option correctly identifies the sentence below. Kacy likes to hem all her own costumes. A. simple verb B. participle . gerund D. infinitive 33. Which words correctly completes the sentence below? I would written to her if | sufficient time, A. have, had had 8, have. had of had C. of, had had 0. of, had’ve had 9434, What is the correct way to spell the word meaning ‘way down or dropping’? A. decent B. descent C. dissent D. desent 35. Which words in the following blurb are used to persuade the reader? Everyone should give the revolutionary cookbook a chance, especially because it is free! everyone, revolutionary should, chance revolutionary, free revolutionary, especially ooeP 36. Which of the following sentences is not correct? A. | am looking forward to the movie night. 8, Sven and | am looking forward to the movie night. C. Sven is looking forward to the movie night, but | am not. D. My friend and | are looking forward to the movie night. 37. Which of the following texts would most likely contain exclamatory sentences? A. An email to a potential employer B. Aletter to your closest friend C. A pamphlet about the teeth cleaning process D. An instruction manual for building a table 38. What is the meaning of the underlined word below? Robert Galbraith was a pseudonym used by J.K. Rowling, A. writer 8. publisher C. fictitious name D. literary genre 95,39. Which option best completes the analogy below so that both word pairs have the same relationship? Athlete is to fit as A. writer is to articulate B. nurse is to hospital C. chair is to sit D. office is to work 40. What type of clause is underlined in the sentence below? This book, that | read last week, is going to be turned into a movie next year. A. adverbial clause 8. noun clause C. independent clause D. relative clause 41. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. Jane’s address is: 8 Pine Street, Tucson, Arizona B. Janes address is: 8 pine street, Tucson, Arizona, C. Jane's address is - 8 Pine street, Tucson, Arizona, D. Janes address is; 8 Pine Street, Tucson, Arizona: 42. Which style of writing is being used in the text below? have to say that | wasn’t very enthralled with the photography exhibit held at the museum. | mean, all | could ponder about was who chose the pictures to be presented? ‘That person clearly had no idea at all what constitutes real photography. Most of what | saw could have been taken on a cellphone with the quality they had. A. descriptive 8. narrative C. persuasive D. expository 9643. What is the meaning of the underlined idiom below? When my grandfather passed away, my father (his only kid), got the ion’s share of his, land. A. the largest amount 8B, the smallest amount C. all of D. none of 44, Which sentence contains the correctly spelled underlined word? A. The Christmas gift was so beautifully rapted, it was hard to rip it open: B, The Christmas gift was so beautifully rapped, it was hard to rip it open. C. The Christmas gift was so beautifully wrapped, it was hard to rip it open. D. The Christmas gift was so beautifully wraped, it was hard to rip it open. 45. What is the meaning for the underlined word in the sentence below? My doctor steers away from orthodox medicine, and instead has me try acupuncture and meditation A. traditional 8, soluble C. harsh D. innovative 46. Which option correctly connects the sentences below? This shade of green is ideal for the curtains. It contrasts the walls well A. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains: it contrasts the walls well, B. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains: It contrasts the walls well. C. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains; It contrasts the walls well D. This shade of green is ideal for the curtains; it contrasts the walls well 747. Which verb would put the sentence below in a subjunctive mood? If there no rain showers, there would be not crops. Ais 8. were C. isnever D. was 48, Which option BEST completes the sentence? Henry is to the dangers of mountain hiking, and went on an expedition with no training, A. oblivious B. cautious C. conversant D. imparted 49. Which option correctly fills in the blanks in the sentence below? Here ‘the scrunchie and the clip you lent to me. A. is, that 8. is, whom C. are, which D. are, whose 50. Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words? Holly believed herself to be a of rare and cheeses. \. connosure, exquizet connisuer, exqisite connoisure, exquisit one> connoisseur, exquisite 9851, 52. What is the tone in the following passage? “| ove the way the air smells in the mountains and the sound of birds chirping, It’s such a change from the city life,” sighed Grace. “It really is a breath of fresh air!” Kate said as she took a deep breath and released it slowly. A. confident B. tense . tranquil D. daring Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? A. Everybody at the event is not expecting the announcement we have planned, 8. Every person at the event is not expecting the announcement we have planned C. The guests at the event are not expecting the announcement we have planned. D. Everybody at the event are not expecting the announcement we have planned 9910, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 17, 18, 19, 20. 2 22, 23, 24, w>>n oO >om> ANSWERS Language - Proficient Test 1 referee is to field; The relationship with the words is person to workplace. Furthermore, areferee decides on the field, as the judge deicides in the courtroom. noun (direct object); The undefined infinitive phrase in the sentence functions as the noun, acting as the direct object extricate; This is the correctly spelled word. This sentence correctly places the semicolon in the sentences that are closely linked in meaning. Why on earth; This option correctly completes the statement, immacutlate; The correct spelling of this word is “immaculate.” ellipsis ..); An ellipsis is the correct punctuation to show a trail off in a sentence. quantitative adjective; A quantitative adjective modifies a noun by indicating the quentity/number. Not only; The correct option would be the correlative conjunction of “Not only...but also,” which comes in pairs and relates one part of a sentence to another. sequence; The relationship between the two words is a sequence because, as a process, the second word comes after the first word, adverb; The infinitive is used as an adverb in this sentence because it describes a verb. This sentence correctly uses the dashes to mark off information that is not essential to the understating for the rest of the sentence. This sentence is written in correct Standard English. Making a mountain out of a molehill; In this idiom, the molehill is much smaller than a mountain, and this expression is used when a small problem is made into a bigger deal. more horrible; The correct adjective would be “more horrible” as itis correct standard English and a comparative adjective. The other options are written in the past participle (followed) meaning option 8 is the only one in an active voice. signed...tossed; This option places both words in the correct past verb tense. to gently persuade; The word coax means to gently but persistently persuade (someone) to do something dis-; Adding the prefix dis- would create the word ‘disallow’, which means refuse to declare valid effective; The word ‘effective’ has a positive persuasive effect on readers. This sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in the word “children” since itis plural. Beautiful, mint; These two words are used in the advert to evoke positive emotions. There are two jobs listed, therefore the sentence should begin with ‘Two of my chores for next week...” The ‘its’ is possessive and does not need an apostrophe, and the comma is correctly placed in this sentence. 10025, 26. 27. 28, 29, 30, 31 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. 37. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 4a, This sentence uses informal style which contrasts the other options that are written in a more formal styl. personification; The sentence gives the donuts the human characteristic of ‘stare’. interrogative, imperative; The first sentence asks a question, therefore is interrogative. Although the second sentence has an exclamation mark and appears to be exclamatory, itis giving a command, so itis imperative. compound; A compound sentence is formed when two simple sentences are joined. to perform without preparation; The word improvise means to create or perform spontaneously or without preparation. A semicolon correctly connects the two sentences to indicate a pause between two main clauses, simile and alliteratio he word ‘as’ indicates a simile, and daunting/dark/dungeon/dim is analliteration, infinitive; The sentence contains a verb with the word ‘to’ before it. Knowing this, the simple verb, gerund, and participle option can be ruled out. Therefore, the sentence is an example of an infinitive. have, had had; To correctly complete this sentence, ‘have’ and ‘had had’ would be grammatically correct in Standard English. descent; This is the correct spelling of the word with the meaning of ‘moving downward, dropping or falling’ revolutionary, free; These words are used in the blurb to persuade and try to convince readers of something, This sentence is incorrect because ‘Sven and I’ is plural, therefore it should say are, not Aletter to your closest friend; This text is less formal, and people tend to use exclamatory sentences in more personal writing. fictitious name; A pseudonym is an alias or fictitious name usually used by writers, writer is to articulate; The analogy type is descriptive/characteristic, because a person who is an ‘athlete’ is usually ‘fit’ and a person who is a ‘writer’ is usually ‘articulate’. relative clause; A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause; itis used in order to modify, adapt, or describe a noun or pronoun. This sentence is capitalized with proper nouns and is punctuated correctly. narrative; This style of writing is being told from the first person’s perspective, in a way that a person is telling a story or a spoken account of connected events. the largest amount; The idiom “the lion’s share” is used when you get more than anyone else or the largest amount. This sentence correctly spells the word wrapped. 10145, 46. 47, 48, 49, 50. SL. 52. oa00 traditional; The meaning of the word ‘orthodox’ as used in this sentence, is adhering to what is commonly accepted, or traditional. This option correctly uses a semicolon to connect the sentences, and the second sentence starts with a lower-case letter. were; The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to explore a hypothetical situation or ‘to express a wish, demand or suggestion. oblivious; The word oblivious, meaning ‘not aware of’, would be best to complete the sentence. are, which; The sentence involves two things, so using ‘are’ and ‘which’ is correct. This option correctly spells the word ‘connoisseur’ and ‘exquisite’. tranquil; The tone in this passage can be best described as tranquil In English, ‘everybody’ is treated as a singular noun, so it should say ‘everybody is’ 102©YBtong Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 8" Grade 51 Questions Test 1 - Advanced Dire ions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Choose the correctly spelled word for the following definition, Anew way of doing something A. inovation 8. innevation C. innovation D. invation 2. What is the best option to complete the sentence below? When my mother saw the out of budget car my father bought, she screamed, 7 were you thinking!” A. How in the world 8, Where in the world C. Why in the world D. What in the world 3. Determine which option correctly uses an apostrophe. A. The boys bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade. B. The boys’ bottles were filled with refreshing Gatorade. C. The boy's bottles’ were filled with refreshing Gatorade. D. The boy's bottle’s were filled with refreshing Gatorade. 103Choose the correctly spelled word for the following sentence? It was evident that she was very proud of her when we saw her display showcasing all her awards. \. achievements achievemints acheivements oo e> achievments Which sentence correctly uses the word collegiate? A. Because he was advanced in his math knowledge, Aaron was taking collegiate level work in high school. B. My collegiate went on vacation to Mexico last year and brought us back beautiful key chains. C. To make yogurt, you must collegiate the milk in order for it to ferment correctly. D. The modern building did not collegiate with all the gothic style buildings in France. Which option puts the sentence below in a subjunctive mood? Ifshe later, she would not have had time to organize her supplies for the art class. A. arrive 8. had arrived . would arrive D. arrived What can the underlined word of the sentence be classified as? She had the curliest hair anyone had ever seen. A. positive adjective B. quantitative adjective C. comparative adjective D. superlative adjective Which sentence is capitalized and punctuated correctly? A. “It’s too early” said Fabio. “im going to get breakfast.” 8, "It’s too early said Fabio I'm going to get breakfast.” C. “It’s too early,” said Fabio, “I’m going to get breakfast.” D. “It’s too early”, said Fabio, “Im going to get breakfast.” 1049. What is the correct meaning for the underlined homonym in the sentence below? We had to stall our cousin outside with conversation because they had not finished setting up the surprise party. A. a stand or booth 8, deliberate delay C. torun away D. a malfunction 10, Which sentence is in the imperative mood? A. At noon, take the chicken out of the freezer. 8B. Are you going to attend our Thanksgiving dinner? C. She makes her famous key lime pie every year. D. After we go for a walk, I would like some pasta 11, ‘Ooze’ and ‘sizzle’ are examples of A. metaphor 8. alliteration C. personification D. onomatopoeia 12. Identify the noun phrase in the sentence below. You can tell a lot of a gentleman’s upbringing by his way of eating soup. A. You can tell B. agentleman’s upbringing . his way of eating soup D. soup 13, Which option correctly rewrites the sentence below by omitting text and using an ellipsis? He couldn’t run fast enough, although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop, A. He couldn’t run fast enough, although he gave it his al... as it pulled up at his stop. 8. He couldn't run fast enough ... to catch the bus ast pulled up at his stop. C. He couldn’t run fast enough, ... he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop. D. He couldn't .. although he gave it his all, to catch the bus as it pulled up at his stop, 105114, Which sentence in the passage below is written in active voice? (2) Human biology is also studied by veterinarian. (2) The study of human anatomy and physiology is usually focused on by doctors. (3) Various aspects have been studied by veterinarians. (4) Veterinarians also study the living organisms of plant and animal life A. Sentence 1 B, Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. Sentence 4 15, Choose the correct form of verbs to complete the sentence below. When the next flight ? A. does, land B. do, land C. does, lands D. does, landed 16. Which of the following sentences contains an oxymoron? A. After her promotion she was happy as a clam, 8, The deafening silence was noteworthy. C. She had a million more hours to go until closing . Nobody uses the fax machine anymore. 17. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? A. On the route to California, one might stumble upon Area 51. B, The telescope was positioned to view Jupiter. C. The warriors battled the Spartan Empire for many years. D. The grateful pilot relaxed after days of traveling in his living room, 18. Which of the following is most likely to contain interrogative sentences? A. Acomic in the local newspaper B. Aboard listing a restaurant's specials C. Acompany email about upcoming events D. A personality inventory at a career fair 10619. Which of the following sentence is NOT correct? A. The two hunters were waiting for a deer to appear. B, Shay and Logan were waiting for a deer to appear. C. The hunter by the creek and the hunter behind the tree was both waiting for a deer to appear. D. Shay was waiting patiently for a deer to appear, but Logan was feeling impatient. 20. Which option would best complete the analogy below? Italian is to cuisine as A. chemistry is to science B, penis to pencil C. restaurant is to café D. musicis to party 21. What is the main function of the colon in the sentence below? She has very little time to learn all the new excel programs: her new job starts next Monday. A. introduce a list 8. between independent clauses . emphasis D. correspondence in a letter 22. Which sentence is an example of a conditional mood? A. The YouTube star has a meetup at 4p.m. B. The fireworks might light up if you place them near the flame. C. Will you be taking Spanish or French next year? D. l often see flocks of seagulls by the beach 23, Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses colon? A. Mrs. Picard preaches this concept: "The grass is greener where you water it.” B. Never forget this motto: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. C. Here are three states that begin with A: Alaska, Alabama, and Arkansas, . Mom wants us to make deviled eggs: moreover, she wants us to make grandpas recipe. 10724, Which choice has the correct spelling to complete the sentence below? Although , Julia jumped at the go down the waterside one last time. \. exhausted, opportunity exhawsted, opportunity exhausted, oppurtunity exausted, opportunity one> 25. Which of the following choices best completes the sentence below? you gave me a million dollars, | would not go swimming in those shark infested waters. A. Although 8. Though C. Even if D. Even though 26. What is the meaning of the underlined word below? Ellen got in trouble for her flagrant disrespect of academy rules. A. conspicuously offensive 8, doubtful or uncertain C. incapable of being explained D. liable 27. Identify the type of gerund used in the sentence below. Thave received several awards for my inventions. A. subject 8. object of preposition C. direct object D. subject complement 10828, What is the function of the underlined participle below? Joelle bit her tongue instead of criticizing her brother's new haircut. A. auxiliary verb B. adjective . verb phrase D. noun 28. What figure of speech is used in the following sentence? | gave a clown my seat on the bus because | thought it was a nice jester. A. irony B, satire ©. pun D. simile 30. What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence below using a dash? “Trick or Treat! Do you ha,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her face. A. “Trick or Treat! Do you ha-,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her face. 8. “Trick or Treat! Do you ha” Meghan was saying as the grumpy-man shut the door in her face. C. “Trick or Treat - Do you ha,” Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her face. D. “Trick or Treat! Do you ha,” - Meghan was saying as the grumpy man shut the door in her face. 31. Which word below would complete the sentence with the appropriate connotation? The school principal felt that he needed to in the students quarrel A. meddle 8, intervene Cc. pry D. snoop 10932, Which of the following is NOT a zero-conditional sentence? A. When it gets too cold, the roads will freeze. 8, Students who turn in their homework, will get extra credit. C. If you are late to practice, you will run an extra lap. D. If had enough money, | would buy my mom a gold necklace. 33, What is the meaning of the prefix in the word hyperextension? A. over, too much B, middle C. new, recent D. opposite of 34, Which of the following sentences contains incorrect verbal shift? A. The biker hit the stop sign when he got distracted by the beautiful rainbow. 8, I wish | can be with you when you chose your prom dress. C. Felicia ate one green apple and drank a soda at the picnic. D. Andrew will make a great teacher and have a positive impact on his students, 35. Which of the following sentences is written in a passive voice? A. My dad said that | could have three friends over for a sleepover. 8. All of the presents were opened before noon on Christmas Day. C. The attraction is being visited by thousands of people every year. D. I think | want to try wind surfing on our next vacation. 36. What Is an antonym of the underlined word in the sentence below? Robert is adept at constructing personalized Christmas ornaments, A. proficient 8. veteran C. consummate D. amateur 11037. What is the dash in the following sentence indicating? ‘The celebration was incredible ~ the best day ever ~ and it is all thanks to you guys. A. to set off extra information B, hesitation C. an unfinished thought D. to signal an abrupt shift 38, Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? ‘The excessive feathers used on the flamboyant dress resulted in a hazerdous fiasco at the bonfire A. excessive 8. flamboyant C. hazerdous D. fiasco 39, What is the relationship between the words in the analogy below? Violinist is to symphony as dancer is to troupe. ‘A. member of a group B. degree C. categorical D. tools to user 40. What type of clause is underlined in the sentence below? We can get most of our work done tonight as long as the library is open. A. noun clause 8. adverbial clause C. independent clause D. adjective clause at41. Without changing the meaning of the text, which option best omits words from the sentence below by adding an ellipsis? ‘The eager shoppers that lined up outside of the store at five in the morning were disorderly and quarrelsome. A. The eager shoppers ...disorderly and quarrelsome. B, The eager ..that lined up ... at five in the morning were disorderly and quarrelsome. C. The eager shoppers that lined up outside of the store at five in the morning D. The eager shoppers ... were disorderly and quarrelsome. 42, Which sentence is written in the third conditional? A. If you knew the soup was too hot, you wouldn't have eaten it. B. If you eat the hot soup, you get burned. C. Ifyou had eaten the hot soup, you would have been burned D. If you eat the hot soup, you will get burned. 43, Which word matches the definition listed below? (n) a sustained show of appreciation from an audience, usually in form of applause A. embargo B. ovation C. bolster 0. fortify 44, Which sentence contains the correctly spelled underlined word? A. The store clerk noticed a discrepansy in the cash register while he was opening up. B. The store clerk noticed a discrepency in the cash register while he was opening up. C. The store clerk noticed a discrepancy in the cash register while he was opening up. D. The store clerk noticed a discrepincy in the cash register while he was opening up. 11245. Which word correctly completes the sentence? Although | told my brother everything was fine, the incident at the family reunion really me. \. rabbled rankled rostered one> rebated 46. Which sentence is NOT in the indicative mood? A. That was delicious. Did you finish yours? B. Gary stopped swimming during the second lap. C. The roads are clear tonight. . Shout if you see the car drive into the driveway. 47. Which option completes the sentence with a positive connotation word? Hailey was quite and colleges really took note of that in her applications. A. astute 8. shrewd C. bright D. conceited 48, Identify the function of the underlined infinitive in the sentence below Even though Regina had watched the movie already, she turns her head during the scary scenes and refuses to look, \ noun = subject noun — direct object adjective adverb oo e> 11349. Which option completes the sentence with the correctly spelled words? The school decided that they will need to. any video games the students brought to school. \. council, confiscate councel, confiscate council, confiscait one> counsel, conficsate 50. What is the mood of the passage below? Sally hesitated, listening for noises of the intruder. The room seemed empty, but she could sense something else out there. There was someone observing and waiting. A. quixotic 8. jubilant C. suspenseful D. depressing 51. Which option correctly connects the sentences below? This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess. It is very surprising. A. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess; itis very surprising. B. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess: itis very surprising. C. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess; It is very surprising D. This tiny cat managed to make a ginormous mess: It is very surprising 14