Changing Patterns Theme 2 Posttest

1.

1 point

Read the sentence.
We had to stand in the hot sun while we waited for our ride home. -----

In which sentence does the word stand meant the same thing as in the sentence above?

The fans had to stand in line to get tickets.

My father cannot stand loud music.

The mayor took a firm stand on favor of recycling.

My friends and I will open a lemonade stand.

2.

1 point

Read the sentence carefully.
You must carefully follow the steps in a science experiment.

In which sentence does the word steps mean the same thing as in the sentence above?

The steps of the visitors echoed in the large, empty hallway.

We sat on the front steps of our apartment building.

The directions for putting together the model have many steps.

The dancer steps lighly as she crosses the stage.

3.

1 point

Read the sentence.
Dad drove carefully along the curved road.

Which word is the ANTONYM of curved?

winding

long

rough

straight

4.

1 point

In which sentence is the CAPITAL word homophone used INCORRECTLY?

Our neighbors swim in THEIR pool each day.

I would like to NO more about planet Jupiter.

IT'S going to be hard to see in this thick fog.

Did you SEE the exhibit on dinosaur fossils?

5.

1 point

How are an ostrich and an eagle alike?

Both have very long legs.

Both are small.

Both can fly.

Both are birds.

6.

1 point

Which word best includes the others?

cabinet

desk

furniture

chair

7.

1 point

Which word best includes the others?

sing

perform

act

dance

8.

1 point

Which word does NOT belong?

whisper

scream

yell

shout

9.

1 point

The main purpose of Author 1 is to ____________?

entertain

persuade

inform

warn

10.

1 point

Which of the following sentences would most likely be used by Author 1?

Before hiking in th e mountains, get in shape.

Many people hike in Wyoming every year.

I was so excited, I forgot my camera.

Black bears live in the mountains of this area.

11.

1 point

The main purpose of Author 2 is to ______________?

entertain

persuade

inform

warn

12.

1 point

Which of the following sentences would most likely be used by Author 2?

It's crazy to go hiking in Wyoming.

You should have seen that bear run!

I couldn't get enough of that fresh air.

Most of the time we were above 5,000 feet.

13.

1 point

Which of these is a COMPOUND sentence?

The children swam and then looked for shells on the beach.

We often go camping in the mountains near our home.

Bob's father is a principal, and his mother is an English teacher.

Nancy's mother or father will take us to the movies.

14.

1 point

Which is the best way to COMBINE these two simple sentences?

Jana enjoys plaing in the band Anita prefers sports.

Jana enjoys playing in the band but, Anita prefers sports.

Jana enjoys playing in the band, Anita prefers sports.

Jana enjoys playing in the band, but Anita prefers sports.

15.

1 point

Which is the COMMON NOUN in this sentence?

large

bird

circled

landed

16.

1 point

Which is the PROPER NOUN that should be capitalized in this sentence?

During summer vacation, I went with grandma to visit my aunt and uncle.

vacation

grandma

aunt

uncle

17.

1 point

Which is the SINGULAR NOUN in this sentence?

mother

cookies

cakes

women

18.

1 point

Which is the correct PLURAL form of the CAPITALIZED noun in this sentence?

The workers picked the ripe PEACH from the trees.

peachs

peaches

peachies

peachses

19.

1 point

Which is the correct PLURAL FORM of the CAPITALIZED noun in this sentence?

The museum has a large number of dinosaur FOSSIL.

fossil

fossilies

fossiles

fossils

20.

1 point

Which is the correct PLURAL FORM of the CAPITALIZED noun in this sentence?

A large flock of GOOSE flew overhead as they made their way to warmer regions

goose

geese

gooses

goosies

21.

1 point

Which is the correct SINGULAR POSSESSIVE NOUN to complete this sentence?

The security guard checked the ____________ badge before letting him pass.

man's

mans

man

men's

22.

1 point

Which is the correct SINGULAR POSSESSIVE NOUN to complete this sentence?

The ____________ family spoke to him as he orbited Earth.

astronauts

astronauts's

astronaut's

astronaut