Weekly Quiz #2.

Spelling & Vocabulary

1. Which word correctly completes the
sentence?

A (an)
sentence is a sentence that has
two independent clauses.

a. simple b. compound
interrogative

c. complex d.

2. Which word correctly completes the

sentence?
Fiction is ______ that is created by using
imaginary characters while non-fiction is
factual.
a. a true story b. a symbol
c. an allegory
d. a
genre
3. All of the following are examples of what
term?
for and
nor
but
or
yet
so
a. adjective
b. conjunction
c. pronoun
d. adverb
Tell what type of that part of speech for number
three for 5 extra points _________________.
4. When characters in the story are symbols for
something else giving the story a new/different
meaning it is
.
a. a true story b. alliteration
c. an allegory
d. a genre

Please do not write on this quiz. This is a

class set. Please mark all answers on
your bubble sheet.

Skills and Concepts

6. Which of the following is NOT a subjective pronoun?
a. me b. you
c. we d. I
7. Which pronoun correctly competes the sentence?
That Great Dane puppy belongs to my family and _____.
a. my
b. I
c. me
d. mine

8. Choose the sentence that shows the correct use of a comma in a compound
sentence.
b. Tyrone walked home from school yet, he could have taken the bus.
b. The pitcher threw his fast ball and, the batter struck out.
c. Betty jogs a mile everyday, so she is in great shape.
d. An actor can work on a television show, or, he can act in movies.
9. Choose the sentence that shows the correct use of a comma in a compound
sentence.
a. Sam did not like his food selection, nor did he like the restaurant service.
b. My brother plays a guitar but, he is not in a band.
c. The snow melted and the streets became wet, and slushy.
d. We planted new shrubs so, we are hoping for rain.
10 . All of the following are compound sentences EXCEPT
a. I take vitamins everyday, yet I still feel tired.
b. My brother flies an airplane, but he is not a commercial pilot.
c. An athlete can play football or choose to be a baseball player.
d. Darla watches television everyday, and she enjoys the soap operas.
Constructed Response: Combine any two sentences below to create a compound
sentence.
A group of wolves is called a pack. The leader of the pack is called an Alpha. The pack hunts

Main Idea
11.How is the treetop balloon helpful?
a. It proves that balloons can safely be landed on
treetops.
b. It allows people to study natures hard-to-reach areas.

Significant
c. Details
It proves that the French have the most knowledge of
12.

The
richest part of the rainforest is
balloons.
a. the top part of the trees
b. the thick, dark soil
c. the plants and shrubs

Context Clues
13.

Inhabitants of the rain forest:

a. build roads through the forest
b. live in the rainforest
c. study in the rainforest

Inference
14.How can Dr. Halles work save the plants and animals of
the rainforest?
a. The road builders will stop their work when they see the
balloon.
b. The way plants and animals live and grow can be studied.
Drawing
Conclusions
c. People
will donate money to Dr. Halle for research.

15. Dr. Halle is probably a resourceful man because

a. he studies plants
b. he was the first man to fly a balloon in South
America
c. he invented a new and practical use for the
balloon
Constructed
Response Answer on backside of bubble she
Write a paragraph of at least 5 sentences answering the
following question: Explain how finally being able to study
the plant, animal, and insect life of the canopy may help
to save the rainforest from further destruction. Use text
evidence to support your reasoning.