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GrammarPotpourri

TCAP Hodge Podge Writing

Sources/Research

LiteraturePotpourri

Marc, James, and Pablo were determined to get an “A” on the group project. Each of the students pledged to do their best.Choose the word that best replaces the underlined word.A hisB ourC itsD correct as is

A. his

Which sentence contains an error?

A Your locker should be neat and organized.B Turn in your permission slip by Tuesday.C You’re dog is barking at a squirrel.D If you’re able to stay, please tell us.

C You’re dog is barking at a squirrel.

All the students artwork was posted on display in the schools library.

Choose the correct punctuation for the underlined words.F student’s . . . schoolsG students’ . . . school’sH students . . . schools’J student’s . . . school’s

G students’ . . . school’s

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

F The cake looked delicious Melissa did not have a piece.G The cake looked delicious but Melissa, did not have a piece.H The cake looked delicious, Melissa did not have a piece.J The cake looked delicious, but Melissa did not have a piece.

J The cake looked delicious, but Melissa did not have a piece.

Using quotations and commas, punctuate the following sentence correctly:

The chess club said Mr. Greene will need to stop by the office before the end of the day.

“The chess club,” said Mr. Greene, “will need to stop by the office before the end of the day.”

On the first day, I noticed that it took me longer than usual to travel because I was carrying my heavy backpack.What is the correct way to write the underlined word above?A longB longestC more longD correct as is

D correct as is

To make my trip as much like they’res as possible, I carried a backpack filled with supplies.

What is the correct way to write the underlined word above?F theirsG there’sH their’sJ theres

F theirs

I am writing to you because I recently learned that you are the person that created the World Wide Web.Choose the correct pronoun to replace the underlined word.

F whichG whomH whoseJ who

J who

drum : instrument :: concert : ________.

Which word best completes the analogy?F performanceG audienceH musicJ skill

F performance

Carmen is planning a summer vacation. What steps should she take to make sure necessary arrangements are made for her absence at work?

A.E-mail her boss requesting time off and prepare a list of instructions for her replacement.

B.Write a letter to her boss requesting time off and send e-mails to coworkers giving details about the vacation.

E-mail her boss requesting time off and prepare a list of instructions for her replacement.

At that time, each sheet of metal, used as film, would record only one image. Then the material used to create that image took a long time to develop into a picture. ________, the process of taking out the film and putting in a new piece took along time.Which transition word best belongs in the blank?A FirstB ThereforeC HoweverD Additionally

B Therefore

Some days a gentle breeze cooled my face, providing incouragement to continue.

Which underlined word is spelled incorrectly?F gentleG providingH incouragementJ continue

H incouragement (encouragement)

(1)Where can people learn more about the central nervous system? (2) There are many books that people can read to learn more about the central nervous system.(3) The best book about the skeletal system is Bones, Calcium, and You. (4) The Internet also offers a lot of information. (5) Of course, people can also talk with doctors about this amazing body-messaging system.

Which two sentences should be deleted?

Sentence 3: The best book about the skeletal system is Bones, Calcium, and You.

Sentence 5: Of course, people can also talk with doctors about this amazing body-messaging system.

How Many Jellybeans in the Jar? Contest Rules1. Fold your entry form in half and deposit it in the jar.

2. Get an entry form from the front office and fill it out.

3. Print your full name and your guess on the entry form.

4. Write your phone number underneath your name and guess.

What is the best order for the set of instructions?F 2, 3, 4, 1G 1, 4, 2, 3H 2, 4, 3, 1J 3, 2, 4, 1

F 2, 3, 4, 1

Our national parks are in danger of becoming enormous national parking lots!

What type of persuasive technique is used in this sentence?

Loaded Words

Which of the following is a secondary source?

A.A letter from George Washington to his wife Martha.B.A transcript of Abraham Lincoln’s Inaugural Address C.A Biography of John AdamsD.A photocopy of the Declaration of Independence

C A Biography of John Adams

Don wants to learn more about digital photography. For an Internet search, which phrase would provide the most focused search for Don?

A early camerasB changes in camera technologyC history of filmD techniques for taking electronic images

D techniques for taking electronic images

Steven wants to find information about the central nervous system. Choose the source that will give him the most reliable information.

1.a medical journal article about the central nervous system2.a diary entry from a person with a disorder affecting the central nervous system3.an Internet article about how poor digestion affects the central nervous system

1. a medical journal article about the central nervous system

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

A.Mrs. Caton’s Facebook pageB.Magazine article about Prince William’s ChildhoodC.A Newsletter written by Mrs. SmithD.An email from Mrs. Wills to Mrs. Caton

B Magazine article about Prince William’s Childhood

Which of the following is an example of a focused research topic for a report?

A.The evolution of the pigB.The purpose of a camel’s humpC.Mammals of North AmericaD.The Civil War

The purpose of a camel’s hump

What is the purpose of a work of fiction?

To entertain

The phrase “fine fishing foray” is an example of

A.Simile B.OnomatopoeiaC.HyperboleD.Alliteration

D. Alliteration

Which example is written in first person?

A I have many books in my classroom.B The cat glared at the passing boy.C The grinning students whisper.D They did not want to do their part.

A. I have many books in my classroom.

When author Madelyn L’Engle was twelve, her family moved to Europe, and she was sent to a boarding school where she lived in a dormitory with twelve other girls.In this sentence, dormitory means aF center for relaxation.G room in a castle.H residence hall.J mountain cabin.

H residence hall.

The conflict in the following poem:

I'm nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?

Then there's a pair of us--don't tell!

They'd banish us, you know.

How dreary to be somebody!How public, like a frog

To tell your name the livelong day

To an admiring bog!

A Person vs. PersonB. Person vs. EnvironmentC. Person vs. SelfD. Person vs. Technology

Person vs Self