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Middle School Language Arts

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Which of the following is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration to create a strong impression?

  1. Simile

  2. Metaphor

  3. Hyperbole

  4. Personification

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create a strong impression or emphasis.

What is the main idea of a text?

  1. The topic of the text

  2. The author's opinion on the topic

  3. The supporting details of the text

  4. The conclusion of the text

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main idea of a text is the central topic or subject that the text is about.

Which of the following is a type of writing that tells a story?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Descriptive writing

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narrative writing is a type of writing that tells a story, either real or fictional.

What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

  1. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action or state of being.

  2. A noun is a thing, while a verb is a person.

  3. A noun is a place, while a verb is an idea.

  4. A noun is an action, while a verb is a state of being.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is a word that describes an action or state of being.

Which of the following is a type of sentence that makes a statement?

  1. Declarative sentence

  2. Interrogative sentence

  3. Imperative sentence

  4. Exclamatory sentence

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A declarative sentence is a type of sentence that makes a statement.

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

  1. To separate items in a list

  2. To join two independent clauses

  3. To set off nonessential information

  4. To indicate a pause in speech

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One of the main purposes of a comma in a sentence is to separate items in a list.

Which of the following is a type of writing that attempts to persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Descriptive writing

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Persuasive writing is a type of writing that attempts to persuade the reader to adopt a particular point of view.

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

  1. Synonyms are words with similar meanings, while antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

  2. Synonyms are words with opposite meanings, while antonyms are words with similar meanings.

  3. Synonyms are words with the same meaning, while antonyms are words with different meanings.

  4. Synonyms are words with different meanings, while antonyms are words with the same meaning.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Which of the following is a type of writing that describes a person, place, thing, or event?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Descriptive writing

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Descriptive writing is a type of writing that describes a person, place, thing, or event.

What is the main purpose of an introduction in a text?

  1. To introduce the topic of the text

  2. To provide background information on the topic

  3. To state the author's opinion on the topic

  4. To summarize the main points of the text

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of an introduction in a text is to introduce the topic of the text.

Which of the following is a type of writing that explains or informs the reader about a particular topic?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Descriptive writing

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expository writing is a type of writing that explains or informs the reader about a particular topic.

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

  1. A fact is something that can be proven, while an opinion is something that cannot be proven.

  2. A fact is something that is true, while an opinion is something that is false.

  3. A fact is something that is objective, while an opinion is something that is subjective.

  4. A fact is something that is based on evidence, while an opinion is something that is based on personal beliefs.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A fact is something that can be proven, while an opinion is something that cannot be proven.

Which of the following is a type of writing that tells a story about real events?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Descriptive writing

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narrative writing is a type of writing that tells a story about real events.

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

  1. To summarize the main points of the text

  2. To restate the author's opinion on the topic

  3. To provide additional information on the topic

  4. To call the reader to action

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of a conclusion in a text is to summarize the main points of the text.

Which of the following is a type of writing that uses humor to entertain the reader?

  1. Expository writing

  2. Narrative writing

  3. Persuasive writing

  4. Humorous writing

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humorous writing is a type of writing that uses humor to entertain the reader.

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