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2nd Grade Language Advanced Test 12



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Read the following passage.
We had just begun our hike, when it began to snow. One trail was slick and many of us were wearing sandals, but our crazy teacher insisted that the flakes would stop falling soon and the sun would melt off the drifts that were forming. Later that afternoon, as we climbed back on the bus, our teacher apologized. Too bad many of us had frostbite by then. We will never forget that trip.

To revise the passage, where should you start a new paragraph?
a.
after “ . . . it began to snow.”
c.
after “ . . our teacher apologized.”
b.
after “ . . . drifts that were forming.”
d.
after “ . . . is certain though.”
 

 2. 

Which of the following is true when writing paragraphs in an essay?
a.
Essays should be single-spaced.
c.
Paper must contain at least six paragraphs.
b.
Unlined paper must be used.
d.
Each paragraph should be indented.
 

 3. 

Composition Structure—Use Composition Forms—RIT 211-220
1. Read the limerick.
1—I went to the mall and paid cash
2—For a coat and a dress with a sash
3—I jogged to my car
4-- ______________________
5—Just to run a stop sign and go crash!
Which of the following lines would best fit line 4?
a.
I opened the door
c.
It was raining outside
b.
Then, I drove very far
d.
I threw my bags in
 

 4. 

Read the selection.
What a day it’s been! My math teacher gave me an award for improving my grades on fractions. Then, the cafeteria served my favorite food—chop suey! This afternoon, the principal announced that I had won a bike. I think this is the best day of my life.
This paragraph is probably from a:
a.
book report
c.
play
b.
poem
d.
diary
 

 5. 

Composition Structure—Use Sentence Forms Appropriate to Purpose—RIT 211-220
Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?
a.
When Jerry calls please come get me
c.
When will your family be going on vacation
b.
When you finish your math, you can watch TV
d.
When the cookies are one, bring one to Mary
 

 6. 

Composition Structure—Use Appropriate Format—RIT 211-220
Read the following passage.

mc006-1.jpgTo revise the passage, where should you start a new paragraph?
a.
after “ . . . it began to snow.”
c.
after “ . . our teacher apologized.”
b.
after “ . . . drifts that were forming.”
d.
after “ . . . is certain though.”
 

 7. 

Which of the following is true when writing paragraphs in an essay?
a.
Essays should be single-spaced.
c.
Paper must contain at least six paragraphs.
b.
Unlined paper must be used.
d.
Each paragraph should be indented.
 

 8. 

Composition Structure—Use Composition Forms—RIT 211-220
Read the limerick.
mc008-1.jpg
a.
I opened the door
c.
It was raining outside
b.
Then, I drove very far
d.
I threw my bags in
 

 9. 

mc009-1.jpg
a.
book report
c.
play
b.
poem
d.
diary
 

 10. 

Composition Structure—Use Sentence Forms Appropriate to Purpose—RIT 211-220
Which of the following is an interrogative sentence?
a.
When Jerry calls please come get me
c.
When will your family be going on vacation
b.
When you finish your math, you can watch TV
d.
When the cookies are one, bring one to Mary
 

 11. 

Punctuation—Use Apostrophes--RIT 201-210
Which words mean that the uniforms belong to both girls?
a.
he girl’s uniforms
c.
the girls’ uniforms
b.
the girls’ uniforms’
d.
the girls uniforms
 

 12. 

Which sentence is not written correctly?
a.
She can’t drive a car until she is 16.
c.
The boys shouldn’t wear such bright colors.
b.
Thinking about his team, the coach didn’t extend practice.
d.
The cheerleader isnt going to the game.
 

 13. 

Punctuation—Use Appropriate End Punctuation--RIT 201-210
Which indicates the speaker is excited?
a.
Sure, I can do that.
c.
Sure, I can do that?
b.
Sure, I can do that!
d.
I can do that.
 

 14. 

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?
a.
I have a dog with white spots?
c.
I love this game!
b.
I ate in a restaurant last night.
d.
Were you tardy again?
 

 15. 

Choose the appropriate places for periods.
In the trees by our house(a) the birds were chattering(b) the air was crisp and the sun was bright(c) for a winter day(d)
a.
a and b
c.
a and d
b.
b and d
d.
c and d
 



 
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