1. SOL Prep Warm Ups 2015

2. Context Clues 5/8 and 5/11 Superfluous most likely means…
DIRECTIONS: Determine the meaning of the words in italics using context clues within the passage.
One day Timmy was walking home from school. He had had a long day because his mean English teacher had made him write a superfluous amount. Timmy did not understand how it was necessary that they write so much! It just seemed like overkill. Then when his teacher had graded his writing she had been so fastidious. Did she really have to be so picky? How cares if he forgot to capitalize his own name? Timmy got home and played Xbox and tried to forget about his mean English teacher.
Superfluous most likely means…
Easy B. Unnecessary
Difficult D. Normal
2. Fastidious most likely means…
A. Particular B. Insane
C. Reasonable D. Required

3. Context Clues In this passage significant means—
DIRECTIONS: Determine the meaning of the words in italics using context clues within the passage.
The Second World War was arguably the most significant period of the 20th century. It brought about major leaps in technology and laid the groundwork that permitted post-war social changes including the end of European colonialism, the civil rights movement in the United States, and the modern women’s rights movement, as well as the programs for exploring outer space.
In this passage significant means—
meaningful B. unimportant
long-lasting D. signature

4. Figurative Language/Poetry
DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem then answer the questions.
It Must Be Spring Hush, Can you hear it? The rustling in the grass, Bringing you the welcome news Winter's day is past. Soft, Can you feel it? The warm caressing breeze, Telling you the sticky buds Are bursting on the trees. Look, Can you see them? The primrose in the lane, Now you must believe it - Spring is here again. May Fenn
“Can you hear it?/The rustling in the grass,/Bringing you the welcome news” (1-3) These lines from the poem are an example of which of the following?
Simile B. Hyperbole
C. Personification D. Nothing
Why does the author use personification to illustrate how it is now spring time?
Because it makes it seem as though spring is a person who is arriving, which seems more real
They did not do that on purpose
It’s not personification it is a metaphor
Because it makes it seem more fanciful and pretty

5. Figurative Language/Poetry
DIRECTIONS: Read the following poem and answer the questions
A Family Is Like a Circle A family is like a circle the connection never ends and even if at times it breaks in time it always mends a family is like the stars somehow they're always there families are those who help who support and always care A family is like a book the endings never clear but through the pages of the book their love is always near A family is many things with endless words that show who they are and what they do and how they teach you so you know but don't be weary if it's broken or if through time its been so worn families are like that- they're split up and always torn but even if this happens your family will always be they help define just who you are and will be apart of you eternally Nicole O’Neil
1.What type of figurative language is in the poem’s title “A Family Is Like A Circle’?
metaphor B. personification
hyperbole D. simile
2. Why is the speaker comparing family to a circle?
Because love from a family is round never square
A family’s love never ends just like a circle
Because circles are important and so is love
Frisbees are circles and you play Frisbee with your family

6. Organizational Pattern
DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage and answer the questions
The Olympic Games began in 776 B.C. These games were ended in A.D. 394 by the Roman Emperor who ruled Greece. No Olympic games were held for more than 1,500 years. Then, the modern Olympics began in Almost 300 male athletes competed in the first modern Olympics.
1.What organizational pattern is used in the passage?
Chronological B. Cause/Effect
C. Problem/Solution D. None
2. Which of the following is a transition word that helps to identify the organizational pattern?
A. Olympics B. began C. Then D. who

7. Organizational Pattern
DIRECTIONS: Read the passage and answer the questions
Although the Olympic Games brings many tourists to the host city, it is hard to see if there are any economic advantages. Most of the jobs created would only be temporary, therefore the unemployment rate would decrease after the games. Also, almost all of the arenas will need to be constructed for the events, resulting in billions of dollars being spent. The Olympic Games may not bring economic advantages, but holding The Games in your home country will consequently raise national pride and spirit.
1.Identify the organizational pattern of the passage.
Sequence B. Cause/Effect
Fiction D. Problem/Solution 2.