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K-12 English and Mathematics Assessment Quiz

Sharpen Essential English and Math Skills Today

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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Dive into this engaging K-12 English and mathematics assessment quiz to challenge your reading, writing, and math skills. Designed for students and educators seeking a focused practice quiz, it covers grammar rules, problem-solving, and arithmetic fundamentals. After finishing, learners can easily customize questions in our editor and make it their own. For extra math drills, check out the Mathematics Practice Quiz or the Basic Mathematics Assessment Quiz. Explore more quizzes to continue sharpening your academic skills.

Passage: "Lisa loves to read books. She visits the library every Saturday." What is the main idea?
Lisa hates reading.
Lisa works at the library.
Lisa owns many books.
Lisa reads every Saturday.
The passage states Lisa visits the library every Saturday to read books, so the main idea is that she reads every Saturday. Other options contradict or add unsupported details.
Which of the following is the correct version of the sentence: "She don't like apples."?
She don't likes apples.
She doesn't like apples.
She doesn't likes apples.
She don't likes apple.
The correct subject-verb agreement uses "doesn't" with the base form of the verb, making "She doesn't like apples." the correct sentence.
What is 8 + 5?
14
12
15
13
Adding 8 and 5 gives 13, making that the correct result.
A table shows student attendance: January: 8, February: 12, March: 10. Which month had the highest attendance?
All months are equal
February
March
January
February has the highest number, 12, compared to January's 8 and March's 10.
In context, what does "famished" most nearly mean in the sentence: "The athlete was famished after the race."?
Hungry
Tired
Angry
Thirsty
"Famished" means extremely hungry, which fits the context of someone needing food after a race.
Passage: "The Amazon rainforest is known as the lungs of the Earth because it produces a large amount of oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide." What is the main idea?
Rainforests are dangerous to explorers.
Rainforests produce lumber for construction.
The Amazon is the largest rainforest.
The Amazon helps regulate Earth's oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
The passage explains the Amazon's role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, so regulating gases is the main idea.
Identify the correction needed: "Neither the teacher nor the students was aware of the change."
Remove "the."
Change "aware" to "knowing."
Change "was" to "were."
Change "neither" to "either."
When subjects are joined by "nor," the verb should agree with the nearer subject; "students" is plural, so use "were."
Sam read 20 pages on Monday, twice as many on Tuesday as Monday, and 5 fewer on Wednesday than Tuesday. How many pages did he read in total?
105
95
75
85
He read 20 on Monday, 40 on Tuesday (twice 20), and 35 on Wednesday (40-5). Total is 20+40+35 = 95.
Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
6
4
3
5
Subtracting 5 gives 2x = 8, then dividing by 2 yields x = 4.
A survey found 40% of 50 students like apples and the rest like bananas. How many like bananas?
20
40
30
35
60% of 50 is 0.60 × 50 = 30 students like bananas.
At a store, pens cost $2 each and notebooks cost $3 each. If you buy 3 pens and 4 notebooks, what is the total cost?
$20
$22
$18
$14
3 pens at $2 is $6, 4 notebooks at $3 is $12, for a total of $18.
In context, what does "torrential" most nearly mean in: "Despite the torrential rain, the concert continued."?
Light
Heavy
Cold
Unexpected
"Torrential rain" refers to very heavy rainfall, indicating the downpour was intense.
Passage: "After many failures, Jack learned perseverance leads to success." What is the theme?
Perseverance overcomes obstacles.
Failure is final.
Hard work alone suffices.
Success is guaranteed.
The passage shows that continuing despite failures (perseverance) results in success, so perseverance is the theme.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
After the movie, we went home.
After the movie; we went home.
After the movie: we went home.
After the movie we went home.
A comma is needed after the introductory phrase "After the movie," to separate it from the main clause.
A rectangle has width 3 and area 30. If the length is (x + 2), what is x?
8
6
10
5
Area = width × length → 3 × (x + 2) = 30, so x + 2 = 10 and x = 8.
What is the central theme of: "Though the storm felled many trees, the ancient oak stood resilient, symbolizing endurance in adversity."?
Freedom
Resilience
Growth
Decay
The oak's ability to remain standing despite the storm illustrates resilience in adversity, which is the theme.
Which revision corrects the dangling modifier? "Walking down the hallway, the door was locked."
Walking down the hallway, I found the door was locked.
Walking down the hallway, the door locked.
The door was locked by walking down the hallway.
Walking down the hallway, the locked door stopped me.
The revision places the person doing the walking as the subject, removing the dangling modifier and clarifying the action.
A quantity is increased by 20% then decreased by 20%. If the original amount is 100, what is the final amount?
100
96
104
80
Increasing 100 by 20% gives 120, then decreasing 120 by 20% (24) yields 96.
A company's quarterly profits are: Q1 $5k, Q2 $7k, Q3 $6k, Q4 $8k. During which quarter did profit decrease compared to the previous quarter?
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Profit fell from $7k in Q2 to $6k in Q3, so the decrease occurred in Q3.
In context, what does "perfunctory" most nearly mean in: "The politician gave a perfunctory response during the debate."?
Complicated
Thorough
Enthusiastic
Superficial
"Perfunctory" describes something done with minimal effort or reflection, meaning the response was superficial.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse reading passages to identify main ideas and themes.
  2. Apply grammar rules to correct sentences accurately.
  3. Interpret word problems and solve math equations.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in arithmetic and basic algebra.
  5. Evaluate data using charts, graphs, and tables.
  6. Assess vocabulary in context to infer meanings.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Mastering Main Idea Identification - Get to the heart of an article by summarizing its essence in a word or phrase. Scan topic sentences and organizational clues in each paragraph to spot supporting details from start to finish. Reading Comprehension Strategies
  2. Distinguishing Between Main Idea and Theme - Learn to tell "what" a text is about (main idea) versus "why" it matters (theme). For instance, a boy's journey to sharing reveals generosity as the deeper lesson. WITS Chicago
  3. Applying Grammar Rules for Sentence Correction - Keep your grammar on point by matching subjects and verbs correctly: "She runs every morning" is spot-on, while "She run every morning" trips you up. Regular practice builds confidence and clarity. GeeksforGeeks
  4. Avoiding Redundancy in Writing - Trim extra words for cleaner sentences, like swapping "Ram returned back from Mumbai" with "Ram returned from Mumbai." Your writing will feel fresher and more direct. GeeksforGeeks
  5. Understanding Parallelism in Sentence Structure - Keep lists and comparisons in the same grammatical form: "dancing, singing, and cooking" flows smoothly, while mixing "to dance" with "singing" feels off. Parallelism adds rhythm and readability. GeeksforGeeks
  6. Interpreting Word Problems in Mathematics - Break complex word problems into bite-sized clues, then write equations to match. For example, speed equals distance divided by time - 60 miles ÷ 1.5 hours gives you 40 mph. Khan Academy Math
  7. Demonstrating Proficiency in Arithmetic and Basic Algebra - Master integer, fraction, and decimal operations, then tackle simple equations like 2x + 3 = 7 by undoing each step. Practice turns puzzles into second nature. Khan Academy Arithmetic
  8. Evaluating Data Using Charts, Graphs, and Tables - Spot trends, compare bars, and read axes to draw clear conclusions. A quick glance at a sales graph tells you which month soared or dipped. Khan Academy Statistics
  9. Assessing Vocabulary in Context to Infer Meanings - Use surrounding clues to guess new words - "arid climate" hints at dryness. This detective work boosts your word power without a dictionary. Vocabulary.com
  10. Practicing Active Reading Strategies - Engage with questions, make predictions, and jot quick summaries to supercharge comprehension. Starting with a title skim can turn reading into an adventure. Reading Rockets Strategies
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