"Water" Comprehension Review

In the following sentence from "Water," which word is an article?

I left the well-house eager to learn.

• the

• well-house

• eager

• learn

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word best describes the sense of regret Helen felt about breaking her doll?

• sentiment

• persistence

• repentance

• imitation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

How are the words repentance, acceptance, and guidance alike?

• They have the same meaning.

• They have the same root.

• They have the same prefix.

• They have the same suffix.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the following sentence, which word is an adjective that answers the question "What kind?"

I knew I was going out into the warm sunshine.

• knew

• out

• warm

• sunshine

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In "Water," the day that Keller chooses to tell about in greatest detail is the day

• Miss Sullivan gives her a doll.

• Keller learns to spell the word d-o-l-l.

• Keller understand the word w-a-t-e-r.

• Keller grows gratitude toward Miss Sullivan.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Helen Keller's essay entitled "Water" is an example of

• an expository essay that gives information and explains ideas.

• a narrative essay that tells a true story.

• a descriptive essay that creates a picture of its subject.

• a persuasive essay that tries to move readers to action.

In "Water," how does Helen Keller feel after she breaks her new doll?

• sad

• delighted

• scared

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which action in "Water" directly causes Keller to learn her first word?

• spelling words into her mother's hand

• walking in the garden with Miss Sullivan

• having water from the pump flow over her hand

• picking up pieces of the broken doll

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the first word Helen Keller understands?

• doll

• mother

• water

• teacher

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In which sentence is an underlined vocabulary word used incorrectly?

• The coach asked me to imitate the way he threw the ball.

• He will imitate us by wearing a dirty shirt until we beg him to change it.

• I liked the sentiment you wrote on my birthday card.

• The sentiment behind the gift is more important than the gift itself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4