ELA Unit 3A Review Quiz

What is the theme of this passage?

Mary knew better. She was prepared to

give a long story about how she had lost the

money. She had also invented a story about

a big dog chasing her, causing her to lose it.

Her mind was racing as she opened the door

to her house.

“Please put the change on the table,” her

mom requested.

“Mom,” Mary stated, “I...I...”

She could not bring herself to lie.

“I spent it on candy,” Mary admitted.

Mary’s mom looked at her in disbelief.

Then she smiled slightly.

“Thank you for being honest,” she stated.

“Honesty is evidence of good character.”

• Don't lie to your mom

• Have the courage to be honest

• Never buy candy

• Mary did a good thing by telling the truth.

Read the passage. Which of the following statements is true?

After striking an iceberg, the Titanic

sank in the early morning hours of

April 15, 1912. Within minutes of

hitting the iceberg, ship builders knew

that the damage was too severe, and

the ship would sink. As water filled

the lower levels, the crew calmly

guided passengers to lifeboats on the

deck. Women and children were

boarded onto the lifeboats first, with

most passengers carrying only a coat

and a life jacket. Many third class

passengers were unable to reach the

deck where the lifeboats were. In

addition, there were not enough

lifeboats onboard to save all the

passengers. Over 1,500 people died

when the ship sank that night.

• This passage is written in FirstHand Account

• This passage is written in Second hand account

• This passage is neither First Hand nor Second Hand account

Which account is this passage written in?

An awful rumbling sound came from below

my bed. Seconds later, I could hear water

pouring into my cabin. Jumping down from

my bunk bed, my feet were covered in ice

cold water. I grabbed my backpack and

headed for the stairwell to the deck. I

checked the main set of stairs, but they

were blocked by a locked gate. I raced to

the other stair, only to find them locked. A

group of other third class passengers had

gathered and were calling out for help. We

could see the water rising, and the only

way we were going to survive was to break

the gates open. Frantic, we began looking

for another way to the boat deck. By the

time we found our way, it was too late. The

lifeboats were gone, and we knew the only

way we would be able to save ourselves was

to swim in the frigid waters.

• First Hand account

• Second Hand Account

Which statement is an opinion?

• Springfield Elementary School is in Springfield, GA.

• Mrs. Woods is the principal of Springfield Elementary School

• Springfield Elementary School is the best school in Georgia.

• Mrs. Finn teaches 4th grade at Springfield Elementary School.

Which sentence can be removed from the paragraph?

Dogs have a great sense of smell. Dogs are the best pet you can ever have. Some dogs can sniff out medical problems in people. A bloodhound's sense of smell is so accurate that it can be used in court. A dog's sense of smell is at least 40% better than a human's sense of smell.

• Dogs have a great sense of smell.

• A bloodhound's sense of smell is so accurate that it can be used in court.

• Dogs are the best pet you can ever have.

• A dog's sense of smell is at least 40% better than a human's sense of smell.

What does this idiom mean?

It was raining cats and dogs.

• Cats and dogs were falling from the sky.

• It was raining really hard

• I like cats

• The cats and dogs like to play in the rain

What makes this an idiom?

It was raining cats and dogs.

• It means exactly what it says

• It does not mean exactly what it says

• It is a cute and funny phrase

• I like dogs

What does this simile mean?

During the storm, the waves crashed from side to side like a tiger trying to get out of its' cage.

• The tiger was trying to get out of his cage

• The water was calm

• The storm was almost over

• The waves were crashing very hard and rough.

What does this metaphor mean?

That test was a piece of cake.

• The test was very easy

• The test was very hard

• After the test we ate cake

• I like cake

Which sentence includes a simile?

• She has a pretty smile.

• Her smile is as pretty as a butterfly.

• She is a butterfly

• She should smile more often.